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Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove the cap.
Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank, until the
level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
3. Install the fuel-tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasoline
that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine-oil
Level.
Putting Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you or
any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
Operating the Parking Brake
Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Always set
the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it
unattended.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
Figure 6
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar rearward and hold it in this
position
(Figure
2. Lift the parking-brake lock up and gradually release the
upper control bar. The brake lock should stay in the set
(locked) position
1. Upper control bar
2. Parking-brake lever—set
position
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the
parking-brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Disengage the blade-control (PTO) lever and move the
shift lever to the Neutral position.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Run position
6. To start a cold engine, move the throttle control
midway between the Fast and Slow positions.
7. To start a warm engine, move the throttle control to
the Fast position.
8. Pull the choke knob to the On position if the engine is
cold
(Figure
8).
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require
using the choke.
9. Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine.
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7).
(Figure
7).
Figure 7
3. Fixed bar
(Figure
8).
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