Starting The Engine - Power Fist 79cc OHV Manuel D'utilisation

10. Check the equipment powered by this engine.
11. Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered
by this engine for precautions and procedures that should be
followed before starting the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING! Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely
attached before the engine is started to avoid injury or damage.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the steps below will result in rapid retraction
of the starter cord faster than the user can let go. This will pull the user's
hand and arm toward the engine, possibly resulting in an injury.
1. Move the choke lever (C) to the CLOSED position.
2. Move the throttle lever (I) away from MIN. position, about 1/3 of
way toward the MAX. position.
3. Turn the engine switch (J) to the ON position.
4. Pull Start - Pull the starter handle (E) lightly until you feel resistance then
pull the starter handle briskly. Do not allow the starter handle to snap
back against the engine. Instead, return the starter grip gently by hand.
5. The engine should turn over and start running.
a. If engine floods, place the throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
The engine may make a metallic rapping noise (spark knock, ping) while running
under a heavy load. This is normal. Replace the fuel with premium quality gasoline if
the metallic rapping noise continues under normal load. Contact a qualified mechanic
if the pinging continues as this may indicate existing engine damage.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
IN AN EMERGENCY
Turn the engine switch (J) to the OFF position to stop the engine.
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79cc OHV Gas Engine
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