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CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended fuels (called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads
to separation
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.
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.
TO STOP
ENGINE
• To stop engine,
release
operator
pres-
ence control
bar.
TO START
ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective
coatings
on the
engine,
a small amount
of smoke
may be
present
during the initial use of the prod-
uct and should
be considered
normal.
1. To start a cold engine,
push primer
three (3) times
before trying
to start.
Use a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary
when
starting
an engine
which
has already
run for a few minutes.
2. Hold operator
presence
control bar down to
the handle
and pull starter
handle quickly.
Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather
it may be necessary
to repeat
priming
steps. In warmer
weather
over priming
may cause flooding
and engine
will not start.
If you do flood
engine,
wait a
few minutes
before
attempting
to start
and
do not repeat
priming
steps.
MOWING
TIPS
_, CAUTION:
Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments
on your mower. Such
attachments
are hazardous,
will damage
your mower
and could void your warranty.
• Under
certain
conditions,
such as very
tall grass,
it may be necessary
to raise
the height of cut to reduce
pushing
effort
and to keep from overloading
the engine
and leaving
clumps
of grass clippings.
It may also be necessary
to reduce
ground
speed
and/or
run the lawn
mower over the area a second
time.
• For extremely
heavy cutting,
reduce
the
width of cut by overlapping
previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• For side discharge
lawn mowers,
cutting
in a counter-clockwise
direction,
start-
ing at the outside
of the area to be cut,
spreads
grass clippings
more
evenly
and puts less load on the engine. To
keep clippings
off of walkways,
flower
beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clock-
wise direction.
• Keep top of engine
around
starter
clear
and clean of grass
clippings
and chaff.
This will help engine
air flow and extend
engine
life.
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