Operating Your Engine - Subaru EX series Instructions For Use Manual

Pulley fitting onto PTO shoulder
For proper pulley fitting onto PTO shoulder, make round
chamfer at pulley corner.
Sharp edge of pulley corner strikes PTO shoulder. In this
improper condition, bolt will be loosened, and PTO
damaged finally.
Proper
Round chamfer for
proper fitting
US
Improper
Sharp edge striking

6. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE

(See Fig. 4 4 4 4 4 )
1. STARTING
(1) Open the fuel cock. (See Fig.4 q)
(2) Turn the STOP SWITCH to the position "
(See Fig.4 w)
(3) Set the speed control lever 1/3 of the way towards the
high speed position. (Except EX30) (See Fig.4 e)
(4) Close the choke lever. (See Fig.4 r)
If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low,
close the choke lever fully.
If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high,
open the choke lever half-way, or keep it fully open.
(5) Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This
is the "compression" point. Return the handle to its
original position and pull swiftly. Do not pull out the rope
all the way. After starting the engine, allow the starter
handle to return to its original position while still holding
the handle. (See Fig.4 t)
Pulley
Crankshaft (PTO)
Pulley
Crankshaft (PTO)
I " (ON).
FOR ELECTRIC STARTER MODELS.
Insert the key into the key slot and set it at the " I " (ON)
position. Turn it to the right (START position) to start the
engine. (See Fig.4 t)
Do not operate the electric starter continuously for
more than 5 secounds, even if the engine dose not
start.
If the engine failed to start, set the key to the " I "
(ON) position and wait for about 10 secounds before
retrying.
Never turn the key switch to the START position while
engine is running.
(6) After starting the engine, gradually open choke by turning
the choke lever and finally keep it fully opened.
Do not fully open the choke lever immediately when the
engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, because
the engine may stop. (See Fig.4 y)
2. RUNNING
(1) After the engine starts, set the speed control lever at the
low speed position (L) and warm it up without load for a
few minutes. (See Fig.5 q)
(2) Gradually move the speed control lever toward the high
speed position (H) and set it at the required engine
speed. (See Fig.5 w)
Whenever high speed operation is not required, slow
the engine down (idle) by moving the speed control lever
to save fuel and extend engine life.
3. STOPPING
(1) Set the speed control lever at the low speed position
and allow the engine to run at low speed for 1 or 2
minutes before stopping.
(See Fig.6 q)
(2) Turn the STOP SWITCH (or KEY SWITCH) counterclock-
wise to the position "
(3) Close the fuel cock. (See Fig.6 e)
(4) Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation
is necessary to prevent outside moist air from intruding
into the combustion chamber. (See Fig.6 r)
STOPPING ENGINE WITH THE FUEL COCK
Close the fuel cock and wait for a while until the engine stops.
Avoid to let the fuel remain in the carburator over long periods,
or the passages of the carburator may become clogged with
impurities, and malfunctions may result.
" (OFF). (See Fig.6 w)