Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug
1.Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 4). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the
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Figure 4
Before Starting
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of oil. Use only
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With Oil Filter |
| 30 ounces (0.88 L) |
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Without Oil Filter |
| 24 ounces (0.70 L) |
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Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 6).
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2.Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 4).
Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward.
3.Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 5).
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1.Dipstick
2.Full
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Figure 6
3. Add
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Figure 5
1. Spring clip
4.Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the procedure in this section.
To add oil:
1.Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2.Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 6).
3.Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4.Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5.Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, you must fully install the dipstick.
6.Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 6).
7.If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
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