Operator's Manual

Install Discharge Tunnel Plug

1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the

handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 2). Hold the

discharge door handle to prevent the spring–loaded

door from closing while inserting the plug.

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Figure 2

1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug tilted clockwise

2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge

tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly

while inserting it (Fig. 2). Make sure the arrow on the

plug decal is pointing upwards.

3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the

bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug

securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 3). Release

discharge door handle to lock top of plug.

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Figure 3

1. Spring clip

Before Starting

Oil

Initially, the crankcase must be filled with .6 quarts

(0.55 liters) of SAE 30 oil; 10W-30 oil may be substituted

if SAE 30 is not available. Use any high quality detergent

oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API)

“service classification”—SF, SG, SH or SJ.

Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the

FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick (Fig. 4). Add oil if

the level is low.

1. Position the mower on a level surface and clean

around the dipstick (Fig. 4).

Figure 4

1. Dipstick

2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap

counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

3. Wipe the dipstick clean.

4. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck but do not screw

it in.

5. Remove the dipstick and check the level of the oil on

the side of the dipstick with the FULL and ADD marks

(Fig. 4).

6. If the level is low, add enough oil to raise the level to

the FULL mark on the dipstick.

IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the FULL mark

because the engine could be damaged when started.

Pour the oil slowly.