Theoperationof anylawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawnmower"orperforminganyadjust- mentsorrepairs Werecommendawide visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor standardsafetyglasses
ENGINESPEED
Theenginespeedwas setatthefactoryfor
optimumperformanceSpeedisnotadjust- able.
ENGINEZONE CONTROL
CAUTION',Federalregulationsrequirean
enginecontroltobe installedonthisfawn mowerin orderto minimizetheriskofblade
Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation, To convert to discharging
or bagging operation:
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mutcher.. To convertto bagging or discharging: ,, Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate.
o Mower can now be used for side discharg- ing or optional grass catcher can be attached
•To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place.
contactinjuryDonotunderanycircumstances attempttodefeatthefunctionoftheoperator controlThebladeturnswhentheengineis.. running.
oYourlawnmowerisequippedwithan operatorpresencecontrolbarwhich
requirestheoperatortobepositioned behindthefawnmowerhandletostartand operatethelawnmower.
Lower Wheels lor | Plate Tab |
High Cut
Raise Wheels for
Low Cut
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
,,Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut
,,Adjust cutting height to suit your require- merits 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, g- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs,
Discharge guard
Mulcher
Piate
(
Tab
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 w/dipstick and fill to the full tine on the dipstick,
o Use 20 ozs. of oil.. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
•Pour oi! slowly. Do not over fill.
•Check oil level before each use, Add oil if neede& Fill to full line on dipstick.
o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
o 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.
