Subaru Robin Power Products EH65 manual Operation, PRE-START Checks, Starting

Operation

!WARNING EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY!

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color- less gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause uncon- sciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

include:
•	Dizziness	•	Throbbing in Temples
•	Nausea	•	Muscular Twitching
•	Headache	•	Vomiting

•Weakness and Sleepiness

•Inability to Think Coherently

any indications of fuel leakage. Do not operate engine until all leaks are repaired.

4.Check and tighten any loose bolts or nuts.

5.Check the oil and refill, if necessary. Do not overfill.

!CAUTION Starting the engine without oil will cause severe engine damage.

Always keep the engine oil level between the Full and Add marks on the dipstick.

6.Wear snug fitting clothes when operating the engine. Loose articles of clothing could get caught in the engine or drive train.

IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMP- TOMS, GET INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the engine and do not operate it until it has been inspected and repaired.

Make certain the exhaust system is properly installed. Inspect it every time the engine is started and after every eight hours of continuous operation.

! WARNING

Moving parts can cause severe personal injury or death. Hot exhaust parts can cause severe burns. Stay clear of hot or moving parts. Make sure all protective shields and guards are secure in place before starting the equipment.

PRE-START CHECKS

Before the first start of the day and after every eight hours of operation perform the maintenance procedures in DAILY

(8 HOUR) MAINTENANCE in the Maintenance Section.

Keep a log of maintenance and the running hours. Perform any main- tenance that may be due. If the equipment has been in storage, return the engine to service as instructed under

RETURNING THE ENGINE TO SERVICE in this section.

1.Inspect exhaust system for loose joints, rusty, worn or damaged areas. Do not operate engine until all leaks are repaired.

2.Check the fuel level and refill if necessary. Open the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

3.Make sure fuel hoses and connections are tight. Check for

STARTING

1.Move the choke lever to the full-choke position. On equipment with a solenoid operated choke, push the switch to its choke position. In warm weather, however, or when the engine is warm, try starting without the choke or in the half-way position.

2.Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 5 seconds at a time.

If the engine fails to start, set the switch to RUN and wait 10 seconds before the next attempt. See Troubleshooting if the engine does not start after several tries. Never turn the switch to START while the engine is running.

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