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HOWTO USEYOUR LAWNMOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_CAUTION:
Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize
the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
forhkjh cuL
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
merits. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is propedy 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
Plate tab
high cut
Lever
Raise wheels for low
cut
NOTE: Your lawn mower has been
shipped ready for mulching operation. To
convert to discharging operation, you
mu_t install the discharge deflector "
attachment included with your mower.
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING
MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove
mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side
discharge or optional grass catcher can
be attached.
• To retum to mulching operat on, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without discharge guard,
approved grass catcher or mulcher plate
in place.
-Hooks
opening
Mulch plate
Hinge
rod
6
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oH
fill is clean.
• I::lemoveengine oil cap and fillto U'_ full
lineon the dipstick
NOTE:
Allow oil to settle
down into
engine for accurate dipstick reading.
• Engine holds 20ozs. oi oil. Fortypeand
grade of oHto use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenancesection oithis manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Donot over filL
• Che_ oil level before each use. Addoilif
needecL
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• To reed proper level, lighien engine oil cap
each time.
• Reim_ an_neoacop and ,ghi_
• Chango.Wm oi after every 25 houm of
operation or each seasoR You may need
_ change _
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