Engine Operation - King Canada Power Force KCG-2421GE Instruction Manual

ENGINE OPERATION

ENGINE OPERATION
ENGINE CONTROLS
1) Engine Key Switch (A) Fig.9.
The engine key switch enables and disables the ignition system. The engine can't
be turned on without the engine key switch installed in the engine. Pulling the
engine key switch out of the engine will stop the engine.
2) Fuel On/Shut-off Valve (B) Fig.9.
The fuel on/shut-off valve opens or closes the fuel valve. The fuel on/shut-off valve
must be in the Open position for the engine to run. When not in use, close the fuel
valve.
3) Choke Lever (C) Fig.9.
Figure 9
The choke lever opens or closes the choke valve in the carburetor. The Closed
position enriches the fuel mixture for starting cold engine. The Open position
provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a
warm engine.
4) Manual Recoil Starter (D) Fig.9.
Pull the recoil starter handle gently until resistance is felt. Then pull quickly to start
the engine.
5) Fuel Primer (E) Fig.9.
The fuel primer supplies more fuel to the carburetor when starting the engine in low
temperatures. It should not be required to prime the fuel more than three times.
6) Electric Starter Fig.10.
WARNING! INTERMITTANT DUTY ONLY. Do not push and hold the start button
for longer than 10 seconds without allowing to cool down for 10 minutes. Only use
Figure 10
a 12 AWG SJTW/SJTW-A 3 wire grounded extension cord suitable for outdoor use
and oil resistant. DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC START IN RAIN.
To use the electric start, plug appropriate extension cord into 3 prong male socket (A) Fig.10 and then push and hold the start button (B). Do not
run starter more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds On/5 seconds OFF.
Once engine has started, remove extension cord.
ENGINE OPERATION GUIDELINE
How to safely start and stop the gasoline engine:
1) Make sure there is sufficient amount of engine oil and fuel.
2) Turn the fuel on/shut-off valve to the open position (counterclockwise).
3) To start a cold engine, move choke lever to the Closed position. To start a warm engine move choke lever to the Open position.
4) Insert the engine key switch into the keyhole on the engine.
5) Prime fuel, no more than 3 times.
6) Start engine using either the electric starter or the manual recoil starter.
7) As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever to the Open position.
8) To stop the engine, remove engine key switch, then close fuel on/shut-off valve.