Starting The Engine - Predator 68525 Owner's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the
CHOKE position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the
RUN position.
2. Open the Fuel Valve.
For MANUAL START
3.
A. Turn the Engine Switch to ON.
B. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine
loosely and pull it slowly several times to
allow the gasoline to flow into the Engine's
carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle
gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable
to retract fully and then pull it quickly.
Repeat until the engine starts. Note: Do
not let the Starter Handle snap back
against the engine. Hold it as it recoils so
it doesn't hit the engine.
4. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then,
if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position, move
the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes with no
load after each start-up so that the engine can stabilize.
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For ELECTRIC START
Turn the Engine Switch to START.
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Note: To prolong starter life, use
short starting cycles (5 seconds
maximum). Then wait one minute
before attempting to start again.
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