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OPERATION
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9}
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
o
Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.
Me-
dium position is best for most fawns.
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To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward wheel.
Move wheel up or down to suit your
reqLJirements.
Be sure alt wheels are in the same
setting.
NOTE: Adjuster
is properly
positioned
when plate tab
inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so
equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate
tabs.
LOWER WHEELS
FOR H_GH OUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW' OUT
PLATE TAB
LEVER
FIG. 9
TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
(See Fig. 10)
To remove grass catcher, release operator presence
control bar to stop engine.
-
Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the
handle.
,
Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause
unnecessary wear.
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FiG. 10
BEFORE
STARTmNG ENGINE
OiL (See Fig, 11)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
•
Be sure mower is level and area around oi! fill is clean.
•
Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full liRe
on the dipstick.
•
Use27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities
section of this
manual.
9
*
Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
o
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
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To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
o
Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil
and every 25 hours thereafter.
You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
GAS (See Fig. 1!)
o
Fill fuel tank,
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness..
WARNING:
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
scids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage,
To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer.
Drain the fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until fue! lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never use engine or
carburetor cfeaner products
in fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
ENGINE oIL CAP
W/D!PSTICK
FIG_ 11
TO START ENGINE
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To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before
trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has already
run for a few minutes.
,
Push engine speed control [ever to high (4)
position.
,
Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle
and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
*
To stop engine, release operator presence contro! bar.
NOTE:
In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming steps, tn warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine,
wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps.
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