Owner`s manual

Theoperationofanylawnmowercanresultin
foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factoryfor
optimum performance. Speed is notadjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installed on this lawn
mower in order to minimize the riskof blade
contact injury.Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function ofthe operator
control, The blade turnswhen the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presance 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 heightto suit your require-
ments. Medium positionis best for most
lawns.
• To change curlingheight, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down
to suityour requirements. Be sure all wheels
are inthe same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properlypositioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
positionadjusters (if so equ_oped)allow lover
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
J
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
Lever
TO A'B'ACH GRASS CATCHER
• Liftthe rear door of the lawn mowerand
place the grass catcher frame side hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housingwhen the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
witli_outchppmgdeflectoror approved grass
catehar in place. Never attempt to ope_ratethe
lawn mower withthe rear door removed or
propped open.
Pivot pins
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
• Remove grass catcher withclippingsfrom
under lawn mower handle.
• Empty clippingsfrom beg using both frame
handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it willcause unnecessary wear.
Bag /
handle Grass catcher
frame handle
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area aroundoil
fig is clean.
• Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full
line onthe dipstick.
• Use2Oozs.of oil. For type and grada of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
sectionof this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do notover fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fillto full lineon dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oilcap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operationor each season• You may need
to change the oilmore often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
GAS
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil withgasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used
7 within30 days to assure fuel freshness.