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5. OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION and the chapter titled BEFORE OPERATION.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety
precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, or
operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSE position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
2. Put the engine switch in the key hole.
3. Priming Pump
In the low temperature environment, press down primer 3 times before start cold
engine; No need priming for hot engine.
ENGINE SWITCH
IN-ON
CHOKEL VALVE POSITION SYMBOL