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MOWER ISNOWREADY FOR
DISCHARGING OPERATION
TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
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.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
empty-
ing;
it will cause unnecessary
wear.
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Grass
catcher
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frame
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handle
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped
without
oil in
the 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.
Fill 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
ENGINE
OIL" in the Mainte-
nance section
of this manual.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
Primer
ATTACH
FUEL
CAP CARTRIDGE
Your mower is equipped
with a special
FRESH
START TM fuel cap and continuous
fuel preserver
cartridge.
See the infor-
mation
and instructions
packed
with the
FRESH
START TM cartridge.
1. Snap cartridge
into bottom
of fuel cap.
NOTE:
Do not remove
the silver foil seal
on the side of cartridge
that snaps
into
fuel cap.
2.
Grasp the white peel tab and pull to
remove
the entire seal.
3.
Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill-
ing tank with gasoline.
Replace
cartridge when empty (about once a
season).
Check
preserver
level visually.
A_, DANGER:
Cartridge
fluid is HARMFUL
OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Avoid contact
to eyes, skin, or clothing.
Do not take
internally.
Do not inhale fluid vapor. Keep
out of reach of children.
If swallowed,
call
a physician
immediately.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh,
clean,
regular
unleaded
gasoline
with a minimum
of 87
octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Pur-
chase fuel in quantities
that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
A
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
,_ar
an open flame.
CAUTION:
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
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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