quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT:When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C),use fresh, clean
winter grade gasolineto helpinsure good cold weather starting.
_WARNING: Experienceindicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasoholor
using ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture which leadsto separation and
formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage°Toavoid engine problems,the fuel system should be emp- tied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information. Never use engineor carbure- tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
_nent damage may occur. CAUTION; Fill to bottomof gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame°
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
oPlace gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion.
o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
o Move throttle control to choke position.
Note: Before starting, readthe warm and cold starting proceduresbelow.
,Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"position and
release key as soon as enginestarts. Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute, tf the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle controlto fast position, wait a few minutesand try
again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry°
WARM WEATHERSTARTING(50° F AND ABOVE)
oWhen engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position.
°The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above°
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F AND BELOW)
•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several seconds to sev-
eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature.
°The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance_ See 'q'OADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
MOWING TIPS
•]ire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.
•Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
°The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
°Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cut-
ting.
o When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings wil! dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive,- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.
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