Specifications

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Starting the Engine
Start Procedure
Before starting the engine:
Follow the Set Up Instruc-a.
tions to prepare the equip-
ment.
Inspect the equipment and b.
engine.
Fill the engine with the prop-c.
er amount and type of both
fuel and oil.
Read the Equipment Opera-d.
tion section that follows.
Open the Fuel Valve.1.
Close the Throttle.2.
To start a cold engine, close the 3.
Choke. To re-start a warm engine,
leave the Choke open.
Certain pieces of equipment, such as 4.
air compressors, may need to have
the pressure relieved to allow proper
engine starting. Consult equipment
manual and open the pilot valve if
equipped.
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S
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S
Starter Control Panel
Charging System
Overload Indicator
Ignition
Switch
Ignition Switch
(Close-up)
Off
Run
Start
Charging System
Circuit Protector
5a. To start the engine using the electric
starter:
Insert the ignition key into the ignition
and turn it to Start (S position) for up
to 5 seconds.
Note: To prolong starter life, use
short starting cycles (5 seconds maxi-
mum). Then wait one minute before
attempting to start again.
To start the engine manually: 5b.
Insert the ignition key into the Ignition
and turn the Key to Run (I position).
Grasp the starter handle, and pull
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.
Allow the Engine to run for sev-6.
eral seconds. Then, if the Choke is
closed, open it.
Note: Moving the Choke too fast could kill
the engine.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to 7.
run at no load for ve minutes with no
load after each start-up so that the
engine can stabilize.
Close the pilot valve on the equip-8.
ment (if equipped). Adjust the Throt-
tle as needed.
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.