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Theoperationof any lawn mower can resultin
foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can
resultin severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
yourlawn mower or performingany adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
visionsafety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: Federal regulationsrequire an
engine controlto be installedon this lawn
mower in order to minimize the riskofblade
contact injury.Do not under any circumstances
attemptto defeat the function of the operator
control. The blade turnswhen the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower isequipped with an
operatorpresence controlbar which
requiresthe operator to be pos_oned
behind the lawn mower handle to startand
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjustcuttingheight to suityour require-
merits. Medium positionisbast for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suityour requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positionedwhen
plate tab insertsinto hole in lever. A/so, 9-
positionadjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positionedbetween the plate tabs.
Lowerwheels for
high cut
Platetab
Raise wheels for low
cut
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.
_ .. "_-------- MulcherDoor
Deflector
\_ _--_J----_ Mounting
Bracket
ACAUTION: Do not operate your lawn
mower without mulcher door in closed
position, discharge deflector in place, or
approved grass catcher in place.
BEFORE STAFmNG ENGINE OIL
Yourlawn mower is shippedwithout oilin the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill isclean.
• Remove engine oilcap and till to the full line
on the dpstic_
• Use2Oozs.of oil. Fortype and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
sectionof this manual.
• Pouroilslowly. Do not ever fill.
• Check oillevel before each usa. Add oilif
needed. Fillto fulllineon dipstick.
• To read properlevel, tightenengine oilcap
each time.
• Reinstallengine oilcap and tighten.
• Change the oilafterevery 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oilmore often under dusty,
dirtyconditions.
Engine oil
GAS
Gasolinefiller
cap
• 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.
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (calledgasehol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads
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