· Engine that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place and secured.
· Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
· If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to open/run position, move throttle (if equipped) to fast position
and crank until engine starts.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
· Start and run engine outdoors.
· Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
A 3-wire extension cord.
· First attach extension cord to electric starter connector and then into a wall receptacle. If additional
extension cord is required, use a 3-wire.
· If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: This engine was shipped from APA without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add
oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it can be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered under warranty.
1. Check the oil level. See the How to Check/Add Oil section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped are disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (G) to the on position
4. Push in the safety key (D).
5. Turn the choke control knob (K) to the choke position.
Note: Choke is usually unecessary when restarting a warm engine.
6. Push the primer (C) two times.
Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
7. Recoil Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (H). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance
is felt, the pull rapidly.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine,
pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle (M) and the into a wall
receptacle. If an additional extension cord is required, make sure it is a 3-wire.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service center or a
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
9. Electric Start: Depress the push button (I). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord
from the wall receptacle and the from the power cord receptacle (H).
CAUTION: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one
minute between starting cycles.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke control knob to the run
position.
How to Stop the Engine – Figure
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