STARTING AND STOPPING
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER
TO START ENGINE
Choke
[2] Open fuel
[3] | Move choke control to |
[1] Check oil level (see p. 7). | CHOKE or START. |
[4]Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST.
[5]Insert key and turn to
START.
CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for charging battery.
[6]Let engine warm up. Choke Equipped: Move choke control lever toward RUN a short dis- tance at a time over sev- eral 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 SLOW.
[2]Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store out of reach of children.
[3]Close fuel
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