Engine Manual

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OPERATION
Features
A. THROTTLE
The throttle control regulates the speed of the engine and will
shut off the engine when it is moved into the stop position.
B. CHOKE
Activating the choke closes the choke plate on the carburetor and
aids in starting the engine.
C. OIL DRAIN PLUG
Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from the engine.
D. OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK
Remove the oil fill cap & dipstick to check the oil level and add oil.
E. FUEL CAP
Remove the fuel cap to add fuel.
F. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
G. FACTORY FILL & DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)
DO NOT USE - this port is used by the manufacturing factory only.
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H. ELECTRIC STARTER INLET (IF EQUIPPED)
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a
120V power source/wall outlet.
I. ELECTRIC START BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Pressing the button on the top of the electric starter switch
engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source.
J. PRIMER BULB (IF EQUIPPED)
Pressing the primer bulb forces fuel directly into the engine’s
carburetor to aid in starting a “cold” engine.
K. SAFETY KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
The safety key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in
order for the engine to start. Remove the safety key when the
equipment is not in use.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the safety key in an attempt to start the
engine. Doing so may cause it to break