Operation
correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion controls are in the park position. Tank maximum capacity is 2.9 gallons.
Important: Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system.
1.Shut the engine off and move the motion controls outward to engage parking brake.
2.Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3.Add unleaded regular gasoline until the fuel reaches the base of the filler neck and does not fill the neck of the tank (Figure 7). This space at the base of the filler neck allows gasoline to expand. Do Not fill the fuel tank completely full. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emissions system.
Figure 7
1. | Fuel cap | 4. | Fill opening |
2. | Fuel window | 5. | Base of filler neck, DO |
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| NOT FILL PAST HERE |
3. | Empty space for fuel | 6. | Fuel |
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4.Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it “clicks”. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance section.
Starting the Engine
1.Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outward to engage the parking brake.
2.Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 8).
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