To Start Engine, To Stop Engine, ADD Gasoline

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE ADDOIL Yourlawnmowerisshippedwithoutoilin

theengine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.

For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual.

1.Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

2.Remove engine oil cap and fill to the

full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to read the dipstick.

3.Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may

need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

ADD GASOLINE

NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove

and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank.

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso- line. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

_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 dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhile 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. _1_CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

Gasoline

oil cap

(Discard debds plug inside)

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protectivecoatingson the

engine,a small amountof smokemay be presentdudngthe initialuse of the

productand shouldbe considered normal.

t.To starta cold engine, pushprimer three (3) timesbeforetryingtostart. Use a firm push.Thisstep is not usuallynecessarywhen startingan

enginewhich has already runfor a few minutes.

2.Hold operatorpresence controlbar downto the handle and pull starter handle quickly.Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator presencecontrolbar.

NOTE: In coolerweather it may be necessaryto repeat primingsteps. In warmer weather over primingmay cause floodingand engine willnot start. If you do flood engine,wait a few minutes beforeattemptingto startand do not repeat primingsteps.