TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER
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
emptying;
it will cause
unnecessary
wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to
bagging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install grass catcher.
• To convert to mulching operation,
install mulcher plug into rear discharge
opening of mower.
_,CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without rear mulcher plug or
approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
Mulcher plug
2.
Remove
engine
oil cap
and fill to the
full line on the dipstick.
Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fill.
NOTE:
Allow
oil to settle down into engine
for accurate
dipstick
reading.
To read
proper
level, tighten
engine
oil cap, then
remove
it to read the dipstick.
3.
Reinstall
engine
oil cap and tighten.
• 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.
ADD GASOLINE
NOTE:
Before filling fuel tank, remove
and discard the debris plug that is inside
the tank.
• Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean', regular
unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gaso-
line.
Purchase
fuel in quantities that
can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
_,WARNING:
Experience
indicates that
alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or
using ethanol
or methanol)
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 fuel system
should
be
emptied
before
storage
of 30 days or
longer.
Drain 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.
A CAUTION:
Fill to bottom
of gas tank
filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Wipe off any
spilled
oil or fuel.
Do not store, spill or
use gasoline
near an open flame.
Gasoline filler cap
(Discard debris
plug inside)
oil cap
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your iawnmower
is shipped without oil in
the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.
For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
section of
this manual.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
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