The operationof any lawn mower can resultin foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesoreye shields while operating your lawn mowerorperformingany adjust- meritsorrepairs. We recommend a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles orstandard safetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjust- able.
•Rernove engineoilp/ugand fluto the topof slotin filler hole.
•Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortypeand grade ofoil to use,see =ENGINE" in Maintenance sectionof this manual.
•Pouroil slowly. Do notoverfill
•Check oil levelbeforeeach use. Add oilif needed.
•Reinsta_engineoilplugand tighten.
•Change the oilafter every25 hoursof eperation or each seeson. You moy need tochangethe oil more oftenunder dusty,
dirtyconditions.
GAS
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federalregulationsrequirean
enginesentrol to be inst_ed on thislawn mowerin orderto minimizethe riskof blade
contactinjury.Do not underany circumstances attemptto defeat the function of the operator control.The bladeturnswhen theengineis running.
•Your lawn moweris equ'_l:_:lwithan operatorpresencecontrolbar which
requiresthe operetorto be positioned behind the lawn mower handleto startand
operatethe lawnmower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
•Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. 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, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
tobe positionedbetweentheplatetabs.
Raise wheels for low cut
Plate tab
Lower wheels for high cut
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Useof leaded gasolinewil increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve rife). Do not mix on with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that
can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol b/ended fueis (called gesohoi or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acicfic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. DO not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do net store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Gasoline filler cap
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL | Oil filler plug |
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Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the |
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engine. |
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•Be sure mower is level and area around oil fillis dean.
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