Engine Symbols; Recoil Start (Pull Start) - Guardian 55 ES Operator's Manual

required to start the engine. After the engine is warm, the choke should not be required in
most cases. Refer to the engine symbols below for definitions

Engine Symbols

Fuel On
Fuel selected
allowing gravity
feed of gasoline
to the
carburetor
The oil level sensor will stop the engine and flash the LED beside this
symbol when the oil level gets too low. The engine won't restart
without adding oil. If the engine is tilted too much during operation,
it may suddenly stop even though the oil level is not too low.

Recoil Start (Pull Start)

1. First turn the fuel valve to the ON position by aligning the fuel valve knob with this
symbol.
2. Next, turn the engine ignition switch to the ON position. This position breaks the
ignition electrical path to Ground and allows spark at the spark plug when the engine is
turning over.
3. Firmly grasp the recoil starter rope handle and with strength pull to full extent. Repeat
as required and also apply the manual choke as required to start engine.
4. To stop the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the off position.
Fuel Off Choke off
Fuel valve to In this position,
this position the choke is in
turns the fuel to the normal
the carburetor "RUN" mode
off
Choke On
To aid in cold Run fast mode
starting the increasing the
engine. Return engine RPM the
to choke OFF farther toward
position when this position
started
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Idle or slow mode
decreasing engine
RPM the farther
toward this position