OPERATION
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1.Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.Rear mulcher plug removed.
2.Grass catcher installed.
3.Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to op- erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 13)
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 fill cap/dipstick from oil fill spout.
3.You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4.Insert and tighten oil fill cap/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 Maintenance section of this manual.
OIL FILL |
|
CAP / | GASOLINE |
DIPSTICK | FILLER |
| CAP |
UPPER | LOWER |
MARK | MARK |
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13)
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty 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.
FIG. 13 | 9 |