The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the dipstick.
3.If the oil level is below the low mark add SAE
4.Replace the Oil Dipstick.
CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too little or too much oil. The engine will be permanently damaged.
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire:
Fill the fuel tank in a
Do not smoke.
1.To fill the Fuel Tank, first wipe off the
Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding area.
2.Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank Cap.
3.Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with 89 octane (or better) unleaded gasoline according to fuel stabilizer directions.
4.Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the gasoline tank with the stabilized unleaded gasoline mixture.
5.Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap.
Start Procedure
Before starting the engine: a. Follow the Installation
Instructions to prepare the equipment.
b. Read and follow the instructions provided with the lawn mower.
c. Inspect the equipment and engine.
d. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of fuel and oil.
e. Connect the spark plug wire if it is disconnected.
WARNING! To prevent injury: Do not tie down the brake handle or otherwise override the engine brake.
To shut off the engine, release the mower’s brake handle.
1.Move the lawn mower to a flat location free of loose rocks, tall grass, sand, or loose ground that may be thrown by the lawnmower, or slow down the engine while starting.
2.If the lawn mower is equipped with a transmission, put it in neutral and set the parking brake.
3.Open the fuel valve by turning it so it is vertical.
4.Then, pull and hold the choke control cable (the closed, start position). Do not pull the choke control if restarting a warm engine.
5.Squeeze the mower’s brake handle to disengage the engine brake.
6.Grasp the starter handle, and pull slowly until resistance is felt. While holding the handle, allow the starter rope to rewind
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