LOWER
HIGHER
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 5
height. With the spring washer on the axle bolt reinsert in the square hole desired, through the wheel assembly and secure with the wing nut previously removed.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping.
CASTER LOCK
WARNING: When operating mower on hills, front wheels should be locked in the straight ahead posi- tion.
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or can be left to swivel freely. Lift and place the lock pins in the larger holes for locked, straight ahead operation, place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely.
Locking Pin
Axle Bolt
and
Spring
Washer
Figure 6
BEFORE STARTING
MODELS WITH ELECTRIC START ONLY:
WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material. HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep away from children. Do not puncture, dis- assemble, mutilate or incinerate. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in a
•Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use. DO NOT CHARGE LONGER THAN 20 HOURS.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger supplied with this mower.
To charge the battery, first remove the pro- tective cap from the end of the battery pack lead. Always plug charger lead into battery pack lead before inserting battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. See Figure 7.
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever ONLY when the engine is running. Shifting the speeds with the engine off can cause dam- age to the unit. Disengage the drive clutch control before changing the speed selection.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank in- doors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Protective
Cap
Battery
pack
lead
Figure 7
After charging, disconnect battery charger plug from household outlet first, then discon- nect charger lead from battery pack lead.
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