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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Gasoline and Oil
Recommended Gasoline
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline, such as E15
or E85, with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result,
which may not be covered under warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been
added to the fuel.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add a fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep the
fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less. If you are storing
the machine for longer, drain the fuel tank.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the
gasoline, and follow the directions of the manufacturer.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when it is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until
the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inches) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Oil Level (page 19).
Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the machine and are most
comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Figure 7).
1. Adjustment knobs
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the
knobs.
Operating the Headlights
A dash-mounted On/Off switch (Figure 4) controls the
headlights. The lights only shine while the engine is running
and the switch is On.
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Figure 7
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