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The operation
of any lawn
mower can
result in foreign
objects
thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe
eye
damage.
Always
wear safety
glasses
or eye shields
while operating
your lawn mower or performing
any
adjustments
or repairs. We recommend
a
wide vision safety mask over spectacles
or standard
safety glasses.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE CONTROL
A_,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
control.
The blade
turns when the engine
is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence 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
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward 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.
Also, 9-position
adjusters
(if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned
between
the
plate tabs.
Lower wheels for
high cut
Raise wheels for low
cut
Plate tab
NOTE:
Your lawn mower
has been
shipped
ready for mulching
operation.
To
convert
to discharging
operation,
you
must install the discharge
deflector
attachment
included
with your mower.
TO INSTALL
DISCHARGING
DEFLECTOR
• Lift door upward on it's hinge until the
deflector
frame can be hooked over the
door mounting bracket as shown.
• Release
the door to rest against
deflector
frame.
• To return to mulching
operation,
reverse the above
steps and be sure
door is in closed
position.
Mulcher Door
j-
Deflector
Mounting
Bracket
_CAUTION:
Do not operate
your lawn
mower
without
mulcher
door in closed
position,
discharge
deflector
in place, or
approved
grass catcher
in place.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower
is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is dean.
• Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full
line on the dipstick.
NOTE:
Allow oil to settle down into
engine
for accurate
dipstick
reading.
• Engine holds
20 ozs. of oil. For type and
grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
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