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OPERATIO
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)
, Raise wheels for low cut and lowerwheels for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me-
dium position is best for most lawns.
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward wheel. Move wheet 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, 9-position adjusters (if so
equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate
tabs.
GROUND DRIVE THREE SPEEDS
(See Fig. 9)
Your lawn mower provides three (3) speeds to let you select
the speed that suits you best.
,, Speed 1 is for StQW, heavy/thick grass cutting or trim-
ming.
, Speed 2 isfornormal grasscuttingortrimming,
o Speed 3 isforlightcuttingand forground transport.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
(See Figs. 9 & 10)
o Select ground speed by moving speed control lever to
desired position.
* To start forward motion, lift drive control bar up to
handle.
o To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR
FULLY ENGAGED AGAINST HANDLE WHEN IN USE.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL (See Fig. 11)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
o Be sure mower is ievel and area around oil fill is clean.
o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
Use 27 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oi!to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
o Check oil level before each use+ Add oil if needed. Fill
to fu!l line on dipstick,
,* To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
, Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
o 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.
GAS (See Fig. 1t)
, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular un eaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane, Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Purchase rue! in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness°
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuei
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storz
age of 30 days or !origen. Drain the fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information° Never use engine or
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
PLATE TAB
_'_
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 8
LEVER
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL
ENGAGED
FIG. 9
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL
BAR _X
DRIVE
CONTROL
DISENGAGED
FIG. 10
10
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