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3 Stop Switch
Switches the engine's ignition off 
and stops the engine.
4 Throttle Trigger Lockout
Must be depressed before the 
throttle trigger can be activated.
5 Throttle Trigger
Controls the speed of the engine.
6 Choke Lever
Eases engine starting by enriching 
mixture.
7 Air Filter Cover
Covers and protects the air filter 
element.
8 Fuel Filler Cap
For closing the fuel tank..
9 Fuel Tank
For fuel and oil mixture.
10 Machine Support
For resting machine on the ground.
11 Fuel Pump
Provides additional fuel feed for a 
cold start.
12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws
For tuning the carburetor.
13 Starter Grip
The grip of the pull starter, for 
starting the engine.
14 Spark Plug Boot
Spark plug boot connects the spark 
plug with the ignition lead.
15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting 
Screen)
Muffler reduces exhaust noises and 
diverts exhaust gases away from 
operator.
Spark arresting screen is designed 
to reduce the risk of fire.
16 Spacer
Designed to reduce the risk of burns 
and fire.
17 Line Limiting Blade
Metal blade on the deflector which 
keeps the line of the mowing head 
at the proper length.
18 Deflector
The deflector is designed to reduce 
the risk of injury from foreign objects 
flung backwards toward the 
operator by the cutting attachment 
and from contact with the cutting 
attachment.
19 Mowing Head
The cutting attachment, i.e. mowing 
head, for different purposes.
20 Drive Tube
Encloses and protects the drive 
shaft between the engine and 
gearbox.
EPA / CEPA
The Emission Compliance Period 
referred to on the Emissions 
Compliance Label indicates the number 
of operating hours for which the engine 
has been shown to meet Federal 
emission requirements.
Category
CARB
The Emission Compliance Period used 
on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates 
the terms:
Engine
Single cylinder two-stroke engine
Specifications
A = 300 hours
B = 125 hours
C= 50hours
Extended = 300 hours
Intermediate = 125 hours
Moderate = 50 hours