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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 12)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For
type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. Engine holds 20 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 allow
oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it
to check oil level.
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 un-
der dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE
OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OPERATION
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
(See Figs. 10 and 11)
1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
FIG. 11
FRONT
HANDLE
REAR
HANDLE
STRAP
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower
using both front and rear handles.
3. Empty clippings from grass catcher using both 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.
OPEN
ROUND
DOOR
FRONT
HANDLE
STARTER
ROPE
FIG. 10
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.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
ENGINE
OIL CAP
GASOLINE
FILLER
CAP
PRIMER
FIG. 12