NOTE: When changing to the side discharge, remove the grass bag and insert the mulching plug.
1. Lift the side discharge cover with one hand and hook in the side discharge chute with the other hand.
2. Release the side discharge cover to secure the chute in position.
CHECKING AND FILLING ENGINE OIL
As shown in Figs. 10 to 11
CAUTION! The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine
is started.
Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running.
CAUTION! To prevent engine damage, the engine is shipped without oil or gas.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and gas before starting the engine.
NOTE! Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. It is recommend that
high-detergent, premium-quality 4-stroke engine oil used. Using non-detergent oil can shorten the
engine's service life, and using 2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
CAUTION! Always use high-quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent, such as
SAE 5W-30, often called 4-stroke lawn mower oil).
Never use additives with recommended oil.
This engine is "Check and add" and never needs the oil to be replaced.
NOTE: To check the engine oil level, stop engine and place the mower on a level surface.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth (see Fig. 10).
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, and tighten it.
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level: the oil level must be between the Min and Max marks on the
dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to upper lever with the recommended oil (SAE30 or equivalent). Do not
overfill. Wipe away any spilled oil (see Fig. 11).
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 10
Engine oil filler neck
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