FM Owner’s Manual
OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the control console plate.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).
CHOKE: Operated with the throttle control by moving the throttle control to the full start position.
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.
ELECTRIC START: Choke the engine if necessary. Pull up then push forward on the toggle switch until engine starts, then release switch to run.
1. Select desired cutting height before starting engine.
2.Be sure drive lever or blade lever are not engaged.
3.Choke if necessary.
4.Pull back on starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to start. Repeat if necessary.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn blade, loose blade jam nut, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See maintenance section for proper blade jam nut torque specifications.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and front of deck. Secure in place during transport.
Never lift the machine while the engine is running. ENGINE MUST BE OFF while handling, lifting, or transporting the unit on or off the vehicle.
STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as
CAUTION: Wheels must be chocked or blocked when unit is parked on a slope.
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