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Pre-Start Checklist

NOTE: This engine has been shipped without engine

oil. Fill with oil, otherwise it will not start.

• 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.

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. Declutch all possible external loads.

3. Set speed control at part throttle position.

4. A warm battery has much more starting capacity

than a cold battery.

5. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade

gasoline has a higher volatility to improve starting.

Do not use gasoline left over from summer.

Choke

Control

Figure 5. Control Panel.

Operating Instructions

Starting

Figure 6. ''On'' Position of Fuel Shut-Off Valve.

Throttle

Figure 7. Retractable Start Engine On/Off Switch.

Control

1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ''on'' position. See

Figure 6.

2. For a Cold Engine – Place the throttle control

midway between the "slow" and "fast" positions.

See Figure 5. Place the choke control into the "on"

position.

For a Warm Engine (normal operating

temperatures) – Place the throttle control midway

between the "slow" and "fast" positions. The

choke is not required to start a warm engine.

3. Start the engine as follows:

For Retractable Start Engine – Turn engine

On/Off switch to ''on'' (see Figure 7) and SLOWLY

pull the starter handle until just past compression –

STOP! Return starter handle, pull firmly with a

smooth, steady motion to start. Pull the handle

straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from the

starter rope guide.

Extend the starting rope periodically and check its

condition. If the rope is frayed, have it replaced

immediately by your Kohler Engine Service Dealer.