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DRIVE CONTROL
• Seif-propelling is controlled by hold!ng
the operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pushing the drive
control lever forward until it clicks; then
release the 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 slightly
until the drive control disengages. Hold
operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
tuming lawn mower.
Operator presencecontrolbar
Drive
"_ control
ADD GASOI.INE
• Fdlfueltank.Use fresh, dean, regular
unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of87
octane. Do notmix oliwith gasoline.
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be used
within30 days toassure fuelfreshness.
WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol
blendedfuels (calledgasohol or using
or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads
toseparationand formationof acids dudng
storage. Acidic gascan damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avo'_l
engine problems,the fuel system shouldbe
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and letit
run untilthefuel linesand carburetorare
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner
productsin thefuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Engineoilcapw/
Gasolinefillercap
To engage drive Drivecontrol
control desengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoil inthe
en .
• Be suremower is level and area aroundoil
filiisclean.
• Remove engine oilcap w/dipstickand fillto
the full lineon the dipstick.
• Use2 Jzs.of oil. Fortypeandgradaofoil
to use, s^_.=ENGINE" in Maintenance
sectionofthis manual.
• Pour oHslowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif
needed. Fillto full_.
• To readproper level,tightenengine oilcap
each time.
• Reinstallengine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oilafter every25 hoursof
operaUonor each season. You may need
to change the oilmore oftenunder dusty,
dirty conditions.
TO START ENGINE
• To sterta cold engine, push primerfive (5)
times beforeWing to start. Use afirm push.
Thisstep is not usuagynecessary when
stertingan engine which has already runfor
a few minutes.
• Hold operatorpresence controlbar down to
the handleand pullstarter handle quickly.
Do notallow starterrope to snap beck.
• To stop engine, release operatorpresence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over pdming 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.