Owner`s manual

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 adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses°
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able,
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequirean
engine controlto be installedon this lawn
mower in orderto minimize the riskof blade
contact injury.Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function of the operator
control, The blade tums 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_
Lower Wheels for
High Cut
Raise Wheels for
Low Cut
Plate Tab
_Lever
TO ADJUST CUTT1NG HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
o Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium positionis best for most
lawns.
° To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wfleel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is property 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.
Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for
mulching operation. To convert to discharging
or bagging operation:
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher, To convert to bagging ordischarging:
= Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate.
o 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.
CAUTION; Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or muicher plate in place.
__(a Mulcher
Plate
rge guard
Tab
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe
engine_
= Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean.
° Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick.
° Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oi!
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual,
o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill
= Check oil level before each use. Add oi! if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
= To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oit cap and tighten_
o Change the oil after' every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
GAS
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. (Use of leaded gasoline witl
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.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN
TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), use
fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
WARNING: Experience indicates that