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STARTING AND STOPPING
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped)
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p.7).
[2] If choke and throttle con-
trols are separate, move
choke control to CHOKE.
Move throttle to FAST.
[3] If choke and throttle are
on the same control,
move control to CHOKE
or START
Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control
[4] Open fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped) 1/4 turn.
[5] Insert key and turn to
START.
CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short
starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait
one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations for charging battery.
[6] 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.
1/4 TURN
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle to SLOW,
then to STOP.
[2] Turn key to OFF. Remove
key and store out of reach
of children.
1/4 TURN
[3] Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).
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