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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in
(Figure 19).
Figure 19
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
(Figure 19).
If there is no oil on the dipstick, slowly pour oil
into the oil fill tube, periodically checking the level
with the dipstick, until the dipstick indicates that
the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 19. Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.55 l), type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of
SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
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 20).
Important: To reduce starting problems, add
fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.
Starting the Engine
Important: The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless
you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag
securely on the mower.
1. Install the mulch plug (Figure 21) or the grass bag
(Figure 22) on the mower.
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Figure 20
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