Stopping Engine
•Release blade controlhandle to stop the engine and the blade.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
again refer to the safety rules on pages
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Engine Oil
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's
viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
Colder _ 3:°F"_ Warmer
"_- 5W30 l SAE30
Oil Viscosity Grade Chart
Use SAE3O oU; do not use 10W40 oil.
Fill oil sump and checkthe oillevel as follows:
a.Positionthe mower on level ground.
b.Clean area around oil fill plug.
C.Remove oilfill plug and dipstick.
d.Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely.
e.Remove dipstickand check oil level. If the oil is not uptoFULL mark on the dipstick, pour recommended oil through the oil fill and check the level again.
Install oil fill plug and dipstick,tighten securely.
NOTE: Although
Gasoline
when engine is runningor hot. Do not WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
smoke when filling fuel tank.
•Clean area around gas tank cap. For location, see Figure 10. Remove cap.
•Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
•Pour approximately 1.5 quads of fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck. Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank completely. Provide space for fuel expansion.
Starting Engine
(Refer to Figure 11.)
operator is standing near the lawn mower
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the while starting or operating.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark
plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
&enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an ododass and deadly gas.WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in
WARNING: Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. In cold weather
around 55 ° F or below, prime five times. Do not
prime to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Hold control handle against the upper handle. Grasp recoil starter and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightlyharder at this point). See Figure 11 inset. Let the rope rewind slowly.
Hold handles firmly
Pull recoil starter
Check/fill_
Fill gasoline
Attach s | 3 times | |
plug wire | ||
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Figure 11
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