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Safety Precautions
To ensure safe operation, please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your
equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This safety precautions contained in this
manual are explained below:
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property
damage if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information that is important but not
hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to the operator
and others.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions .........................................2-3
Oil Recommendations....................................... 5
Oil Type.......................................................... 5
Fuel Recommendations.................................... 5
General Fuel Recommendations................... 5
Fuel Type....................................................... 5
Fuel Line........................................................ 6
Fuel Shut-off Valve (If Equipped)...................6
Fuel Filter (If Equipped) .................................6
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Serial Number................................................ 7
Emission Compliance ...................................... 7
Emission Compliance Period......................... 7
Operating Instructions...................................... 7
Pre-Start Checklist......................................... 7
Cold Weather Starting ................................... 7
Smart-Choke
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(If Equipped)..........................7
Electric Start (XTR-7 Only) ...........................8
Recoil Start ...................................................8
Primer Bulb Start (If Equipped)...................... 8
Manual Choke Start....................................... 8
Shutdown Engine .......................................... 9
Engine Speed ................................................9
Angle of Operation ............................................ 9
Overheating ...................................................9
Carburetor..........................................................9
Maintenance.......................................................9
Maintenance Instructions.............................10
Oil Level Check................................................ 10
Oil Change........................................................ 11
Air Cleaner System.......................................... 11
Paper Air Filter............................................. 11
Foam Air Filter ............................................. 12
Precleaner ................................................... 12
Cooling Areas ..............................................12
Spark Plug........................................................12
Ignition..............................................................13
Repairs .............................................................13
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Parts Ordering .................................................13
Troubleshooting ..............................................14
Storage .............................................................14
Engine Warranties ......................................15-17