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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-propel
drive and the control bar operate properly. When you
release the blade control bail, the engine and the blade
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 6.
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Figure 6
1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
Starting the Engine
1. Push the primer three times, waiting two seconds
between each push (Fig. 5).
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.
2. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 7).
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3. Starter handle
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1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
3. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 7). Allow the rope to return
to the handle slowly.
Note: Allow the engine to warm up for at least one
minute; longer in cooler temperatures.
Note: If the engine fails to start after three attempts,
repeat steps 1 through 3.
Stopping the Engine
Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the
blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact
your Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with
your hands on the upper handle. As you move forward,
the upper handle will slide toward the lawn mower,
activating the self-propel drive. The faster you walk, the
farther the handle will slide and the faster the lawn mower
will propel (Fig. 8).
Note: The lawn mower propels at the maximum speed
when you push the upper handle as far forward as
possible.
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Figure 7
3. Starter handle
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Figure 8
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