STARTING & STOPPING

CAUTION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME:

•Fill and check oil level.

•Fill with fresh gasoline.

•Fill and check coolant level.

•Charge battery as the equipment manufacturer recommends.

WARNING

• The manufacturer of equipment

 

on which this engine is installed

 

specifies top speed at which

 

 

engine will be operated. DO NOT

 

EXCEED this speed.

 

 

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine if and how your engine is equipped.)

See OIL PRESSURE on page 12 for oil filling instructions.

TEMPERATURE LIGHT (If equipped)

MODEL 470000 ONLY

If temperature light comes on, engine is overheating.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OPERATE If the temperature light is on. Check coolant levels, fan belt, and any restriction to air flow. If light persists, see an Authorized Service Dealer.

STARTING IN COLD WEATHER:

♦Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature. See

Oil.

♦Use fresh gasoline, which has higher volatility to improve starting.

♦Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See equipment operating instructions.)

♦Open fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, before starting engine.

♦Allow engine to warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature.

♦Gradually open choke.

♦For maximum performance and life, operate engine with choke in OPEN and throttle in FAST.

TO START ENGINE

[1.] Check oil level (see p. 8).

[2.] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

[3.] Move choke control to CHOKE or START.

[4.] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST.

[5.] Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN.

[6.] Insert key and turn to START.

CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for charging battery.

[7.] Let engine warm up.

If choke equipped: Slowly adjust toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.

TO STOP ENGINE

[1.] Move throttle to SLOW (if equipped).

[2.] Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store out of reach of children.

[3.] Push rocker switch (if equipped) to OFF or STOP.

[4.] Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

Typical Controls

Fuel Shut-off

Choke

Throttle

STOP RUN

Stop Switch

Key

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