Model 20995 shown
2. Tighten all handle knobs.
3. Move the upper handle to the desired position and
tighten the upper handle knob firmly (model 20996
only) (Figure 5).
2
Installing the Recoil-starter
Rope in the Rope Guide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: You must install the recoil-starter rope in
the rope guide.
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the
recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Figure 6).
Figure 4
Figure 5
1. Recoil-starter rope
3
Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important: This machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 7) and pour about 3/4 of
the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.
6
Figure 6
2. Rope guide