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OPERATION
TO STOP ENGINE (See Fig. 13)
• To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP
position. Wait until blade and all moving parts have
stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do
not intend to re start the engine soon.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and for ma tion of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before stor age of 30 days or
longer. Empty the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions
for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products
in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-
fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
ENGINE
OIL CAP
FIG. 12
CHOKE
FAST
SLOW
STOP
FIG. 13
TO START ENGINE (See Figs. 13 & 14)
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of
the product and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po si tion.
2. To start a cold engine, move handle mounted throttle/
choke con trol le ver to CHOKE position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the
han dle.
4. To start engine, pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
5. Slowly move throttle control lever to FAST position
after engine starts.
• To start a warm engine, move throt tle control lever to
FAST position, then follow steps above.
NOTE: Allow a cold engine to warm up for one minute
before starting the blade. See “BLADE CONTROL” in this
section of this manual.
ON
( )
OFF
FIG. 14
ON
OFF
CHOKE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER