TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.
\Front
Xhandle..
OPEN
Round | Starter |
door | rope |
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.
3.Empty clippings from grass catcher using both 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 grass catcher when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Rear handle
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Stra_\
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• Front handle
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
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.
•h,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 fill spout.
3.You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fill 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 ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur- chase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
_Ik CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) 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. 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.
Engine oil cap
Primer
Gasoline filler cap
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