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Before Starting the Engine
CHECK THE OIL
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use.
1.Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.
2.Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s instructions.
3.If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
ADD FUEL
WARNING
Start the Engine
WARNING
The electrical system has an operator presence system that includes a sensor switch for the seat. These components tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat. This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat. For your protection, always make sure this system operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use.
1.Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Keep your foot on the pedal.
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| Always use a safety fuel container. Do not |
| 2. | Make sure the speed control pedal is in the | |
| smoke when adding fuel to the fuel tank. Do |
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| NEUTRAL position. | |
| not add fuel when you are inside an enclosure. |
| 3. | Make sure the blade r tation control is in the | |
| Before you add fuel, stop the engine and let the |
| DISENGAGE p siti n. | ||
| engine cool for several minutes. |
| 4. | Move he hr le c ntrol completely forward to the | |
1. Remove the filler cap (1) (see Figure 18). |
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| CHOKE or FAST position. | |
2. Fill the fuel tank (2) to the FULL (3) p siti n wi h | for5. T rn the ignition key to the START position | |||
regular unleaded fuel. |
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| (see Fig re 17). |
NOTE: Do not use premium unleaded fuel. Make |
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| NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five | |
sure the fuel is fresh and clean. Leaded fuel will |
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| tries, move the throttle control to the FAST position. | |
increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves. |
| Again try to start the engine. If the engine will not | ||
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| 6. | start, see the TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. |
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| Slowly move the throttle control to the | |
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| SLOW position. |
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| 7. | To start a hot engine, move the throttle control to a |
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| position between FAST and SLOW. |
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