3. Rotate the handle rearward.
A.
B.
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4. Attach the
handle brackets
(A) to the lower
handle sides.
Note: Insert a
lock washer
between each
bracket and
knob, and
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tighten the
lower handle
knob as tight as
you can by
hand.
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Filling the Engine with Oil
Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the
engine.
1. Remove the dipstick.
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2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil
level reaches the Full line on the dipstick. Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil on page 11.
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