
Starting
TO START ENGINE:
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND
FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MACHIN-
ERY,
TIPS TO OBTAIN BEST STARTING
1, Start, store and fuel engine in a level position.
2, DO NOT use a pressurized starting fluid, Se-
vere engine damage may occur because of Iqss
of lubrication.
3. A warm engine requires less choking than a cold
engine,
4. De-clutch all possible external loads.
5. A slightly richer fuel mixture will usually improve
cold starting. Turn idle mixture valve t/8 turn
counlerclockwlse.
_:OLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS
1. Use correct oil for temperafure expected.
2. Set speed control at pad throttle position.
3. A warm battery has much more starting capacity
than a cold battery.
4. Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use
fresh winter grade fuel which has higher volatil-
ity to improve starting.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE_:
Turn valve several turns counterclockwise Io open,
on engines so equipped
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
I_l_ I Move engine choke confrol as Illusfrated.
CHOKE
NOTE: If fuel drips out of carburetor while trying to
slart engine, engine is over-choked, Pull rewind
starter handle several times or engage eleclric
starter brieflyto crank engine with choke open.
OIL GARD_. (Optional AccessorY)
OIL GARD_ light warns of low oil level. If light flick-
ers or remains on and if engine cannot be started or
stoppedand connofbe restarted, oilmust be added.
Fill to FULL mark on d)pstick or 1ooverllowing at oil
fill plug. Do not over-fill.
STOP SWITCH:
Insert key in Switch, if so equipped.
STOPSWITCH
MANUAL CONTROL: Pull engine throttle col
knob as illustrated,
KNOB
I
ENGINE CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL: Move equipment throttlecon_
trol lever to "RUN," "FAST" OR "START" position..
EOUIPMENTCONTROLS PRtMER
P_
TO prime engine, push primer twice.
NOTE: When starting engine for first time or'. j,,
engine has been in storage with a dry fuel system,
push primer until it becomes firm. Then push primer
twice.
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