Sabo 108-17 HS - Manual (Page 22)

Operating - 18
OPERATING
MX7697
• If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to
the choke position.
• If engine is warm: Move throttle lever to the half-
speed position.
M94336a
6. Turn key to start position (B) for no more than five
seconds.
7. Release key to run position (C) when engine starts.
• If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.
• Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5
seconds.
• Repeat procedure if necessary.
8. Let engine run at half-speed position for a couple of
minutes to warm-up before operating machine.
Idling Engine
MX13772
Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to
keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine
clean.
Stopping the Engine
MX7697
Picture Note: Model with mechanical PTO used for
photo purposes.
1. Move throttle lever (A) to slow position and let engine
run at low throttle a few seconds.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be
damaged if starter is operated for more than 20
seconds at a time:
• Wait two minutes before trying again if engine
does not start.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine
idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling
can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and
poor performance.
A
C
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine
idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling
can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and
poor performance.
A
A