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Table of Contents
Slope Gauge.......................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
General Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Slope Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Children and Pets ........................................................................................................................................................5
Safe Handling of Gasoline .........................................................................................................................................5
General Service ............................................................................................................................................................5
Safety and Instructional Decals .................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Handle .....................................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Eyelet .........................................................................................7
Filling the Engine with Oil............................................................................................................................................7
Filling the fuel Tank .......................................................................................................................................................7
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................................................................................................................8
To Change Cutting Height .............................................................................................................................................8
Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................................................................8
Stopping the Engine .......................................................................................................................................................8
Forward Travel ................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the Grass Bag ................................................................................................................................................8
Removing the Grass Bag ...............................................................................................................................................8
Mowing ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Mowing Tips .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Cutting Grass Tips ...........................................................................................................................................................9
Mulching the Clippings .................................................................................................................................................9
Engaging the Mulching Lever / Using Side Discharge.........................................................................................9
Mulching tips: ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Bagging the Clippings ....................................................................................................................................................9
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Recommended Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................................. 11
Preparing for maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Servicing the Air Cleaner .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Changing the Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Replacing the Blade .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Preparing the Machine for Storage ........................................................................................................................ 12
