Harbor Freight Tools 69672 Starting the Engine, Maintenance, I On O, Safety, Setup, Operation

Starting the Engine

1.To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the CHOKE position.

To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position.

SAFETY

2. Open the Fuel Valve.

SETUP

3. Turn the Engine Switch to ON.

OPERATION	until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully and
	4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it
	slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into the
	Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle gently
	then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
	Note: Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against
	the engine. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn’t
	hit the engine.
MAINTENANCE	5. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.
	Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position,
	move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
	NOTE: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.
	IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes with no
	load after each start‑up so that the engine can stabilize.
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