OPERATION
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIG. 5
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6)
1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
3.Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
OPEN
MULCHER
DOOR
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
BAG
HANDLE
FIG. 6
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Figs. 7 and 8)
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 on startup.
1.Besurelawnmowerislevelandareaaroundoilfillisclean.
2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3.You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4.Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Use guage on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fi ll cap on the tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading.
5.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine.
•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.
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