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Figure 7
1.
Gas tank body
3.
Fill to here, approximately
2.
Gas tank neck
4.
Gas tank opening
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance , page 23.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
outward to the park position.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
switch to Off (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1.
Control panel
2.
Blade control switch—Off
position
3. Move the Choke switch to open before starting a
cold engine (Figure 10).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
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Figure 9
1.
Control panel
4.
Continuous variable
setting
2.
Throttle
5.
Slow
3.
Fast
6.
Choke switch—open
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 10).
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
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