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10.1.2 Add gasoline (Fig. 9)
WARNING: never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the
engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
▪ Fill fuel tank to base of tank filler neck. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
▪ Do not overfill.
▪ Do not mix oil with gasoline.
▪ To assure fuel freshness, only purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methane can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 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 storage
10.2 Starting a cold engine
▪ The speed adjusting lever (18), located on the right hand side of the upper handle, is used
to regulate the engine speed. Move the lever on «STARTER MAX» position.
▪ The brake control handle is located in the upper handle of the lawnmower. The handle
must be depressed to allow the ignition and held against the lower handle.
▪ The starter handle is attached to the upper handle on the right hand side. When starting,
always stand behind the lawnmower in the operating position. Pull the starter handle until
the engine runs.
▪ Once started, allow 2 / 3 minutes for the engine to warm up before mowing.
The blade starts to rotate after the engine is switched on.
10.3 Starting a warmed up engine
▪ Depress the brake control handle to allow the ignition and held against the upper handle.
▪ Pull the recoil starter handle until the engine runs.
10.4 Stop engine and blade
▪ Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING!! The blade continues to rotate after the engine is switched off.
WARNING!!The brake control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operations. The blade will be rotating when the engine is
running.
10.5 Self-propelled mower
Once engine has been started, push the self-drive control handle up against the upper handle
and keep it in this position.
The mower now starts to move.
To stop the mower, release the lever.
