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Figure 6
1. Gas tank opening 3. Gas tank body
2. Fill to here,
approximately
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion
controls outward to the neutral position and
engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
switch to Off (Figure 7).
Figure 7
1. Throttle/Choke lever
5. Run
2. Blade control
switch—Off position
6. Start
3. Ignition key
7. Choke
4. Off 8. Throttle–fast (detent
position)
3. Move the lever forward, beyond the detent, to
engage the choke before starting a cold engine
(Figure 7).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the
starter. When the engine starts, release the key
(Figure 7).
Important: Do Not engage the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, allow a 60 second cool-down
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
5. Once the engine starts, move the lever to the
detent position. If the engine stalls or hesitates,
move the lever partially forward for a few seconds.
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Release pressure on the motion control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
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