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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 using both
frame handle
and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
empty-
ing;
it will cause
unnecessary
wear.
Bag
handle
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
BEFORE
STARTmNG
ENGmNE
ADD
OraL
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
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.
4.
Insert
and tighten
dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
o Check
oil level before
each use. Add oil
if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
o 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.
Oil fill cap /
dips
Gasoline
filler cap
Upper
mark
mark
ADD GASOLINE
o 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
,_ar
an open flame.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads
to separation
and formation
ofacidsduring
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 tan k
or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO STOP
ENGINE
o To stop engine,
release
operator
pres-
ence control
bar. Wait until blade and
all moving
parts have stopped
and turn
fuel valve to OFF position
if you do not
intend to restart
the engine
soon.
TO START
ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective
coatings
on the
engine,
a small amount
of smoke
may be
present
during
the initial use of the prod-
uct and should
be considered
normal.
1.
Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position.
2.
Move choke lever to ON (1\1)
position.
3.
Hold operator
presence
control bardown
to the handle and pull starter handle quick-
ly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically
begins
moving
to the OFF position
when
operator
presence
control
bar is held
down to handle.
OFF
lever
Fuel valve lever
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