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SECTION 2

STARTING

AWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF MOWER BLADE OR OTHER ROTATING PARTS.

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To Start Engine

1.Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park- ing brake.

2.Place the lift lever in the DISENGAGED position.

3.Set the throttle control in the FAST position.

4.Pull choke knob out to choke engine.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

5.Turn the ignition key to the START position. When the engine is running, let the key return to the ON position.

NOTE: The best starter life is provided by using short starting cycles of several seconds. Prolonged crank- ing can damage the starter motor if cranked more than 15 seconds per minute.

6.Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle control to desired engine speed.

To Stop Engine-Turn ignition key to OFF position.

CAUTION: Always remove key from switch when leav- ing equipment unattended or when equipment is not in use.

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Throttle

Clutch-

Brake

Pedal'

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Cold Weather Starting Tips

1.Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature expected.

2.Declutch all possible external loads.

3.Set throttle control at part-throttle position.

4.A slightly richer fuel mixture, obtained by turning carburetor needle valve 1/8 turn counterclockwise, will usually improve cold starting.

5.A warm battery has much more starting capacity than a cold battery.

6.Use fresh winter grade fuel. (Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline left over from summer.)

							SECTION	3
					REGULAR MAINTENANCE
A WARNING: TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
	STARTING		when	performing			any
	maintenance or repairs, always disconnect							~"I\UJ
	spark plug wire from spark plug and ground
	against	the	engine.					'-1
Check	Oil Level	after	each five	hours of operation. BE				\	~
SURE	PROPER	OIL	LEVEL IS MAINTAINED.					Q:911"'0-
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Change	Oil after	first five hours		of operation.		Thereafter		Oil	Drain	Plug
change engine oil every 50 hours, under normal
operating conditions. Change engine oil every 25 hours
of operation if the engine is operated					under heavy load,				-.d--
or in high ambient temperatures.					Change	oil	while		"'~#'.~~
engine is warm. Oil may be drained through oil drain
plug on side of engine.
Air Cleaner
Service air cleaner at three month intervals or every									~~:~~
25 hours, whichever			occurs first.
NOTE: Service air cleaner more often under dusty con-									-~	.Foam
ditions.
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To Service Air Cleaner:

1.Remove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner cover.

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To Remove

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,Cover

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Washer

Pre-Cleaner

Air Cleaner

Base

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