Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
OPERATION
__ The operation of any lawn mower can-result in foreign objects-_th-ro-_
I [r_ result ih severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shietds white operating your J
I L=.._l=.--_ lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recornmenda wide vision safety J
I _ mask over the pectacles or stand_ rdsafety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5)
The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the
side of theengine. Fast (,_) position is for starting the
engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
(,_) position isfor lightcutting,trimming andfue! economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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 con-
troL The blade turns when the engine is
running.
, JL .... =
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-
ence control bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower,
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
PLATE TAB
LEVER
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
- Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
• Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle,
- Emptyclippingsfrombag using bothframe handleand
bag handle,
NOTE: Do notdragthe bag when emptying; it willcause
unnecessary wear,
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROLLEVER
PRIMER
FIG. 5
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels forhigh cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me-
dium positionis best for most awns.
• Tochange cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward 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 h0le in iever_ Also, 9-position adjusters (if so
equipped) aglow lever tO be positioned between the plate
tabs,
FIG. 7
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 fil! to the full line
on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities 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.
. ReinstaIlengine oil cap and tighten.
. After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,
and every 25 hours thereafter, You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
9
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...