OPERATION
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR
DISCHARGING OPERATION
FIG. 5
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:
FOR MULCHING -
1.Rear door closed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.Grass catcher installed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.Rear door closed.
2.Discharge defl ector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6)
1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
3.Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
FRAME
HANDLE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 7)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
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 fi ll spout.
3.You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll 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 un- der dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
GASOLINE |
FILLER CAP |
OIL FILL |
CAP/ |
DIPSTICK |
FIG. 7
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 7)
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
FIG. 6 | 7 |
