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DriveClutchControl
The drive clutch control lever is located on the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze the lever
against the upper handle to engage the drive; release the drive clutch control to slow down or stop the mower.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Oil:
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Use SAE30 oil only.
• Fill oil sump and check the oil level following steps below.
a. Position the mower on level ground and clean area around oil fill cap.
b. Remove oil flit cap and dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely.
c. Remove dipstick and check oil level. If the oil is not upto FULL mark on the dipstick, pour recommended oil
through the oil fill and check the level again.
• Install oil fill cap and dipstick, tighten securely.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check the oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Gasoline
_b ARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling
up the fuel tank.
• Clean area around gas cap. Remove cap. Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
• Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline slowly into the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline.
• Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage.
Do not fill fuel tank completely.
Before Starting Mower
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the
rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
• Check the drive clutch control for proper adjustment. If the mower does not propel itself or the drive wheels
hesitate with the drive clutch engaged, perform the drive clutch control adjustment as instructed on page 18
of this manual.
Adjusting Throttle Speed
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the engine. Adjust as follows:
• Slide the throttle control lever toward the turtle (front of the engine) to slow the engine's RPM. Slide the
throttle control lever toward the rabbit (rear of the engine) to speed up the engine's RPM. See Figure 8.
Throttle Control Lever _.
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FIGURE 8
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