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NOTE:Allowoiltosettledownintoengine
for accurate reading. To read proper level,
insertthe dipstickintothe tube and rest
engine oil cap on the tube. Do not thread
the cap ontothe tube. Remove and read
the oil level.
3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fillto upper limit mark on
dipstick.
• 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.
Gasoline
filler cap
cap
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drainthe gas tank, startthe
engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION: Filltobottom of gas tank
filler neck. 0o not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings onthe
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present duringthe Initialuse of the
product and should be considered
normal.
1. Turn fuel valve to ON position.
2. To start a cold engine, move handle
mounted throttle/choke control lever to
CHOKE position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pullstarter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
4. Slowly move throttle control lever to
FAST position alter engine starts.
• To start a warm engine, move throttle
controllever to FAST or SLOW position,
then follow steps above.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar. Wait until blade
and all moving parts have stopped and
turnfuel valve to OFF positionif you do
notintend to restartthe engine soon.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a mir_imum of
87 octane. Do not mixoil with gaso-
line. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat
can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
AWARNING: Experience indicatesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasahol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation ofacids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage, To avoid engine
ON
Fuel valve lever
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