ADD / CHECK OIL
The lawn mower is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the lawn mower
for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is
20.3 fl. oz. (0.6 L).
NOTE:
Running engine with low oil level will cause engine damage. It is recommended that high detergent, premium
quality 4-stroke engine oil is used.
Synthetic 5W-30
30W
10W-30
• 30W Engine Oil
Temperatures above 40°F
• 10W-30 Engine Oil
Temperatures between 0°F - 40°F
• Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
All temperature ranges
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade of oil that matches the ex-
pected operating temperature.
1. Place the lawn mower on a level surface. Make sure the engine is off be-
fore adding or checking oil.
CAUTION!
Keep lawn mower level! Tilting mower to assist in filling will
cause oil to flow into the wrong areas of the engine and cause damage.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (Fig. 7 - 1) from the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add oil into the oil fill,
being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the crankcase to the upper fill line so
you can visually see the oil coming halfway up the oil fill threads.
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean any spilled oil.
CAUTION!
For subsequent operation, oil level should be checked before
each use, or after every 8 hours.
°F
°C
-20
0
20
32
40
60
80
100
40
20
0
-20
-10
10
-30
30
12
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
ASSEMBLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
NOTE:
When using the side discharge function, remove the grass bag and
insert the mulching plug into the rear discharge chute.
1. Lift the side discharge cover (Fig. 6 - 1) with one hand and hook in the side
discharge duct (Fig. 6 - 2) with the other hand.
2. Release the side discharge cover to secure the duct in position.
The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the lawn
mower for use. If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps,
please call
1-(800) 232-1195
M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. Failure to
perform these steps properly can damage the lawn mower or shorten its life.
Fig. 6
1
2
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
1
Upper Fill Line
Lower Fill Line
Summary of Contents for LM2173
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