With a 7/16 wrench, turn both valves one turn
4.2PRE-START
4.2.1Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
DO NOT add oil to gasoline.
DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
4.2.2Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
4.2.3Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1Open fuel
The fuel
4.3.2Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, speed control lever in neutral position and PTO lever “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and push choke lever forward into the “ON” position. Turn ignition switch to the “start” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool- down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
4.3.3Engaging PTO:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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