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14 PREPARATION
A. Oil Gauge
B. Tube
CAUTION
The engine is shipped without engine oil.
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STARTING
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Do not operate the unit in enclosed areas.
Provide adequate ventilation at all times.
WARNING
Engine exhaust may ignite combustible ma-
terials and cause a fire.
Keep the area around the exhaust outlet
clear. Locate the unit so that the exhaust
outlet points toward an open area and is
located at least one meter (3.3 feet) from any
obstructions.
NOTE
○
Be aware of the following in order to start the en-
gine easily in cold weather.
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Use proper oil for expected temperature (See
“FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS” chap-
ter).
Use fresh gasoline.
Protect the engine or the e quipment from direct
exposure to weather when not in operation.
NOTE
○
Follow the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
•
Before starting the engine, disconnect all possible
external loads.
Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment.
Move throttle lever on dash to half throttle position.
Use full choke w
hen the engine is c old, but in hot
weather or w
hen the engine is already warm, use
half choke or leave the choke fully open.
Put the switch key into the engine switch.
Turn the switch key to the START position on the
equipment. Usually engine will start within 3 sec-
onds.
CAUTION
Do not run the electric starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge quickly. If the engine
does not start right away, wait 15 seconds
and try again.
NOTE
○
When the engine is very warm, or when the engine
does not start immediately, DO NOT keep trying
to start it with the choke closed as this will cause
flooding and make starting more difficult.
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Instead, fully open the choke and start the engine.
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STARTING
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