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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle
and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
BAG
HANDLE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 10)
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 overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the
muffler on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly
pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into
the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil
in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing.
When changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
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Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
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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
ENGINE OIL " in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OPERATION
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
FIG. 9
ENGINE OIL CAP
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10)
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Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. 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 flame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of
30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage
In struc tions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO STOP ENGINE
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To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of
the product and should be considered normal.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke
system. No priming or choking is required before starting.
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To start engine, hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
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GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
FIG. 10
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