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OIL FILL
CAP/DIP-
STICK
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13)
•
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.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem 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.
OPERATION
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
FIG. 13
TO STOP ENGINE (See Fig. 14)
•
To stop engine, move handle mounted throttle/choke
con trol le ver 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.
FAST
CHOKE
TO START ENGINE (See Figs. 14 and 15)
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. To start engine, pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
4. Slowly move handle mounted throttle/choke con trol
le ver to FAST position after engine starts.
•
To start a warm engine, move handle mounted throttle/
choke con trol le ver 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.
10
SLOW
STOP
FIG. 14
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