NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine
for accurate reading. To read proper level,
insert the dipstick into the tube 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.
Oil filler cap/dipstick
Gasoline
filler cap
Oil
cap
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 Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION:
Fill to 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 during 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 threttle/choke
control lever to
CHOKE
position.
3.
Hold operator
presence
control bar
clown 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.
AWARNING:
Experience
indicates
that
alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or
using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an
engine while
in storage.
To avoid engine
ON
Fuel valve lever
9