Husqvarna 917.375940 Owner's Manual page 9

OPERATION
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER (See Figs. 10-11 )
1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
OPEN
/
FRONT
HANDLE
ROUND
STARTER
FIG. 10
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower
using both front and rear handles.
3, Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap,
The weight of the grass will open the door.
4. Snap door shut over frame before installing grass
catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
I & CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with I
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-
fler on startup.
1, Be sure lawnmower is level,
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 oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil
in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing.
When changing oil 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 oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions, See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIU' in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill, 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 freshness,
STRAP
\ /
\
\ \
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REAR
HANDLE
FRONT
FIG. 11
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 12)
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, 9
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP OIL FILL
CAP
FIG. 12
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
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. 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.