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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.
Lift up on grass
catcher
using
the
frame
handle.
2.
Remove
grass
catcher
with clippings
from under
lawn mower
handle.
3.
Empty
clippings
from bag using
both
frame
handle
and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
empty-
ing;
it will cause
unnecessary
wear.
G rass
catcher
frame
Bag
handle
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped
without
oil in
the engine.
For type and grade
of oil to
use, see "ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
A
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:
• 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
ENGINE
Oil"
in the Mainte-
nance
section
of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler
neck.
Do not overfill.
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.
A
CAUTION:
Wipe
off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store,
spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
A
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or meth-
anol)
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 fue! system
should
be emptied
before
storage
of 30
days or longer.
Empty
the gas tank,
start
the engine
and let it run until the fue! 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.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine,
release
operator
pres-
ence
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 prod-
uct and should
be considered
normal.
NOTE:
Your engine
is equipped
with an
automatic
choke
system.
No priming
or
choking
is required
before
starting.
• Remove
red starter
button
from
the ac-
cessory
bag and insert
it into the starter
housing
attached
to the upper
handle.
• Hold
operator
presence
control
bar
down
to the handle
and push the start
button.
IMPORTANT:
Do not crank
engine
more
than five continous
seconds
between
each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10
seconds
between
each
attempt.
• To start engine
using
the rope starter,
hold operator
presence
control
bar
down
to the handle
and pull starter
handle
quickly.
Do not allow
starter
11
rope to snap
back.
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