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4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Refer to Section 5 Maintenance and perform all of the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
4.2.2 Fill the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
See Section 1.3 Preparation section for safety information regarding the proper
way to handle gasoline.
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you
expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion
deposits and longer engine life.
NOTE: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
NOTE: Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing
more the 10% ethanol, premium gasoline or white gas. Using these fuels can
damage the engine’s fuel system.
NOTE: Do not use gasoline that has been stored since the last mowing season or
longer.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap.
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm)
from the top of the tank. Do not fill into the filler neck.
NOTE: Do not fill the tank more than 1/4” (6 mm) from the top of the tank
because the gasoline must have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline
4.2.3 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and
maintenance regarding the engine.
Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all
safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section.
4.3.2 Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. See Figure 8.
FIGURE 7