Full Product Manual

Operation
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Gas and Oil
The fuel tank has a capacity of two gallons. Remove the fuel cap
by turning it counter-clockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more
than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill the tank no higher than
four inches below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE: Your lawn mower is shipped with oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating.
CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before
each use as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may
result in serious damage to your engine.
Starting the Engine
Electric Start
Refer to page 14 in the Set-Up and Assembly section of this
manual for gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
1. Release all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN
position.
CAUTION: DO NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than five seconds at a time.
Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s
electric starter.
6. Move the throttle control into the FAST (rabbit) position.
Recoil Start Kit
Refer to page 14 in the Set-Up and Assembly section of this
manual for gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
NOTE: Recoil start requires the battery to be installed and have
some charge to operate. Engine will not start if the battery is
dead.
1. Release all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the RUN position.
NOTE: Once started, turning the key to the STOP position
will kill the engine in the same manner as if the unit was
started electronically.
5. Grasp starter rope handle and pull slowly until rope pulls
slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with
a rapid, full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. If engine fails
to start after three pulls, repeat instructions (try setting
throttle at fast setting).
6. Move the throttle control into the FAST (rabbit) position.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key. Thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, release the blade control.
2. Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting for electric start models.