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Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Disengage the cutting blades, shut off the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn
the engine switch to the O
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it.
Note:
The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
4.
Add unleaded fuel to the fuel tank until the level
is just inside the mesh filter basket.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Adjusting the Cutting-Blade
Depth
1.
Bring the machine to a full stop.
2.
Disengage the cutting blades.
3.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
4.
Unlock the cutting-blade depth handle by pulling
upward.
1. Unlock
2. Cutting-blade depth
handle
5.
Move the lever to the desired working depth slot
setting. Rotate and push the handle down to
lock the handle.
6.
Adjust the setting down as the cutting blades
wear.
Adjusting the Seeding-Rate
Gauge
1.
Bring the machine to a full stop.
2.
Disengage the cutting blades.
position.
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3. Lock
3.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
4.
To change the seeding rate, loosen the knob on
the seeding-rate gauge located on the front of
the seed hopper. Move the gauge pointer to the
desired position, and tighten the knob.
1. Gauge pointer
Note:
Refer to the seeding graph, located on the
machine, to determine the correct gauge setting for
the type of grass and the thickness to be planted.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to people, or
damage to property.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
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protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose jewelry.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid operating the machine on wet grass.
Reduced traction could cause the machine to slide.
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