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Cleans the engine while it runs
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Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel. To minimize
the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system,
use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the cutting blades, stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and turn the engine switch
to the O
position.
FF
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure
11).
Note:
The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
4.
Add unleaded fuel to the fuel tank until the level
is just inside the mesh filter basket.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 11
Starting the Engine
1.
Move the choke lever to the left if you are
starting a cold engine.
2.
Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
(turtle) and F
LOW
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
3.
Hold down the operator presence bail with one
hand.
4.
Pull the recoil handle sharply to start the engine.
5.
After the engine starts, gradually move the
choke to the right.
Note:
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke left again until the engine warms up.
6.
Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Release the operator-presence bail.
2.
Close the fuel valve.
3.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Operating the Machine
1.
Move the depth control lever to the desired
setting.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Push down on the handle to raise the front
wheels off the ground.
4.
Pull the cutting-blade-control lever to the handle,
and slowly lower the front wheels to the ground,
allowing the blades to gradually work into the
grass and soil.
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5.
When finished, release the cutting-blade-control
lever, shut off the engine, and raise the cutting
blades to the transport setting.
Cleaning Debris from the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the cutting blades, shut off the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn
the engine switch to the
2.
Brush dirt and debris away from the air cleaner
and engine openings.
13
(rabbit) positions.
AST
position.
OFF
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