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CHOKE LEVER
SWITCH
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane.
These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces
fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or
water in the fuel tank.
Occasionally you may hear a light ‘‘spark knock’’ or ‘‘pinging’’ (metallic rapping noise) while
operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change
brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized servicing dealer.
Fuel tank capacity: 2.0L (0.53 US Gal, 0.44 Imp Gal)
DANGER
:
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
STARTING ENGINE
Choke Lever
FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE: Move
the Choke Lever to the choke position.
FOR RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE:
Move the Choke Level to the
open position or between choke and
open position when the engine is warm.
Start Engine
Put the on/off switch to ON position,
(If the mark of switch is 1 and 0, put
the switch to 1 position)
Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback.
Do not use pressurized starting fluids.
Vapors are flammable.
WARNING
If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke level to the open position as soon
as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly
CAUTION
:
Carefully check if there is enough oil before starting.
DANGER
:
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go.
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
