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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: ftis importanttoprevent gum
depositsfromforming inessential fuelsystem
parts such ascarburetor,fuel filter, fuel hose,
ortank during storage, Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol orusing ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty,
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsinthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-
ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
togasoline infuel tank or storage container.
Always followthe mix ratiofound on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least t0 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil,
• Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED)
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours+
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can ifyour can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
° if possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
° Cover your unit with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture, Do
not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,
which allows condensation to form and
willcause your unitto rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engineand exhaust areas are still warm.
to reach thecarburetor.Do not drain the gas _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer, with gasoline in the tank inside a building
ENGINE OIL where fumes may reach an open flame
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Main- storing in any enclosure.
tenance section of this manual).
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to an authorized Service Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale _uel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6+ Bad spark plug.
7, Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
9. Control bar defective.
10.Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position,
11,Weak battery (if equipped).
12+Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
Clean/replace air filter.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and reffil tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Connect wire to plug,
1,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
10.Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11+Charge battery.
12.Connect battery to engine.
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