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OPERATION

-Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and instructions for safe operation.

-Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily.

-Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.

-Rotate spring loaded throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING DANGER

When engine is started, confirm if there is not any abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your dealer to repair.

1.Turn switch to “RUN” position.

2.Close choke (move choke lever down) and pull recoil starter handle until engine fires.

3.Open choke and if necessary, restart engine.

NOTE

Allow engine to warm up before use.

STARTING WARM ENGINE

1.Turn switch to “RUN” position.

2.Move throttle lever to start/idle position, pull recoil starter handle 5 times and engine should start. Do not use choke.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use cold start procedures.

STOPPING ENGINE

1.Move throttle lever to idle position and allow engine to run at idle for a few minutes.

2.Move switch to “STOP” position.

WARNING DANGER

If engine does not stop, move choke lever to closed position to stall engine. Check and repair stop switch before starting engine again or serious personal injury may result.

Recoil starter handle

Choke lever

Open choke

Close choke

STOP

RUN

High speed

START

Idling