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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.
For type and grade ofoil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this
manual.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the
fur| line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fill.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine
for accurate reading. To read proper level,
tightenengine oil cap, then remove itto
read the dipstick.
3. Reinstatl engine oil cap and tighten.
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fillto full line on dipstick,
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oilmore often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove
and discard the debris plug that is inside
the tank.
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso-
line. Purchase fuel in quantities that
can be usedwithin 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
_I_WARNING: Experience indicatesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasehoi or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system ofan
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drainthe gas tank, start the
engine and let it ran untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION: Fillto bottomofgas tank
fillerned<. Do not overf_l. Wipe off any
spilled oilor fuel. Do not store, spillor
use gasoline near an open flame,
Gasolinefiller cap Engineoil
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