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DRIVE CONTROL
• Seif-propelling is controlled by hold!ng
the operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pushing the drive
control lever forward until it clicks; then
release the lever.
• Forward motion will stop when the
operator presence control bar is
released. To stop forward motion
without stopping engine, release the
operator presence control bar slightly
until the drive control disengages.
Hold
operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
tuming lawn mower.
Operator presence controlbar
Drive
"_
control
ADD GASOI.INE
• Fdl fuel tank.Use fresh, dean, regular
unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oliwith gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formationof acids dudng
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avo'_l
engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsin the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Engineoil cap w/
Gasoline filler cap
To engage drive
Drive control
control
desengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
en .
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
filiis clean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstickand fillto
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use2
Jzs.of oil. Fortypeandgradaofoil
to use, s^_.=ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Pour oHslowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full _.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operaUon or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
TO START ENGINE
• To sterta cold engine, push primer five (5)
times before Wing to start. Use afirm push.
This step is not usuagynecessary when
stertingan engine which has already run for
a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap beck.
• To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over pdming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do
flood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
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