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2. Move the throttle control 

(see equipment manual) to 
move the choke/throttle 
lever to the CHOKE position.

3. Move the flywheel brake 

control (see equipment 
manual) to move the 
flywheel brake lever to the 
RUN position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until 

resistance is felt, then pull briskly.

NOTICE

Do not allow the starter grip to snap 
back against the engine. Return it 
gently to prevent damage to the 
starter.

5. If the choke was used to start the 

engine, move the choke/throttle 
lever to the FAST (or high) position 
as soon as the engine warms up 
enough to run smoothly without use 
of the choke.

Throttle Setting
Position the throttle control for the desired engine speed. For best 
engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with 
the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.

Starting A Warm Engine:
1. Place the choke/throttle lever in the FAST position.

2. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position.

3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.

Stopping The Engine
1. Move the choke/throttle control to the 

SLOW position.

2. Release the flywheel 

brake lever to stop the 
engine.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the 

OFF position (see 
page 2).

TYPE 2 (MANUAL CHOKE CONTROL/ MANUAL THROTTLE 
CONTROL) 
Starting A Cold Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see page 2).

2. Move the choke lever to the ON position.

3. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly 

(see page 3).

5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke lever to 

the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run 
smoothly without use of the choke.

6. Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. For best 

engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated 
with the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.

Starting A Warm Engine:
1. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.

2. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly 

(see page 3).

Stopping The Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.

2. Move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 2).

TYPE 3 (FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE CHOKE/PRESET 
THROTTLE)
Starting A Cold Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the 

ON position (see page 2).

2. Move the choke control 

cable (see equipment 
manual) so that the choke 
arm moves to the choke 
ON position.

3. Move the flywheel brake 

lever to the RUN position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until 

resistance is felt, then pull 
briskly (see page 3).

5. If the choke was used to start 

the engine, move the choke 
control cable so that the choke 
arm moves to the OFF position 
as soon as the engine warms 
up enough to run smoothly 
without use of the choke.

6. The engine speed is preset on this type.

SLOW

CHOKE

CHOKE/
THROTTLE 
LEVER

FAST

FLYWHEEL 
BRAKE  LEVER

STARTER 
GRIP

CHOKE

FAST

CHOKE/
THROTTLE 
LEVER

SLOW

THROTTLE 
LEVER

FAST

FLYWHEEL 
BRAKE  LEVER

STOP

SLOW

FAST

ON

CHOKE LEVER

THROTTLE 
LEVER

OFF

  ON

FUEL 
VALVE

CHOKE 
ARM

CHOKE CONTROL 
CABLE

ON

OFF

FUEL VALVE ON

FLYWHEEL BRAKE  LEVER

RUN

STOP

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