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DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pushing the drive control lever
forward until it clicks; then release the drive
control lever,
- Forward motion will stop when the operator
presence control bar is released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release the operator presence control bar
slighlty until the drive control disengages.
Hold operator presence control bar down to
handJe to con_nue mowing _thout self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when turning
comers, push down on handle and lift front
wheels off ground while turning lawn
mower.
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Drive control
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BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oll In the
engine.
° Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is dean.
• Remove engine oil cap and lilt to the full _lne
on the dipstick.
, Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
o Pour oit slovAy, Do not over fill.
• Check oi1level before each use, Add oil if
needed. Filt to ful! line on dipstick,
• To read proper level, tighten engine oti cap
each time,
• ReinstaIl englne 0jl cap and tighten,
° Change the 0it after every 25 hours of
operation or eacF_:seas0n. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty
cond_'ons.
GAS
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline,
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING:
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohoror using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and forTnation of acids during
storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of a n engine wh!le in st0rage, To avoid
engine 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 fue! lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See
Storage instructions for additional information,
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur,
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer three (3)
times before trying to start. Use a firm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine whk;h has already run for
a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back,
• To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar,
NO'fE:
In cooler weather it may be necessary
to repeat pdming steps, In warmer weather
over priming may cause flooding and engine
will not start, If you do flood engine, wait a few
minutes before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps.
Gasoline fiiler cap
Engine oil cap
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