Operation
Starting The Engine
Operation
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1
Starting The Engine
DANGER!
Ensure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of
the path of the blade before starting. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER!
Operate your engine only in well ventilated areas. The
exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium, and poten-
tially death unless adequate ventilation is present.
DANGER!
Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. This is a fire
hazard, which may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not operate engine without proper and operational
spark arrester/muffler. Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust could
ignite surrounding materials, causing serious injury or death.
1.
See the engine manufacturer’s manual for lubricating oil recommendations.
2.
Use #2 or better quality diesel fuel for above freezing starting. Use a #1 quality diesel fuel
for below freezing starting.
3.
Turn the key switch to the on (#1) position.
4.
Turn the key switch to the start (#2) position and release.
ENGINE SHUTOFF
Turn the key switch to the off (#0) position.
