Product specifications

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
glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_CAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installedon this lawn
mower in order to minimize the riskof 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 require-
merits. Medium positionis best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are inthe same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
positionadjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positionedbetween the plate tabs.
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cut..._ / jL_
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharg-
ing:
• Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate.
• Mower can now be used for side discharg-
ing or optional grass catcher can be
attached.
• To retum to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Discharge
uard
Mulcher plate
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in
the engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fillis clean.
• Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top
of slot in filler hole.
NOTE: Allow oilto settle down into engine for
accurate reading.
• Engine holds 20ozs. of oil. Fortypeand
grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section of this manual.
• Pour oilslowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed.
• Change the oilafter every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
ADD GASOUNE
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
AWARNING: Experience indP_atesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. 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, startthe engine and let it run untilthe
fuel lines and carburetor are emp_. Use
6 fresh fuel next season. See Storage