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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Yourlawn mower isshippedwithoutoilin the
engine.
• Be sure mower is leve] and area
around oil fill is clean.
• Remove engine oilcap and fill to the
full line on the dipstick.
NOTE: Allow oilto settle down into
engine for accurate dipstickreading.
• Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type
and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE"
in Maintenance section of this manual
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil
cap each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hoursof
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. 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.
_.WARNING:
Experience indicatesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasehol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system shoutd 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 carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
ACAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
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.
• To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before fryingto start. Use
a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine
which has already run for a few
minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat primingsteps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do
flood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to stad and do not repeat
primingsteps.
Gasoline filler
Engineoil
cap
NOTE: Due to protectivecoatingson 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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