OPERATING

A

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If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to the choke position.

If engine is warm: Move throttle lever to the half- speed position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

C

B

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6.Turn key to start position (B) for no more than five seconds.

7.Release key to run position (C) when engine starts.

If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.

Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5 seconds.

Repeat procedure if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

8.Let engine run at half-speed position for a couple of minutes to warm-up before operating machine.

Idling Engine

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

A

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Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine clean.

Stopping the Engine

A

MX7697

Picture Note: Model with mechanical PTO used for photo purposes.

1.Move throttle lever (A) to slow position and let engine run at low throttle a few seconds.

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Sabo 108-17 HS manual Idling Engine, Stopping the Engine