Owner`s manual

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OiL: GASOLINE FILLERCAP
Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig, 10)
and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.
o Use about one (1) pint or 0.5 liters of SAE 30
oil or equivalent SAE 10W 30 oil can also be
used_ DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.
NOTE: A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is in-
cluded with your new lawn mower.
POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVER FILL.
o The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 ozo or
0_62 liters°
° To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each
time.
o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.
Check oil level before each use, Add oil if need-
edo Fill to FULL line on dipstick°
The oil you use should meet:
A,P.I.. Classification SG/SFISE.
NOTE: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°
,ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK
FIG. 10
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GAS:
Fill gasofine tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE
FIG. 10).
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend-
ed 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 shouldbe
emptied before storage for 30 days or tonger_ 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_
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CAUTION: THEBLADETURNSWHENTHEENGINEI
IS RUNNING.
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Your' lawn mower is equipped with an operator
zone engine control which requires the operator
to be positioned behind the lawn mower' handle
to start and operate the lawn mower_
CAUTION: FEDERALREGULATIONSREQUIRETHE
ENGINE CONTROLINSTALLEDON THIS LAWN
MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE RISKOF
BLADECONTACTINJURY. DO NOT UNDERANY
CIRCUMSTANCESATTEMPTTODEFEATTHEFUNC-
TION OF THE OPERATORCONTROL.
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