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MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0211-F1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
48
1330
1329
1036
24
26
718
27
1
3
25
28
46
16
20
12
4
1264
505
616
562
615
227
1263
22
404
718
22A
741
32
29
27
43
598
522
1472
300
836
832
613
337
635
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IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur-
chase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
CAUTION
: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before
stor age of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
with out rear door closed, clipping deflector
or ap proved grass catcher in place. Never
at tempt to op er ate the lawn mow er with the
rear door re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE
: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to use,
see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
NOTE:
Initial oil fill requires only 14 oz. due
to residual oil in engine from the manufactur-
ers 100% quality testing. When changing oil
you may need 16 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator presence
con trol bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered normal.
Engine oil cap
Gasoline filler cap
Primer
