OPERATION
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 12)
•Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower.
•Open mulcher door and install discharge defl ector under door as shown.
•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
•To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge defl ector must be removed and mulcher door closed.
OPEN |
MULCHER |
DOOR |
DISCHARGE |
DEFLECTOR |
FIG. 12
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1.Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.Rear mulcher plug removed.
2.Grass catcher installed.
3.Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.Discharge defl ector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to op- erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 13)
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.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1.Be sure lawnmower is level.
2.Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3.You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
4.Insert and tighten oil fi ll cap/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 EN- GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OIL FILL |
|
CAP / | GASOLINE |
DIPSTICK | FILLER |
| CAP |
UPPER | LOWER |
MARK | MARK |
FIG. 13
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