7
Move control
rearward.
Raise control bar.
Lower control bar.
Assembly
Install Handle
1.
Align handles and tighten handle knobs (Fig. 2).
Bend handle latches slightly toward each other
(Fig. 2).
2.
Pivot handle backward until handle stud snaps
into center hole of handle latch (Fig. 2). If
handle height is not satisfactory, adjust by
placing handle stud into a different hole. Secure
control cables in position with cable ties.
Install Starter Rope
1.
Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on
the handle (Fig. 3). To make the rope easier to
loop, squeeze the control bar on the handle to
release the blade brake.
Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
1.
Make sure engine is off.
2.
Open the discharge door by moving it rearwards
(Fig. 4). Hold the discharge door handle to
prevent the spring-loaded door from closing
while inserting the plug.
3.
Since the plug is slightly wider than the
discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug
clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 4).
Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is
pointing upwards.
4.
Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug clicks into place,
locking the plug securely into the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 5). Release discharge door handle to
lock top of plug.
Before Starting
Fill Crankcase With Oil
Fill crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil until oil
level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in
(Fig. 7). The maximum crankcase capacity is 0.65
liters (22 ounces) of oil. Use any high quality
detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute
(API) “service classification” — SF, SG, SH or SJ.
Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and
FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 7). Add oil if level is
low.
1.
Position mower on level surface and clean
around oil dipstick.
2.
Remove dipstick by rotating cap
counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
3.
Wipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck.
Rotate cap clockwise 1/4 turn. Then remove
dipstick and check level of oil (Fig. 7). If level is
