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IMPORTANT: T his unit is shippedwithoutgasolineor oil in the engine.
Be certain to serviceenginewithgasolineand oil as instructedin this
sectionbeforestartingor runningyourmachine.
0[[ (one 15 ounce bottmeshipped with unit)
First Time Use
1.
Removeoil fill dipstick (G). See Figure10.
2.
Withthe moweron bveI ground,emptyentirecontentsof oil bottb
providedintothe engineoil fill (H).
3.
Replaceoil fill dipstickand tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Use 4-strokemotoroil that meetsor exceedsthe requirements for
APIservicecategorySK SG, SH, SJ or higher.Alwayscheckthe API
servicelabelon the oil containerto be sure it includesthe lettersSR
SG,SH, SJ or higher.
Outdoortemperatures determinethe properoil viscosityfor the engine.
Use thechart to selectthe best viscosityfor the outdoortemperature
rangeexpected.
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* Below40°F(4°C)the use of SAE30 will resultin hard starting.
** Above80°F(27°0) the use of 10%30 maycause increasedoil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
1.
Checkthe oil with the enginestoppedand level.
2.
Removethe oil fill dipstickand wipeit clean.
3.
insert and tightenthe oil fill dipsticL Removeit to checkthe oil
level.See Figure10.
4.
if the oil levelis near or belowthe lowerlimit mark on the dipstick,
removethe oil fill dipstick,and fill with the recommended oil to the
upper limitmark (J). Do notoverfill
5.
Reinstallthe oil fill dipsticL
Gasoline
Do notuse unapproved gasolines,such as E85.Do not mixoil in
gasolineor modifyengineto run on alternatefuels.This will damage
theenginecomponentsand void the engine warranty.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
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Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
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Figure10
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A minimumof 87 octane/87AKI (91 RON).
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Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanol(gasohol)is acceptable.
Refuelin a welPventilated area with the enginestoppe& if the engine
hasbeen running,allowit to cool firsL Neverrefuelthe engineinsidea
buildingwheregasolinefumesmay reachflamesor spark&
Gasolineis highlyflammableand explosive,and youcan be
burnedor seriouslyinjuredwhenrefueling.Stopengineand keep
heat, sparks,and flameaway.Refuelonly outdoor&Wipe up spills
immediately.
if yourequipmentwill be usedon an infrequentor intermittentbasis,
pleasereferto the Off SeasonStoragesectionfor additionalinforma o
tion regarding fuel deterioration.
NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintand sometypesof plastic.Be careful
notto spill fuelwhenfilling yourfueltank.
Neverusestab or contaminated gasolineor an oil/gasolinemixture.
Avoidgettingdirt or waterin the fueltanL
1.
Removethe fuel tank caF
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Fillthe fuel tank withfuel. To allowforexpansionof the fuel, do
notfill abovethe bottomof the fuel tank necL Do notoverfill
Wipe up spilledfuel beforestartingtheengine.
3.
Installthe fuel tank capand tighten it until it clicks.
4.
Movelawnmowerat bast 10feet awayfromthe fuel container/
sourceand site beforestartingthe engine.
Be sureno one otherthan theoperatoris standingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengineor operatingmower.Neverrun engine
indoorsor in enclose& poorlyventilatedareas. Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas. Keep hands,
feet, hairand looseclothingawayfrom any movingpartson engine
and lawn mower.
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