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PT2A / PT3A / PT4A Operation
4.6 Starting and Stopping the Machine
Requirements ■ Suction and discharge hoses properly attached and positioned
■ There is fuel in the tank
Starting the
machine
Perform the procedure below to start the machine.
1. Set the fuel valve to the open position (a
1
).
Note: If the engine is cold, set the choke lever to the closed position (b
1
). If the
engine is hot, set the choke lever to the open position (b
2
).
2. Turn the engine start switch to the ON position (c
1
).
3. Move the throttle lever slightly to the left (d
2
), about 1/3 of the way toward the
high speed position (d
1
).
4. Pull the starter rope (e).
Note: If the oil level in the engine is low, the engine will not start. If this happens,
add oil to the engine. Your engine may be equipped with an oil alert light (f) that will
illuminate while pulling the starter rope.
5. Open the choke (b
1
) as the engine warms.
6. Set the throttle lever to the high speed position (d
1
) to operate the machine.
Stopping the
machine
Perform the procedure below to stop the machine.
1. Set the throttle lever to the slow/idle position (d
3
) to reduce engine speed.
2. Turn engine start switch to the OFF position (c
2
).
3. Set the fuel valve to the closed position (a
2
).
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c
1
c
2
d
2
d
3
e
b
1
b
2
a
1
a
2
f
d
1