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DRIVECONTROL
• Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding
theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown
tothehandleandpushingthedrive
controlleverforward until itclicks; then
release the lever.
• Forward motion will stop when the
operator presence control bar is
released. To stop forward motion
without stopping engine, release the
operator presence control bar slightly
until the drive control disengages. Hold
operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.
Operatorpresencecontrolbar
Ddve
"_ control
GAS
• RIIfuel tank. Use fresh,clean, regular
unleaded gasolinewitha minimum of87
octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.
Purchasefuel inquan'trtiesthatcan be used
within30 daysto assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (calledgasoholor using ethanol
or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads
to separation and formation ofacids during
storage. Acidicgas can damage thefuel
system of an engine while instorage. To avoid
engine problems,the fuelsystem shouldbe
emptied before storage of30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it
rununtilthe fuel lines and carburetorare
empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See
Storage Instructionsfor addRionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner
productsin the fuel tankor permanent
damage may occur.
Engineoilcap
Gasolinefillercap
To engagedrive Drivecontrol
control disengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower isshippedwithoutoilin the
engiRe.
• Be sure mower islevel and area aroundoil
fillis ctean.
• Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full line
on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grade of oil
touse, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
ssction ofthis manual.
• Pouroil slowly. Do not overfill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif
needed. Filltofulllineon dipstick.
• To read properlevel,tighten engine oilcap
each time.
• Reinstallengine oilcap and tighten.
• Change the oilafter every 25 hou_ of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oilmore often under dusty,
dirtyconditions.
TO START ENGINE
• To stad a coldengine, push primerfive (5)
times beforetryingtostart. Use afirm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
startingan engine which has already runfor
a few minutes.
• Hold operatorpresence control bar down to
the handteand pullstarter handle quiddy.
Do not allowstarter ropeto snap beck.
• To stop engine, release operatorpresence
control bar.
NOTE: In 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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