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_WAIFINING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasoholor using
ethanolor methanol)can attractmoisture
whichleads toseparation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidicgas can damage
the fuel system ofan engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,the fuel system
shouldbe emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. Drainthe gastank, startthe engine
and let itrunun_lthe fuel linesand carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engine orcarburetorcleaner prod-
uctsin the fuel tank or permanent damage
,cOCCU .
UTION: Filltobottom of gastank flier
neck. Do notoverfill.W'q_eoffany spilledoilor
fuel. Do notstore, Sl:Nllor use gasoline near
an open-flan_e_.........
TO START ENGINE
When starlingthe engineforthe fu_ time or if
the engi_ I_ rtm out of fund,it _g take extra
crarddngtime to rr_ fuel lr_ the tard(to
theengine.
• sit onseatinoperafi_positi_, (_.=_xe_
dutchrbrake pedal and set paddng brake.
• Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N) position.
• Move attachment dutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
• Move throttle controlto choke position.
NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and
cold starlingprocedures below.
• Insert key into ignilJonand rum key dock-:
wise to =START" positionand release key
as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter
continuouslyformore than fifteen seconds
per minute. If the engine does not startafter
several attempts, move throttle controlto
fast position,wait a few minutesand try
again. If engine stilldoes not start, move
_the ilirottle control_=to the choke posi-
tion and retry. :
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F AND
ABOVE)
• When engine starts, move the throttle con-
troltothe fast position.
• The attachments and grounddrive can now
be used. Ifthe engine does notaccept the
load, restartthe engine and allow itto warm
upfor one minute using the choke as
descnloedabove.
o
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50o FAND
BEL_ .... "=""
• When engine starts,allowengine to run
with the throttle controlin the choke position
untilthe engine runsroughly,then move
throttlecontrolto fast position.This may
requirean enginewanTeup period from
several secondsto several minutes,
depending on the temperature.
• The attachments can also be usedduring
the engine warm-up period.
NOTE: If at a high altitude(above 3000 feet)
or in coldtemperatures (below 32 F) the'car-
buretorfuel mixture may need tobe adjusted
for best engine performance. See ='1"O
ADJUST CARBURETOR" inthe Service and
Adjustmentssectionofthis manual.
MOWING TIPS
• "Srechainscannot be used when the
mower housingis attached totractor.
• Mower shouldbe propedyleveled for best
mowing performance.See =TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and
AcrjustmentssedJon ofthis manuaL
• The lefthand side ofmower shouldbe
usedfor
• Ddve so thatcr_0ings are dscharged onto
the area thathas been cut. Have the cut
area tothe rightofthe bactor.This will
resultin a more even distribul_ ofclip-
pingsand more uniformcuffing.
• When mowing large areas, startby turning
to theright so that cr_opingswigdischarge
away fromshrubs, fences, driveways, etc.
Afterone or two rounds,mow in the oppe-
site direction makingleft hand turns untilfin-
ished.
• If grass is extremely tall,itshould be
mowed twiceto reduce load and possible
fire hazard from driedclippings.Make first
cut relativelyhigh;the second tothe
de,redhe t.
• Do not mow grass when itisweL Wet
grasswillplugmower and leave undesir-
able dumps. Allowgrass to dry before
mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper dischargeofmate-
rial.Regulate groundspeed by selecting a
low enoughgear to givethe mower the
bestcutt_ performance as well as the
quality ofcut desired.
• when operatingattachments, select a
groundspeed that willsuit the terrain and
give bestperformance of the attachment
being used.
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