Owner`s manual

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BEFORESTARTfiIGENG NI ............................................................................................................................................................
01L:
o Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig_ 5)
and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.
o Use one (1) pint or 0.5 titers of SAE 30 oil or
equivalenL SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used.
DO NOT use SAE lOW 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 OVERFILL
o The total oit capacity of your engine is 2! ozo or
0°62 liters
o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each
time°
o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.
o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-
ed_ Fill to FULL line on dipstick_
o The oil you use should meet A.PJ. Classification
SG/SF/SE_
NOTE: After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change
the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need
to change the oi_ more often under dusty, dirty
conditions.
GAS:
Fil! gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE
FIG. 5).
WARNING:Experience indicates that alcohol blend-
ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can affract 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 for 30 days or Ionger_ 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
FIG. 5
TO STARTENGINE
To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times
before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step
is not usually necessary when starting an engine
which has ah'eady run for a few minutes°
o Pushengine speed control lever forward to HIGH
position.
* Hold operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not
allow starter rope to snap back.
o To STOP engine, release operator presence con-
trol bar'.
NOTE:In cooler weather it may be necessary to
repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over' prim-
ing may cause flooding and engine will not start. If
you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-
tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.