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Handlebar
Recoil Starter
Handle
Wheel Drive
Control Lever
(911701)
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. DO NOT OVERFILL. Fill fuel tank to
below bottom of filler neck to allow for
fuel expansion. See SPECIFICATIONS
on page 35.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
WARNING: Improper operation
can lead to injury. Learn what the
controls do and how they work.
Thoroughly read and understand
entire Operator Manual.
See Figure 15 for all Controls and Features.
NOTE: Start engine on a level surface that is
free of debris. It is recommended that the
engine is started over a non-grassy area, or
over grass that has been cut short.
Starting
1. Check each item in the Before Each Use
section of the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 19.
2. Ensure the wheel drive controls, if so
equipped (911701), are disengaged.
NOTE: The engine is equipped with the
ReadyStart® System that features a
temperature-controlled automatic choke. It
does not have a manual choke or a primer.
OPC
Lever
Throttle
Figure 16
3. Place throttle control in the high-speed
position (all the way forward).
4. With operator presence control lever
held against the handlebar, grasp starter
handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls
harder. This is the compression stroke.
5. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm
stroke to start engine. Allow rope to
rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle
snap against bracket.
6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine
starts. (If engine does not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 33.)
Shut Off
1. Release wheel drive control, if so
equipped (911701). Allow unit to stop
completely.
2. Release operator presence control.
Mowing Tips
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Do not set cutting height too low. For tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not mow too fast.
Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge
clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
NOTE: To prevent dirt and grass from
collecting on inside of mower deck, avoid
operating over bare ground with only patches
of grass.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the engine/blade (OPC) control.
2. Release the wheel drive control
(911701).
3. Allow all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.
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