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OPERATION
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK THE OIL
NOTE:
The engine
was shipped
from the factory
filled with SAE
30 weight
oil. Check
the level
of the oil. Add oil as needed.
1.
Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE:
Do not check
the level
of the oil while
the engine
runs.
2.
Clean the area around
the dipstick.
Remove
the dipstick.
Wipe
the oil from the dipstick.
3.
Insert
the dipstick
into the oil fill tube.
Turn the dipstick
clock-
wise until it is tight. Remove
the dipstick.
Check the oil level on
the dipstick.
The oil level must
reach
the FULL
mark
on the
dipstick.
4.
If necessary,
add oil until the oil reaches
the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
The quantity
of oil needed
from ADD to FULL is shown
on the dipstick.
Do not add too much oil.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended fuels
(called gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture which leads to
separation and formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To prevent
engine
problems
with the fuel system,
empty
the fuel
system
before
storage
of 30 days or longer
as follows.
1.
Drain the fuel tank.
2.
3.
Start the engine.
Let the engine
run until the fuel lines and the
carburetor
are empty.
After storage,
make
sure you use fresh
fuel. See the storage
instructions
for additional
information.
4.
Never use engine
cleaner
or carburetor
cleaner
in the fuel tank
or permanent
damage
can occur.
ADD GASOLINE
WARNING:
Always
use a safety
gasoline
container.
,_
Do not smoke
when
adding
gasoline
to the fuel tank.
Do not add gasoline
when
you
are inside
an enclo-
sure.
Before
you
add gasoline,
stop
the engine
and
let the engine
cool for several
minutes.
Fill
the
fuel
tank
with
regular
FueI Tank
/
unleaded
gasoline.
Do not use
FHH
/'
premium
unleaded
gasoline.
Make
sure
the gasoline
is fresh
and clean.
Leaded
gasoline
will
increase
deposits
and
shorten
the life of the valves.
CARBURETOR
The factory
settings
for the carburetor
are for most conditions.
If the
engine
is operated
under the following
conditions,
you can adjust
the carburetor
mixture.
See "How To Adjust
The Carburetor"
in the
Service
And Adjustment
section.
1.
The engine
has a loss of power
or does not run smooth.
2.
A change
from summer
to winter
operation.
3.
A 40 degree
change
in the operation
temperature.
The carbure-
tor was adjusted
at 80 degrees
at the factory.
4.
The engine
is operated
above
4,000
feet.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
WARNING:
The
electrical
system
has an
operator
4.
presence
system
that
includes
a sensor
switch
,_
mounted
in the seat.
These
components
tell the elec-
trical
system
if the operator
is sitting
on the seat. This
system
will stop
the engine
when
the operator
leaves
5.
the seat.
For your
protection,
always
make
sure
this
system
operates
correctly.
NOTE:
The
engine
will
not
start
unless
you
depress
the
clutch/brake
pedal
or engage
the parking
brake
and move
the
attachment
clutch
to the DISENGAGE
position.
1.
Sit in the middle
of the seat. Push the clutch/brake
pedal com-
6.
pletely
forward.
Keep
your foot on the pedal.
2.
Move the speed
control
lever to the neutral
(N) position.
7.
3.
Make sure
the attachment
clutch
is in the DISENGAGE
posi-
tion.
Move the throttle
control
completely
forward
to the CHOKE
or
FAST position.
Some models
have a separate
choke knob. Pull
the choke knob to the full CHOKE
position.
Turn the ignition
key to the START
position.
Release
the key
when the engine
starts.
NOTE:
If the engine
does
not start after four
or five
tries,
move
the throttle
control
to the FAST position.
Again
try to
start
the
engine.
If the
engine
will
not
start,
see
the
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART.
Slowly
move the throttle
control to the SLOW
position.
If model
has a separate
choke knob,
push in the choke
knob.
Let a cold engine
run for several
minutes.
Begin work when the
engine
is warm. To start a hot engine,
move the throttle
control
to a position
between
FAST and SLOW.
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