Adjustments
Cutting Height
There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the
front and rear right wheel.
1.
Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will
tend to fall when lever is moved outward).
2.
Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. See Figure 3-10.
2
Lower
1
Higher
3
3.
Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be
placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven
lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher
position. This will stop scalping of grass.
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3
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Handle Pitch
For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the
handle as follows:
1.
Remove star knobs (a) and carriage bolts (b) from handle.
See Figure 3-11.
2
Lower
2.
Position the handle in one of the three positions that is
most comfortable. See Figure 3-11 inset.
3.
Secure into position with star knobs (a) and carriage
bolts (b) removed in Step 1.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time.
2.
Service the engine with gasoline. See Fuel
Recommendations on page 15 in Operation section.
WARNING:
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 3-11
Use extreme care when handling
(a)