2. Installing the Starter Rope
Procedure
Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the
handle (Figure 5).
1. Starter rope
Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the
control bar on the handle.
3. Filling the Engine with Oil
Procedure
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.
1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 6).
2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 6). Do
not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours
; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
Figure 5
2. Rope guide
Figure 6
4. Installing the Fuse
Procedure
Model 20796 only
Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the
electric starter.
Important: You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove it
(Figure 7).
2. Install the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 8).
Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in the your
owner's packet and another fuse in the battery box.
3. Install the battery cover.
5. Charging the Battery
Procedure
Model 20796 only
Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance
section.
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Figure 7
Figure 8