Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank
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, place the container and/or mower
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a
major name-brand service station (Figure 7).
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be
used if unleaded regular is not available.
Note:
Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or
gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel
system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
Figure 7
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the
dipstick (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1.
Dipstick
2.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 8).
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. Wait 3 minutes
after adding oil to check the oil with the dipstick.
Do
not overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
and run the engine. Drain the excess oil until the
oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
3.
Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
•
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
•
Do not put your fingers under the housing when
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.
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