Operator's Manual

7
Before Starting
Fill Crankcase W ith Oil
Fill crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil until oil level
reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in (Fig. 8). The
maximum crankcase capacity is 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of
oil with the oil filter installed and 22 ounces (0.65 liters)
without the oil filter installed. Use any high quality
deter gent oil having the American Petroleum Institute
(API) “service classification” — SF , SG, SH or SJ.
m–3845
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2
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4
Figure 8
1. Oil fill tube
2. Dipstick
3.
ADD mark
4. FULL mark
Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and
FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 8). Add oil if level is low .
1.
Position mower on level surface and clean around oil
dipstick.
2.
Remove dipstick by rotating cap counterclockwise 1/4
turn.
3. W
ipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck. Rotate cap
clockwise 1/4 turn. Then remove dipstick and check
level of oil (Fig. 8). If level is low , add only enough oil
to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT
FILL ABOVE FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE
COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN ST ARTED.
POUR OIL SLOWL Y.
4.
Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate cap clockwise
1/4 turn to lock.
Note: Check oil level each time mower is used or after
every 5 operating hours. Initially, change oil after the first
5 hours of operation; thereafter , change oil after every 50
hours of operation. More frequent oil changes are required
in dusty or dirty conditions.
Fill Fuel T ank W ith Gasoline
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extr emely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• A fir e or explosion fr om gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause pr operty damage.
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open ar ea, when the engine is cold. W ipe up
any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4” to
1/2” (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away fr om an open flame or wher e gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Stor e gasoline in an appr oved container and
keep it out of the r each of childr en.
•
Never buy mor e than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When fueling, under certain cir cumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• A fir e or explosion fr om gasoline can burn you
and others and cause pr operty damage.
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• Always place gasoline containers on the gr ound
away from your vehicle befor e filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
•
When practical, r emove gas-power ed
equipment fr om the truck or trailer and r efuel
the equipment with its wheels on the r ound.
•
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer fr om a portable
container , rather than fr om a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.