Note: The pins do not show through the holes in the
handle ends when the handle is in the folded position.
3. Unfold the handle to the operating position by rotating
it rearward
(Figure
1. Operating position
4. Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head toward
the inside) through the upper or lower square hole in
handle bracket and the upper hole in the handle end
(Figure
6).
1. Handle knob
5. Loosely install the handle knobs onto the carriage bolts.
2
Installing the Recoil-starter
Rope in the Rope Guide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: To start the engine safely and easily
whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter
rope in the rope guide.
5).
Figure 5
2. Folded position
Figure 6
2. Carriage bolt
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the
recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Figure
7).
1. Recoil-starter rope
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Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: Your machine does not come with oil in
the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. Before
starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
Engine oil capacity: 0.5 L (18 fl oz)
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Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
Your machine does not come with oil in the engine.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
5
Figure 7
2. Rope guide
(Figure
8).
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