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TI-PURPOSE ENGINETI-PURPOSE ENGINE

TI-PURPOSE ENGINE

TI-PURPOSE ENGINETI-PURPOSE ENGINE

Date 09-26-01

ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects and other reproductive harm.

Warnings and safety instructions.

Operator Safety

• Never let a child or inexperienced person

operate the machine.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.

Equipment Safety

• Inspect the engine and equipment before each

use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place
and securely fastened.

• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or

damaged in any way before using the engine
and equipment.

Fuel Safety

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are

no sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel.

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the

tool or while using the tool.

• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from fueling site

before starting engine.

• Stop engine before removing fuel cap.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing. It is

recommended that the fuel be emptied after
each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel
will not leak.

• Store engine and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.

Maintenance Safety

• Maintain the engine and equipment according to

recommended procedures.

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WARNING

It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions
and warnings for use of this engine, as well as the equipment it powers. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or fatal injury.

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Read, understand and follow all warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit.

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

• Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

• Use only genuine replacement parts as

recommended by the manufacturer.

Transport and storage

• Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

and secure the engine and equipment before
storing or transporting in a vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing. It is

recommended that the fuel be emptied after
each use.
If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not
leak.

• Store out of the reach of children.

• Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry

place.

• Make sure engine switch is off when trans-

porting or storing.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
take care and use good judgment. Contact your dealer if
you need assistance.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the
following words:

WARNING!

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
loss of life, if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION!

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment
damage, if instructions are not followed.

NOTE!

Helpful information for correct function and use.

Operating procedures

WARNING!

This a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil.

Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel.

Fuel

• Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline.

• Use Tanaka two-cycle oil or a quality two-cycle oil at mixing ratio of 50:1 (Gasoline (A) : Oil (B)).

• Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.

• Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container.

• Always start by filling half the amount of fuel, which is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel

mixture.

• Add the remaining amount of fuel.

• Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before filling the fuel tank.

Fueling

WARNING!

• Always shut off the engine before refueling.

• Slowly open the fuel tank, when removing cap, so that possible over-pressure disappears.

• Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.

• Always move the engine/equipment at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the fueling area before starting.

Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.

Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container, before fueling.

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Starting

NOTE!

If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 4.

1. Set ignition switch to the ON position.

**Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through return pipe .

2. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (5).

3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back.

4. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to RUN position (open). Then pull recoil starter briskly again.

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