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hOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

ENGINESPI_EDCONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi- tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better

grass bagging. "LOW" poslhon isfor light cuffing, trimming and fuel economy (See F_g. 5)°

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER

o To remove Grass Catcher, release Operator

Presence Control Bar to stop engine.

aLift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher

by the Handle (See Fig. 6).

eLift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher by the Handle (See Fig. 6)°

eDo not drag the Bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear°

TO ADJUSTCUTrlNGHEIGHT

oRaise Wheels for low cut and lower Wheels for

high cut.

oWheels are set in low cutfor shipping. Adjust cut- ting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns°

oTo change cuffing height, squeeze Adjuster Lever toward Wheel. Move Wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all Wheels are in the same setting (See Fig. 7).

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL:

A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower.

oRemove Engine Oil Cap (See Fig. 8) and fill to

the FULL line on the dipstick.

oUse 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 10W 30 oil can also be used_

DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.

. . POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL

•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-

ed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

To read proper level, tighten Engine Oil Cap each time.

o Reinstall Engine Oil Cap and tighten.

oAfter 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.

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