Starting

Oil Pressure Switch

If engine is equipped with oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied by equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine is equipped.)

Before Starting - Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) / Natural Gas (NG) Engines

The LPG/NG mixer is equipped with solenoid, fuel inlet, 12 volt connector, and equipped for a fuel lock-off valve. (Read the operating instructions supplied by equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine is equipped).

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

When operating on LPG fuel, 12 volts MUST be supplied to the connector.

When operating on NG fuel, 12 volts MUST NOT be supplied to connector. Failure to do so may cause engine damage.

FUEL

12 VOLT CONNECTOR

LOCK-OFF

FUEL INLET

VALVE

SOLENOID

Starting − All Engines

1. Check oil level.

Note: LPG/NG Engines: Skip steps 2 and 3.

2.Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

3.Pull choke control to CHOKE or START position.

6.ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER: Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN.
STOP RUN

4.Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position. Operate engine with throttle in FAST position and choke in RUN or OFF position.

5.REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER: Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Repeat if necessary with choke in OFF or RUN.

7.Insert key and turn to START.

8.Allow engine to warm up.

CAUTION

Use short starting cycles (5 seconds, wait one minute between cycles). Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for charging battery.

Note: Choke equipped: In warm weather temperatures, move choke control lever toward RUN slowly over several seconds, in cold weather allow engine to run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in RUN.

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