Owner's Manual

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BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
Is Your Engine Ready To Go?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it
is very important to take a few moments before you operate the
engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you
find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the
engine.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is
level and the flywheel brake lever (TYPE 2: throttle lever, TYPE 5:
engine stop switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (see page 6).
2. Oil level (see page 7).
3. Air cleaner (see page 7).
4. General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged
parts.
5. Check the equipment powered by this engine.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for any precautions and procedures that should be
followed before engine startup.
OPERATION
Safe Operating Precautions
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 1 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS above.
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause
illness or death.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with
engine startup, shutdown, or operation.
Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 20°.
TYPE 1: Flywheel Brake/Remote Throttle
Starting The Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2. Position the throttle control
so the choke/throttle lever
moves to the CHOKE
position (cold engine) or
FAST (warm engine).
3. See equipment manual and
position the flywheel brake
control so the flywheel
brake lever is in the RUN
position.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
5. If the choke was used to start the
engine, move the choke/throttle
lever to the FAST (or high) position
as soon as the engine warms up
enough to run smoothly without
use of the choke.
Throttle Setting
Position the throttle control for the desired engine speed. For best
engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with
the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.
Stopping The Engine
1. Move the choke/throttle control to
the SLOW position and allow the
engine to idle for a few seconds.
B WARNING
Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to correct a
problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
B WARNING
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
or death.
Never run the engine in a closed or even partially closed
area where people may be present.
ON
FUEL
VALVE
OFF
SLOW
CHOKE
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
STARTER
GRIP
CHOKE
FAST
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
SLOW
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST