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a detent at the "idle" position, continuing rearward past
this detent will shut off the engine
.
B&S 8.5 hp Engines:
For the
B&S 8.5 hp
engine the choke control is located on
the left side of the engine (from operator's position). Pull
the choke lever outward and to the rear (counter-clockwise
from top).
Once the engine has started, move the choke control to the
off position and move the throttle control to about medium
throttle position to allow engine to warm-up before going to
full throttle.
To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the
full rearward position.
4.1.7 Transmission Shift Lever:
Located under the control console and behind the
fuel tank. It shifts the 5-speed transmission into five
forward gears, neutral and reverse. Shift transmission
only
when drive levers are in the
neutral
position. Shifting
without drive levers in neutral may cause damage to the
transmission.
NOTE: Reverse is "reverse assist" only, meaning when the
transmission is in reverse, the operator has to pull the
unit backward to "assist" with the movement of the unit.
4.1.8 Fuel Shut-Off Valve:
Installed on the fuel line midway between the fuel tank and
the engine. The fuel shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel
when the machine will not be used for a few days, when parking
inside a building, and during transport to and from the job.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate
the valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1
Refer to the Maintenance Section 5.1 and perform all
of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
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Fuel is
highly flammable.
Add fuel
before
starting the engine. Refuel outdoors or in
a well ventilated area.
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DO NOT
smoke when refueling or operating
the equipment.
Never
remove the cap of the
gas tank while engine is hot or when engine
is running.
4.2.2 Fill fuel tank. For best results, use only clean, fresh
regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be
used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will
require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
Do not
add oil to gasoline.
Do not
overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that
the fuel level rises above a level that is ½” below the
bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and
prevent fuel spillage.