14-English
CONTROLS
Engine Speed
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
Models: W21SBEK, W53SBEK
Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control (OPC). The engine
will start whether the OPC is engaged or not.
The blade will not operate unless the OPC is
engaged. If blade is engaged, releasing the
OPC will stop the blade but will not stop the
engine.
Models: W21K, W21SK, W53SEK
Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control (OPC). The engine
will not start unless the OPC is pulled
rearward. The engine and blade will stop
turning when the OPC is released.
Fuel Shut Off Valve
The fuel shut off valve is located under the
fuel tank. The valve has two positions;
ON and OFF.
Refueling
The machine has one fuel tank. The tank
volume is 2.1quarts or 0.53 gallon
(2.0 liters).
The engine will run on a minimum of 85-
octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).
Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline
can be used beneficially. See also Technical
Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel
is not recommended.
CAUTION:
Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installed
on this lawn mower in order to
minimize the risk of blade
contact injury. DO NOT under
any circumstances attempt to
defeat the function of the
operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is
running.
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1. Operator Presence Control (OPC)
(Engaged position)
Handle Bar 8019-042
Fuel valve "ON" 8019-043
Fuel valve "OFF" 8019-044