Checking the Machine-Fluid
Levels
•
Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page 17)
.
•
Check the spring-housing-oil level; refer to
Checking the Spring-Housing Oil (page 18)
.
Starting the Engine
1.
Move the engine on/off switch to the R
UN
position (counterclockwise); refer to
On/Off Switch (page 7)
.
2.
Move the choke lever to the CL
OSED
position if
you are starting a cold engine; refer to
.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
3.
Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position;
refer to
Throttle Lever (page 8)
.
4.
Pull the recoil-starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull the handle briskly. Gently
return the handle to the original position.
5.
After the engine starts, gradually move the
choke lever back to the O
PEN
position. If the
engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke lever
back to the C
LOSED
position again until the
engine warms up. Then move it to the O
PEN
position.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position. If
the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
run for a minute. This helps to cool the engine
before stopping.
Important:
To shut off the engine
immediately, you can move the engine on/off
switch to the S
TOP
position before moving
the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position.
2.
Move the engine on/off switch to the S
TOP
position (clockwise).
Transporting the Machine
CAUTION
If you tip the machine when the engine on/off
switch is in the R
UN
position, fuel can leak out
of the fuel tank. A fuel leak could lead to a fire
and cause serious personal injury.
Drain the fuel tank or ensure that the engine
on/off switch is in the S
TOP
position before
tipping the machine.
Important:
Before transporting the machine,
secure it with straps or chains to prevent it from
falling or tipping over.
Ensure that the lifting device and straps or chains
are properly rated; refer to
Specifications (page 9)
.
If possible, keep the machine standing upright when
transporting it. Secure it with straps or chains; do not
let it fall over.
If you must transport the machine horizontally, do so
as follows:
1.
Shut off the engine and allow it to cool for 15
minutes. Ensure that the engine on/off switch
is in the S
TOP
position.
The engine on/off switch is also a fuel valve.
Ensuring that it is in the S
TOP
position prevents
fuel from leaking out of the fuel tank.
2.
Use a lifting device with adequate lifting capacity
(at least 75 kg, or 165.3 lb) to lift the machine
into the transport vehicle.
Important:
Attach chains or other
lifting-device components to only the lift eye
of the machine; refer to
.
3.
Carefully position the machine as shown in
, and secure it with straps or chains to
prevent it from moving or tipping.
Important:
Do not lay the machine onto the
right or left side; the engine oil can leak into
the air intake or the exhaust system. Lay the
machine tipped forward only, so that it rests
on the front bar.
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