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TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER
1, Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2. Removegrass catcherwith
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
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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.
_1_ CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup,
1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout,
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4, Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten dipstick, then
remove it to check oil level.
5, Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick
before starting engine.
• 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
• 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 freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
• 1_ CAUTION:
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.
Engine
Gasoline
fil_er cap
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the
product and should be considered
normal.
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