TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
1.
Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame
handle.
2.
Remove
grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3.
Empty clippings from bag using both
frame
handle and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
emptying;
it will cause unnecessary
wear.
Grass
catcher
h'ame
handle
Bag
handle
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped
without
oil in
the engine.
For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
_1, CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level and area
around
oil fill is clean.
2.
Remove
oil dipstick
from oil fill spout.
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive
a container
of oil with the
unit.
Slowly
pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil
from the container
down the oil fill
spout into the engine.
4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten
dipstick,
then
remove
it to check
oil level.
5.
Continue
adding
small amounts
of oil
and rechecking
the dipstick
until it
reads full.
DO NOT overfill,
or engine
will smoke
on startup.
6. Always
be sure to retighten
oil dipstick
before
starting
engine.
• Check
oil level before
each use.
Add
oil if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change
the oil after every 25 hours of
operation
or each season.
You may
need to change
the oil more often
under dusty,
dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler
neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean,
regular unleaded
gasoline
with a
minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
• 1,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
methanol)
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 of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage
Instructions for
additional
information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Engine
Gasoline
oil cap
filler cap
TO START
ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount
of smoke
may be
present during the initial use of the
product
and should
be considered
normal.
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