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Check Oil Level
iMPORTANT:Be sure to checkthe engine on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
1. Removethe oil fillercap andwipethe dipstickclean.
SeeFigure9-2.
2. Insertthe dipstickintothe oil fillerneck, butdo not
screwit in.
3. If the levelis low,slowlyaddoil to the upperlimiton
thedipstick.SeeFigure9-2 inset.
4. Tightendipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
IMPORTANT:Donot overfill. Overfilling with oil may
causesmoking,hardstarting, spark plug fouling, or
oil saturation of air cleaner.
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(Unleadedor lowleadedto
minimizecombustionchamberdeposits).Neverusean
oil/gasolinemixtureor dirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,
dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.
,_bl= WARNING:Gasoline is extremelyflam-
mable and is explosiveunder certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilatedarea with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks
inthe areawhere the engine is refueledor where
gasoline is stored.
Donot overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel
inthe filler neck). Afterrefueling, makesure the tank
cap isclosed properlyand securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor mayignite.If any fuel is spilled,
makesure the areais dry before starting the engine.
Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
Check Fuel Level
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcap to fuel.
2. Filltankto approximately1-inchbelowlowestportion
of neck to allowfor fuelexpansion.Becarefulnot to
overfill.
iMPORTANT:Before refueling,allow engineto cool
2 minutes.
Starting The Engine
,__1i= WARNING:Alwayskeep hands and
feet clearof equipmentmoving parts.
Do not use a pressurizedstarting fluid.
Vapors are flammable.
Oil Fill Cap/ _ .
Dipstick
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Figure9-2:Checkingtheoil level.
Figure9-3:Startingthemower.(Yourmowermaydifferfromthat
shown)
2. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthe bladecontrol
handleandhold it againstthe upperhandle.
3. Pullthe startergrip lightlyuntil resistanceis felt,
thenpull rapidlyto overcomecompression,prevent
kickback,andstart engine.Repeatif necessary.See
Figure9-3.
IMPORTANT:Donot allow the starter grip to snap
back against the ropeguide. Return it gently to
preventdamage to the starter.
4. Whenenginewarmsup, pushinthe choke knob.See
Figure9-3.
Stopping The Engine
1. Pullout thechokeknoblocatedonthe left sideof 1. Releasethe bladecontrol.
the upperhandle.SeeFigure9-3. Use of the choke
maynotbe necessaryif the engineiswarm or the air
temperatureis high.
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Always keephands and
feet clear of equipment
moving parts.Donot use
a pressurizedstarting
fluid. Vapors are flare,
mable.
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IMPORTANT:Do not
allow the starter grip to
snap back against the
engine. Return it gently
to preventdamage to
the starter.
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