Before Starting; Add Gasoline; To Stop Engine - Husqvarna 917.374780 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Your lawnmower isshipped without oil in the engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
I _ CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
n oil, or it w'dl smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower isleveland area around oitfiltis clean.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. Make sure that
rim of spout is clean.
3. Engine holds 18.5 ounces of oil. For type and grade
of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
4. Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill. Wait one minute to al-
low oil to settle. Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest
the oil fill cap on the tube. DO NOT thread the cap into
the tube when taking reading.
5. Always be sure to tighten dipstick before starting engine.
IMPORTANT:
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIE' in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems,the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Empty 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.
/ OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
LOWER LIMIT _'_
FIG. 12
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
O
FILLER
CAP
FIG. 13
TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and
turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to
restart the engine soon.
TO START ENGINE
(See Fig. 14)
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of
the product and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to ON (1\1) position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle
and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically begins moving to
the OFF position when operator presence control bar is
held down to handle.
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