Manual

OPERATION
TO EMPTYGRASS CATCHER (See Figs.10-11)
1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
FRONT
OPEN HANDLE
ROUND
STARTER
FIG. 10
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower
using both front and rear handles.
3. Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap.
The weight of the grass wilt open the door.
4. Snap door shut over frame before installing grass
catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
STRAP
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REAR
HANDLE
\ \ FRONT
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Yourlawnmower isshipped withoutoilinthe engine. Fortype
and grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
I _, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
ARk
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the mu-
fler 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.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
• Changetheoilafterevery25hoursofoperationoreach
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIU' in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
t"
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT /
FIG. 12
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
C
FILLER
CAP J-
FIG. 11 FIG. 13
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