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OPERATION
OPERATION
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and
to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill. Use fresh,
clean, regular un lead ed 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: Fill to within 1/2" of top of
fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac-
ci den tal ly spilled, move machine away
from area of spill. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have disappeared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW
32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO
HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-
hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to sep a ra tion 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. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See Storage In struc tions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
• Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake
spring.
• Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
• Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain fuel tank.
• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT
: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO
ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR
FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP PROVED,
CLEAN, COVERED CON TAIN ERS. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 7)
1. Remove hangtag from engine.
2. With engine level, remove engine oil fill er cap/dipstick.
3. The oil level should lie between the two markings on
the oil stick. If necessary, add oil until top of the cross-
hatched mark on dipstick is reached. For approximate
capacity and oil type see “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA-
TIONS” section of this man u al. All oil must meet A.P.I.
Service Classification SJ-SN. Do not overfill.
4. Re
place oil filler cap/dipstick.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Main te nance section of this man u al).
• To change engine oil, see the Main te nance section of
this manual.
CA
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
Fig. 7
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
CAUTION: KEEP TINE CONTROL IN “OFF”
PO
SI TION WHEN STARTING ENGINE.
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it will take ex tra pulls of the recoil starter to
move fuel from the tank to the engine.
1. Make sure spark plug wire is prop er ly connected.
2. Place the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
3. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the
"ON" position.
4. Move the throttle lever away from the "SLOW" position,
about 1/3 of the way toward the "FAST" position.
5. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of com-
pres sion cy cle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point).
6. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary.
NOTE:
IF ENGINE FIRES BUT DOES NOT START, MOVE CHOKE
CONTROL TO HALF CHOKE POSITION. PULL RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE UNTIL ENGINE STARTS.
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