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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
frame
handle
Bag
handle
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped
ready to
be used as a mulcher.
To convert
to
bagging:
• Open rear door and remove
mulcher
plug.
Store mulcher
plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install grass catcher.
• To convert
to mulching
operation,
install mulcher
plug into rear discharge
opening
of mower.
Mulcher plug
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped without oil in
the engine.
Engine
holds
20 oz. of oi!.
For type end grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level
and area
around
oil fill is clean.
2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the
full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fill.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine
for accurate dipstick reading. To read
proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then
remove it to read the dipstick.
3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• 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
NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove
and discard the debris plug that is inside
the tank.
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gaso-
line. Purchase fuel in quantities that
can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
_I,WARNING:
Experience indicates that
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.
,_ CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
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Gasoline filler cap (Discard debris plug inside)
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