Husqvarna HU725F Operator's Manual page 9

OPERATION
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with 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.
BAG
HANDLE
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
FIG. 9
GASOLINE OiL FiLL CAP/
FILLER CAP DiPSTiCK
FIG. 10
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10)
• 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.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 10)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the
muffler 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. Fiii
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 OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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 moisturewhich leadsto 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.
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TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator presence control
bar.
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.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke
system. No priming or choking is required before start-
ing.
• To start engine, hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do
not allow starter rope to snap back.