Operator's Manual

Fill the fuel t ank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from

a major na me-brand service stati on (Figure 23).

Important: To re duce starting problems, add fu el

stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline

less than 30 days old.

Do not add oil to the gasoline.

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1/2 inch (1.3 cm)

Figure 23

Starting the Engin e

1. Connect the

spark plug wire (Figure 24).

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Figure 24

2. Move the t

hrottle to the Fast position (Figure 25).

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Figure 25

3. Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open

it (Fig

ure 26).

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Figure 26

4. Rotate the choke to the On position (Figure 27).

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Figure 27

5. Insert the ignition key (Figure 28).

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Figure 28

6. Firmly push in the p rimer 3 times with your thumb,

holding the primer in for a second before releasing it

each time (Figure 29).

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Figure 29

Note: Take your glove off when you push in the

primer so that air cannot escape from th e primer hole.

Note: Priming excessively may ﬂood the engine and

preventitfromstarting.