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4.
Tilt tiller back on its wheels
and then
re-
level.
5.
With engine
level,
refill to point of over-
flowing
if necessary.
Replace
oil filler
plug.
• For cold
weather
operation
you
should
change
oil for easier
starting
(See
"OIL
VISCOSITY
CHART"
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• To change
engine oil, seethe
Maintenance
section
of this manual.
Oil Level
Oil Filler
Plug
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
deposits
and reduce
valve
life).
Do not mix oil with
gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quantities
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 accidentally
spilled,
move
machine
away
from
area
of
spill.
Avoid
creating
any source
of ignition
until gasoline
vapors
have disappeared.
Wipe off any spilled
oil or fuel.
Do not store,
spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in tem-
peratures
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 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.
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
Instruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never
use
engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the
fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO START ENGINE
AI:_CAUTION:
Keep
tine
control
in "OFF"
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.
Place throttle
control
in "FAST"
position.
3.
Move choke controltofull"CHOKE"
posi-
tion. 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).
4.
Pull
recoil
starter
handle
quickly.
Do
not let starter
handle
snap back against
starter.
Repeat
if necessary.
NOTE:
If engine
fires
but does
not start,
move
choke
control
to half choke
position.
Pull recoil starter
handle
until engine
starts.
5.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
move choke
control
to
"RUN"
position
as
engine
warms
up.
NOTE:
A warm
engine
requires
less chok-
ing to start.
6.
Move throttle
control
to desired
running
position.
7.
Allowenginetowarm
upforafewminutes
before
engaging
tines.
NOTE:
If at a high altitude
(3000 feet) or in
cold temperatures
(below 32 °F), the carbure-
tor fuel mixture
may need to be adjusted
for
best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST
CARBURETOR"
in the Service
and Adjust-
ments
section
of this manual.
NOTE:
If engine
does not start, see trouble-
shooting
points.
Spar
Plug
Control
Throttle
Control
Recoil Starter
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