Operation
Starting The Engine
Operation WM doc 9/18/19 2-1
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1 Starting The Engine
DANGER! Ensure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of
the path of the blade before starting. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER! Operate your engine only in well ventilated areas. The
exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium, and
potentially death unless adequate ventilation is present.
DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. This is a
fire hazard, which may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING! Do not operate engine without proper and operational
spark arrester/muffler. Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust
could ignite surrounding materials, causing serious injury or death.
CAUTION! EPA Compliant Gas Tanks Only: Always relieve all fuel
pressure inside the tank prior to filling or connecting fuel fittings.
Failure to do so may result in fuel spillage.
CAUTION! EPA Compliant Gas Tanks Only: Disconnect the fuel tank
when not in use, or engine flooding or fuel spillage may result.
1. Close the engine choke by moving the choke lever to the start position.
2. Turn the key switch to the START position and release. Release the key switch to the
RUN position after the engine starts.
3. When the engine starts, slowly open the choke all the way by moving the choke lever to
the off position.
ENGINE SHUTOFF
1. Disengage the clutch handle to stop the blade if necessary.
2. Let the engine run for 15 seconds with no load, then turn the key switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
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