Troy-Bilt 31/2 HP - Manual (Page 17)

SECTION 4i MOWER OPERATION
This Section of the Manual provides step-by-step
starting and operating procedures. Before you start
your mower’s engine, please review all of the Safety
Instructions given in “Section 1: Safety”.
When first operating the mower, it is a good idea to
practice using it on a clear, level area. This way you’ll
comfortably familiarize yourself with the location and
operation of all the mower’s controls.
If you should ever lend your mower to another
person, please lend him or her this Manual to read.
Make sure that he or she knows how to safely oper­
ate, and quickly stop the mower.
Filling the Engine’s Gas Tank
Use clean, fresh lead-free gasoline which has a
minimum octane rating of 77.
Do not add any type of oil to the gas.
A DANGER
Gasoline and its fumes are highly flammable.
Before filling the gas tank, shut the engine off,
allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching the spark plug. On
electric start models, also remove the Engine Igni­
tion key from the keyswitch.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
To add gas to the mower’s gas tank:
1. Unscrew the cap from the gas tank.
2. Insert a clean funnel into the gas tank (or use a
fuel container that has a flexible pour spout).
3. Very slowly pour gas into the tank. Pause fre­
quently while you’re pouring, remove the funnel, and
check the level of the gas in the gas tank. Do not fill
the gas tank to the point of overflowing—allow some
air space in the gas tank for the gas to expand.
4. Securely reinstall the gas tank cap.
5. Wipe any spilled gas off the mower before you
start the engine.
ACAUTION
• Check the gas level in the mower’s gas tank
before starting the engine.
• Do not fill the gas tank indoors, when the engine
is running, or when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine to cool for several minutes before fill­
ing the gas tank.
• Reinstall the gas tank cap securely, and clean
up any spilled gas before starting the engine.
• Keep gas and its vapors away from all sources
of sparks and flame.
• Move the mower away from gas fumes before
starting the engine.
• Never run the engine indoors; always run the
engine outdoors and make sure there is ade­
quate ventilation.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Photo 4-1: Filling the gas tank.
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