Before Starting the Engine
INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS GLASS, LARGE STONES, STICKS, WIRE, ROPE, AND
1.Check the oil level every time you use the machine. See Figure 3 on page 15.
2.Check the gasoline level (Figure 3 on page 15).
3.Open the Fuel
4.Make sure the Blade Control Knob is in the disengaged position (pushed down). See Figure 1 on page 12.
NOTE: The Blade Control Knob must be DOWN, or the Engine will not start.
Starting
1.Push the Blade Control Knob down to disengage the Blades (Figure 1 on page 12).
2.When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the CHOKE position. When starting an already warm Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever down to the RUN position (Figure 1 on page 12).
3.Turn the Key Switch to the center position (ON), and then on to the START position (Figure 1 on page 12) until the Engine starts, then release. The Key will snap back to the center position (ON) and the Engine will continue to run.
4.As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Throttle adjustment. For maximum performance, operate the Engine with the Throttle in the RUN position.
Stopping the Engine
1.Disengage the Blades by pushing the Blade Control Knob down.
2.Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way down to the IDLE position and turn the Key to STOP.
3.Remove the Key for safety. The Key has a pressure lock that prevents it from vibrating loose during operation. To remove the Key, push it in and then quickly and firmly pull it out. If the Key becomes difficult to remove, apply a
NOTE: Close the Fuel
NEVER STOP THE ENGINE BY MOVING THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER TO THE CHOKE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE BACKFIRE RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.
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