SECTION 8: OPERATION
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Oil:
•Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil.
•Position the mower on level ground and clean area around oil fill plug.
•Remove oil fill plug.See Figure 14. Pour recommended oil through the oil fill till full.
•Install oil fill plug and tighten securely.
NOTE: Although
Fill up gas here
Fill up oil here
FIGURE 14
Gasoline
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling up the fuel tank.
•Clean area around fuel cap. Remove cap. See Figure 14. Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
•Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline.
•Fill tank to 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck. Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank completely. Provide space for fuel expansion.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
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