Manual

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use =stale* gasoline left over from lastseason or stored for
long pedods.
,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK
WHEN ENG NE S RUNN NG OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
FILLING FUEL TANK.
_k 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 FROM EN-
GINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
,_ANY LIQUERED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL APPLICA-
I BLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
_k/_ BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B. Besuresparkplugwireisattachedtosparkplug(see Figure
1).
STARTING
,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS ORIN ENCLOSED, POORLY ]
VENTILATED AREAS ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR-
BON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS(CAR-
BON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST /
FROMLIQUIDPETROLEUM(LPG) AND NATURALGASFUEL
SYSTEMS). I
_ KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
_ WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 15(PF (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
STOPPING
(_) Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.
(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND AI-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see FIgure 3).
_B. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUELIN T_iKINI_ORS OR
IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
ROPE GUIDE
Fi, lm 2
SPARK PLUG WIRE
Figure 3
MAINTENANCE
_ WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY]
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.J
(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:
(_]) Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_) START ENGINE
A. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push red pdmer
bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times, allowing primer bulbto
return completely to original posistion between pushes,
Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary,
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
B. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 2) and pull rope out, slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull
rope witha rapidfull arm stroke. Let rope rewind SLOWLY. Do
not let starter handle snap back against rope guide (see
Figure 2).
C. Repeat instruction E if necessary, until engine starts.
NOTE: if engine does not start, repeat instructions A, B and
C until itstarts.
ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINE CON-
TROL see Figure 1).
ENGINE CONTROL should be in HI position for high grass condi-
tions and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and
in LOW position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy. Page 2
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time 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 r_Jnnin_l.
,_A, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
B. Position equipment so engioe 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 REC-
OMMENDATIONS" 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: Ifitisdifficulttoreach the oildrain plug,drainfuel. Remove
oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
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