Starting
This engine is shipped WITHOUT oil. See section on oil for recommendations, capacity, and filling details.
Full Choke 
Half Choke
Off Position
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
1.Set unit on flat surface and push primer bulb 15 times FOR A NEW ENGINE. Push primer bulb 8 times for all future starts.
2.Move red choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
3.Not all applications have a throttle. If the equipment has this a throttle, squeeze throttle trigger. If the engine is still warm from a previous start, do not squeeze throttle.
Typical
Throttle
Trigger
4.Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.
5.Wait a maximum of 10 seconds, then move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
6.Run the engine at HALF CHOKE for 20 seconds or until unit accelerates smoothly. Move choke to OFF position.
7.Wait a minimum of 20 seconds, then release throttle trigger.
CAUTION
Operating engine at an excessive speed without proper engine loading will cause damage. DO NOT operate a string trimmer with a line shorter than 10’’ diameter for extended periods.
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.
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