10
Before Starting the Engine
Do not start the engine until it has been filled with
oil. Starting the engine without oil can cause
serious damage to the machine.
1.
Place the machine on a level floor.
2.
Loosen the dipstick and read the oil level. The
oil level shall be between the marks “HIGH”
and “LOW.”
3.
If necessary, fill the machine with oil up to the
FULL mark.
Use good quality oil marked API service SF, SG or
SH. Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for
temperatures under -18
℃
. Do not use SAE 10W40.
Gasoline
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline as it is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Store gasoline in a clean, approved container
and keep the cap in place on the container.
• Make sure that the container from which you
pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particles.
NOTE
: A plastic dust cap may be found inside the
fuel fill opening. Remove and discard it, if present.
• Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, unleaded gasoline.
• Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank
to within ½ inch from the top to provide space
for expansion of fuel.
• Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
Starting the Engine
1.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make
certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug
wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.
Ensure that both the auger control and drive
control are in the disengaged (released) position.
3.
Move the throttle control up to FAST position.
Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps
into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE
: The engine cannot start without the key
fully inserted into the ignition switch.
Recoil Starter
1.
Rotate the choke control to FULL choke
position (cold engine start).
NOTE
: If the engine is already warm, put the
choke control in the OFF position instead of
FULL.
2.
Push the primer two or three times for a cold
engine start, making sure to cover the vent hole
in the center of the primer when pushing it.
NOTE
: DO NOT use the primer to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE
: Additional priming maybe necessary if
the temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
3.
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull
the rope out. When it becomes slightly harder to
pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
4.
Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke.
Do not release the handle and allow it to snap
back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle
and allow it to slowly recoil.
5.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke
control to the OFF position. If the engine falters,
quickly rotate the choke control back to the
FULL position, and then slowly into the OFF
position again.
NOTE
: Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes after starting. The engine will not
develop full power until it reaches operating
temperatures.
