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OPERATION
TO EMPTY GRASS
CATCHER
(See Fig, 7}
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Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
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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.
,
Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
•
Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual,
Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fil!.
•
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full fine on dipstick.
•
To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
•
Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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.
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 gasoho! 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 longer.
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 lnstruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never use engine or
carburetor
cleaner products
in fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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FIG. 7
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