WEN 56212 212 cc 7 HP OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine - CARB - Manual (Page 11)

STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the
“Engine Preparation” section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any of
the steps in this manual please call
(800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service.
DANGER
: CARBON MONOXIDE. Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot
see or smell. If you can smell the engine exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even
if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
• NEVER use an engine inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed
areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or
opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
• ONLY use an engine outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These
openings can pull in engine exhaust.
Even if you use an engine correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-
powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the engine has been running, move to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
To start your engine, perform the following steps:
1. Follow the Set Up Instructions in the equipment manual to
prepare the equipment.
2. Inspect the equipment and engine.
3. Check the oil and fuel levels.
4.
Read the Equipment Operation section in the equipment
manual.
5. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position (see figure 5).
Figure 5
6. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position (see figure 6).
7. Set the engine switch to the “on” position.
8.
Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3 away from the
SLOW position (the “turtle”).
9. Pull on the recoil starter handle slowly until a slight resistance
is felt. Then pull quickly to start the engine. Return cord gently
into the machine. Never allow the cord to snap back.
10. If engine fails to start, repeat step 9. NOTE: After repeated
failed attempts to start the engine, please consult the
troubleshooting guide before attempting again. If problems
persist please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST.
11. Once the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever all
the way to the “RUN” position.
Figure 6
12. Allow the engine to run for several minutes at no load. This allows the engine to stabilize
its speed and temperature.
13. Adjust the Throttle as needed.
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