10
STARTING AND STOPPING

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped)

TO START ENGINE

[1] Check oil level (see p.7).
[2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
[3] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST.
[4] Move choke control lever to CHOKE.
OIL LEVEL ChokeThrottleFuel shut-off valves
1/4 TURN
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
SEVERAL
TURNS
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
[5] Move stop switch (if
equipped) to ON. [6] Insert key and turn to
START.
Stop switches
CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short
starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait
one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations for charging battery.
[7] Let engine warm up.
Choke Equipped:
Move choke control lever
toward RUN a short dis-
tance at a time over
several seconds in warm
weather or minutes in
cold weather. Let engine
run smoothly before
each change. Operate
with choke in RUN.

TO STOP ENGINE

[1] Move throttle (if equipped) to S LOW.
[2] Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store
out of reach of children.
[3] Move stop switch (if equipped) to OFF.
[4] Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
Throttle Stop
switches
1/4 TURN
CLOCKWISE
Shut-off
valves
SEVERAL TURNS
CLOCKWISE