Using Rear Wheel Lock Lever

Lowering Hopper Assembly

In order to rake leaves into the hopper, you will need to lower the hopper.

•To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly. See Figure 5.

•Pul! up on the release bar, and lower the hopper assembly to the drop-down position. Release the bar. See Figure 5.

Keep the rear wheels locked while operating the unit. Unlock the rear wheels for transporting the unit.

•Pull the lever out and down and insert in bottom slot to lock the rear wheels.

•Pull the lever out and upwards and insert in top slot to unlock the wheels. See Figure 10.

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Rear Wheel

Lock Lever

Figure 10

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Oil (2 bottles shipped with unit)

•Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.

Colder _1--

32°F

Warmer

- 5W30 I SAE 30 -

NOTE: Although multi-viocosityoils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil

consumption when used above 40°F. Check the oil level more froquentiy to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Fill engine with oil as follows.

•Remove oil fill dipstick. See Figure 11.

•W'rthchipper-shredderon level ground,use a funnel to fillenginewith oilto FULL mark on dip_ck.

Capacityisapproximately40 ounces. Be carefulnot

toover u, dipsUckondUghton.

•Start and run engine for 30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait 30 seconds and check oil level.

Add oil, if necessary, to bring the oil level to

FULL mark on the dipstick.

Replace dipstick and tighten.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottles packed with unit contain a total of approximately 40 oz. of oil.

Gasoline

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 L system should be emptied before storage for 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.

Fill gasoline tank as follows.

•Remove fuel cap.

•Make sure the container (from which you will pour the gasoline) is clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline. See Figure 1 t. Re'placefuel cap.

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Figure 11