Product Overview
Figure 7
1.
Handle
7.
Cutting height lever (4)
2.
Throttle control lever
8.
Spark plug
3.
Grass bag
9.
Discharge tunnel
4.
Fuel tank
10.
Oil fill/dipstick
5.
Oil filter (not shown)
11.
Starter handle
6.
Air filter
12.
Control bar
Controls
Figure 8
1.
Control bar
3.
Recoil starter handle
2.
Throttle control lever
Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the
self-propel drive and the control bar operate properly.
When you release the control bar, the blade, the engine,
and the self-propel drive should stop. If they do not,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Figure 9
1.
Warning—wear hearing protection.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Initially, fill the crankcase with 29 ounces (0.85 liters)
of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30
weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum
Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Capacity
With oil filter
29 ounces (0.85 liters)
Without oil filter
22 ounces (0.65 liters)
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Figure 10).
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