Operation
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WARNING EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas. Carbon monoxide
is poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning include:
• Dizziness.
• Nausea.
• Headache.
• Weakness and Sleepiness.
• Throbbing in Temples
• Muscular Twitching
• Vomiting
• Inability to Think Coherently
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE
FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY; If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the
engine and do not operate it until it has been inspected and repaired.
Make certain the exhaust system is properly installed. Inspect it every time the engine is
started and after every eight hours of continuous operation.
PRE-START CHECKS
Before the first start of the day, and after
every eight hours of operation, perform the
maintenance instructed in DAILY (8
HOUR) MAINTENANCE under Periodic
Maintenance. Keep a log of maintenance
and the hours run and perform any
maintenance that may be due. Also, if the
equipment has been in storage, return the
engine to service as instructed under
RETURNING THE ENGINE TO SERVICE
in this section.
Always follow the equipment
manufacturer's operating instructions and
observe all precautions when operating
power equipment.
WARNING Moving parts can cause
severe personal injury or death. Hot
exhaust parts can cause severe burns.
Stay clear of hot or moving parts. Make
sure all protective shields are secure in
place before starting up the equipment
STARTING
1. Check the oil level if this is the first start
of the day and add oil as necessary.
CAUTION Starting the engine
without oil will cause severe engine
damage. Al- ways keep the oil level
between the Full and Add marks on
the dipstick.
2. Fill the fuel tank if necessary, and open
any fuel line shutoff valve.
3. Release the clutch if the engine is so
equipped.
4. Rotate the choke lever in towards engine.
Note: Try starting without the choke in
warm weather or when the engine is
warm.
5. Push the throttle knob or lever to the middle
of its speed range.
6. Rotate the engine switch to "on" position.
7. Pull the recoil starter handle to crank the
engine. If the engine is equipped with an
electric starter, turn the key to its start
position and hold it there until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 30
seconds at a time and wait at least one
minute between tries when cranking with an
electric starter. Engines equipped with the oil
watch system will not start if the crankcase oil
level is too low. See Figure 2.
8. After the engine starts, keep your hand on
the choke lever and slowly rotate it to the full-
open choke position, pulling back if
necessary to keep engine running smoothly.
The colder the weather is, the longer it will
take the engine to start running smoothly with
the choke fully open. Do not operate the
equipment until the engine has warmed up
sufficiently to run smoothly with the choke
open.
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