3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within
1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the
tank.
Do not fill into the filler neck.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more than 1/4
inch (6 mm) from the top of the tank because
the gasoline must have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Figure 10).
Figure 10
2. Open the fuel valve (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1.
Fuel valve
3. Move the throttle control lever to the Choke
position (Figure 6).
Note:
You do not need to use the choke when the
engine is warm.
4. Move the ground speed control lever to the Neutral
(N) position.
5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle and set
the ground speed control as desired.
Note:
If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the Stop position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do
not use the machine or leave it unattended.
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