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Page 3 - Engine Components

Primer Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Ignition Key The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use. Throt...

Page 4 - Operating; WARNING

Checking the Fuel Level IMPORTANT: Before refueling, allow engine to cool two minutes. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Figure 2-4. Be careful not to overfill. 1.2. Pre-Operati...

Page 5 - Engines with Electric Starters

2 Operating the Engine IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gaso-line or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, a...

Page 6 - Stopping the Engine

Engines with Starter Handle (non-electric start) IMPORTANT: Do not pull the starter handle with engine running. Insert ignition key fully into slot, Figure 2-4. Make sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch. Move thro...

Page 7 - Oil Service; Oil Change; Maintaining

7 Tasks First 5 Hrs. Each Use or Every 5 Hrs. Every Season or 25 Hrs. Every Season or 50 Hrs. Every Season or 100 Hrs. Service Dates Check engine oilChange engine oil Check spark plugService spark plugClean exhaust area NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the e...

Page 9 - Storage; Removing From Storage

9 Storage Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced ...

Page 10 - shooting; Problem; Troubleshooting

10 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an autho-rized service dealer. Trouble- shooting Problem Cause Solution Engine fails to start Engine flooded from excessive primingSpark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Engine not chokedFaulty spark plugEngine not ...

Page 15 - Détection des pannes

10 Adr ess ez- vou s à une sta tio n tec hni que a gré ée pou r tou te r épa rat ion a utr e que l es r égl age s min eur s énu mér és i ci. Détection des pannes Pro blè me Cau se So lu tio n Le mot eur n e dém arre pas . 1. Le mot eur e st n oyé e n rai son d ’un am orç age r épé té. 2. Le fil d e ...

Page 16 - Remisag; Rem; Entretien; A VER

9 Remisag e Un m ote ur r em isé p end ant p lus d e 30 j our s doi t être v idé d e tou t car bur ant p our e mpê che r tou te d été rio rat ion e t tou te for mat ion d e gom me d ans l es c ana lis atio ns d ’es sen ce o u sur l es p ièc es p rin cip ale s du c arb ura teu r. S i l’e sse nce d an...

Page 18 - Vidange de l’huile; Vid; Calendrier des opérations d’entretien

7 Tâc hes Cin q pre miè res heu res Cha que u tili sa- tio n ou t out es les 5 h eur es Cha que s ais on ou t out es l es 2 5 heu res Cha que s ais on ou t out es l es 5 0 heu res Cha que s ais on ou t out es l es 1 00 heu res Dat es d ’en tre tie n Vér ific atio n du n ive au de l ’hu ile à m ote u...

Page 21 - Vérification initiale

Fai tes l e ple in d ans u n end roi t bie n aér é qua nd le m ote ur e st a rrê té. N e fum ez p as e t n’a uto ris ez auc une f lam me n ue o u étin cel le à p rox im ité d e la ton deu se p end ant q ue v ous f aite s le p lei n ou l à où vou s rem ise z l’e sse nce . Ne r em plis sez p as e xce ...

Page 22 - Pièces du moteur

3 Am orc eu r Le fai t d’a ppu yer s ur l ’am orc eur p roj ette l e car bur ant d ire cte men t dan s le c arb ura teu r du m ote ur p our f aci lite r les d ém arra ges par t em ps f roi d. Clé d e co nta ct La c lé d e con tac t est e n fai t un d is- pos itif d e séc urit é. I nsé rez l a clé s ...

Page 24 - à arbre horizontal et soupapes en tête, pour souffleuses; NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Sécurité • Fonctionnement • Entretien • Remisag e • Détection des prob lèmes DE SÉCURITÉ ET LES INSTRUCTIONS A V ANT D’UTILISER LA MA CHINE. IMPORTANT : VEUILLEZ LIRE A TTENTIVEMENT LES CONSIGNES PR IN TED I N U.S .A . MTD Products Ltd., P . O . Bo x 1386, KITCHENER, ONT ARIO N2G 4J1 Moteurs de 179 ...