Figure 10
1.
Dipstick
3.
Add
2.
Full
Note:
When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4
of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then
follow the procedure in this section.
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 11).
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove
it.
Note:
To ensure an accurate oil level reading, you
must fully install the dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 11).
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on
the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the
filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on
the dipstick.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine; engine damage will
result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on
the dipstick reads Full.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness,
purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to
use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer
combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may
use leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
Important:
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important:
Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas.
Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel
system.
Important:
Do not use gasoline that has been
stored since the last mowing season or longer.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
•
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
•
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
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