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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fill opening
3. Filler neck
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Figure 10
1. Fill opening
2. Base of filler neck, DO
NOT FILL PAST HERE
Important: Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The
empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage
to the engine.
3. Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it
"clicks". Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil Level
in the Engine Maintenance section.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
outward to the park position.
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Figure 9
4. Base of filler neck, DO
NOT FILL PAST HERE
5. Fuel window
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3. Fuel
4. Empty space for fuel
expansion.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
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switch to Off (Figure 11).
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1. Control panel
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold
engine (Figure 12).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
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1. Control panel
2. Throttle/choke
lever—choke position
3. Choke
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 13).
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between
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Figure 11
2. Blade control switch—Off
position
Figure 12
4. Fast
5. Continuous variable
setting
6. Slow
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