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OPEBATUON
mm
TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
(See
Fig. 7)
o
Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle_
o
Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle
•
Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause
unnecessary wear
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine,
o
Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean,
Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fil! to the full line
on the dipstick,
°
Use 20 ozs_ of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoiltouse,
see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual
Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed_ Fill
to full line on dipstick,
o
To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time
Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten
o
After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,
and every 25 hours thereafter
You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions,
FIG. 7
GAS
°
Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE
BE CAREFUL
NOT TO OVER FILL TANK.
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 stor-
age of 30 days or Ionger.
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 Instruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never use engine or
carburetor
cleaner products
in fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur
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