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,_ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
,_ CAUTION: Alcohol blendedfuels
(called gasohol or usingethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisturewhich leads to
separationand formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an enginewhile in storage. To
avoid engine problems,the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Emptythe gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetorcleaner products inthe fuel
tank or permanentdamagemay occur.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence control bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a firm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a few
minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do
flood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
Primer
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