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Figure 9
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
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.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Operation
Each time before you mow, make sure that the
self-propelled drive (self-propelled model only) and the
blade control bail operate properly. When you release the
blade control bail, the engine and the self-propel drive
should stop. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Controls
The starter handle and the blade control bail are on the
upper handle as shown in Figure 10.
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2. Primer
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3
1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 11).
1. Spark plug wire
2. Push the primer three times, waiting two seconds
between each push (Fig. 11).
Note: If the temperature is 55 F (13 C) or below, push
the primer five times, waiting two seconds between each
push.
Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a
brief shutdown. However, cool weather may require you
to prime the engine again.
3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 12).
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Figure 10
3. Starter handle
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Figure 11
2. Primer
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