6
Installation
1. Raise the
discharge guard
and clean out any
grass or debris in
the mounting
channels with
your finger.
2. Hook the grass
bag onto the
mower deck as
shown.
3. Release the
discharge guard
to secure the
grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the
discharge guard,
grasp the grass
bag handle, and
remove the grass bag.
2. Release the discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard, you can lift it
through the handlebar opening or remove it to the rear of the
mower below the handlebar.
Cutting Height Adjustment
There are two cutting height adjustment levers found on the left-hand
side of the lawn mower. The lever on the left front wheel adjusts the
height of both front wheels, and the lever on the left rear wheel adjusts
the height for both rear wheels. Both levers can be adjusted to one of
seven settings. The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and
soil conditions.
Be sure the engine is not running when adjusting the cutting height.
Move the front and rear adjustment levers to the same position,
forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass.
To adjust the cutting height, move the rear cutting height adjustment
lever first. Grasp the handlebar and lift the mower up slightly, and then
pull the adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into the
desired height. Adjust the front cutting height adjustment lever to
match the rear height setting.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary. Refer to the
“Mowing Tips” on
for additional cutting height
recommendations.
Check the Oil Level
1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick
without
screwing it into the
filler neck
. Check the oil
level shown on the
dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, add
oil to reach the upper
limit mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the
engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air
filter. An indication of
overfilling is white or blue
smoke coming from the
muffler when the engine
is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service
category SJ oil for normal
conditions. For additional
oil recommendations,
see
.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
NOTICE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
BAG
DISCHARGE
GUARD
THE CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
REAR CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
1 in (27 mm)
1-1/2 in (39 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
2-1/2 in (64 mm)
3 in (76 mm)
3-1/2 in (88 mm)
4 in (100 mm)
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away when refueling.
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT