BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO?
Check the General Condition of the Engine
Check the Engine
Automatic Choke Type (FIXED THROTTLE type)
FUEL VALVE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
CONTROL L EVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
(applicable types)
Automatic Choke Type (MANUAL THROTTLE type)
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
(applicable types)
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your
equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you
operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of
any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it,
before you operate the engine.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks.
Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the
muffler and recoil starter.
Look for signs of damage.
Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts,
and screws are tightened.
Check the fuel level (see page ). Starting with a full tank will
help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
Check the engine oil level (see page ). Running the engine
with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is
level and stopped.
Check the air filter element (see page ). A dirty air filter
element will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered
by this engine for any precautions and procedures that should
be followed before engine startup.
Check the equipment powered by this engine.
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Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to
correct a problem before operation, can cause a
malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before
each operation, and correct any problem.
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Manual Choke Type
CLOSED
OONN
OPEN
FUEL VALVE LEVER
CCLLOOSSEEDD
CHOKE LEVER
CCLLOOSSEEDD
((CCHHOOKKEE))
CONTROL L EVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
STARTER GRIP
Direction to pull
RREELLEEAASSEEDD
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION
section on page and the
BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS
on page .
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
[Without CHOKE LEVER type]
Move the control lever to the CLOSED (CHOKE) position.
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.
Move the flywheel brake lever to the RELEASED position.
The engine switch, which is linked with the flywheel brake lever,
is turned on when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the
RELEASED position.
With FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER type:
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.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 15°.
Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the air temperature
is high.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
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