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and the 2 locknuts that you previously removed
(
Figure 3 ).
Important:
Ensure that you do not pinch the
cable(s) to the handle when you install the
cable guards onto the handle.
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Installing the Recoil-Starter
Rope in the Rope Guide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
To start the engine safely and easily
whenever you use the machine, install the
recoil-starter rope in the rope guide.
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and
pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on
the handle (
Figure 7 ).
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Figure 7
1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide
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Filling the Crankcase with
Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
Your machine does not come with oil
in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the
engine with oil.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
0.65 L (22 fl oz)
Oil viscosity SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
API service classification SJ or higher
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (
Figure 8 ).
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Figure 8
1. Dipstick 3. Add
2. Full
3. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
4. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
7. Read the oil level on the dipstick ( Figure 8 ).
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