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• Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet
(762 meters) with the high altitude adjustment is not
recommended.
• For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines, high altitude
adjustment is not necessary.
Add Fuel
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care. Failure to obey these
safety instructions can cause fire or explosion, which could
result in severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Stop the engine and let the engine cool at least 3
minutes before you remove the fuel cap.
• Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before you start the
engine. DO NOT create other ignition sources.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
1. Remove unwanted material from the fuel cap area.
2. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 5).
3. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. DO NOT fill above the
bottom of the fuel tank neck (C).
4. Install the fuel cap.
Start the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to obey these safety instructions can cause a fire or
explosion which could result in serve burns or death.
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are installed correctly.
• Do not crank the engine without the spark plug.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their
vapors are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Read Start the
Engine instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN
position, move the throttle to FAST position, and crank
the engine until it starts.
1. Make sure the auger control (J, Figure 6) and traction
control (K) are disengaged.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A) (if equipped) to the OPEN
position.
3. Move the throttle control lever (B) (if equipped) to the
FAST position.
4. Turn the ignition key (C) to the ON position or push in the
Push/Pull key.
5. Turn the choke control (D) to the CLOSED position.
Note: The choke and primer are usually not needed to start a
warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (E) two times.
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