1.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap, and remove the cap
from the tank (Figure 7).
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Figure 7
1.
1 cm (1/2 in)
2.
Fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 1 cm (1/2 inch) from
the bottom of the neck empty to allow the gasoline
room to expand.
3.
Install the fuel tank cap and tighten it securely by hand.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it into the
oil filler neck, but
do not
screw it in (Figure 8).
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Figure 8
2.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 8).
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly
pour oil into the oil-fill hole to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill.
(Max.
fill: 0.65 l (22 oz.), type: 10W-30 or SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SJ or higher.)
Note:
If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it
as directed; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 13).
3.
Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
•
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
•
Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to
the same height.
Note:
To raise the mower, move all the cutting height levers
forward; to lower the mower, move the all the cutting height
levers rearward (Figure 9).
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Figure 9
1.
Raise the mower
2.
Lower the mower
Note:
The cutting height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 38 mm
(1-1/2 inch); 51 mm (2 inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 76 mm
(3 inches); 89 mm (3-1/2 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).
Starting the Engine
1.
Hold the blade control bar (Figure 10) against the
handle.
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