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Upper Control Bar
Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper
control bar to engage forward traction operation and
pull back to brake forward movement. Pull back on
right side of upper control bar to turn right and left side
to turn left.
Lower Control Bar
Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower
control bar and handle together to engage rearward
traction assist operation.
Parking Brake Lever
Pull back on upper control bar and swing brake lever up
against the upper handle (Figure 8).
Ignition Switch
This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and
has two positions:
Run and Off .
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle to start engine (not shown in
Figure 8).
Fuel Shut Off Valve
Close the fuel shut off valve when transporting or
storing mower.
Operation
Adding Fuel
Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for
automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded
regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not
available.
Important:
Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, or gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be
damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system
in place and in proper working condition.
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