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Throttle Setting
Throttle Setting
Starting the Engine
During this procedure, it may be helpful to refer to the photos of the Engine Controls on
page 5.
Push the Gas Valve to the open (right) position.
Close the Choke by pulling it to the left.
Note: If the Engine is already hot, it is not necessary to close the Choke.
Push the Throttle Lever to the slow (right) position , then move it back
slightly.
Turn the On/Off Switch to the On position.
Gently pull the Starter Pull Cord until it engages. Then pull it hard and all the way out.
Slowly guide the Pull Cord back into the starter.
The Engine should start. Try again if it does not start. Refer to the Troubleshooting sec-
tion if problems persist. Let the engine run for five minutes to warm up.
Push in the Choke Lever to the right/
Push the Throttle Lever to the fast position (left).
Stopping the Engine
Push the Throttle Lever to the slow (right) position.
Turn the On/Off Switch to the Off position.
Push the Gas Valve to the closed (left) position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General/Basic Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable Cause Possible Remedy
Engine will not start. 1. On/Off Switch in Off position.
2. Gas Valve in closed position.
3. Choke set to open position.
4. Gas Tank empty.
5. Spark plug dirty.
6. Technical problem.
1. Turn to On position.
2. Push to open position.
3. Set to closed position.
4. Fill Gas Tank.
5. Remove spark plug and clean.
6. Service by qualified mechanic.
Engine runs rough,
pinging noises.
1. Gasoline wrong type.
2. Gasoline has water.
1. Replace with 89 octane gas.
2. Empty tank and replace gas.
Engine stops by itself,
but has gas.
1. Low oil level auto shut off.
2. Technical problem.
1. Check oil level; Add if needed.
2. Service by qualified mechanic.
Engine does not reach
full speed.
1. Choke closed.
2. Air filters clogged.
3. Technical problem.
1. Open Choke.
2. Clean air filter elements.
3. Service by qualified mechanic.