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This engine is certified to operate on regular petrol with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Avoid
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to "AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
fuel deterioration.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level gauge in the neck of the
fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
3. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 3 metres away from the fueling source
and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the LIMITED WARRANTY
(page
WARNING
page 18
for information regarding
RED FUEL
LEVEL
GAUGE
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL
22).
OPERATION
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
or death.
Never run the lawn mower in a closed, or even partially
closed area where people may be present.
You may hear a clicking noise as you push the lawn mower forward
with the engine OFF. This is normal and will not damage the mower.
Safe Mowing Practices
Most injuries and property damage with walk-behind mowers can be
prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the
mower. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with
the best way to protect yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Blades
Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,
hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the
engine is running. If you need to adjust the cutting height or work
around the deck for any other reason, always shut off the engine.
Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need
to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.
The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. A spinning
blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and
toes.
• Wear protective footwear
• Keep you hands and feet away from the mower deck
while the engine is running
• Stop the engine before performing any adjustment,
inspection, or maintenance
Clear Mowing Area
Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to
cause serious injury. Before mowing, carefully inspect the area and
remove all sticks, stones, pieces of wire, and other loose objects.
Never operate the blades over gravel.
NOTICE
Striking objects with the spinning blades can cause severe engine
damage, which is not covered by the DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
WARRANTY
(page
22).
Keep Shields in Place
Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by
thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components.
For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place
when the engine is running.
WARNING
WARNING
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