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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
emptying;
it will cause unnecessary
wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
_!_ CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
_i, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en-
gine while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied 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 informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur.
Engine
Gasoline
oil cap
filler cap
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.
/IL CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill
engine with
oil, or it will smoke
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level and area
around
oil fill is clean.
2.
Remove
oil dipstick
from oil fill spout.
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive
a container
of oil with the
unit.
Slowly
pour the entire
container
down
the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Wait one minute
to allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten
dipstick,
then
remove
it to check
oil level.
5. Always
be sure to retighten
oil dipstick
before
starting
engine.
• 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
• 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.
Purchase
fuel in
quantities
that can be used within 30
days to assure
fuel freshness.
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 product
and
should
be considered
normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a firm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a
few minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat pdming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you
do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting te start and do not
repeat priming steps.
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