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ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean,
regular
unleaded
gasoline
with a minimum
of
87 octane.
(Use of leaded gasoline
will
increase
carbon
and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
_iL CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating
in temper-
atures
below 32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean
winter grade gasoline
to help insure good
cold weather
starting.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which leads to separa-
tion and formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid
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 until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage
Instructions
for
additional
information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO START
ENGINE
When
starting
the engine for the first time
or if the engine
has run out of fuel, it will
take extra cranking
time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating
position,
depress
clutch/brake
pedal and set
parking
brake.
2.
Place gear shift lever in neutral
(N)
position.
3.
Move attachment
clutch to disengaged
position.
4.
Move throttle
control to choke position.
NOTE:
Before starting,
read the warm
and cold starting
procedures
below.
,
Insert key into ignition
and turn key
clockwise
to start position
and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter
continuously
for more
than fifteen
seconds
per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts,
move throttle
control to fast
position,
wait a few minutes
and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle
control back to the
choke position
and retry.
WARM WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
above)
6. When engine
starts,
move the throttle
control
to the fast position.
• The attachments
and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine
does not
accept
the load, restart
the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described
above.
COLD WEATHER
STARTING
( 50 ° F and
below)
6.
When engine
starts,
allow engine
to run with the throttle
control
in the
choke position
until the engine
runs
roughly, then move throttle
control
to fast position.
This may require an
engine warm-up
period from several
seconds
to several
minutes,
depending
on the temperature.
° The attachments
can also be used dur-
ing the engine warm-up
period.
NOTE:
If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures
(below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted
for best engine performance.
(See "TO ADJUST
CARBURETOR"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
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