DRIVE CONTROL
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•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 corners, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
Drive
"_control
To engage drive | Drive control |
control | disengaged |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
•Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
•Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full line on the dipstick.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading.
•Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section of this manual.
•Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
•Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
•Change the oil alter every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil viith gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur,
ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of 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.
Engine oil cap
Gasoline filler cap
TO START ENGINE
•To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when
starting an 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 back.
•To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming 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.
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