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■ Snap together the top and bottom parts of the grass
catcher.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
NOTE:
When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
■
Lift the rear discharge door.
■
Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear door, so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame
are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
■
Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the
slots on the handle brackets.
OPERATION
WARNING
Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a
full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.
FUELLING AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly flammable.
■ Store petrol in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale petrol vapors. Do not smoke
while refuelling or handling fuel.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■
Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
■
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
FILLING THE TANK
See figure 6.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
After fuelling, never tilt the mower more than 25 degree
for this could result in fuel leakage and risk of fire, and etc.
NOTE:
Always use petrol that is unleaded 91 or higher.
■
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
■
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep petrol from escaping around the cap. Rest the
cap on a clean surface.
■ Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
■
Wipe up any petrol spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 6.
Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance
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
classification SJ.
NOTE:
Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
■
Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/
dipstick is clean.
■
Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
■ Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
■ Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■ Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area round oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
