Product Overview | Operation |
| Filling the Fuel Tank |
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Figure 9
Model 447F shown
1. | Lower handle lock | 8. | Rear door |
2. | Grass bag | 9. | Oil fill/Dipstick (not shown) |
3. | Upper handle lock | 10. | Fuel tank cap |
4. | Recoil start handle | 11. | Cutting height lever (2) |
5. | Upper handle | 12. | Spark plug |
6. | Blade control bar | 13. | Air filter |
7.Electric start (model 447F 14. Recycling/bagging lever only)
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from petrol can burn you and others.
•To prevent a static charge from igniting the petrol, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
•Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.
•Do not handle petrol when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
•Store petrol in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded petrol (Figure 10).
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with petrol less than 30 days old.
Figure 10
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or
1.Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 6).
2.Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 6). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.59 l, type: SAE 30W
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