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STARTING AND STOPPING
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER (auxiliary)
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 7).
[2] Open fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped) 1/4 turn.
[3] If choke and throttle con-
trols are separate, move
choke control to CHOKE.
Move throttle to FAST.
[4] If choke and throttle are
on the same control,
move control to CHOKE
or START
Choke Throttle
Choke/throttle control
1/4 TURN
[5] Insert key and turn to
RUN.
[6] Grasp rope handle. Pull
slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly to
start engine and avoid
kickback.
[7] Let engine warm up.
Choke Equipped: Move
choke control off or
toward FAST a short dis-
tance at a time over sev-
eral seconds in warm
weather or minutes in
cold weather. Let engine
run smoothly before each
change. Operate with
throttle in FAST.
WARNING
TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke
control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage
could occur.
[1] With throttle in FAST, turn key to OFF.
Remove key and store out of reach of children.
[2] Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).
1/4 TURN