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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
OIL
Your.ila_mowerisshippedwithoutoilinthe
engin;a.
• Besuremowerislevelandareaaroundoil
fillisclean.
• Removeengineelicapw/dipstickandfillto
theful!lineontiledipstick.
, Use20ozs.of'oil,Fortypeandgradeofoil
touse,see"ENGINE"inCustomer
Responsibilitiessectionofthismanual.
, Pour oil s!owly. Do not over fill,
, 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.
• Change the oil after every 25 hou_ of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more ofleh under dusty,
dirty conditions.
GAS
, Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline W,'tha minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
tNARNING: Experience indicates that
_Icohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
Jsing ethanol or methanol) can attract
"noisture wlqich leads to separation and
brmation of acids during storage. Acidic
jas can damage the fuel system of an
_=nginewhile in storage. To avoid engine
3roblems, the fuel system should be
=_mptied before storage of 30 days or
onger. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine
_nd let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
_re empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Bee Storage Instructions for additional
nformation. Never use engineor carbure-
:or cleaner products in fuel tank or
:)ermanent damage may occur.
TO START; ENGINE
o To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)
times before trying to staiL'Use a firm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
sta_ling an engine which has already run for
a few minutes_ ,
• Push engine speed control leve_'to fast
(,_) position.
• 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 operate€ presence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooter weather it may lie necessary
to repeat priming stepS. In.Warmer weat hei"
over pdming may cause flooding and engine
wilt not start, if you do flood eng!ne, wait a few
minutes before attempting to start:and do not
repeat priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
• Under certain conditions, such as very tall
grass, it may be necessary to raise the
height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to
keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce time
width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn
mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster
setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass.
o For better grass bagging and most cutting
conditions, the engine speed should be set
in the fast (_9tP) position.
,, When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass
may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce
ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run
the lawn mower over the area a second
time.
• If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow
in a clockwise direction with a small overlap
to collect the clippings on the next pass.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear and
clean of grass clippings and chaff_ This wilt
help epgine air flow and extend engine life.
° Pores in cloth grass catchers can become
filled with dirt and dust with use and
catchers will collect less grass. To prevent
'thistregularly'hese catchers.off_with_water
and let dry befor e =using.
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