Be sure to check the following before operating the engine.
Inspection of fuel
• Is sufficient quantity of oil reserved?
• Is not the fuel degenerated?
• Use the proper fuel referring to the "Fuel"
section.
CAUTION
• Sufficient care must be taken on the
fire not only when replenishing but also
handling the fuel. It could cause fire or
explosion.
• Securely tighten the fuel tank cap. Fuel
may leak if the cap is tightened aslant.
Inspection of air cleaner
• Is not fouled the air cleaner element?
• When the element is fouled or oil is dried,
inspect and service it in accordance with
"Page 12 - Inspection and servicing before
each operation".
Inspection of screws and nuts
• Inspect respective sections for loose or
missing screws or nuts.
• Is a proper play is given to the throttle
wire?
• If any loose or missing ones are found,
service them.
Inspection of each part
• Check the cooling fins, around the muffler
• Remove them if necessary.
• Check for cracks or fissures on the fuel pipe
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Inspection of clogging
and cooling air inlet for trash or withered
grasses trapped.
Inspection of fuel pipes
and grommet, disconnection or fuel leakage
from joints on the fuel tank and carburetor.
CAUTION
Cracks, fissures or disconnection from
joints could cause fire or explosion by
leaked fuel. Service or replace damaged
fuel pipe and grommet.