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BEFORE STARTING
(Continued)
_)
FILL FUEL TANK
with gasoline as specified in the preceding
=OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS"
item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use =stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
long periods.
_
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANI<
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT, DO NOT SMOKE WHEI_
!
FILLING FUEL TANK.
_
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY.
FILL TANK TO 1/2'
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE
SPACE
FOR FUEL EXPANSION.
WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROr4
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
_ANY
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM
(LPG) OR NATURAL
GAS
FUEL SYSTEM
MUST BE LEAKPROOF
AND MEET ALL
I
APPLICABLE
CODES AND REGULATIONS.
L
CHECK
THE FOLLOWING:
_ILA.
BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR
WITHI
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I
DISENGAGED.
(FOLLOW
EQUIPMENT
MANU- I
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE START NG POS T ON.
B. Be sure sparkplug wire isattached to sparkplug (see Figure
1).
STARTING
_
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY I
VENTILATED
AREAS.
ENGINE
EXHAUST
CONTAINS
I
CARBON MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS I
(CARBON
MONOXIDE
IS ALSO
PRESENT
IN ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM
(LPG) AND NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_IL
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENG NE AND EQU PMENT.
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY
_k
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
_)
Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_
START
ENGINE
WITH PRIMER:
1. Move equipment control to "FAST" or "START" if so equipped
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
2. Thecarburetoronyourenginehasbeencompletelyadjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer button
firmly with your thumb
3 times, allowing primer bulb to
return completely to original position between pushes (figure
o
1). Below 55 F additional primes may be needed.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake if so
equipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
4. a) RECOIL STARTERS:
Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly to
original position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
ENGINE
SPEED:
Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINE
CONTROL see Figure 1).
ENGINE CONTROL should be in HI position for high grass conditions
and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and in LOW
position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.
Page 2
STOPPING
(_) Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.
(_
AFTER
ENGINE
IS STOPPED:
_A.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
,_B.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY
VENTILATED
AREAS.
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,
WATER
H EATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE,
ROPE GUIDE
Figure 2
(-r
SPARKPLUG
RETAINING POST
;PARK PLUG WIRE
Figure3
MAINTENANCE
,_
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVO D THESE AREAS.
CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
Check oillevel everyfive (5) operatinghours or eachtime engine
isused.See "_ CHECK OIL LEVEL"in"BEFORE STARTING"on
_)
Page 1.
CHANGE
OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm from
recent runninq.
_I=A,
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Fl_lure 3).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS"
and =CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
H. Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline.
NOTE: If it isdifficult to reach the oildrain plug, drain fuel. Remove
oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
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