Engine Manual 7
IV. Operation CONTINUED
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any
safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction with starting, shutting down,
or operating the engine.
Note Refer to equipment manufacturers manual for throttle location and specific
operation.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, engine must be outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move throttle control to “FAST” position.
Note If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move throttle control to
“FAST” position.
3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine.
Note DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt.
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3.
4. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key.
5. Finally, move throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
6. If engine does NOT start after following the steps above, contact your Authorized
Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE AND SHORT-TERM STORAGE
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave
it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove
ignition key, if provided. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING
NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential
sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric
motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
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