AROUND TOWN
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Drain fuel tank.
3.Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel
and store in approved, clean, covered containers, use clean fill funnels.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
1.Remove hangtag from engine.
2.With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug.
3.Fill engine with oil to point of over-
flowing. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 4 of this manual. All oil must
meet A.RI. Service Classification SG- SL.
4.Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then
5.With engine level, refill to point of over-
flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler
plug.
•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual).
•To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
| Oil Filler |
Oil Level | Plug |
Max Upper Level_l_
Min Lower Level _
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
_CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acci-
dentally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap- peared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
CAUTION: 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 may occur.
TO START ENGINE
_f_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" position when starting engine.
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
1.Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
2.Place the fuel valve to the "ON" posi- tion.
3.To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the "ON" position.
4.Move the throttle lever away from the "SLOW" postiion, about 1/3 of the way toward the "FAST" position.
5.Turn the engine switch to the "ON" po- sition. Pull rope out slowly until engine
reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
6.Pull recoil starter handle quickly.
Do not let starter handle snap back
against starter. Repeat if necessary. NOTE: If engine fires but does not start, move choke control to half choke posi- tion. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.
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