CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Note: Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position. Adjust the cutting height as follows. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move it forward or backward to select a new cutting height. See Figure 6.
LOWER |
HIGHER |
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever |
Figure 6
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping.
ENGINE CONTROLS
See the engine manual for the location and function of the controls located on the engine.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck. See Figure 2. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in the CONTROLS section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read all instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
EACH TIME YOU START YOUR MOWER
ALL UNITS:
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Check for proper drive clutch operation using the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.
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