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OPERATION
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GROUND
DRmVE FOUR SPEEDS
(See Fig. 12)
You r lawn mower provides four (4) speeds to let you select
the speed that suits you best.
The drive speed control lever can be changed while
you are mowing.
Speeds 1 and 2 are found when the engine speed
control (red) lever is in low position.
Speeds 1 and 2 are for slower, light grass cutting,
trimming and quiet operation.
Speeds 3 and 4 are found when the engine'speed
control (red) lever is in fast (_,) position.
Speed 3 is for slow, heavy/thick
grass cutting or
trimming.
Speed 4 is for normal cutting and bagging and for
ground transport.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIFT SPEEDS
WITH THE DRIVE BAR ENGAGED UNLESS THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
TO OPERATE
DRIVE SYSTEM
(See Fig. 13)
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Select ground speed by moving drive speed selector
leverto 1-3 or2-4 position and selecting eitherfast (_r_)
or slow (._)
engine speed.
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1-3 is slower and 2-4 is faster.
The ground speed may be selected either when stand-
ing or moving.
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To start forward motion, slowly pull up drive control bar
to the handle.
To slow or stop forward motion, let the drive control bar
move forward away from handle.
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To stop forward motion release drive control bar.
By slightly releasing the drive control bar the drive can
be slowed or "feathered"
so you may make turns
around obstacles or at end of rows.
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If the drive is not pulling properly, the drive cable may
need adjusting
(See "TO ADJUST
DRIVE CON:
TROL" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.)
This adjustment may be required after 15
hours of use.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
OIL (See Fig= 14)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean,
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Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fil! to the full line
on the dipstick.
Use20ozs.
of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoiltouse,
see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities
section of this
manual.
Pour oil slowly.
Do not ove_:fill.
Check oi! level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
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Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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 underdusty, dirty conditions,
GAS (See Fig, 14)
Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASQMNE.
BE CAREFUL
NOT TO OVER FILL TANK.
DRIVE SPEED
SELECTOR
LEVER
FroG. 1 2
OPERATOR
DRIVE CONTROL
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BAR
DRIVE
CONTROL
FEATHERED
FiG, 13
CAP
ENGINE OIL CAP
W/DIPSTICK
FIG. 14
WARNING:
Experience
indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer.
Drain the fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season,
See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner
products
in fue! tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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