OPERATION
PIVOT PINS
CATCHER FRAME HOOK
REAR
DOOR GRASS CATCHER HANDLE
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.
FIG. 5
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 6)
•Rear door must be closed.
•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 must be closed.
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.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
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.
OPEN MULCHER DOOR
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION
FIG. 6
FRAME
HANDLE
FIG. 7
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 8)
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 on startup.
1.Be sure lawnmower is level.
2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll 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 overfi ll. 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
7OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
