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Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING
fuel deterioration.
1. Turn the engine off and let cool before refueling.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Add fuel into the neck of the fuel tank to the UPPER LIMIT line
(Approx. 2 inches (53 mm) from the top of the fuel filler neck). Do
not overfill. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (
OPERATION
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
You may hear a clicking noise as you push the lawn mower forward
with the engine OFF. This is normal and will not damage the mower.
Safe Mowing Practices
Most injuries and property damage with walk-behind mowers can be
prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the
mower. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with
the best way to protect yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Blades
Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,
hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the
engine is running. If you need to adjust the cutting height or work
around the deck for any other reason, always shut off the engine.
Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need
to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.
Clear Mowing Area
Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to
cause serious injury. Before mowing, carefully inspect the area and
remove all sticks, stones, pieces of wire, and other loose objects.
Never operate the blades over gravel.
NOTICE
Striking objects with the spinning blades can cause severe engine
damage, which is not covered by the
DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
WARRANTY (
).
Keep Shields in Place
Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by
thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components.
For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place
when the engine is running.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
FUEL TANK
CAP
2 in
(53 mm)
UPPER
LIMIT
WARNING
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness or death.
Never run the lawn mower in a closed, or even partially
closed area where people may be present.
DANGER
The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. If you
come in contact with a spinning blade, it will cut you
severely and can amputate fingers and toes.
• Wear protective footwear
• Keep your hands and feet away from the mower
deck while the engine is running
• Stop the engine before performing any adjustment,
inspection, or maintenance
