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Theoperationof anylawnmowercan resultin
foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan
resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear
safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmower"orperforminganyadjust-
mentsorrepairs Werecommendawide
visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses
ENGINESPEED
Theenginespeedwassetatthefactoryfor
optimumperformanceSpeedisnotadjust-
able.
ENGINEZONECONTROL
CAUTION',Federalregulationsrequirean
enginecontroltobe installedonthisfawn
mowerinorderto minimizetheriskofblade
contactinjuryDonotunderanycircumstances
attempttodefeatthefunctionoftheoperator
control..Thebladeturnswhentheengineis
running.
o Yourlawnmowerisequippedwithan
operatorpresencecontrolbarwhich
requirestheoperatortobepositioned
behindthefawnmowerhandletostartand
operatethelawnmower.
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
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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.