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Fuel Recommendations
Fuel must meet these requirements:
•Clean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith
•Aminimumof87octane/87AKI(90RON).
•Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasahol)orupto
15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)isacceptable.
•CAUTION: DO NOT use unapproved gasoline, such
as E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine
to run on alternative fuels. This will damage the engine
components and void the engine warranty.
The engine on this equipment is certified to operate on
gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine
is EM (Engine Modifications).
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable.
To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjust-
ment is required. Operation without this adjustment will
cause decreased performance, increased fuel con-
sumption, and increased emissions.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet
(762 meters) with the high altitude kit is not recom-
mended.
Starting the Mower
The engine on this mower is equipped with a
ReadyStart
®
system, which features a temperature-
controlled automatic choke. It does not have a manual
choke or a primer.
1. Squeeze and hold the blade control (A, Figure 6)
against the handle.
2. Pull the rope start handle (B) to start the engine.
7800887 - Insert the key into the ignition switch
(C). Turn the key to start the engine.
3. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
4. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
the engine runs smooth before beginning mower
operation.
Figure 6: Starting the mower
B
A
C
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine.
2. Begin squeezing the drive control (A, Figure 7)
back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive
and propel the mower forward. Forward speed can
be increased by squeezing the drive control further
back toward the handle.
IMPORTANT: Upon initial use, the drive control may
have to be adjusted. Refer to the section entitled “Drive
Control Adjustment”.
Stopping the Mower
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
3. 7800887 - Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Operation
en
Not for
Reproduction