Homelite HLM140HP User Manual

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 Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
petrol from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on
a clean surface.
 Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
 Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
 Wipe up any petrol spillage. Move 9 m away from refuel-
ing site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL (Fig. 3)
Engineoilhasamajorinfluenceonengineperformance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds therequirements forAPI service
classificationSJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
 Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
 Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle provided.
 Unscrewtheoilcap/dipstickandremove.
 Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in
the oil fill hole but do not screw in.
 Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
 Be sure mower is level and area round oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
OPERATION
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 15 m from the operating area.
FUELING AND REFUELING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly
flammable.
 Store petrol in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
 Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale petrol vapors. Do not smoke while
while refueling or handling fuel.
 Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
 Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
 Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
FILLING THE TANK (Fig. 3)
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 9 m from refueling site before starting engine.
Do not smoke! Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina-
tion.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Never operate the mower without properly working
safety devices in place and working. Never operate
the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation
of the mower without properly working safety
devices can result in serious personal injury.
Please refer to figure 2.
Place handles in correct operating position and tighten
handle knobs to secure.
 Loosen rope guide knob, place starter rope in guide on
handle, then retighten knob to secure.
 Install grass catcher or mulching plug.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (FOR
MULCHING OPERATION) (Fig. 2)
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
Push the mulching plug securely into place.
Lower the rear discharge door.

Homelite HLM140HP Specifications

General

Brand	Homelite
Model	HLM140HP
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English