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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Yourlawn mower is shippedwithout oilin the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fillis clean.
• Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full
line on the dipstick.
NO_E:
Allow oil to settle down into
engine for accurate dipstick reading.
• Engine holds 20ozs. of oil. Fortypeend
grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance sectionof this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap end tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hears of
operationor each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
ADD GASOUNE
NOTE:
Before filling fuel tank, remove
and discard the debris plug that is inside
the tank.
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unloaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
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_,WARNING:
Experience indicates that
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 fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank
or permanent da, m age 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.
Gasoline filler _
Engineoil
cap
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cap
(Discard
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inside)
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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 trying to 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 handteend pullstaher handle
quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap
back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence
contm_bar.
NOTE: In coolerweather it may be necessary
to repeat primingsteps. In warmer weather
over priming may cause flooding add engine
will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few
minutes before attemptingto startand do not
repeat primingsteps.
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