Handlebar Adjustment Bracket (Item 11)

To adjust handlebar position, push down on handlebar adjustment bar (Item 1), move handlebar to desired position and release bar. Make sure locking pin is fully seated in bracket hole. See Figure 9.

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1.Handlebar Adjustment Bar

2.Storage Position Hole

Figure 9

Fuel Shut-off Valve (Item 12)

IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be closed (OFF) before transporting the unit. The valve has two positions:

Interlock Switch (Item 13)

The interlock switch engages when the collection bag is attached, allowing the unit to start and continue running. Unit will shut off if switch is not activated.

IMPORTANT: Bag must be in proper position to engage the interlock switch. See Collection Bag on page 12.

GASOLINE

IMPORTANT: Always use gasoline that meets the following guidelines:

•Clean, fresh gasoline.

•A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a different octane. See Engine Manual.

•Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

•Use of any gasoline other than those approved above may void the engine warranty. If gas pumps are not marked for the content of alcohol or ethers, check ethanol and MTBE levels with the fuel supplier.

•Do not modify the fuel system to use different fuels.

•Never mix oil and gasoline.

NOTICE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experiences starting or performance problems after using a new gasoline, switch to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.

IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.

1. OFF

Use this position to service,

1transport or store the unit.

2. ON

2Use this position to run the unit.

Fuel Tank

To add fuel:

1.Turn engine off and let cool for at least three minutes.

2.Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent moisture and debris from entering fuel tank.

3.Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 19 for fuel tank capacity. Do not overfill.

IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.

4.Clean up any spilled fuel. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

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