SIMPLE
STEPS
TO REMEMBER
WHEN
CONVERTING
YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING
-
1. Rear mulcher
plug removed.
2.
Grass catcher
installed.
3.
Mulcher
door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
-
1. Rear mulcher
plug installed.
2.
Side discharge
deflector
installed.
• I,CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without rear mulcher plug in place or
approved grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn mower
with the rear door removed or propped
open.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped
without
oil in
the engine.
Engine
holds
20 oz. of oil.
For type and grade of oil 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
full 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,
tighten
engine
oil cap, then remove
it to
read the dipstick.
3.
Reinstall
engine
oil cap and tighten.
• 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.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
_WARNING:
Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain 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 Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe oft any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
- Gasoline
filler cap
Engine oil cap
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