GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME HOOK
REAR DISCHARGING (See Fig. 8)
•
Lift the rear door and install the clipping defl ector (avail-
able accessory) legs into holes of handle brackets as
shown.
•
When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top
of the clipping defl ector and secure it to the mower
housing.
•
Mower is now ready for rear discharging operation.
•
To convert to mulching or bagging operation, clipping
defl ector must be removed and mulcher door must be
closed and locked.
REAR
DOOR
DEFLECTOR
BAR "LEG"
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed or ap proved
grass catch er or clipping defl ector in
place. Nev er at tempt to op er ate the lawn
mow er with the rear door re moved or
propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
OPERATION
REAR DOOR
GRASS BAG
BRACKET
GRASS
CATCHER
HANDLE
FIG. 7
HANDLE
BRACKET
HOLES
FIG. 8
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
BAG
HANDLE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 10)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For
type and grade of oil to use, see "EN GINE" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the
muffl er on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly
pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the
engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil
in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing.
When changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
•
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
•
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often un-
der dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE
OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10)
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-
fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
7
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
FIG. 9