Operator`s manual

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
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A'_ THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE BEEN
TREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE
APPEARANCE OF THE ENGINE. THE PRESERVATIVE WILL CURE
DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE ENGINE. A SMALL AMOUNT OF
SMOKE MAY BE PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE
PRODUCT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL.
FILL FU EL TAN K withgasolineas specifiedinthepreceding "OIL
& FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for long
periods.
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_1 NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WHEN
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL
I TANK.
_i NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2" BELOW
BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL
EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND
EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
_kANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOFAND MEETALLAPPLICABLE CODES
! AND REGULATIONS,
(_, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH CLU_
_k A. BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES DISENGAGEEL I
(FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS), I
T;ISRSHOUpLcDI;ILoANCE ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE I
S. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure 1)
C. BesureanyignitionswitchonengineorequipmentisinON, RUNor
START position.
STARTING
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,_NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON
MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AN DDEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE
IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM
(LPG) AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
,_lb KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM
ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
,_BE SURE AIR INTAKE SCREEN (see Fig. 1) IS SECURELY IN PLACE
TO AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS.
L_li WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150°F (65°C)` AVOID THESE AREAS.
NOTE: If engine is remotely controlled, see equipment manufacturer's
instructionsfor remote control positions which correspond to engine
control positions in Figure 2.
ELECTRIC STARTER 12 VOLT D.C.:
A. Move engine controllever (see Figure 2) orequipment controlto CHOKE
or START,
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE, AFTER A SHORT
SHUTDOWN, MOVE CONTROL TO"FAST"INSTEAD OF"CHOKE."
B. Press starter button or turn ignition switch key per equipment
manufacturer's instructions to crank engine until itfires.
C. When engine starts move control to FAST and then to RUN RANGE.
D. Ifengine falters, move control to CHOKE, then to FAST and then to RUN
RANGE.
NOTE: Ifengine fires, but does notcontinue to run, move control to FAST
and crank engine until itstarts.
E. If engine still does not start, move control to CHOKE and repeat
instructions Band C again.
STOPPING
_) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to STOP or
OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
(_ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
A. ISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
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4. TURN IGNITION SWITCH KEY (IF SO EQUIPPED) TO "OFF"
POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH. THIS WILL
I REDUCE THE POSSIBIU'rY OF UNAUTHORIZED STARTING OFENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT IS NOT IN USE.
_li NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT
AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR
OTHER GAS APPLIANCE,
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. J
1_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours oreach time engine isused.
See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in"BEFORE STARTING" on Page 1.
@ CHANGE OIL:
Change oilafter firsttwo (2) operating hours and every 25 operating hours
thereafter, more often ifoperated in extremely dusty ordirty conditions.
, Chanqe oil while enqine isstillwarm from recent running.
4. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
B. Position equiprnent so engine oil drain plug islowest point on engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oilfill plugto drain oil.
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E, Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS" and =CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page 1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
CONTROLBRACKET
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IDLE_ _FAST
"RUN"RANGE
CHOKE
CABLECLAMF
Figure 2
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