ADD Gasoline See Fig, To Start Engine See Fig

OPERATION

OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

FIG. 7

GASOLINE

FILLER CAP

OIL

FILLER

CAP

FIG. 8

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8)

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank ﬁ ller neck. Do not over- ﬁ ll. 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 freshness.

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

Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem 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.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

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.

1.Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position.

2.Move choke lever to ON ( ) position.

3.Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly.Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

NOTE: The choke lever automatically begins moving to the OFF position when operator presence control bar is held down to handle.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon.