Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective
plastic sheet that covers the engine.
1
Unfolding the Handle
No Parts Required
Procedure
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing
(Figure 3).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of
the handle as you install the handle.
1. Handle knob (2)
2. Move the handle to the operating position.
3. Install and tighten the handle knobs that you
removed in step 1 (Figure 3).
Figure 3
2
Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.
1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).
2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). 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.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
3
Charging the Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance
section.
5
Figure 4