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ADD GASOLINE TO ENGINE
1. The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap and fill the tank. (See engine manual for fuel capacity, fuel recommendation, and location of fuel
cap.)
3. Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten. Always clean up spilled fuel.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
If the engine is hot, closing the choke is not necessary.
3. Move the throttle control lever slightly forward to about ¼ of the way (slightly toward the fast
position).
4. Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. Return the recoil to the home position after each pull.
Repeat the steps as needed. Once engine has started, set the throttle to the FAST position before you
operate the unit.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, never indoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure. Explosion can result.
This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system components, required to meet EPA and/or
CARB regulations, that will only function properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended level. Overfilling may
cause permanent damage to evaporative emissions control system components. Filling to the recommended level ensures a
vapor gap required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay close attention while filling the fuel tank to ensure that the recommended fuel
level inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a portable gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout when filling
the tank. Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view of the tank filling process.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken
bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.