OPERATIO BEFORE STARTING ENGmNE ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK \ AIR CLEANER OIL (See Fig. 11) A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoit SAE 30 oil is included with your new lawn mower. Remove engine oil cap and fii! to the FULL line on the dipstick. o Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 10W30 oil can atso be used. All oil must meet API service classification SG. DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil. POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL. 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. , 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. PRIMER GASOLINE FILLER CAP FEG.11 TO START ENGINE " To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times beforetrying to start. Use afirm push_ This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. GAS (See Fig. 11) , Fitl gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (ca!led gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which Ieads 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 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 Storage instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. , Push engine speed control lever to HIGH (,_) posi- tion. . 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 operator presence con- trol bar. NOTE:
In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming Steps. tn warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps. t0