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Engine Safety Precautions:
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline can
explode. Store gasoline away from the engine. Add gaso-
line to the engine only when the engine is off.
Burn hazard. Hot surface. The engine gets
very hot during operation. Do not touch the engine surfac-
es. Keep children away. Allow the engine to cool before
moving it indoors.
Deadly fumes. Carbon monoxide. Never run
the engine in an enclosed space. Only use outdoors with
plenty of ventilation.
Note: For detailed PowerPro engine information, consult
engine manual (Form L-1512).
Engine Operation
Before starting the engine:
Check and Fill Oil
The engine is shipped without oil. It must be
filled before starting the engine.
Fill with oil by removing the fill cap / dipstick. Add oil until
the level reaches the bottom of the opening. Check the oil
level by pushing the cleaned dipstick into the oil-fill open-
ing. DO NOT SCREW IT IN. Remove the dipstick and
inspect it. Add oil if needed. Reinstall the cap / dipstick.
Note that the engine has a low-oil monitoring system. If
the oil level drops too low, the system will automatically
turn off the engine.
Add Gasoline
Fill gas tank with clean, fresh gasoline. This should be
unleaded fuel that has an octane rating of 86 or higher.
Do not fill the tank to overflowing. Clean up any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine.
Open Fuel Valve
Move the fuel valve to the right to allow fuel to the engine.
Close Choke
When starting a cold engine, move the choke control to
the left (closed). As the engine warms up, move it towards
the right (open). A warm engine should start with the
choke open.
Position Throttle
Move the throttle (speed control) slightly to the left.
Turn Engine Switch On
The engine switch controls the ignition. Turn it to the “ON”
position to start the engine. The same control is used to
stop the engine.
Pull Starter
Pull the handle on the recoil starter. Adjust throttle to
desired speed. Move the choke to the right as engine
warms.
Stopping the Engine
Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to “OFF.”
Move the fuel valve to “OFF” (left).
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