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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
(_) FILL FUEL TAN K
with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS"
item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
• long periods.
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NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
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FILLING FUEL TANK.
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NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY.
FILL TANK TO 1/2' 1
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE I
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FOR FUEL EXPANSION.
WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
BEFORE START NG ENGINE•
,_ANY
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM
(LPG) OR NATURAL
GAS
FUEL SYSTEM
MUST BE LEAKPROOF
AND MEET ALL
l
APPLICABLE
CODES AND REGULATIONS.
(_ CHECK
THE FOLLOWING:
,_A.
BE SURE EQUIPMENT
IS IN NEUTRAL
GEAR
WITHI
CLUTCHES,
BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I
DISENGAGED.
(FOLLOW
EQUIPMENT
MANU- I
FACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.)
THIS SHOULD
PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES
N SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B.
Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1).
STARTING
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NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED
AREAS.
ENGINE
EXHAUST
CONTAINS
CARBON
MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS
(CARBON
MONOXIDE
IS ALSO
PRESENT
IN ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATU RAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
,_
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
,_i
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_
Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
_)
START
ENGINE
WITH PRIMER:
1. Move equipment control to "FAST" or"START" if so equipped
(see equipment
manufacturer's
instructions).
2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer button
firmly
with your thumb
3 times,
allowing primer bulb to
return completely to original position between pushes (figure
1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
3. Operate equipment
control to release engine brake if so
equipped (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions).
4. a) RECOIL STARTERS:
Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to
original position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
ENGINE
SPEED:
Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINE
CONTROL see Figure 1).
ENGINE CONTROL should be in HI position for high grass conditions
and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and in LOW
position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.
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STOPPING
O
Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.
(_) AFTER
ENGINE
IS STOPPED:
_bA.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND A'I-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
_iB.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY
VENTILATED
AREAS
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATEI
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTH ER GAS APPLIANCE,
ROPEGUIDE
Figure2
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SPARKPLUG
SPARK PLUGWIRE
RETAINING POST
Figure 3
MAINTENANCE
,_
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY]
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. /
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CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or eachtime engine
is used. See "® CHECK OIL LEVEL"in "BEFORESTARTING" on
Page 1.
CHANGE
OIL:
Change
oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter,
more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm from
recent running.
_ILA.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump
with recommended
oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMI_NDATIONS"
and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
H. Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline.
NOTE: If it is difficult to reach the oil drain plug, drain fuel. Remove
oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
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