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Device description

Illustration A

Drain plug

Start switch

Start motor

Muffler

Oil filter

Speed lever

Fuel injection pump

Fuel cock

Fuel tank

Tank cap

Air filter

Start handle

Shutdown lever

Dipstick

PTO shaft

Initial start-up

1. Place the appliance on a horizontal floor.
2. Turn off the engine switch.

Illustration B

3. Check engine for fuel or oil leakage. Eliminate leak-

age if any.

4. Check that all screws are tightened. All covers must

be fixed. Tighten loose connectors.

5. Check the surroundings of the muffler for dirt. Re-

move any dirt present.

6. Check the oil level.

Illustration C

(For more information, see Chapter “

Care and

maintenance

”.)

Note

Never operate the engine without an air filter, as this will
result in increased engine wear.

7. Check the air filter for dirt and damage. Clean the air

filter depending on the degree of contamination.

8. Unscrew the tank cap.
9. Refill the tank.

Illustration D

Do not exceed the maximum level, i.e., the filter plane.

Note

Please use diesel fuel that matches the specifications of
the environment.
(For more information, see Chapter “ Safety instruc-
tions”.)

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DANGER

If the engine is refilled with gasoline, it may cause a fire
during operation, so be sure to use diesel fuel.

10. Close the tank cap.
11. Check the operational safety of the drive unit of the

engine. The engine must not be started when the
unit is abnormal.

Operation

Recoil pull-start engine

1. Turn on the fuel cock.

Illustration E

2. Slowly pull the start handle until feeling resistance.
3. Slowly release the handle to the default state.
4. Use both hands to quickly pull the rope all the way

out.

5. If the engine is not started, repeat steps 2-4.

Note

Slowly release the handle back after starting. Do not re-
lease it back suddenly.

Electric start engine

1. Turn on the fuel cock.

Illustration E

2. Slowly pull the start handle 2-3 times to rotate the

PTO shaft several times.

3. Insert the start key and turn the switch to the

“START” position for 1-2 seconds. After the engine
starts, release the key so that it automatically re-
turns to the “ON” position.

Illustration F

Indicator - Oil alarm light

Start switch

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CAUTION



If the start motor is operated for a long time, the bat-
tery voltage will be decreased and the start motor
may be burn out.



Before start, when turning the start switch key clock-
wise to “ON” position, the oil alarm lamp will be
turned on. After the engine is started (the start
switch key is placed in "ON" position), the oil alarm
lamp should be turned off; If the oil alarm lamp is al-
ways on, the oil level should be checked.

If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, wait for about
15 seconds and repeat step 3.

Note

In cold weather, the engine can be difficult to start. In
such a case, turn the switch key to the “HEATER” posi-
tion for 10-20 seconds, and then release and repeat
step 3 to start the engine.
Under normal conditions, before starting, turn the start
key to the “ON” position. The oil alarm lamp then turns
on. After the engine is started (the start key is stopped
at ON position), the oil alarm lamp is off. If the oil alarm
lamp remains on, stop and check the oil level.

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WARNING

If the start motor keeps running for a long time, the bat-
tery voltage drops, which may cause the start motor to
burn out.

Engine running

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WARNING

When the engine is running, the muffler will be very hot.
Do not touch it!
Do not refuel the engine while it is running.

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CAUTION

Do not run the engine when the ambient temperature is
above +40°C or below -10°C.
Operating the engine at high altitudes can cause power
drops, high exhaust temperatures, large running noise
and other exceptions.