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PREPARATION
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F-050442L
ELECTRIC START MODELS
When the mower was shipped from the facto-
ry, the battery was not fully charged. Before the
first use, the battery must be charged for 16
hours. See “How To Charge The Battery” in the
Maintenance section.
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN
OIL OR GASOLINE
Fill the engine with the proper amount of oil.
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you
use the unit, read the information on safety, op-
eration, maintenance, and storage.
WARNING: Follow the engine
manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of gasoline and oil to
use. Always use a safety gasoline contain-
er. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to
the engine. When inside an enclosure, do
not fill with gasoline. Before you add gaso-
line, stop the engine. Let the engine cool
for several minutes.
NOTE: The operation of a new engine will
sometimes result in a slight amount of
smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil
on or around the muffler. This is normal
and only expected during initial operation.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and must not
be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it must be main-
tained in effective working order by the op-
erator.
In the State of California the above is re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. See an Authorized Ser-
vice Center for a spark arrester for the
muffler.
IMPORTANT: Actual sustained horsepow-
er will likely be lower due to operating limi-
tations and environmental factory.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Before you use the mower, check the assem-
bly of the wheels, the handle, and the controls.
Make sure all the fasteners are tight. Make
sure the throttle control and the engine stop le-
ver work correctly.
If mower is equipped with height adjusters,
make sure the height function properly. Before
starting the engine, make sure each height ad-
juster is set at the desired height. See “How To
Adjust The Height Of Cut” in the Maintenance
sections.