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OPERATION
B-4 B-4
BULLDOG® 140
GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS
Refer to your engine manual for the location of the fol-
lowing features:
1. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE: Stops the flow of gaso-
line from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Should be
closed whenever you are finished using the
Bulldog® 140. Must be opened before you start
the engine.
2. FUEL TANK AND CAP: See TECHNICAL SPECI-
FICATIONS for capacity.
NOTE: If you use any other alternate fuel tank or
supply, be sure to use a recommended in-
line fuel filter.
3. MUFFLER: Reduces engine noise output.
See SPARK ARRESTER in the INSTALLATION
section of this manual.
4. “ON/OFF Switch: A two position switch located on
the rear of the engine. In the “ON”(I) position, the
engine ignition circuit is energized and the engine
can be started by pulling the recoil rope starter. In
the “OFF”(O) position, the electronic ignition is
grounded and the engine shuts down.
5. AIR CLEANER: Filters intake air to the carburetor.
See ENGINE MAINTENANCE in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of the engine owner’s manual for
details about the specific type of air cleaner to use.
6. CHOKE: Provides a richer air/fuel mixture for cold
engine starting conditions. See the topic ENGINE
OPERATION, for details on setting the choke.
7. RECOIL STARTER: Manual, rope-type
starter. The handle position allows
easy starting from either ground level or
pickup-truck level
8. OIL DRAIN PLUG: Permits convenient draining of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil drain plug.
9. OIL FILL PLUG: Permits convenient filling of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil fill plug.
ENGINE OPERATION
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE
SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed
for the Bulldog® 140 is 3750 RPM, no load. Do
NOT adjust the governor screw on the engine.
Severe personal injury and damage to the machine
can result if it is operated at speeds above the
maximum rated speed.
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Read and understand all safety instructions included in
the engine manufacturer’s Operating and
Maintenance Instructions manual that is shipped
with the Bulldog® 140.
WARNING
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