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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, check the emergency
stop switch lock plate. If the lock plate is not in
position, the engine cannot be started.
1. If the engine is cold:
Pull the choke knob
1
fully out. Align the
arrow mark on the throttle control grip
2
with the position
A
.
If the engine is warm:
Align the arrow mark on the throttle control
grip
2
with the position
A
. Do not use the
choke.
NOTE:
You may need to use the choke when restarting
a warm engine. If your engine does not start
quickly when warm, follow the procedure for
cold starting.
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
dangerous gas that is difficult to detect
because it is colorless and odorless. Breath-
ing carbon monoxide can cause death or
severe injury.
Never start the engine or let it run indoors or
where there is little or no ventilation.
2. Firmly grasp the starter grip
3
and pull
slowly until resistance is felt. When you feel
it engage, pull the rope sharply to start the
engine. Do not release the rope when it is
pulled out. Hold the rope and allow it to
recoil slowly.
3. After starting, use the throttle control grip
2
to bring the engine to idle.
4. Push the choke knob in.
NOTE:
In cold weather, you may have to leave the
choke knob out for a longer period of time for
the engine to warm up.
5. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes.
NOTICE
If you pull the starter grip while the engine is
running, the starter system could be dam-
aged.
Never pull the starter grip while the engine is
running.
NOTICE
Operating the engine at high RPM or “wide
open throttle” immediately after starting the
engine without allowing the engine to warm
up may cause engine failure.
Always allow the engine to warm up suffi-
ciently before operating it at high speeds.
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