B
Pull and install starter rope (A) onto rope guide (B)
mounted on the right side of the handle.
Add Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ENGINE IS SHIPPED
WITHOUT OIL.
You MUST add oil before running the engine. See
Service section for correct oil application.
1. Park mower on a level surface.
A
2. Turn oil dipstick (A) 1/4 turn to the left. Remove dipstick.
3. Add 0.47 L (16 oz) oil through dipstick filler tube.
4. Check oil level:
• Install dipstick. Turn dipstick 1/4 turn right to tighten.
• Remove dipstick.
ASSEMBLY
A
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5. Install and tighten dipstick.
6. Remove "NO OIL" tag from top of engine.
Install Grass Bag
c
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1. Remove mulch guard knob (A).
2. Lift and hold spring loaded mulch guard (B) up.
3. Install bagging chute:
Assembly - 30
• Check oil level. Oil should be to the FULL mark (B). If
not, add oil.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT operate mower
unless mulch guard, side discharge chute or
grass bag and bagging chute are in place.
Bagging chute MUST be removed and mulch
guard secured in place when grass bag is not
being used.
A
B
B
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