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DRIVECONTROL
,, Self-propelling i s controlled by holding
theoperator presencecontrolbardown
tothe handleandpushingthe drive
control l everforwarduntilitclicks;then
releasethe lever.
° Forward motionwill stopwhenthe
operator presence controlbaris
released.To stopforwardmotion
withoutstopping engine,releasethe
operator presence controlbarslightly
untilthe drivecontroldisengages.Hold
operator presence controlbardownto
handleto continue mowingwithoutself-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on handle
and lif! front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.
Operator presence controlbar
k_
Drive
To engage drive
Drive conlrot
control
desengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oi! in the
engine.
. Be sure mower is tevel and area around oil
fill is clean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and ftil to
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance section
of this manual.
° Pour oil slowly, Do not over tilt_
° Check o11 level before each use. Add oi! if
needed. RII to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oi! cap
each time.
° Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty
conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
* Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline wilh a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasolin&
Pur,.
chase fuel in quantities that can be used within
30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT" When operating in
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting_
WARNING;
Experience indicates that 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 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 until the fuel lines 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 occur.
CAUTION;
Fill to bottom of gas tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near
an open flame.
Gasoline filler cap
Engine
qil cap
w/
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 usual_/necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for a
few minutes.
° Hold operator presence conlrol 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. Walt 5 to 10 seconds between ech
attempt.
= To start engine using the auxiliary
starter handle, foltow the steps above.
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