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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATION section
on page 3 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS above.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety
precautions that should be observed with engine startup, shutdown or operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
A1. FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle control to the choke position
. Close safety brake control handle (on the
equipment). Grasp rope handle and pull it slowly until resistance is felt, then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression prevent kickback and start engine.
After motor
starts
move the throttle lever to the run
position.
Type B
Type A
a: Choke Control Lever