Before Starting Engine, ADD OIL See Fig

OPERATION

TOEMPTYGRASSCATCHER(SeeFigs.10–11)

1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.

	OPEN	FRONT
	OPEN	HANDLE
		HANDLE
		ROUND
		DOOR
		STARTER
		ROPE

FIG. 10

2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.

3.Empty clippings from bag using 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 bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 12)

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.

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 ﬁ ll spout.

3.You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil ﬁ ll spout into the engine.

NOTE: Initial oil ﬁ ll 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 EN- GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

	GASOLINE	ENGINE
	FILLER CAP
		OIL CAP

STRAP

REAR HANDLE

FRONT

HANDLE

DOOR

FIG. 11

PRIMER

FIG. 12