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The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wearsafety glasses or eye shields while
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
menda standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
• I,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 requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
•
To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting.
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.
LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER
_
MOWER
k
FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
Lever
Plate
tab
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
A CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the
top slot in filler hole. Pour oil slowly.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine
for accurate reading.
3. Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to top slot in filler hole.
• 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. See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL' in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
Gasoline
filler cap
Erl
oil plug
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur-
chase fuel in quantities that can be used
AqLwithin 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
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