Gasoline Engine » Operator's Manual
CHECK
BEFORE
OPERATION
IS
YOUR
ENGINE
READY
TO
GO?
For
your
safety,
and
to
maximize
the
service
life
of
your
equipment,
it
is
very important
to
take a
few
moments before you
operate
the
engine
to
check its condition.
Be
sure
to
take care
of
any problem you find,
or
have your servicing dealer correct it,
before you operate the engine.
Improperly maintaining this engine,
or
failing to
correct a problem before operation, could
cause
a
malfunction
in
which
you
could
be
seriously
injured.
Always perform a
preoperation
inspection,
and
correct
any
problem.
Before beginning your preoperation checks,
be
sure the engine
is
level
and
the engine switch
is
in the OFF position.
CHECK
THE
GENERAL
CONDITION
OF
THE
ENGINE
e Look around and
underneath
the
engine
for
signs
of
oil
or
gasoline leaks.
eRemove
any excessive
dirt
or
debris, especially around
the
muffler
and
recoil starter.
e Look
for
signs
of
damage.
e Check
that
all shields
and
covers are in place,
and
all nuts, bolts,
and
screws are tightened.
CHECK
THE
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level. Running the engine
with
a
low
oil level
can
cause
engine damage.
The Oil
Alert
system (applicable engine types) will automatically
stop
the
engine
before
the
oil
level
falls
below
safe
limits.
However,
to
avoid the inconvenience
of
an
unexpected shutdown,
always check the engine oil level before startup.
Check the air filter. A
dirty
air
filter
will
restrict
air
flow
to
the
carburetor, reducing engine performance.
Check the fuel level. Starting
with
a full tank will help
to
eliminate
or
reduce operating interruptions
for
refueling.
CHECK
THE
EQUIPMENT
POWERED
BY
THIS
ENGINE
Review the instructions provided
with
the equipment powered
by this engine
for
any precautions
and
procedures
that
should
be
followed before engine startup.
OPERATION
SAFE
OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine
for
the
first
time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and
the
chapter
titled
BEFORE
OPERATION.
Carbon
monoxide
gas
is
toxic. Breathing
it
can
cause
unconsciousness
and
even
kill
you.
Avoid any
areas
or actions that
expose
you
to
carbon
monoxide.
Review the instructions provided
with
the equipment powered
by this engine
for
any safety precautions
that
should
be
observed
in conjunction
with
engine startup, shutdown,
or
operation.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
1.
Move the fuel valve lever
to
the ON position.
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
2.
To
start
a cold engine, move
the
choke lever
to
the
CLOSE
position.
Check
Before
Operation
& Operation I 6
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