,_ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
,_ CAUTION: Alcohol blendedfuels
(called gasohol or usingethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separationand formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage. To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Emptythe gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information. Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.
Engine oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
Primer
TO STOP ENGINE
•To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal.
1.To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
2.Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
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