Before Starting

 

Operation

6.

Add fuel to the tank:

1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov-

 

• Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes

 

ers to make sure all are in place and securely tight-

 

can safely dissipate.

2.

ened.

 

• Remove the fuel fill cap (C, Figure 2).

Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), drive con-

 

• Fill the tank with fuel. Refer to the section entitled

 

trol (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure

 

‘Fuel Recommendations’. To allow for expansion

 

they work freely.

 

of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the filler

 

 

 

neck (D).

 

A

7.

• Reinstall the fuel fill cap.

 

Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and

 

 

 

engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt,

 

 

 

grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen

 

 

 

and cooling fins clear at all times.

B

C

Oil Recommendations

 

 

 

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty

 

 

Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality

 

 

detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service

Figure 1: Mower controls

 

SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.

 

Reproduction

 

 

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscos-

3. Check to make sure the drive control (if equipped)

ity

the engine. Use the chart to select the best vis-

is disengaged. Refer to the section entitled

c

sity for the utd r temperature range expected.

‘Stopping the Mower’.

 

 

for

4. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired

height. Refer to the section entitled ‘Cutting Height

 

Adjustment’.

 

 

5. Check the engine oil:

 

 

• Make sure the mower is on a level surface.

 

 

• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

 

 

• Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 2) and wipe with

 

a clean cloth.

 

 

• Insert and tighten the dipstick.

 

 

• Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It

 

should be at the top of the full indicator (B) on the

 

dipstick.

fer

* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in

• If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill.

hard starting.

to the section entitled ‘Oil Recommendations’. Do

** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause

not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and

increased oil consumption. Check oil level more

recheck the oil level.

 

frequently.

• Replace and tighten the dipstick.

 

 

 

A

B

C

D

Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill

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7800841-01, 780084-01, 7800842-01 specifications

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