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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
STARTING
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Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) and
tie a left hand knot, leaving 1/2 inch to 1 inch of starter repeRI
extending beyond lefthand knot. DO NOT PULL LEFT HAND
KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLE YET.
With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4),
check starter rope for slack, If there is any slack, pull more
starter rope through starter handle and relocate left hand
knot to eliminate slack.
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Untie slip knot at starter.
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Pull left hand knot into starter handle. _k
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS
(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY I
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY I
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. I
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAt(-IN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick. /
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up to
=FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.
POUR SLOWLY,
Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level"is checked.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE =FULL" MARK ON DIPSTICK.
F, Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
See =MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil
change instructions (see Page 3).
(_ FILL FU EL TAN K with gasoline as specified inthe preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2,
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use =stale" gasolin_ leftover from last season or stored for
long periods.
,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
I I:ILLINP. RII=LTANK
_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTFOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR
FUEL EXPANSION.WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE
AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
_bANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEETALLAPPLICABLE
I CODES AND REGULATIONS.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
,_ CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING PosmoN.
B. Be sure spark plug wire isattached tospark plug (see Figure
1).
NOTE: See equipment manufacturer's instructions for control
positions which correspond to engine control positions
in Figure 2.
CONTROL KNOB IN
'FAST" OR START
POSITION
BRAKE CONTROL
-_ CABLE
_PRIMER BOWL DRAIN
__CAR SCREw
BURETOR
Figure2
C) ENGINE WITH PRIMER
1) Move control lever (figure 2) to =FAST"or =START"(see
equipmentmanufacturer'sinstructions).
2) Thecarburetoronyourenginehasbeencompletely edjusteq
at the factory. When startinga cold engine,pushredprimer
bulbfirmlywith yourthumb 3 tlmee, allowingprimerbulbto
returncompletely to originalpositionbetweenpushes. Re-
peatthe abovefor eachstarteroperationas necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
3) Operate mowercontrolto release enginebrake.
4)
a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 3) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind
slowly. Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return robe
slowly to original position.
NOTE: If engine fails tostart after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
b) ELECTRIC STARTERS: Crank engine.
NOTE: If engine does not start after five seconds of
cranking, stop and repeat steps 2-3 above.
NOTE: If equipped with a snap-in control as shown, no
adjustment is required.
STOPPING
(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.
(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
_ILA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND A'n'ACH IT TO RETA N NG POST (see Raure 61.
,_B. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK IN DOORS I
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, J
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, I
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPUANCE.
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