Cobra DG450 - Engine Operation and Starting; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting the Engine

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Please check the following each time you use this machine.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
 Fuel level
 Oil level
 Air cleaner
 General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged parts.
 Check the equipment powered by this engine.
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATION section and the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS above.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause you to become unconscious and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide
Never start this machinery indoors or where there isn’t enough ventilation including your shed and garage. Carbon Monoxide can build
up quickly and cause unconsciousness and death.
Pay attention to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be
observed with engine startup, shutdown, or operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Turn the fuel valve switch to the ON position
A1. FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle control to the choke position. Close the safety brake control handle (on the equipment), you can
choose one of the following two methods to start the engine.
A. Control lever
Electronic ignition operation
1) Move the throttle to the choke position, engage the “Brake control handle”, Insert the key into the switch lock;
turn the key clockwise for the engine to start.