4.2.1Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
Do not add oil to gasoline.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved container.
♦Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
♦Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
♦When practical, remove
♦If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
♦If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
4.2.2Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.2.3Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of unit. See Controls section 4.1 and Operating Instructions section 4.3.
4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed operating instructions regarding the engine.
4.3.2Starting Engine: Operator must have blade drive disengaged and transmission in neutral.
Open fuel
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