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ADD OIL
Refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s manual
for addi-
tional engine information.
CAUTION
Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the
engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond
repair and will void your warranty.
CAUTION
Overfilling with oil may cause hard starting, spark plug
fouling, and engine smoking.
Your mower’s engine is shipped from the factory without
engine oil. A container of engine oil is included with your
mower. Add Oil, refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s
manual
for the correct procedure.
NOTE:
Initial oil fill may require less than the amount in the
container due to residual oil in engine from the manufactur-
ers quality testing. Slowly pour oil to prevent overfilling.
ADD GASOLINE
Refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s manual
for addi-
tional engine information.
Operation
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WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex-
tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Do not
smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the mower. Extin-
guish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition. Never refuel while using a cell phone. Never
refuel the mower indoors. Refuel outdoors WHERE
THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES. Never remove
the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Always
stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
Remove fuel cap slowly. Never overfill fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
CAUTION
Fresh fuel prevents buildup of varnish and gum in the car-
buretor and fuel system. Commonly available fuel additives
which reduce varnish and gum in your engine’s fuel system
can be added according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use gasoline which contains ethanol. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality,
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or
higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
the engine. Refer to the separate
Engine Owners Manual
for correct procedure.
2. Move at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from fueling site before
starting engine.
TO STOP THE ENGINE (FIG. 7)
WARNING
Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before
attempting to perform any work on the mower.
Release blade control lever (A) to stop the engine and the blade.
