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CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the mu-
fl er on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. Engine holds 18.5 ounces of oil. For type and grade
of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
4. Pour oil slowly. Do not overfi ll. Wait one minute to al-
low oil to settle. Use guage on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest
the oil fi ll cap on the tube. DO NOT thread the cap into
the tube when taking reading.
5. Always be sure to tighten dipstick before starting engine.
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.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
FIG. 13
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
OIL
FILLER
CAP
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
LOWER LIMIT
UPPER LIMIT
FIG. 12
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 10 –11)
1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
FIG. 10
ROUND
DOOR
STARTER
ROPE
OPEN
FRONT
HANDLE
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.
FIG. 11
FRONT
HANDLE
REAR
HANDLE
STRAP
DOOR
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 quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.