• Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on
a truck or trailer bedwith a plastic liner.
Always place containerson the ground
awayfrom your vehicle beforefilling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing,change
clothing immediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap andtighten securely.
V. GENERAL
SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially
blade
attachment
bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamper
with safety devices.
Check
their proper
operation
regularly.
• Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
other debris
build-up.
Clean oil or fuel
spillage.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect
the equipment
if you
strike
an object.
Repair,
if necessary,
before
restarting.
• Never attempt
to make wheel
height
adjustments
while the engine
is running.
• Grass catcher
components
are subject
to wear, damage,
and deterioration,
which
could expose
moving
parts or
allow objects
to be thrown.
Frequently
check components
and replace
with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when
necessary.
• Mower
blades
are sharp
and can cut.
Wrap
the blade(s)
or wear gloves,
and
use extra caution
when servicing
them.
• Do not change
the engine
governor
set-
ting or overspeed
the engine.
• Maintain
or replace
safety
and instruc-
tion labels,
as necessary.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline
Capacity
/ Type:
1.6 Quarts
(Unleaded
Regular)
Oil Type (API SG-SL):
SAE 30 (above
32°F); SAE 5W-30
(below
32°F)
Oil Capacity:
20 Ounces
Spark
Plug (Gap:
.030")
Champion
RJ19LM
or J19LM
Blade Bolt Torque:
35-40 ft. Ibs.
The model
and serial
numbers
will be found on a decal
on the rear of the lawn mower
housing.
Record
both serial
number
and date of purchase
in space
provided
above.