Owner`s manual

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OPERATION
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE(€ONT'O) .....
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GAS:
• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE
FIG. 12)_
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend-
ed fuels (called gasoho! or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of ac:ids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage thefuel systemof an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouidbe
emptied before storage for' 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel|ines 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 occurs.
TOSTARTENGINE
• Make sure Fuel Shut-Off Valve is open (See Fig_
t2)
• To start a cold engine, push Primer five (5) times
before trying to start. Use a firm push being sure
to cover the hole in the Primer Bulb with your
finger. This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for a
few minutes°
• Push Engine Speed Control Lever to HIGH
position°
Hold Engine Control Bar down to the Handle and
pull Starter Handle quickly. Do not allow Rope
to snap back.
• To STOP engine, release Engine Control Bar,
NOTE: tn cooler weather it may be necessary to
repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over"prim-
ing may cause flooding and engine will not start, tf
you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-
tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.
NOTE:Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve when equipment is
not in operation (See Fig. 12).
OIL FILL CAP ENGINE SPEED
WtDIPSTtCK
FUEL CLEANEE
TANK
GASOLINE
FiLL CAP
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
FIG. 12
MOWINGTIPS
• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass,
it may be necessary to raise the height of cut and
lower' the ground speed to keep from overloading
the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of
cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous-
ing one (1) wheel adjustei' setting higher than the
front for better discharge ofgrass_
o For better grass bagging andmost cutting con-
ditions, the engine speed should be set in the
"HIGH" (FAST) position.
° When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not
enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed
(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over
the area a second time.
° if a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side
of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a
clockwise direction with a small overlap to col-
lect the clippings on the next pass.
° Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled
with dirt and dust with use and catchers will cot-
led less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose cat-
cher off with water and let dry before using.
° Keep top of engine around starter clea_and clean
of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine
air flow and extend engine life.
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