Operator`s manual

OPERATION
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase
carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce
valve life.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN
TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH,,
CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP
INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional information. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage a may occur.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
• Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper
procedure and requirements.
• Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean
unleaded gasoline. (See tractor manual for safe
filling procedure and storage instructions)
CAUTION:
FILL TO BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK FILLER
NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE OFF
ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT
STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR
OPEN FLAME.
TO START ENGINE
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has
run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Move mower blade clutch lever to"DISENGAGED"
position.
• Move throttle control to the choke position for cold
engine starts. For warm engine starts move throttle
control to midway between "FAST" and "SLOW"
positions.
• Turn ignition key clockwise to "START" position and
release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run
starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds
per minute. If engine does not start after several
attempts, move throttle control to "FAST" position,
wait a few minutes and try again.
• When engine starts, slowly move throttle control to
"FAST" position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging mower blade clutch lever.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture
may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in your Engine
Owner's Manual
CAUTION: CHECK AREA UNDER AND
AROUND MOWER FOR ANY OBJECTS
THAT COULD BE THROWN FROM
UNDER MOWER. MAKE SURE THAT
MOWER DISCHARGE AREA IS CLEAR.
STARTING THE MOWER
• Adjust mower cutting height.
• Start mower engine.
• Move throttle to fast position.
• Move mower blade lever to"ENGAGED" position.
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