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Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass
bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
You can leave the grass bag on the mower during mowing, even
when full mulching is selected.
To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the grass is
damp.
Inspection
During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.
CAUTION
An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be
thrown toward the operator.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.
Grass bag replacement is explained on page 4.
Installation
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
1. Raise the discharge
guard and hook the
grass bag onto the
mower deck as
shown.
Clean any grass
clippings from the
hook channel.
2. Release the
discharge guard to
secure the grass
bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge
guard, grasp the
grass bag handle,
and remove the
grass bag.
2. Release the
discharge guard.
3. When the grass
bag is clear of the
discharge guard,
you can lift it through the handlebar opening or remove it to the
rear of the mower below the handlebar.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Each wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of seven settings.
The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
Be sure the engine is not running when adjusting the cutting height.
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DISCHARGE GUARD
BAG
To adjust cutting height, pull
each adjustment lever toward
the wheel, and move it into
another notch.
Move all four adjustment levers
to the same position, forward
for tall grass and rearward for
short grass.
THE CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE.
FORWARD
DIRECTION
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary.
Check the Oil Level
Check the engine oil level with
the engine stopped and the
mower on a level surface.
1. Clean the area around the oil
filler cap.
2. Unscrew and remove the
filler cap/dipstick and wipe it
clean.
3. Insert and remove the
dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck. Check
the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low, add oil
to reach the upper limit mark
on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the engine
is overfilled, the excess oil
may get transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air filter.
An indication of overfilling is
white or blue smoke coming
from the muffler when the
engine is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service category SJ or later oil for normal
conditions. For additional oil recommendations, see "Engine Oil
Recommendations" on
page
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
5. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
ADJUSTMENT LEVERS
19 mm (3/4 in)
32 mm (1-1/4 in)
45 mm (2 in)
62 mm (2-1/2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3-1/2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
FILLER CAP
/DIPSTICK
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
13.
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