Full Product Manual

8 Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
3
2
2
1
3
1
Lower
Lower
Higher
Higher
High Wheel
Figure 2-12
NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the
cutting height adjustment levers move
in the opposite direction to adjust; for
mowers with high wheels, the levers move
in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear
wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven
lawns, move the height adjustment levers
to a higher position. This will stop scalping
of grass.
3. Release lever towards deck. See
Figure 2-11 and Figure 2-12.
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
If equipped, the pitch of the handle can be
adjusted as follows:
1. Remove wing nuts (a) and carriage
bolts (b) from handle. See Figure 2-13.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-13
2. Position the handle in one of the three
positions that is most comfortable.
See Figure 2-13 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts (a)
and carriage bolts (b) removed in Step 1.
Drive Control (If Equipped)
If equipped, there is an adjustment wheel
located in the drive control handle housing that
is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You
will need to adjust the drive control if the mower
does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with
the drive control engaged. If either of these
conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel
clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise
to loosen the cable. See Figure 2-14 for location
on Single Lever Drive Control and Figure 2-15 for
Dual Lever Drive Control.
Tighten
Loosen
Figure 2-14
Tighten
Loosen
Figure 2-15
Set-Up
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
NOTE: Remove cable tie (a) from around battery
box. Cable tie is used for shipping only. See
Figure 2-16.
(a)
Figure 2-16
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add provided oil before starting unit for
the first time.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.