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OPERATION
13
F–031305L
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, make sure that
you have read and understand all the in-
structions on the preceding pages.
1. Fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the
bottom of the fill neck. Reinstall the fuel
tank cap securely. Always use fresh fuel.
Never use fuel that could be stale from
long periods of storage.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position (see Figure 8).
3. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the Full Choke position (all the
way down).
NOTE: Do not choke a hot or warm
engine.
4. Put the unit firmly on the tines and depth
stake, or wheels, in an open area.
5. Hold the right handle firmly with your left
hand.
6. Hold the rope handle with your right
hand and pull to start the engine. Repeat
if necessary. (It is sometimes necessary
to hold the throttle control lever against
the hand grip with your left hand. As
soon as the engine starts, slowly release
the throttle control. If released too slowly,
the unit will sometimes move forward).
7. When the engine starts, move the choke
lever to the Half Choke position. When
the engine runs smoothly, move the
choke lever to the No Choke position.
NOTE: If the tines do not stop when
the throttle control is released, adjust
the carburetor idle speed. See “How
To Adjust The Carburetor” in the Ser-
vice And Adjustments.
8. To stop the engine, release the throttle
control and move the ON/OFF switch to
the OFF position.
9. If the engine becomes flooded remove
and dry the spark plug. See “Spark Plug
Maintenance” in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. Then, pull the starter
rope with the choke lever in the No
Choke position.
WARNING: The muffler and sur
-
rounding areas become hot af-
ter running the engine. Avoid
these areas.
Figure 8
Choke Control
ON / OFF
Switch
Recoil Starter Handle
Air Cleaner
No Choke
Half Choke
Full Choke