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TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER
1. Lift up on grasscatcherusingthe
frame handle.
2. Removegrass catcherwith clippings
from under lawn mowerhandle.
3. Emptyclippingsfrom bag using both
frame handleand bag handle.
NOTE: Donot dragthe bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Grass
_r
frame
handle
Bag
handle
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher.
To convert
to
bagging:
• Open rear door and remove
mulcher
plug.
Store mulcher
plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install grass catcher
or
optional
clipping
deflector.
• To convert
to mulching
operation,
install mulcher
plug into rear discharge
opening of mower.
_CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plug, clipping
deflector or approved
grass catcher in
place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Mulcher
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.
_i_ CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2.
Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil
from the container down the oil fill
spout into the engine.
4.
Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten dipstick,
then
remove it to check oil level.
5.
Continue adding small amounts of oil
and rechecking the dipstick until it
reads full.
DO NOT overfill, or engine
will smoke on startup.
6. Always
be sure to retighten oil dipstick
before starting engine.
• 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.
ADD GASOLINE
NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove
and discard the debris
plug that is inside
the tank.
• 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.
Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
Adays
to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
AqL CAUTION:
Alcohol blended
fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) 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. Drain 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.
Gasoline
- Engine
ell cap
(Discard
debris
plug
inside)
Primer
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