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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.
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
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler
neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil with
gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities
that can be used within 30 days to as-
sure fuel freshness.
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 meth-
ano!) 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 fue! 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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