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
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of J=,_L. t iller
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
Adays to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
A CAUTION:
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.
Your lawnmower
is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
Engine
Gasoline
section of this manual.
, oil cap
filler cap
A 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 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil
from the 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. Continue adding small amounts of oil
and rechecking the dipstick until it
reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine
will smoke on startup.
TO START
ENGINE
6. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick o NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
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.
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the
product and should be considered
normal.
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