6, Stopping The Engine - Makita EW1OOR Instruction Manual

6. STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
Set the speed control lever to the low
speed position and allow the engine to
run at low speed for 2 or 3 minutes
before stopping.
2. Keep depressing the STOP BUTTON
until the engine stops.
Do not stop the engine suddenly when it
is running at high speed.
3. Close the fuel cock.
4.
Pull the starter handle slowly and return
the handle to its original position when
resistance is felt.
NOTE :
The above operation is necessary to prevent
outside moist air from intruding into the
combustion chamber.
STOPPING ENGINE WITH THE
FUEL COCK
Close the fuel cock and wait for a while until
the engine stops.
Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor
long period, or the passages of the carbu-
retor may become clogged with impurities,
and malfunctions may result.
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