User Manual

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6. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Fig. 3).
3.3 Service the Engine
3.3.1 Filling the Crankcase with Oil
Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum
Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Capacity
With Oil Filter 30 ounces (0.88 L)
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and Full marks on
the dipstick (Fig. 8).
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
4.1 CONTROLS
4.1.1 Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of the unit.
Carefully read the following information about the controls and their operation.
4.1.2 Blade Control Bail
:
Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 5. When the blade control bail
is depressed, the system senses that the operator is in the normal operator's
position.
When the blade control bail is released, the system senses that the operator has
moved from the normal operating position and will stop the blade.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4