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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
frame
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.
_IL 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.
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.
_IL DANGER:
Cartridge
fluid is HARMFUL
OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Avoid
con-
tact 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.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
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
near an open flame.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or metha-
nol) 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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