Owner`s manual

DRIVECONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding
the operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pushing the drive
control lever forward until it dicks; then
release the lever.
• Forward motion will stop when the
operator presence control bar is
released. To stop forward motion
without stopping engine, release the
operator presence control bar slightly
until the drive control disengages. Hold
operator presence control bar down tO
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engagedwhen
turning comers, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
tuming lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
Drive
control
WARNING: Ex_ inSicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) cen attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage.Addicgascandamagethefuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run untilthe fuel linesand carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or cafouretor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damagemayoccur.
Engine il cap / Gasoline filler cap
To engage drive Drive conb'ol
control disengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean.
• Remove engine ell cap and fill to the full line
on the dipslick
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, ,see =ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Pour oil elowly. Do not over filL
• Check oil level before each use. Add ell if
needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time. °
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 houm of
eperation or each seasen. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conS_iens.
GAS
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil wtih gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quanElles that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer five
(5) times before trying to start. Use a
firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine
which has already run for a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle.
• Turn electric start key clockwise to crank
engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more
than five continous seconds between each
time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds
between each attempt.
• To start engine using the auxiliary
starter handle, follow the steps above.
Exchange the use of the start button for
starter handle. Pull starter handle
quickly. Do not allow starter rope to
snap back.
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do
flood engine wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
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