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• For cold weather
operation
you should
change
oil for easier
starting
(See oil
viscosity
chart
in the Maintenance
sec-
tion of this manual).
• To change
engine
oil, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual.
Oil Fill
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of filler neck.
Do
not overfill.
Use fresh,
clean,
regular
unleaded
gasoline
with a minimum
of
87 octane.
(Use of leaded
gasoline
will
increase
carbon
and lead oxide
depos-
its and reduce
valve
life).
Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fue! in quan-
tities
that can be used within
30 days to
assure
fuel freshness.
_CAUTION:
Fill to within
1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent
spills and to allow
for fuel expansion.
If gasoline
is acci-
dentally
spilled,
move
machine
away from
area of spill.
Avoid
creating
any source
of
ignition until gasoline
vapors
have
disap-
peared.
Wipe
off any spilled
oil or fuel.
Do not
store,
spill or use gasoline
near an open
flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in temper-
atures
below32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean
winter
grade
gasoline
to help insure good
cold weather
starting.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads
to separa-
tion 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.
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
_,CAUTION:
Keep drive control bar in
"DISENGAGED"
position when starting
engine.
When starting engine for the first time or if
engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Make sure spark plug wire is properly
connected.
2. Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neu-
tral) position.
3. Place throttle control in "FAST" posi-
tion.
4. Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open
position.
5. Move choke control to choke position.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle with one
hand and grasp tiller handle with other
hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine
reaches start of compression
cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this
point).
7. Pull recoil starter handle quickly.
Do not let starter handle snap back
against starter.
NOTE: If engine fires but does not start,
move choke control to half choke posi-
tion. Pull recoil starter handle until engine
starts.
8. When engine starts, slowly move
choke control to "RUN" position as
engine warms up.
NOTE:
A warm engine requires less
choking to start.
9. Move throttle control to desired running
position.
10. Allow engine to warm up for a few
minutes before engaging tines.
NOTE:
If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or
in cold temperatures
(below 32°F), the
carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
NOTE:
If engine does not start, see
troubleshooting
points.
Spark Plug
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
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