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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
C. Slide rope stop (see Figure 2) onto starter rope and feed
starter rope through rope guide on mower handle (see
Figure 4).
D. Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) and
tie a left hand knot, leaving 1/2 inch to 1 inch of starter rope
extending beyond left hand knot. DO NOT PULL LEFT HAND
KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLE YET.
E. With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4),
check starter rope for slack. If there is any slack, pull more
starter rope through starter handle and relocate left hand
knot to eliminate slack.
F. Untie slip knot at starter.
G. Pull left hand knot into starter handle.
H.
Position rope stop 2 to 3 inches from starter (see Figure 2)
and fasten it to starter rope by gripping it with pliers and
forcing staple through starter rope until staple is even with
outside of rope stop.
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_, THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE
BEENTREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN
THE APPEARANCE OF THE ENGINE. THE PRESERVATIVE WILL
CURE DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE ENGINE. A SMALL
AMOUNT OF SMOKE MAY BE PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL USE
OF THE PRODUCT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL.
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up to
"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.
POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is
checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MAR K ON DIPSTICK.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. See
"MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil
change instructions (see Page 3).
ROPE STOP
2 TO 3 STARTER
INCHES
STARTER
ROPE
Figure 2
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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
long periods.
,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
! FILLING FUELTANK.
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_1_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY, FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
,_ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG)OR NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEETALL APPLICABLE
L CODES AND REGULATIONS.
(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
_LA. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH I
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-/
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SW TCHES N SAFE START NG POSIT ON.
B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1).
MOWER _ \
CONTROL BAR
MOWER_
HANDLE '_"_
Figure 3
HANDLE ROPE GUIDE
STARTER ROPE
NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE
MOWER /
HANDLE
Figure 4
STARTER
HANDLE
LEFT HAND
KNOT
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1/2 TO 1 INCH
Figure 5
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