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3. Open the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90°

counterclockwise. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.

4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on the dipstick. Do

not over

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ll.

NOTE:

When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the

oil

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ll hole but do not screw in.

5. Reinstall and secure the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90°

clockwise.

To check engine oil:

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Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.

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Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
the oil

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ll hole but do not screw in.

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Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check the oil
level. Add oil as needed.

STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER

See figure 5.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Starting the engine

1. Open the fuel valve.
2. Press the primer bulb 3 times.

NOTE:

This step is not usually necessary when starting

an engine that has already run for a few minutes.

3. Hold the power lever down against the handle.
4. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Slowly

release the starter cord so that the rope does not snap
back.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to repeat the priming steps

in cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may
cause flooding and the engine will not start. If you do
flood the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting
to start and do not repeat priming steps.

Starting the engine using the ONE+

EasyStart

1. Install the battery pack. See

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gure 5b.

a. Open the battery compartment cover.
b. Place the battery pack in the product, aligning the

rib on the battery pack with the groove in the battery
port. Make sure the latches on the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured to
the product before beginning operation.

c. Close the battery cover. Snap the cover in place.

NOTE:

Always remove the battery pack from product

when not in use.

2.  Open the fuel valve.
3.  Press the primer bulb 3 times.
4.  Hold the power lever down against the handle.
5.  Turn the ONE+

EasyStart

key to start the engine. If

the product fails to start, wait for 60 sec. Failure to follow

this instruction may damage the ONE+

EasyStart

NOTE:

Do not turn the ONE+

EasyStart

key while the

product is already running.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to repeat the priming steps in

cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may cause

ﬂ

ooding and the engine will not start. If you do

ﬂ

ood the

engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and
do not repeat priming steps.

Stopping the engine

1. Release the power lever and allow the engine to come

to a complete stop.

2. Close the fuel valve.

PROPELLING THE PRODUCT

See figure 6.

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To self-propel: Hold down the power lever while slowly
pulling the self-propel bail towards the handle. Release
the self-propel bail to stop the wheel drive.

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To manually propel: Hold down the power lever. Do not
engage the self-propel bail.

NOTE:

The product will start to run when the self-propel

bail is engaged.

SETTING BLADE HEIGHT

See figure 7.

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the

ﬁ

rst time,

adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 38 mm to 50
mm during cool months and between 50 mm and 76 mm
during hot months.

To set the blade height:

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Stop the product and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop.

■

To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.

■

To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.

SETTING HANDLE HEIGHT AND ANGLE

See figure 8.

The height of the handle can be easily adjusted for operator
preference.

To adjust the handle height:

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