Theoperation of anylawnmower c an result i n
foreign objects thrownintothe eyes, w hichcan
result i nsevereeyedamage.Always wear
safety glasses or eyeshields whileoperating
yourlawnmower" or performing a nyadjust-
ments or repairs Werecommend a wide
vision safetymaskoverthespectacles o r
standard safetyglasses
ENGINESPEED
Theengine speedwas setatthefactory for
optimum performanceSpeedis notadjust-
able.
ENGINEZONE CONTROL
CAUTION', F ederal r egulations r equire an
engine control t obe installed onthisfawn
mower i n orderto minimize theriskofblade
contact i njuryDonotunderanycircumstances
attempt t odefeat t he function oftheoperator
control.. Thebladeturnswhenthe engine is
running.
o Yourlawnmoweris equipped withan
operator p resence control b arwhich
requires theoperator t obepositioned
behind thefawnmowerhandletostartand
operate thelawnmower.
Lower Wheels
lor
Plate Tab
High Cut
Raise Wheels for
Low Cut
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
,, Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut
,, Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
merits
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, g-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs,
Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for
mulching operation, To convert to discharging
or bagging operation:
TO CONVERT
TO DISCHARGING
MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a
mutcher.. To convertto
bagging or discharging:
,, Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate.
o Mower can now be used for side discharg-
ing or optional grass catcher can be
attached
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Tab
Discharge guard
Mulcher
Piate
(
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 clean..
,
Remove
engine oil cap w/dipstick
and fill
to the full tine on the dipstick,
o Use 20 ozs. of oil.. For type and grade
of oil to use, see "ENGINE"
in Customer
Responsibilities
section
of this manual.
• Pour oi! slowly.
Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before
each use,
Add oil
if neede&
Fill to full line on dipstick.
o To read proper level, tighten engine
oil
cap each time.
o 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.
GAS
° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.