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DRNECONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pushing the drive control lever
forward until itclicks; then release the drive
control 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
liftfront wheels off ground while tuming
lawn mower.
Operator presence
control bar
Drive Drive
control control
To engage Drive control
drive 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
fillis dean.
• Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full
line on the dipstick.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into
engine for accurate dipstick reading.
• Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and
grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section of this manual.
• Pour on slowly. Do not over fin.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full line on dipatick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cop and tighten.
• Change the oil after even/25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
GAS
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, 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.
a_WARNING: Experience indicates that
hol 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 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.
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer three
(3) times before trying tostart. 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: In cooler weather itmay be neces-
sary to repeat priming steps. In warmer
weather over priming may cause flooding
and engine wll not start. Ifyou do flood
engine, wait a few minutes before attempting
to start and do not repeat priming steps.
Gasoline filler cap
Engine oil cap
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