Craftsman 37436 Owner's Manual Page 11
Craftsman platinum 190cc 22" briggs & stratton rear bag key start rear propelled lawn mower owner's manual.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
Empty the grass catcher when clippings
are visible in the full bag indicator window.
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 empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary
Bag
handle
BEFORE
STARTING
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.
A CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oi! fil! requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers
100% quality testing. When
changing oi! you may need 20 oz.
4.
Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oi! after every 25 hours of
operation or each season.
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
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 fresh-
ness.
wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
ENGINE
is level.
You may
See "TO
11
A CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
,A CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) 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.
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer.
Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.
next season.
See Storage Instructions
additional information.
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Gasoline
filler cap
TO STOP
ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence control bar.
TO START
ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an
automatic
choke system.
choking is required before starting.
• To start engine, hold operator presence
control bar down to the handle and turn
the start key.
IMPORTANT:
Do not crank engine more
than five continous seconds between each
time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds
between each attempt.
• To start engine using the rope starter,
hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
To
Use fresh fuel
for
Never use engine
Engine
oil cap
coatings on the
normal.
No priming or
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