16 STARTING
STARTING
Start Engine
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Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
a
colorless, odorless, poisonous gas,
Do not operate the unit in enclosed areas.
Provide adequate ventilation at all :times.
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Engine exhaust may ignite combustible ma.
terials and cause a fire.
Keep the area around the exhaust outlet
clear. Locate the unit so that the exhaust
outlet points toward an open area and is
located at least one meter (3.3 feet) from any
obstructions.
NOTE
OBe aware of the following in order to start the em
gine easily in cold weather,
OUse proper oil for expected temperature (See
FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS chapter).
Use fresh gasoline.
OProtect the engine or the equipment from direct
exposure toweather when not in operation.
OBefore startingthe engine, disconnectall possible
external loads.
• Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment.
• Put the engine switch key into the engine switch.
For Control Panel Switch Type, move the throt-
tle lever on the equipment to its halfway position.
Moving the lever away from its low speed end
turns ignitionon.
• Move the throttle lever to its halfway position be-
tween "SLOW" speed and "FAST" speed.
[Associated Choke type]
For a Cold Engine.
Place the throttle lever (A)
into "CHOKE" position.
For a Warm Engine(normal operatingtemper-
atures) - Placethe throttle lever halfway between
"SLOW" and"FAST" positions.
[Separate Choke type]
Fora Cold Engine - Place the choke controllever
into "CHOKE" position.
• After starting the engine, gradually return the
choke control lever to the fullyopen position.
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A. Fuel Valve
ON
A, ThrOttle Lever
A. Throttle Lever
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