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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.
2.
Check the oil, Follow the procedure in the engine manufactur-
er's instructions.
3.
If necessary,
add oil until the oil reaches
the FULL mark on the
dipstick,
The quantity
of oil needed
from ADD to FULL is shown
on the dipstick.
Do not add too much oil.
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.
Drain the fuel tank.
2.
Start the engine. Let the engine run until the fuel lines and the
carburetor are empty.
3.
After storage, make sure you use fresh fuel. See the storage
instructions for additional information.
4.
Never use engine cleaner or carburetor cleaner in the fuel tank
or permanent damage can occur.
ADD GASOLINE
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.
Fill
the
fuel
tank
with
regular
Fuel Tank
unleaded
gasoline.
Do not use
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premium
unleaded
gasoline.
Make sure the gasoline
is fresh
and clean.
Leaded
gasoline
will
increase
deposits
and
shorten
the life of the valves.
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.
2.
A change
from summer to winter operation.
3.
A 40 degree change in the operation temperature. The carbure-
tor was adjusted at 80 degrees at the faetory.
4.
The engine
is operated
above
4,000 feet.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
WARNING:
The electrical system
has an operator
presence system that includes a sensor switch for the
seat. These components
tell the electrical system if
the operator is sitting on the seat. This system will
stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat if
the blade rotation control is engaged or if the trans-
mission
is engaged.
For your protection,
always
make sure this system operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress the brake
pedal or engage the parking brake and move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position.
1
Push the
brake
pedal completely
forward
Keep your foot on
the pedal.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make
sure
the blade
rotation
control
is 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,
move the throttle control to the FAST position. Again tryto
start the engine. If the engine will not start, 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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