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Starting
1. Add oil. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick.
Use the correct oil type for expected starting
temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. See page 6
for oil recommendations, capacity, and filling
details.
FULL
2. Fill with fresh gasoline. See page 8 for
recommendations and details.
3. Push stop switch to ON position.Ê
Move CHOKE Ë to choke position.
Locate primer bulb. Firmly press with finger.
Ì
Note: If temperature is 15° F (−9° C) or higher
push primer two times, if below 15° F
(−9° C) push primer four times.
Ê
Ë
Ì
4. Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid
kickback.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.
• DO NOT start engine if there is a
natural or LP gas leak in area.
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel
cap and housings are in place and
firmly secured by equipped fasteners.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids
because vapors are flammable.
WARNING
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Gasoline and its vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
If fuel spills, wait until it
evaporates before starting
engine.
DO NOT use pressurized starting
fluids.
• Fuel equipment outdoors, away from open
flames, sparks and other ignition sources,
such as appliances with pilot lights.
• Store gasoline away from ignition sources.
Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can
let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises
or sprains could result.
Rotating parts can contact or
entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
WARNING
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in
enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open.
WARNING
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