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Check Oil
Level
iMPORTANT: B e sure to checkthe engine on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
1. Removethe oil fillercap and wipethe dipstickclean.
See Figure9-2.
2. Insertthe dipstickintothe oil fillerneck, butdo not
screwit in.
3. If the levelis low, slowlyadd oil to the upperlimit on
thedipstick.See Figure9-2 inset.
4. Tightendipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
IMPORTANT:Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may
causesmoking,hardstarting, spark plug fouling, or
oil saturation of air cleaner.
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline(Unleadedor lowleadedto
minimizecombustion chamberdeposits).Neverusean
oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,
dust,or waterin the fuel tank.
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WARNING:Gasoline is extremelyflam-
mable and is explosiveunder certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks
in the area where the engine is refueledor where
gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel
in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank
cap isclosed properlyand securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.If any fuel is spilled,
make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
Check
Fuel Level
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcap to fuel.
2. Filltank to approximately 1-inchbelowlowestportion
of neck to allowfor fuelexpansion.Be carefulnot to
overfill.
iMPORTANT: B efore refueling,allow engineto cool
2 minutes.
Starting
The Engine
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WARNING:Alwayskeep hands and
feet clear of equipmentmoving parts.
Do not use a pressurizedstarting fluid.
Vapors are flammable.
Oil Fill Cap/
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Dipstick
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Figure9-2:Checkingthe oil level.
Figure 9-3:Starting themower. (Your m ower m ay differ fromthat
shown)
2. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthe bladecontrol
handleand hold it againstthe upperhandle.
3. Pullthe startergrip lightlyuntil resistanceis felt,
thenpull rapidlyto overcomecompression,prevent
kickback,and start engine.Repeatif necessary.See
Figure9-3.
IMPORTANT:Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back against the ropeguide. Return it gently to
preventdamage to the starter.
4. Whenenginewarmsup, pushin the choke knob.See
Figure9-3.
Stopping
The Engine
1. Pull out thechoke knoblocatedon the left sideof
1. Releasethe bladecontrol.
the upperhandle.See Figure9-3. Use of the choke
may notbe necessaryif the engine iswarm or the air
temperatureis high.
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Always keephands and
feet clear of equipment
moving parts.Do not use
a pressurizedstarting
fluid. Vapors are flare,
mable.
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IMPORTANT:Do not
allow the starter grip to
snap back against the
engine. Return it gently
to preventdamage to
the starter.
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