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Pre-Start Checklist
• Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill.
• Check fuel level. Add fuel if low.
• Check cooling air intake areas and external
surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and
unobstructed.
• Check that the air cleaner components and all
shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in
place and securely fastened.
• Check that any clutches or transmissions are
disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially
important on equipment with hydrostatic drive.
The shift lever must be exactly in neutral to
prevent resistance which could keep the engine
from starting.
Throttle and Choke Control Linkage Setup
The throttle and choke levers on these engines allow
remote mounted control operation from either side.
The linkage for the throttle and choke is connected in
one of the two available hole locations; A or B in the
control levers. Hole location A in each lever is used for
Outer Pull actuation. Hole Location B used for Inner
Pull actuation. Most engines will have the control
linkage connected in Location A, the primary location.
If the application requires opposite side control
direction or function, unhook the link(s) from the
small clip and reconnect in the other hole location. See
Figures 5 and 6.
Figure 6. Throttle and Choke Control Linkage in
"Inner Pull" Configuration.
Operating Instructions
Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.
Figure 5. Throttle and Choke Control Linkage in
"Outer Pull" Configuration.
WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the
engine in a closed building or confined area.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
1. Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature
expected. See Figure 2 on page 4.
2. Disengage all possible external loads.
3. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm
battery has much more starting capacity than a
cold battery.
4. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade
gasoline has higher volatility to improve
starting. Do not use gasoline left over from
summer.
Starting
1. Place the throttle control midway between the
slow and fast positions. Place the choke control
into the on position. See Figures 7 and 8.
(A)
(A)
Linkages Connected
Here
Linkages Connected
Here
(B)
(B)