7

PIVOT PINS
REAR
DOOR GRASS
CATCHER
HANDLE
CATCH ER FRAME HOOK
FIG. 6
OPERATION
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 7)
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector
under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
• T o convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge
deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be
closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:
FOR MULCHING -
1. Mulcher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Mulcher plug removed.
2. Grass catcher installed.
3. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Mulcher plug installed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR
DISCHARGING OPERATION
OPEN MULCHER DOOR
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIG. 7

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 9)

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For
type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Mainte-
nance 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 dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. Engine holds 20 ounces of oil. For type and grade of
oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
4. Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill. Wait one minute to allow
oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it
to check oil level.
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.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug or ap proved grass
catcher in place. Never at tempt to op-
erate the lawn mow er with the rear door
removed or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8)

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG. 8
FRAME
HANDLE