3.Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do not fill into the filler neck.
Important Do not fill the tank more than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand.
4.Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
Controls
The blade control bail, starter handle, and throttle control are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 9.
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3
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Figure 9
1. Blade control bail | 3. Throttle control |
2. Starter handle
Starting the Engine
1.Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
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2.Open the fuel valve (Fig. 8).
3.Move the throttle control to the 
(Choke) position
(Fig. 9).
4.Move the ground speed control to the 
(Neutral) position (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Ground speed control
5.Pull the starter handle (Fig. 8) lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply.
6.Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as desired when the engine starts.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps 3 through 6.
Stopping the Engine
1.Release the blade control bail and move the throttle
control to the 
(Off) position.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the lawn mower or if you leave it unattended.
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