OPERATION
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The operationof any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
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resutt 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 safel
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mask over the spectacles
or standard
safety g{asses_
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
The engine speed is contro!!ed by a lever located on the
side of the engine. Fast (,_)
positionis for starting the
engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging.. Slow
(,=_) position isfor lightcutting, trimming and fuet economy.
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
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Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-
ence 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 (See Fig. 6)
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Raise wheels for low cut and lowerwheels for high cut..
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Wheels are set in iow cut for shipping, Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements.
Medium position is
best for most !awns.
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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.
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 clippingsfrom 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 will cause
unnecessary wear.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
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Be su re mower is level and area around oil fill isclean..
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Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fil! to the full tine
on the dipstick.
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Use2Oozsoof oil. Fortypeand grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE' in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
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Pour oil slowly, Do not over fie
CONTROL LEVER
PRIMER
FIG. 5
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
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Checkoil level before each use° Add oil if needed° Fill
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.