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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 10)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
BAG
HANDLE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 11)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For
type and grade of oil to use, see "EN GINE" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly
pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the
engine.
4. Insert and tighten oil fi ll cap/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 Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 11)
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-
fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
OPERATION
CATCHER
HANDLE
FIG. 10
GRASS
FRAME
OIL FILL
CAP/DIP-
STICK
TO STOP ENGINE (See Fig. 12)
•
To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and
turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to
re start the engine soon.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 12)
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of
the product and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po si tion.
2. Hold operator presence control bar down to the han dle
and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
9
FIG. 11
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age 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
In struc tions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
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