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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE

5. 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 until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully

and 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.

6. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.

Then, if the Choke lever is in the START 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.

7. Adjust the Throttle as needed.

8. Break-in Period:

a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.

b. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period:

• Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment.

• Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.

c. The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. After this period:

• Change the engine oil. Note: Failure to change the oil regularly

may damage the engine and void the warranty.

Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule

explained in the MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING section.

Stopping the Engine

1. To stop the engine in an emergency,

turn the Engine Switch off.

2. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure:

a. Slide the Throttle to SLOW (the “turtle”).

b. Turn the Engine Switch off.

NOTICE

See “Long-Term Storage” on page 16

for complete storage instructions.

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