Adjustments

Cutting Height

There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and rear right wheel.

1.Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel.

2.Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Fig. 3-10 and Fig. 3-10A.

Lower 2

1

Higher

 

3

 

 

2

Higher

 

1

Lower

Low Wheel

3

 

 

Figure 3-10

Higher

2

 

 

 

1

Lower

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Higher

 

 

1

Lower

High Wheel

 

3

Figure 3-10A

NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the height adjustment levers move in the opposite direction to adjust; for those with high wheels, the levers move in the same direction.

3.Release lever towards deck.

IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher position. This will stop scalping of grass.

Handle Pitch (If Equipped)

For convenience of operation, you may be able to adjust the pitch of the handle as follows:

1.Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig. 3-11.

Figure 3-11

2.Position the handle in one of the three positions that is most comfortable. See Fig. 3-11 inset.

3.Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier.

Set-Up

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional engine information.

1.Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box.

2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine owner’s manual.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

12Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up