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Operation
Starting the Engine
WARNING:The blade will rotate
when the engine runs.
IMPORTANT:Before you start the engine, operatethe engine
stop lever severaltimes. Make sure the engine stop cable
moves freely.
Note: Theengine design does not include a throttle control
or an enginespeed adjustment. The engine is set at the best
speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended
engine life.
1. Checkthe oil.
2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Make
sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline will increase
deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
Note: Do not use gasohol or methanol Do not use premium
unleadedgasoline.
WARNING:Always use a safety gasoline
container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline
to the fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do
not add gasoline. Beforeyou add gasoline,
stop the engine and let the engine cool for
several minutes.
3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark
plug.
4. Self-Propelled Models Only- Makesure the drive lever
is in the disengaged position.
WARNING:To prevent an accident, make sure
the drive lever is in the DISENGAGEDposition.
When the drive tever is in the ENGAGED
position, do not start the engine.
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The primer button (A, Figure !3) is on the side of the
engine. Push the primer button. Everytime you push the
primer button, wait two seconds. For the number of
times required to push the primer button, see the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
Note: Do not use the primer button to start a warm engine.
Note: Models equ@pedwith Ready Start 7_engines do not
feature a primer button. Seethe engine manufacturer's
instructions for further information.
Figure 13: Theengine primer button
6. Stand behindthe mower. Use one handto hold the
engine stop lever in the operating position (A, Figure
14). Usethe other handto how the recoibstart grip (B).
7. Make sure the recoil-start rope is not obstructed or
caught betweenthe upper and lower handles. Rapidly
pull the recoil:start grip. Slowly return the recoilostart
grip.
8. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, seethe
"Troubleshooting" Instructions.
Figure 14: Starting the engine
Rulesfor Safeand Effective Operation
Referto the 'Operator Safety' section of this manual for
important rubs concerning safe and effective mower
operation.
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