CONTROLS
Cutting Height Lever
To set the deck cutting height, pull the cutting
height lever inwards and move it to the desired
height notch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always raise the
deck to the highest position for transport.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION To obtain an
even cutting height, it is important that the air
pressure in all tires is 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
Bypass Linkages
Transaxle bypass linkages must be engaged
when pushing or pulling the mower. The release
levers are located on each side of the rear of the
unit below the rear engine guard. See Moving
Machine By Hand in the Operation section.
WARNING!
Bypass linkages are located
close to the muffler. To prevent burns, the
engine should be shut off and allowed to cool
before the bypass linkage levers are handled.
To Adjust The Seat
A
1. Lift seat up and remove seat adjustment knob
(A).
2. Loosen seat adjustment knob (B).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
seat adjustment knob (B).
3. Move seat to necessary position, line up the
hole in the seat pan for seat adjustment knob
(A) with the hole in the seat.
4. Install and tighten seat adjustment knob (A).
5. Tighten seat adjustment knob (B).
Fuel Tank
Read the safety instructions before refueling. The
capacity for each tank is 5-1/2 gallons.
Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage
and keep the cap correctly tightened.
The engine will operate on a minimum of
87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).
Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can
be used. See Technical Data concerning ethanol
fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85
alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine and
components may occur.
When operating in temperatures below 32° F, use
fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting.
B
Do not remove
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