Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (
).
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Figure 14
1.
Full
3.
Low
2.
High
3.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
5.
Read the oil level on the dipstick (
).
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, slowly
pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube,
wait 3 minutes, and then repeat steps
through
until the oil level is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain
the excess oil until the oil level is at the correct
level. To drain the excess oil, refer to
Engine Oil (page 16)
.
Important:
If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
Adjusting the Handle Height
You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is
more comfortable for you (
).
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Figure 15
1.
Loosen both handle knobs until you can push the
square edges of the carriage bolts out of the square
holes in the handle brackets.
2.
Push the knobs until they are loose.
3.
Move the handle to the upper or lower height position.
4.
Pull the knobs until the square edges of each carriage
bolt fits into its related square hole.
5.
Tighten the handle knobs as tight as you can.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all the cutting-height
levers to the same height. To raise and lower the machine,
refer to
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Figure 16
1.
Lower the machine
2.
Raise the machine
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