Operation
Filling the Fuel Tank
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or mower
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
•
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station (Figure 12).
Important:
To reduce starting problems, add
fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.
Figure 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check the
engine oil level.
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install
the dipstick (Figure 10).
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
(Figure 10). If the oil level is below the
Add
mark
on the dipstick,
slowly
pour oil into the oil fill
tube to raise the oil level to the
Full
mark on the
dipstick.
Do not overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 fl oz (0.59
l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service
classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick.
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 front and rear
wheels to the same height.
Note:
To raise the mower, move both cutting height
levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all
rearward (Figure 13).
Figure 13
Note:
The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm);
1-1/2 inches (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches
(64 mm); 3 inches (76 mm); 3-1/2 inches (89 mm); 4
inches (102 mm); and 4-1/2 inches (114 mm).
Adjusting the Upper Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
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