OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER z (See Fig, 7} Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. ® Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. , Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual, Pour oil slowly. Do not over fil!.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full fine on dipstick. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten. 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. GAS A FIG. 7 , Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE, BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER FILL TANK. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasoho! or using ethanol or methanol) can attract 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 stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty, Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage lnstruc- tions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 9