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and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classi
fi
cation SJ.
NOTE:
Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
1. Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
2. Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
3. Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not
over
fi
ll.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil
fi
ll hole but do not screw in.
5. Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■
Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■
Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil
fi
ll hole but do not screw in.
■
Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.
STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER
See
fi
gure 4.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Starting the engine
1. Press the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE:
This step is not usually necessary when starting
an engine that has already run for a few minutes.
2. Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Release the
starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in
cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may
cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood
the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to
start and do not repeat priming steps.
Stopping the engine
Release the power lever and allow the engine to come
to a stop.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, stop the mower,
allow the blade to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
When servicing, use only authorised replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
■
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease,
etc.
■
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness
to ensure safe operation of the mower.
■
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around
the engine and engine cover. Wipe the mower clean
with a dry cloth occasionally.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake
fl
uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with
a suf
fi
cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further bearing lubrication is required.
WARNING
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other material when performing blade maintenance.
Contact with the blade could result in serious personal
injury.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
See
fi
gure 6.
For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp.
