NOTE: No Oil Change
Feature (If Equipped) -
Specially labeled engines do
not require changing the oil.
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Features
A. FUEL CAP
Remove the fuel cap to add fuel.
NOTE: Some engines may not have the fuel cap installed for
shipping purposes. To install, remove and discard the fuel tank
dust cap labeled "Discard". Remove the bubble wrap packaging
from around the fuel cap and tighten securely.
B. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
C. OIL FILL CAP
Remove the oil fill cap to check the oil level and add oil (short
dipstick shown).
D. MODEL PLATE
The model plate provides the model number and serial number
of the engine. Record this information in the area provided on
the cover of this manual. This information will be necessary for
proper technical support.
E. OIL DRAIN PLUG
Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from the engine.
The engine is equipped with a side drain.
NOTE: Select engines are equipped with an oil drain plug located
on the rear of the engine.
OPERATION
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F. SPARK PLUG
Refer Spark Plug Service on page 11.
G. PRIMER (IF EQUIPPED)
Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the
engine's carburetor to aid in starting the engine.
H. AIR CLEANER
Refer to Air Filter Service on page 11.
I. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)
If equipped, controls the flow of fuel between fuel tank and
carburetor, used for transport/storage.
J. CHOKE (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating the choke closes the choke plate on the carburetor and
aids in starting the engine.
K. ENGINE SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
The engine switch is located on rear of the engine. Turn the
switch "ON" when starting the engine and turn it to "OFF" to
shut it down.
L. NO OIL CHANGE FEATURE (NOT SHOWN) (IF EQUIPPED)
Select engines include a no oil change feature. For engines
labeled with a no oil change features, add oil as instructed
in the set-up section. Check the oil level as instructed in the
Maintenance section and add oil as necessary.
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