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The operation
of any lawn
mower can
result in foreign
objects
thrown
into the eyes,
which can result in severe
eye damage.
Always
wear safety
glasses
or eye shields
while operating
your lawn mower
or
performing
any adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles
or standard
safety
_asses.
OWTO
USE YOUR
LAWN
MOWER
ENGINESPEEDCONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum
performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE CONTROL
_,CAUTION:
Federal
regulations
require
an engine control
to be installed
on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances
attempt to defeat the
function
of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine
is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence
control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
• Raise wheels
for low cut and lower
wheels for high cut.
• Adjust cutting
height to suit your
requirements.
Medium
position
is best
for most lawns.
• To change
cutting
height,
squeeze
adjuster
lever toward
wheel.
Move
wheel
up or down to suit your require-
ments.
Be sure all wheels are in the
same setting.
NOTE:
Adjuster
is properly
positioned
when plate tab inserts
into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position
adjusters
(if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned
between
the
plate tabs.
Lower wheels for
high cut
....
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Raise wheels for low
Le_ver
Plate tab
cut
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 plug and fill to the
top of slot in filler hole.
NOTE:
Allow oil to settle down into
engine
for accurate
reading.
• Engine holds
20 ozs. of oil.
For type
and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE"
in maintenance
section
of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fill.
• Check
oil level before
each use.
Add
oil if needed.
• To read proper
level, tighten
engine
oil
plug each time.
• Reinstall
engine
oil plug 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.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded
gasoline
with a minimum
of
87 octane.
(Use of leaded
gasoline
will increase
carbon
and lead oxide
deposits
and reduce
valve life).
Do not
mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in
quantities
that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
_I, WARNING:
Experience
indicates
that
alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or
using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an
engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems,
the fuel system
should
be
emptied
before
storage
of 30 days or
longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage
Instructions
for
additional
information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
_I, CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel.
Do not store, spill or use
gasoline
near an open flame.
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