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start Procedure
Before starting the engine:
Follow the set up a.
instructions to prepare the
equipment.
inspect the equipment and b.
engine. Make sure the pump
has the Pump Breather Plug
installed.
replace the non-vented c.
brass oil plug with the
aluminum Pump Breather
Plug.
Fill the engine with the d.
proper amount and type of
both fuel and oil.
read the equipment e.
Operation section that
follows.
Point Nozzle in safe direction and 1.
squeeze trigger to release all pres-
sure from the pump.
Turn the fuel valve lever to its 2.
“OPEN” position.
Turn the ignition switch to its ON or 3.
RUN position.
Then, turn the engine choke lever 4.
to its “CHOKE” position for cold
start. Set the choke lever in the “1/2
CHOKE” position when starting a
warm engine.
Close the throttle.5.
Grasp the starter handle, and pull 6.
slowly until resistance is felt. While
holding the handle, allow the starter
rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the
starter handle with a rapid, full arm
stroke. Once again while holding
the handle, allow the rope to rewind
slowly. Repeat as necessary, until
the engine starts.
After the engine starts and warms 7.
up, slowly move the choke lever to its
“RUN” position.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to 8.
run at no load (low pressure) for ve
minutes after each start-up so that
the engine can stabilize.
Move the throttle up to operating 9.
speed. Operating speed is maximum
speed (fast or rabbit), except during
operational break-in period.
Break-in Period
Breaking-in the engine will help to 1.
ensure proper equipment and engine
operation.
The operational break-in period will 2.
last about 3 hours of use. During this
period:
Do not apply a heavy load to the •
equipment.
Do not operate the engine at its •
maximum speed.
The maintenance break-in period will 3.
last about 20 hours of use. After this
period:
Change the engine oil.•
Under normal operating conditions
subsequent maintenance follows the
schedule in the MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING section.