ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is equipped with a special

FRESH START TM fuel cap and continuous fuel preserver cartridge. See the infor- mation and instructions packed with the FRESH START TM cartridge.

1.Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap. NOTE: Do not remove the silver foil seal

on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap.

2.Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal.

3.Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill- ing tank with gasoline.

Replace cartridge when empty (about once a season). Check preserver level visually.

•I, DANGER: Cartridge fluid is HARMFUL

OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid con-

tact to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Do not inhale fluid vapor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a physician immediately.

Engine oil cap

Gasoline filler cap

A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) 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. Empty 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.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar.

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal.

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required before starting.

•To start engine, hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness.

_l_ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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917.385192 specifications

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