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Figure 4
1. Cables
2. Lower handle
3. Upper handle
6. Ensure that the cables are routed below and behind the
lower handle section as illustrated in Figure 4.
7. Secure the upper handle section to the lower handle
section using two contoured handle bolts and two
knobs (Fig. 4).
Before Starting
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil. Use
only high-quality, SAE 30 or 10W30 weight detergent oil
that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) "service
classification" — SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Before each use, make sure that the oil level is between
the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Dipstick
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5
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4. Contoured handle bolt
(only one shown)
5. Knobs
To add oil:
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 5).
3. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube by rotating
the cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Fully insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube, then
remove it.
Note: For an accurate oil level reading, you must fully
install the dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 5).
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the oil fill
tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
and run the engine; engine damage can result. Drain
the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads
Full.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise 1/4 turn.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline,
including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an
octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness,
purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to
use in 30 days. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends
engine life, and promotes good starting. You may use
leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
IMPORTANT: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using
these fuels can damage the engine's fuel system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use gasoline that has been stored
since the last mowing season or longer.
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