OPERATION
TOEMPTYGRASSCATCHER(SeeFigs.10–11)
1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.
OPEN | FRONT | |
HANDLE | ||
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| ROUND | |
| DOOR | |
| STARTER | |
| ROPE |
FIG. 10
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.
3.Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap. The weight of the grass will open the door.
4.Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil,or it will smoke heavily from the muf- fler 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 under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE EN- GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)
•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.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAPOIL FILL CAP
STRAP
REAR HANDLE
PRIMER
FIG. 12
FRONT
HANDLE
DOOR
FIG. 11
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 12)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine.For type |
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and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance | 9 |
section of this manual. |
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
