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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and the
BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page
3
.
3.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
CHOKE LEVER
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
O P E N CLOSED
C L O S E D
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.
O P E N
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine startup, shutdown or operation.
4.
Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the ON position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Open the fuel tank vent by turning the fuel cap vent knob at least
2 or 3 turns counterclockwise.
5.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gently.
FUEL CAP VENT KNOB
D i r e c t i o n t o p u l l
O P E N
2.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
ON
FUEL VALVE LEVER
(EQUIPMENT SIDE)
STARTER GRIP
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
6.
If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
CHOKE LEVER
O P E N
O P E N
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SETTING ENGINE SPEED
Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
The throttle lever shown here will be connected to a remote control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions provided with that equipment for remote control information and for engine speed recommendations.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch on the equipment to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.
1.
Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position.
The throttle lever shown here will be connected to a remote control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment for remote control information.
M A X .
M I N .
T H R O T T L E L E V E R
T H R O T T L E L E V E R
MIN.
2.
Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the OFF position.
3.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF
4.
Close the fuel tank vent by turning the fuel cap vent knob clockwise.
FUEL CAP VENT KNOB
C L O S E
ENGLISH
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