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g
2
1.13 To Start
1. Open fuel valve by moving lever to the right
Note: If engine is cold, move choke lever to close
(h
)
position
. If engine is hot, set choke to open
1
(h
)
position
.
2
2. Turn engine switch to "ON"
3. Open throttle by moving it slightly to left
(i)
4. Pull starter rope
.
Note: If the oil level in the engine is low, the engine
will not start. If this happens, add oil to engine. Some
engines are equipped with an oil alert light
will come on while pulling the starter rope.
5. Open choke as engine warms
6. Open throttle fully to operate pump.
1.14 To Stop
1. Reduce engine RPM to idle by moving throttle com-
(k
)
pletely to right
.
2
2. Turn engine switch to "OFF"
3. Close fuel valve by moving lever to the left
1
h
1
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j
2
j
1
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(g
(j
)
.
1
(k
)
.
1
(
)
m
(h
)
.
2
(j
)
.
2
(g
2
CHOKE
h
2
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2
j
1
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1.15 Operation
)
Pump should begin pumping water within a minute
.
1
depending on length of suction hose and height of pump
above water. Longer hoses will require more time.
If pump does not prime, check for loose fittings or air leak
in suction hose. Make sure strainer in water is not
blocked.
Run engine at full speed while operating pump.
DO NOT pump flammable fluids, corrosive chemi-
that
cals or fluids containing toxic substances. These
fluids can create potentially dangerous health and
environmental hazards. Contact local authorities
for assistance.
)
.
OPERATION
k
1
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!
WARNING
1A
k
2
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