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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
Empty
the grass catcher
when
clippings
are visible
in the full bag indicator
window.
1.
Move operator
presence
control
bar
forward
to unlock
the handle.
2.
Lift handle
to vertical
position.
The
rear door
will rise to allow
easy re-
moval
and replacement
of the grass
catcher.
3.
Lift up on grass catcher
using
the
frame
handle.
4.
Remove
grass
catcher
with clippings
from
under
lawn
mower
handle.
5.
Empty
clippings
from
bag using
both
frame
handle
and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
empty-
ing;
it will cause
unnecessary
wear.
Operator
presence
control bar
Vertical _,
(MOVE FORWARD
position
,
TO UNLOCK)
frame
handle
Bag
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.
A
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.
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.
A
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 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.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
10
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