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DRIVECONTROL
° Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding
theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown
tothehandleandpushingthedrive
Controlleverforwarduntilitclicks;then
releasethelever.
° Forwardmotionwillstopwhenthe
operatorpresencecontrolbaris
released,Tostopforwardmotion
withoutstoppingengine,releasethe
operatorpresencecontrolbarslightly
untilthedrivecontroldisengages.Hold
operatorpresencecontrolbardownto
handleto continuemowingwithoutself-
propelling.
, Tokeepdrivecontrolengagedwhen
turningcomers,pushdownonhandle
andliftfrontwheelsoffgroundwhile
turninglawnmower.
Operatorpresencecontrolbar
Drive
k_ control
GAS
° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
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
nJnuntil 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 fue! tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Engine oil cap
Gasoline filler cap
To engage drive Drive control
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
till is dean.
• Remove engine oil cap and fill 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 fitL
, Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to 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 hours of
operation or each season_ You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
TO START ENGINE
° To start a cold engine, push primer frye (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 and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: tn 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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