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The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrowninto the
eyes, which can resultin
severeeye damage.Always
wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
menda standardsafetyglasses or wide
vision safetymask wornover spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR
LAWN
MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum
performance.
It is not adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
_I_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
CUTTING
HEIGHT
Raise wheels
for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting
height
to suit
your requirements.
Medium
position
is
best for most lawns.
• To change
cutting
height,
squeeze
ad-
juster
lever
toward
wheel.
Move
wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be
sure all 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.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
TO CONVERT
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 return
to mulching
operation,
simply
reinstall
mulcher
plate as shown.
_CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
discharge
guard,
approved
grass
catcher
or mulcher
plate in place.
Hinge rod
Discharge
Housing
opening
Hooks
Mulcher plate
Tab
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped
without
oil in
the engine.
For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE"
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
• i, CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine
with
oil, or it will smoke
heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level.
2.
Remove
oil dipstick
from oil fill spout.
3.
You receive
a container
of oil with the
unit.
Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
NOTE:
Initial oil fill requires
only 18 oz.
due to residual
oil in engine
from the
manufacturers
100% quality testing.
When
changing
oil you may need 20 oz.
4.
Insert and tighten
dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before
each use.
Add oil
if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change
the oil after every 25 hours of
operation
or each season.
You may
need to change
the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
See "TO
CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL" in the Mainte-
nance section
of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh,
clean,
regular
unleaded
gasoline
with a minimum
of 87
octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Pur-
chase fuel in quantities
that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
A
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
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