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16. To stop
(a) It is advisable to run on light load for a few minutes before stopping.
(b) Move the stop/run lever to the 'STOP' position, ie. vertical, and hold in
this position until the engine Stops.
17. Important dont's
(a) DON'T stop the engine by means of the decompressor .This will lead
to damaged valve seats and cylinder head joints
(b) DON'T stop the engine by allowing the fuel tank to run dry.
(c) DON'T remove or alter the setting of the overload stop or operate the
overload stop lever when the engine is running This will cause
overheating, excessive wear and possibly piston seizure.
(d) DON'T forget to grease the starting handle shaft Make sure the starling
handle can be freely withdrawn
(e) DON'T forget to drain the cooling system before leaving the engine to
stand idle in cold weather If cooling tanks are used. they should also
be drained when not using an anti-freeze mixture.
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