
5
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY MESSAGES
and the
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
.
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause
illness or death.
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.
Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 20°.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis
(more than 4 weeks between usage),
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 14
for additional information
regarding fuel deterioration.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (ALL TYPES)
to identify the type of control used on your
equipment. Type specific starting and stopping information can be
found after the general information shown below.
•
Fuel valve ON
: Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position before
starting the engine.
•
Manual choke
(if equipped): Place the choke lever/rod [2] in the
CHOKE position when starting a cold engine.
Move the choke lever/rod to the OFF position as soon as the
engine fully warms up and runs smoothly without use of the choke,
or for restarting a warm engine.
•
Starter grip
: Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, and
then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
•
Engine speed
: For best engine performance, it is recommended
the engine be operated with the throttle in the FAST (or high)
position.
•
Fuel valve OFF
: After stopping the engine, turn the fuel valve [1] to
the OFF position.
If your equipment will not be used for 3 to 4 weeks, we recommend
running the engine’s carburetor out of fuel. You can do this by
leaving the fuel valve OFF, restarting the engine, and running it out
of fuel.
Type 1: Flywheel Brake, Remote Choke/Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the CHOKE position (cold
engine).
2. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
4. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the FAST position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the SLOW position.
2. Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 2: Flywheel Brake, Remote Choke, Fixed Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever [2] to the CHOKE position (cold engine).
2. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
4. Move the choke lever [2] to the OFF position as the engine warms.
The engine speed is preset on this type.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 3: Blade Brake Clutch, Remote Choke/Throttle/Stop
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever* [2] to the CHOKE position.
2. Make sure the blade control lever* is disengaged.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
4. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever* [2] to the FAST position as the
engine warms, and then engage the blade control lever*.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disengage the blade control lever*.
2. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever* [2] to the SLOW position, and
then the STOP position.
* See the equipment manual for control location.
Type 4: Manual Choke, Manual Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever [2] to the CHOKE
position (cold engine).
2. Move the throttle control [3] to the FAST
position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
4. Move the choke lever [2] to the OFF position as the engine warms.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle control [3] to the SLOW
position, and then to
the STOP
position.
WARNING
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build
up to dangerous levels in closed areas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed or even partially closed area
where people may be present.
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