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WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from chute area on the cutting deck. The
operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determine
which height is best for your lawn. See the adjustment
section for details.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
BeforeStarting YourMower
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
• Check for proper drive clutch operation using the
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.
GasandOilFill-Up
Oil
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG, or SH. Use SAE30 oil
only.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in
increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
• Remove oil filldipstick.
• With the lawn mower on level ground, use a funnel
to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick.
Capacity is approximately 20 oz. Be careful not to
overfill. Overfilling will cause the engine to smoke
profusely and will result in poor engine
performance.
• Check the oil level making certain not to rub the
dipstick along the inside walls of the oil fill tube. This
would result in a false dipstick reading. Refill to
FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Replace
dipstick and tighten.
• Check oil level three times prior to starting engine
to be certain you've gotten an accurate dipstick
reading. Running the engine with too little oil can
result in permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
• Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
• Make sure the container from which you will pour
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign
particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer
than four weeks should be considered stale.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular,
unleaded premium or reformulated automotive
gasoline only. Replace fuel cap.
• 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 Storing Your Lawn
Mower section for additional information.
NeutralAdjustmentTest
To perform the neutral adjustment test answer the
following questions.
• With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
• Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock?
• Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or
sharp bends?
• If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your
mower passed the test and you can start your
mower.
• If you answered "no" to any of the three questions,
you will have to adjust the drive clutch control in the
ADJUSTMENT SECTION.
StartingEngine
• Prime engine as instructed inthe separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
• Your lawn mower may be equipped with a constant
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade
control handle against the upper handle.
• Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm gripon
the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter
slowly.
UsingYourLawnMower
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
otherobjects whichcould damage the lawn mower or
the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injuryto the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends
to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing
proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause
you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
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