The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was sat at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust- able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL :
ACAUTION: 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 control. The blade turns when the engine is running.
•Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CU'I'rlNGHEIGHT
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheeis for high cut.
•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium pes'_on 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 to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Raise wheels for low cut
Plate tab
Lower wheels for high cut
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 and fill to the full .........
line on the dipstick.
•Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Mainte- nance 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.
•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.
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 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 fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Gasoline filler cap
Oil filler plug
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