OPERATION
OPEN
MULCHER
DOOR
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 10)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1.Be sure lawnmower is level.
2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3.Engine holds 20 ounces of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
4.Pour oil slowly. Do not overfi ll. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level.
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 un- der dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
GASOLINE | ENGINE |
FILLER | OIL CAP |
CAP |
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PRIMER |
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FIG. 10
FIG. 9
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