
Completely open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 17). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed fuel shut-off valve (Figure 18) combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled spark plug and engine failure. 4. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off. See following NOTE. NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engin