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4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level; refer to
Figure
10.
•
If the oil level is low, add a small amount of oil
slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
3
through
5
until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
•
If the oil level is high, drain the excess oil until the
oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the
excess oil, refer to
13).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels and
the rear wheels to the same height.
Note: To raise or lower the machine, move the cutting-height
levers as shown in
Figure
1. Raise the machine
Changing the Engine Oil (page
11.
Figure 11
2. Lower the machine
Note: The cutting height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 38 mm
(1-1/2 inches); 51 mm (2 inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 76
mm (3 inches); 89 mm (3-1/2 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).
Starting the Engine
Hold the blade-control bar
handle, and pull the recoil-start handle.
Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
9
(Figure
12) against the upper
Figure 12
(Figure
Figure 13
13).
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