Operation
Starting The Engine
2
Operation
WM doc 2/18/22
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1 Starting The Engine
DANGER!
Ensure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the
blade before starting. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER!
Operate your engine only in well ventilated areas. The exhaust gases of
your engine can cause nausea, delirium, and potentially death unless adequate venti
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lation is present.
DANGER!
Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. This is a fire hazard, which
may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not operate engine without proper and operational spark arrester/muf
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fler. Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust could ignite surrounding materials, caus
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ing serious injury or death.
1.
See the engine manufacturer’s manual for lubricating oil recommendations.
2.
Use #2 or better quality diesel fuel for above freezing starting. Use a #1 quality diesel fuel for below freezing starting.
3.
Turn the key switch to the on (#1) position.
4.
Push the black thumb knob down and hold.
5.
Turn the key switch to the start (#2) position and release.
6.
Release the black thumb knob.
ENGINE SHUTOFF
Turn the key switch to the off (#0) position.
Push the black thumb knob up and hold until the engine is shut off.