7
Adjusting the Handle Height
You can set the handle to two height settings: high and
low (Fig. 3). Select the handle height setting most
comfortable for you.
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1
2
3
4
Figure 3
1.
Low setting
2.
High setting
3.
Cable anchor
(Self-propelled models)
4.
Pin
1. Squeeze the bottom handle section (both sides) inward
off of the pins (Fig. 3).
2. Position the handle and the cable anchor
(self-propelled models only) over the pins at the
desired height.
Note: On self-propelled models, you may need to loosen
the belt cover and move it slightly.
3. On self-propelled models, adjust the cable. Refer to
Maintenance on page 12.
Before Starting
Mixing Gasoline and Oil
Your Lawn-Boy lawn mower is powered by a two-cycle
engine which requires a 32:1 mixture of gasoline and oil.
Use only clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline (including
oxygenated or reformulated gasoline) with an octane
rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only
the amount of gasoline you expect to use in 30 days.
Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion
chamber deposits and longer spark plug life.
IMPORTANT: Do not use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using
these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use automotive oil (i.e., SAE 30
or 10W30), a two-cycle oil that is not NMMA
TCW III-certified, or a fuel mixed at the wrong
gasoline/oil ratio. This can cause engine damage not
covered under the Lawn-Boy warranty.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others and can damage property.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
•
Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
•
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
When fueling, under certain circumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
•
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
•
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
•
If this is not possible, refuel such equipment on
a truck or trailer from a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
•
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Use only Lawn-Boy Generation II 2-Cycle Oil (Fig. 4) or
an equivalent premium grade, NMMA TCW III-certified
two-cycle ashless oil.
