User's Manual

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Safety Precautions
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury
to yourself and others.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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NOTE
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Congratulations.................................................2
Safety Precautions .........................................3-5
Symbols Associated with This Product ..........5
Control and Service Point Locations...............6
Oil Recommendations.......................................7
Oil Type..........................................................7
Fuel Recommendations....................................7
General Fuel Recommendations...................7
Fuel Type.......................................................7
Operating Instructions......................................8
Pre-Start Checklist.........................................8
Cold Weather Starting Hints..........................8
Starting ..........................................................8
Stopping ........................................................9
Operating..........................................................10
Angle of Operation ......................................10
Cooling ........................................................10
Maintenance Instructions ............................... 11
Maintenance Schedule................................ 11
Check Oil Level................................................ 11
Change Oil...................................................12
Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element 13
Service Precleaner (If Equipped).................13
Service Paper Element................................14
Ignition System................................................15
Check Spark Plug............................................15
Fuel Tank Filter ................................................15
Fuel Valve.........................................................16
0XIÀHU6FUHHQ..................................................17
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas ......................17
Carburetor Troubleshooting and
Adjustments.....................................................18
Troubleshooting...........................................18
Troubleshooting ..............................................19
Storage .............................................................19
Transport..........................................................19
Major Repair.....................................................20
Parts Ordering .................................................20
6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ..................................................20
Engine Warranty..............................................21
Emission Control System Warranty .........22-23