OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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5. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt.
Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it
return to its original position very slowly. Repeat this step each time
the starter rope is pulled. SEE FIGURE 8.
6. Pull recoil until engine fires or runs.
7. After engine begins operating, move choke lever to “half choke.”
SEE FIGURE 6.
8. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at “half choke” position until en-
gine warms up.
9. Move choke lever to “no choke” position and move throttle to de-
sired speed. SEE FIGURE 7.
ELECTRIC START ENGINE
1. Repeat steps 1-4 under “MANUAL START ENGINE” heading on
previous page.
2. Insert key and turn to start. SEE FIGURE 9.
3. After engine starts running, move choke lever to “half choke.” SEE
FIGURE 6.
4. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at “half choke” position until en-
gine warms up.
5. Move choke lever to “no choke” position and move throttle to de-
sired speed. SEE FIGURE 7.
6. To stop, turn key to OFF position. SEE FIGURE 10.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
starter handle
“START”
position
“OFF”
position
