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_WAIFINING:
Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanolor methanol) can attract moisture
whichleads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidicgas 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 un_l the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
,cOCCU .
UTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank flier
neck. Do not overfill.W'q_eoff any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, Sl:Nll or use gasoline near
an open-flan_e_ . ........
TO START ENGINE
When starlingthe engine for the fu_ time or if
the engi_ I_
rtm out of fund,it _g take extra
crarddngtime to rr_
fuel lr_
the tard(to
theengine.
• sit on seatin operafi_positi_, (_.=_xe_
dutchrbrake pedal and set paddng brake.
• Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N) position.
• Move attachment dutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
• Move throttle controlto choke position.
NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and
cold starlingprocedures below.
• Insert key into ignilJon and rum key dock-:
wise to =START" positionand release key
as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter
continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds
per minute. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttle controlto
fast position,wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine stilldoes not start, move
_ the ilirottle control_=to
the choke posi-
tion and retry.
:
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F AND
ABOVE)
• When engine starts, move the throttle con-
trolto the fast position.
• The attachments and ground drive can now
be used. Ifthe engine does not accept the
load, restartthe engine and allow itto warm
up for one minute using the choke as
descnloedabove.
o
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50o F AND
BEL_
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• When engine starts,allow engine to run
with the throttle control in the choke position
untilthe engine runs roughly,then move
throttlecontrolto fast position.This may
require an engine wanTeup period from
several seconds to several minutes,
depending on the temperature.
• The attachments can also be used during
the engine warm-up period.
NOTE: If at a high altitude(above 3000 feet)
or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the'car-
buretorfuel mixture may need to be adjusted
for best engine performance. See ='1"O
ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and
Adjustments sectionof this manual.
MOWING TIPS
• "Srechains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be propedy leveled for best
mowing performance. See =TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and
Acrjustments sedJon of this manuaL
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for
• Ddve so that cr_0ings are dscharged onto
the area that has been cut. Have the cut
area to the rightof the bactor.This will
resultin a more even distribul_ of clip-
pings and more uniformcuffing.
• When mowing large areas, start by turning
to theright so that cr_opings wigdischarge
away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc.
After one or two rounds, mow in the oppe-
site direction making left hand turns untilfin-
ished.
• If grass is extremely tall, itshould be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible
fire hazard from dried clippings.Make first
cut relativelyhigh;the second to the
de,red he t.
• Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet
grass willplug mower and leave undesir-
able dumps. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of mate-
rial. Regulate ground speed by selecting a
low enough gear to give the mower the
best cutt_ performance as well as the
quality of cut desired.
• when operating attachments, select a
ground speed that willsuit the terrain and
give best performance of the attachment
being used.
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