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| Starting the Mower |
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Fuel must meet these requirements: |
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• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with |
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• A minimum of 87 octane / 87AKI (90 RON). |
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• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasahol) or up to |
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15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. |
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• CAUTION: DO NOT use unapproved gasoline, such | 1. Squeeze and hold the blade control (A, Figure 6) | |||||
as E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine | 2. | against the handle. |
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to run on alternative fuels. This will damage the engine | Pull the rope start handle (B) to start the engine. | |||||
components and void the engine warranty. |
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The engine on this equipment is certified to operate on | 3. | (C). Turn the key to start the engine. |
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To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade | ||||||
gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine | 4. | control. |
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is EM (Engine Modifications). |
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High Altitude |
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At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum |
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85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. |
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To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjust- |
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ment is required. Operation without this adjustment will |
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cause decreased performance, increased fuel con- | for |
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sumption, and increased emissions. |
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Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet |
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(762 meters) with the high altitude kit is not recom- |
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| Figure 6: Starting the mower |
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| Propelling the Mower |
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| 1. | Start the engine. |
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| 2. Begin squeezing the drive control (A, Figure 7) | |||
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back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be increased by squeezing the drive control further back toward the handle.
IMPORTANT: Upon initial use, the drive control may have to be adjusted. Refer to the section entitled “Drive Control Adjustment”.
Stopping the Mower
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control.
3. 7800887 - Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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