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ADD GASOLINE
• Fillfuel tankto bottomof fillerneck.Do
notoverfill. Usefresh,clean,regular
unleadedgasolinewitha minimumof
87 octane. (Useof leadedgasolinewill
increasecarbonandleadoxidedeposits
and reducevalvelife). Donotmixoil
withgasoline. Purchasefuel inquan-
titiesthat canbe usedwithin30 daysto
assurefuel freshness.
_CAUTION: Wipe offany spilledoil or
fuel. Do notstore,spill or usegasoline
nearan openflame.
IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingintemper-
aturesbelow32°F(0°C),use fresh,clean
wintergradegasolineto helpinsuregood
cold weatherstarting.
CAUTION: Alcoholblendedfuels(called
gasoholor usingethanolor methanol)can
attract moisturewhichleadsto separa-
tion andformationofacidsduringstorage.
Acidicgascan damagethefuel system
of an enginewhile in storage.Toavoid
engineproblems,the fuel systemshould
beemptiedbeforestorageof 30 days
or longer. Drainthegastank,start the
engineand letit rununtilthefuel lines
and carburetorare empty. Usefreshfuel
nextseason. SeeStorageInstructionsfor
additionalinformation.Neveruseengine
or carburetorcleanerproductsin thefuel
tankor permanentdamagemayoccur.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will
take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm
and cold starting procedures below.
5. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, move throttle control to fast
position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
above)
6. When engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position.
• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and
below)
6. When engine starts, leave throttle
control in choke position until engine
warms up and begins to run roughly.
Once rough running begins, imme-
diately move the throttle control to the
fast position. Engine warm-up may
take from several seconds to several
minutes (the colder the temperature,
the longer the warm-up).
• The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine warm-up period.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance
(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and
below)
6. When engine starts, leave throttle
control in choke position until engine
warms up and begins to run roughly.
Once rough running begins, imme-
diately move the throttle control to the
fast position. Engine warm-up may
take from several seconds to several
minutes (the colder the temperature,
the longer the warm-up).
• The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine warm-up period.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance
(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
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