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3350-614 Rev A

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station.

Important: To reduce starting problems next season,
add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.

1/2 in. (1 cm)

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Checking the Engine Oil
Level

1.

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully

install the dipstick.

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2.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the

oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly
pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the
Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Max. fill:
20 oz., type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service
classification of SF, SG, SH, or SJ.)

3.

Install the dipstick.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Caution

If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you.

Keep away from the hot muffler.

Adjust the cutting height
as desired.  Set all four
wheels to the same
height.

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Summary of Contents for Silver 10272

Page 1: ...sizes general information worthy of special attention Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproducti...

Page 2: ...pes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as...

Page 3: ...s running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine Lawn...

Page 4: ...protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the c...

Page 5: ...il on page 13 Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline plac...

Page 6: ...m 6587 2 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipsti...

Page 7: ...nd before releasing it each time Note If the air temperature is below 55 F 13 C firmly push the primer in 5 times m 5572 2 Hold the blade control bar A against the handle A m 5578 3 Start the engine u...

Page 8: ...r operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher 1 Remove the wing screw A that fastens the cover plate B to the housing 1008a A B 2 Slide the cover...

Page 9: ...the cover plate clockwise 5 Secure the cover plate with the wing screw Installing Removing the Rear Grass Bag Self propel Model only 1 Remove the wing screw A that fastens the cover or mulch plate to...

Page 10: ...the handle sections through the holes in the hanger clamp 11 Position the leg of the bag hanger D above into the hanger clamp groove and secure it with a knob 12 Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the oth...

Page 11: ...p on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Warning Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mow...

Page 12: ...ce the air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Change the engine oil 2 Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened replace it or have it sharpened more frequently if the...

Page 13: ...3 1 Rotate the air filter cover to remove it 2 Replace the air filter 3 Install the cover m 5594a Changing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours change it yearly there...

Page 14: ...rench and tighten the bolt securely This bolt is very difficult to overtighten Cleaning the Mower 1 Remove the bag self propel model only 2 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stre...

Page 15: ...you can move the upper handle freely m 6289 2 Fold the upper handle forward as shown Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle m 5602b m 5602c 3 To un...

Page 16: ...4 9264 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Lawn Boy Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether perfo...

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