TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.
\X Front
OPEN
Round | Starter |
door | rope |
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings
from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.
3.Empty clippings from grass catcher using both rear handle and strap. The
weight of the grass will open the door.
4.Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the grass catcher when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
/ | Rear |
/,l | handle |
Strap
NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4.Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
•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. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE
Your mower is equipped with a special FRESH START TMfuel cap and continuous fuel preserver cartridge. See the infor- mation and instructions packed with the FRESH START TMcartridge.
1.Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap. NOTE: Do not remove the silver foil seal on
the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap.
2.Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal.
3.Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill- ing tank with gasoline.
Replace cartridge when empty (about once a season). Check preserver level visually. A_, DANGER: Cartridge fluid is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Do not inhale fluid vapor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Engine oil cap
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i | Front |
| handle |
| Gasoline |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | filler cap |
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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.
A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler 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.
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. Pur- chase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
_1_ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
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