Owner`s manual
OPERATIO
BEFORE STARTING ENGmNE
OIL (See Fig. 11)
A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoit SAE 30 oil is included with your
new lawn mower.
• Remove engine oil cap and fii! to the FULL line on the
dipstick.
o Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 10W30 oil can atso be
used. All oil must meet API service classification SG.
• DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.
• POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to FULL line on dipstick.
- To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
° Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
, After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,
and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
GAS (See Fig. 11)
, Fitl gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO OVERFILL TANK.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (ca!led gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which Ieads 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 for 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.
ENGINE OIL CAP
W/DIPSTICK
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AIR CLEANER
PRIMER
GASOLINE FILLER CAP
FEG.11
TO START ENGINE
" To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times
beforetrying to start. Use afirm push_ This step is not
usually necessary when starting an engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
, Push engine speed control lever to HIGH (,_) posi-
tion.
. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle
and pull starter handle quickly. DO NOT allow starter
rope to snap back.
= To "STOP" engine, release operator presence con-
trol bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming Steps. tn warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine,
wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT
repeat priming steps.
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