Karcher G 4-10 M - Manual (Page 10)

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Caution
The engine is not delivered without oil.
Please fill in engine oil before using the en-
gine for the first time.
Operating the engine with too little or too
much oil can cause severe engine damage.
Illustration
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Check oil level.
(details in the chapter Maintenance)
Caution
Never operate the engine without the air fil-
ter, as this will lead to premature engine
wear.
Illustration

Check the air filter for dirt and damage.
Clean air filter as needed, depending on
the degree of contamination.
Illustration
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Fill in fuel.
Note: Only use unleaded vehicle petrol.
Do not exceed the maximum filling lev-
el. Ensure that neither dirt nor water
reach the fuel tank. Never use stale fu-
el. Never mix the fuel with oil.
(Observe the Chapter Safety notes!)
 Check the engine for oil or water leaks.
Remove existing leaks.
 Check and ensure proper fitting of all
screw connections. Tighten loose con-
nections.
 Check the areas around the muffler and
the starter for dirt. Remove existing
contamination.
Illustration

Open fuel cock
Illustration
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Switch on engine switch.
Illustration
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Close the choke.
Note: Do not close the choke while the
engine is warm.
Illustration

Pull the starter rope slightly until you
feel the resistance and then give it a
quick and hard tug in the direction of the
arrow. Let starter rope return gently.
Note: Do not let the starter rope repell
back, as the handle may cause damage
to the starter.
Illustration
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As soon as the engine has warmed up
and is running smoothly, open the
choke.
Illustration
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Switch off engine switch.
Illustration
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Close fuel cock.
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Warning
Fuel fumes or spilled fuel is flammable.
Hold the engine horizontally during trans-
port to avoid fuel spills.
Before Startup Operation
Finish operation
Transport
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