Discharge
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to read the dipstick.
3.Reinstatl engine oil cap and tighten.
• 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.
Open mulcher door ADD GASOLINE
NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank.
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso-
line. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
_I_WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasehoi or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it ran until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler ned<. Do not overf_l. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame,
Gasolinefiller cap |
| Engineoil |
(Discarcldebris | / | cap |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual.
1. | Be sure lawnmower | is level and area |
| around oil fill is clean. | |
2. | Remove engine oil | cap and fill to the |
| fur line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly. | |
| Do not over fill. | 8 |
