Before Starting The Engine; How To Start The Engine - Murray 42586X9A Instruction Book

OPERATION
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 gasoline and oil to
use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs.
CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and
gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid
deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids
in the fuel can damage the fuel system.
To prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel
system before storage of 30 days or longer as follows.
1. Drainthe fuel tank.
2. Startthe engine.Letthe enginerun untilthe fuel linesand the
carburetor are empty.
2. Check the oil. Followthe procedureIn the engine manufactur- 3. After storage,make sure you use freshfuel. See the storage
er's instructions, instructions for additionalinformation.
3.
If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the
dipstick.The quantity of oilneeded from ADD to FULL isshown
on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil
4. Never use engine cleaner or carburetor cleaner inthe fuel tank
or permanent damage can occur.
ADD GASOLINE
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WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container.
Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank.
Do not add gasoline when you are inside an enclo-
sure. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and
let the engine cool for several minutes.
CARBURETOR
The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions. If the
engine is operated under the following conditions, you can adjust
the carburetor mixture. To adjust the carburetor, see the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
1. The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth.
Fill the fuel tank with regular FuelTank
unleaded gasoline. Do not use u /
premium unleaded gasoline. F
Make sure the gasoline is fresh
and clean. Leaded gasoline will ,f_-'_
increase deposits and shorten
the life of the valves.
2. A change from summer to winter operation.
3. A 40 degree change inthe operation temperature. The carbure-
for was adjusted at 80 degrees at the factory.
4. The engine is operated above 4,000 feet.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
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WARNING: The electrical system has an operator
presence system that includes a sensor switch for the
seat. These components tell the electrical system it
the operator is sitting on the seat. This system will
stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat it
the blade rotation control is engaged or if the trans-
mission is engaged. For your protection, always
make sure this system operates correctly.
2,
3.
4,
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress the brake
pedal or engage the parking brake end move the blade rotation 5.
control to the DISENGAGE position. 6.
1. Push the brake pedal completely forward. Keep your foot on
the pedal.
Make sure the blade rotationcontrolis in the DISENGAGE
position.
Move the throttle control completely forward to the CHOKE or
FAST position. Some models have a separate choke knob. Pull
the choke knob to the full CHOKE position.
Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the key
when the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five tries,
see the TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART.
Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
Let a cold engine run for several minutes. Begin work when the
engine is warm. To start a hot engine, move the throttle control
to a position between FAST and SLOW.
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