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CHOKE |
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ENGINE |
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OIL CAP |
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FIG. 12
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)
•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.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) 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 (See Fig. 13)
• To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP |
position. Wait until blade and all moving parts have |
FIG. 13
TO START ENGINE (See Figs. 13 & 14)
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.To start a cold engine, move handle mounted throttle/ choke control lever to CHOKE position.
3.Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle.
4.To start engine, pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
5.Slowly move throttle control lever to FAST position after engine starts.
•To start a warm engine, move throttle control lever to FAST position, then follow steps above.
NOTE: Allow a cold engine to warm up for one minute before starting the blade. See “BLADE CONTROL” in this section of this manual.
OFF
ON
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stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do |
CHOKE
OFF
not intend to restart the engine soon. |
LEVERON
FUEL VALVE LEVER
FIG. 14
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