DRIVE CONTROL
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control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever.
•Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to continue mowing without self- propelling.
•To keep drive control engaged when turning comers, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while tuming lawn mower.
Operator presence controlbar
Drive
"_control
ADD GASOI.INE
•Fdlfueltank.Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oliwith gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formationof acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avo'_l engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Engineoil cap w/
Gasoline filler cap
To engage drive | Drive control |
control | desengaged |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
en .
•Be sure mower is level and area around oil filiis clean.
•Remove engine oil cap w/dipstickand fillto the full line on the dipstick.
•Use2 Jzs.of oil. Fortypeandgradaofoil to use, s^_.=ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
•Pour oHslowly. Do not over fill.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full _.
•To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap each time.
•Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
•Change the oil after every 25 hours of operaUon or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
TO START ENGINE
•To sterta cold engine, push primer five (5) times before Wing to start. Use afirm push. This step is not usuagynecessary when stertingan engine which has already run for a few minutes.
•Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap beck.
•To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over pdming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
