SET UP YOUR MOWER
IMPORTANT
: Unfold the handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage the control cables.
1. Depress the Operator Presence Control Bar
(OPC) and raise the handles until the lower handle
section locks into place at the mowing position.
2. With the Operator Presence Control Bar still
depressed raise the upper handle section into place
on the lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
OPERATION
Operator Presence Control (OPC) Bar
- must
be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter rope
- used to start the engine.
LAWNMOWER ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Lower the cutting deck for a low cut and raise the deck for a high cut; adjust cutting height to suit your
requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL
Before each use the oil level must be checked and if necessary topped up with SAE30 engine oil.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill the engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
1. Be sure that the lawnmower is on level ground.
2. Remove the oil dipstick from the oil fill spout.
3. Insert and tighten the dipstick.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
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