NOTE: Allow oiltosettle d own into engine
foraccurate reading. Toread proper level,
insert thedipstick into thetube
and rest
engine oil cap on the tube. Do not thread
the cap onto the tube. Remove and read
the oil level.
3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fill to upper limit mark on
dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
Gasoline
tiller cap
Oil
cap
Oil filler cap]dipstick
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage 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 Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present dudng the initial use of the
product and should be considered
normal.
1. Turn fuel valve to ON position.
2. To start a cold engine, move handle
mounted throttle/choke control lever to
CHOKE position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
4. Slowly move throttle control lever to
FAST position after engine starts.
• To start a warm engine, move throttle
control lever to FAST or SLOW position,
then follow steps above.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar. Wait until blade
and all moving parts have stopped and
turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do
not intend to restart the engine soon.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso-
line. Purchase fuel in quantities that
can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
_,WARNING:
Expedenca indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
ON
Fuel valve lever
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