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OPERATION
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
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result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
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lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
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mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the
side of..the engine.
Fast-(@).
position is for starting the
engine, normal Cutting', and be_er gras#'bagging.
Slow
(._)
position isfor Jight cutting, trimming and fuet economy.
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 con*
trot. The blade turns when the engine is
running,
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Your lawn mower is equipped with an opera{or pres-
ence control bar whlch requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
,
PRIMER
LOWER WHEELS
PLATE TAB
FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
(See Fig. 7)
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Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
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Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle.
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Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it wilt cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG, 5
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig, 6)
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Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
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Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.
Me-
dium position is best for most lawns.
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To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward 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. Atso, 9-position adjusters .(if so.
equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate
tabs.
FIG. 7
BEFORE STARTUNG ENGINE
OIL (See Fig, 8)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
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Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
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Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
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Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
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Pour oJ'lslowly. Do not over fill.
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Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fil]
to full line on dipstick.
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To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
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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.
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