PREPARATION
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE | IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an | ||
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN | internal combustion engine and must not | ||
be used on or near any unimproved forest- | |||
OIL OR GASOLINE | |||
covered, | |||
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Fill the engine with the proper amount of oil. | land unless the engine’s exhaust system is | ||
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for | equipped with a spark arrester meeting | ||
the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you | applicable local or state laws (if any). If a | ||
use the unit, read the information on safety, op- | spark arrester is used, it must be main- | ||
eration, maintenance, and storage. | |||
tained in effective working order by the op- | |||
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WARNING: Follow the engine | erator. | ||
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manufacturer’s | instructions | In the State of California the above is re- | |
for the type of gasoline and oil | |||
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- | |||
to use. Always use a safety gasoline | |||
nia Public Resources Code). Other states | |||
container. Do not smoke when adding | |||
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply | |||
gasoline to the engine. When inside an | |||
on federal lands. See an Authorized Ser- | |||
enclosure, do not fill | with gasoline. | ||
vice Center for a spark arrester for the | |||
Before you add gasoline, stop the | |||
muffler. | |||
engine. Let the engine cool for several | |||
minutes. |
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NOTE: The operation of a new engine will | likely be lower due to operating limitations | ||
sometimes result in a slight amount of | and environmental factors. | ||
smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil |
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on or around the muffler. This is normal and only expected during initial operation.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Before you use the mower, check the assem- bly of the wheels, the handle, and the controls. Make sure all the fasteners are tight. Make sure the throttle control and the engine stop le- ver work correctly.
If mower is equipped with height adjusters, make sure the height function properly. Before starting the engine, make sure each height ad- juster is set at the desired height. See “How To Adjust The Height Of Cut” in the Maintenance sections.
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