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Fuel Recommendations
Fuemmust meet these requirements:
* Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with
* A minimum of 87 octane / 87AKI (90 RON).
* Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasahol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
* CAUTION: DO NOT use unapproved gasoline, such
as E85. Do not mix oH in gasoline or modify the engine
to run on alternative fuels. This will damage the engine
components and void the engine warranty.
The engine on this equipment is certified to operate on
gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine
is EM (Engine Modifications).
High A_titude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptaMe.
To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjust-
ment is required. Operation without this adjustment will
cause decreased performance, increased fuel con-
sumption, and increased emissions.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet
(762 meters) with the high altitude kit is not recom-
mended.
Starting the Mower
_t_ WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that cou}d kH_you in minutes. You
CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could stHI be exposed to carbon monox-
ide gas. ff you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
* Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and
vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and
potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.
* Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug in carbon
monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
* DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspac
es, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or open-
ing doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product
has shut off.
* ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust
away from occupied spaces.
The engine on this mower is equipped with a
ReadyStart ® system, which features a temperature-
controlled automatic choke. It does not have a manual
choke or a primer.
1. Plug the starter insert (A, Figure 3, 7800830} into
the connection slot in the control console.
2. Squeeze the blade control (B} against the drive
control (C}.
3. Pull the drive control all the way back to the neutral
position.
NOTE: The blade control and drive control can be
operated from either side.
4. Pull the rope start handle (D} or push the start but °
ton (E, 7800830) to start the engine.
5. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
6. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
the engine runs smooth before beginning mower
operation.
Figure 3: Starting the mower
PtopeJling the Mower
1. Start the engine.
2. Begin slowly pushing the drive control (A, Figure
4} forward and inward to propel the mower.
Forward speed can be increased by pushing the
drive control further forward and inward.
Figure 4: Propelling the mower
NOTE. The drive control can be operated from either
side.
iMPORTANT: Upon initial use, the drive control may
have to be adjusted. Refer to the section entitled "Drive
Control Adjustment".
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