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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (SEE FIG. 7)
• To remove grass catcher, release operator presence
control bar to stop engine.
• Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the
handle.
• Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear°
FIG. 7
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
, Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator
presence control bar down to the handle and pushing
the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then
release the lever.
• Forward motion will stop when the operator presence
control bar is released. To stop forward motion without
stopping engine, release the operatorpresence control
bar slightly until the drive control disengages, Hold
operator presence control bar down to handle to con-
tinue mowing without self-propelling_
• To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,
push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground
while turning lawn mower.
OPERATF_p.F_SENCE
CONTROL BAR
DRIVE
CONTROL
DR|VEOONTROL
'DRIVE CONTR.QL
DISENGAGED
BEFORE STARTtNG ENGINE
OIL (See Fig. 9)
Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the engine
• Be sure mower islevel and area around oi! fill isclean
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
• Use 27 ozs. of oil, For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual
o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill
o Checkoi] level before each use Add oilif needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time°
° Reinstall engine oiI cap and tighten,
o 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
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 9)
° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a 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°
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture whic.h 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 stor-
age of 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 Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information.. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck, Do not overfill Wipe offany
spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
FIG. 8
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