4
Starting
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless,
and can cause death if inhaled.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause severe injury.
Stay away while engine is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all
moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate engine
with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
NOTE: Choke position for starting may vary
depending
upon temperature and other factors. Once
engine is running and warm, turn choke to
position.
NOTE: Extend starter cord periodically to
check its
NOTE: Do not crank engine continuously for
more than
10 seconds. Allow a 60 second cool down
period between starting attempts. Failure to
follow these guidelines can burn out starter
motor.
NOTE: If engine develops suff
i
cient speed to
disengage
starter but does not keep running (a false
start), engine rotation must be allowed to come
to a complete stop before attempting to restart
engine. If starter is engaged while f
l
ywheel is
rotating, starter pinion and
f
l
ywheel ring gear
may clash, resulting in damage to starter.
Start Engine As Follows:
Cold engine:
1. Place choke control into CLOSED position.
2. Slowly pull starter handle until just past
compression –STOP! Return starter handle; firmly
pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from
starter rope guide.
3. Place choke control into OPEN position.
Warm engine:
1. Place choke control into OPEN position.
Choke is usually at OPEN position when
restarting a warm engine.
2.
Slowly pull starter handle until just past
compression –STOP! Return starter handle;
firmly
pull straight out to avoid excessive
rope wear from
starter rope guide.
3. Remain the choke at OPEN position.
1.
Use proper oil for temperature expected.
2.
3.
Disengage all possible external loads.
Use fresh
winter grade fuel. Winter grade
fuel has higher
volatility to improve starting.
Stopping
Push and hold the engine stop switch until the
engine
stops running.
Angle of Operation
Refer to operating instructions of equipment this engine
powers. Do not operate this engine exceeding maximum
angle of operation; see specif
i
cation table. Engine
damage could result from insuff
i
cient lubrication.
Do not tamper with governor setting to
increase
maximum engine speed. Overspeed is hazardous
and will void warranty.
High Altitude Operation
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption,
and increased emissions. See a
n
Authorized Dealer for
high altitude adjustment information.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet
(762 meters) with the high altitude kit is not
recommended.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
Engine Speed
NOTE:
condition. If cord is frayed have it replaced
immediately by the authorized dealer.
