Operation

Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes kerosene or petrol to spill.

Stopping Engine

WARNING

Do not stop engine by moving choke control to
CHOKE.

Backfire, or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Engine damage may occur.

1.Do not move choke lever. (A)

2.Push stop switch to OFF position (1).

3.Close kerosene shut off valve (2).

WARNING

The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed.

A

C

B

Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will Not Pull

Place equipment on flat level surface.

Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.

Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

Engine will Not Start
Out of Fuel

•Add kerosene to tank.

•Prime engine.

Engine Flooded

•Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, and continue to pull starter handle.

Spark Plug Fouling

•Check an ensue the spark plug is clean. Check the gap with a feeler gage and reset to .76 mm or .030 in. if necessary.

•Replace the spark plug if upon inspection the electrode is burned or worn.

Engine is Smoking or Running Rough
Engine may have been tipped during transport.

•Check for fouled spark plug.

•Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If clean but saturated, squeeze in clean, absorbant cloth to remove ALL EXCESS oil. If filter is dirty see page 11 for servicing air cleaner.

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WARNING

•Ensure fuel cap is in place before starting engine

•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.

•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

CAUTION

If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark plug side

of engine up.

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