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ADD GASOLINE
, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimumof 87 octane. (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be usedwithin 30
days to assure fuel freshness°
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32_F(0oc), U=SEFRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLIr_- [o HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING°
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation andformationof
acids dudng 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 stor_
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty, Use fresh fuel next season_ See Storage instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank i
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any i
spelled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or |
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
When startingthe engine for the firsttime or if the engine
has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
° Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N) position.
- Move attachment clutch to =DISENGAGED" position°
o Move throttle controlto choke (N) position,.
Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
° Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto"START"
positionand release key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen sec-
onds per minute. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,_)
position,wait a few minutesahd try again. Ifenginestill
does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke (N) position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)
° When englne starts,move the throttlecontrolto thefast
(,tee)pos!tiono
o 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)
• When engine starts, allowengine to run with thethrottie
controlin the choke ([\1) position untilthe engine runs
roughly,then move throttlecontrolto fast (,_) position.
This may require an engine warm-up per_d from
several seconds to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
o The attachments can also be used during the engine
warm-up pedodo
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may
needto be adjustedfor best engineperformance. See "TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual
MOWING TiPS
o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing
is attached to tractor.
° Mower shouldbe properly leveled for best mowing
periormance. :_ee%0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
, The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-
ming.
o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
machine. This will resultin a more even distribution of
clippingsand more uniform cutting°
° When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 10A).
o If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pin,Is. Make first cut relativelyhigh;the second to the
desired height.
° Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug
mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to
assure better mowing performance and proper dis-
charge of material Regulate ground speed by select-
ing a low enough gear to give the mower cuttlng
performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
° When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used°
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FIG. 10A
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