OPERATOR PRESENCE ENGINE CONTROL BAR
Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- erator presence engine control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower.
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.
GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MODELS ONLY)
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
•Open rear door. Place frame onto formed tabs on hinge bracket.
•Release rear door and allow to rest on catcher.
TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER
•Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower.
Rear door
Hinge bracket formed tabs
Catcher frame
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read engine manual packed with your unit.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
•Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
•Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models so equipped).
•Slowly add oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
•Fill to the top of slot in filler hole (to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so equipped). Do not overfill.
•Replace plug (oil fill cap/dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil as needed.
•To change oil, see “TO CHANGE EN- GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
FILL GASOLINE TANK
•Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, un- leaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PRE-
MIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT
TO OVERFILL TANK.
WARNING: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's specifications.
CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower |
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without the discharge guard (rear door), |
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approved grass catcher or clipping |
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deflector in place. Never attempt to |
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operate mower with the discharge guard |
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(rear door) removed or propped open. | 16 |
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