SKU 65322 or 65323
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line containing at least 91 octane. Do
not top-off tank, leave at least 1 inch
of open space at top of tank.
Replace Fuel Cap. Hand tighten by
9.
turning clockwise.
Clean up any spilled gas with a dry
10.
cloth.
Fire Hazard! Do not fill
gas tank when the engine is
running, or near a pilot light
or open flame or when hot.
Do not smoke. Do not operate
if gasoline has been spilled.
clean spilled gasoline before
starting the engine.
Starting the engine
During this procedure, it may be help-
1.
ful to refer to the photos of the Engine
Controls on page 10.
Push the Gas Valve to the
2.
open (right) position.
Close the Choke by pulling
3.
it to the left.
Note: If the Engine is already hot, it is
4.
not necessary to close the Choke.
Push the
5.
Throttle
Lever to the
slow (right)
position , then move it back slightly.
Turn the Engine Switch to the On
6.
position.
Gently pull the Pull Cord Handle until
7.
it engages. Then pull it hard and all
the way out. Slowly guide the Pull
Cord back into the starter. The En-
gine should start. Try again if it does
not start. Refer to the Troubleshoot-
ing section if problems persist. Let
the engine run for five minutes to
warm up.
Push the Choke to the
8.
right
Push the Throttle Lever to
9.
the fast position (left).
Stopping the engine
Push the
1.
Throttle
Lever to the
slow (right) position.
Turn the Engine Switch to the Off
2.
position.
Push the Gas Valve to the closed
3.
(left) position.
