07
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
GB
08
Fig.9
GB
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under
lawn mower handle.
3.Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle
and bag handle.
N O T E
: W h e n e m p t y i n g t h e g r a s s c a t c h e r , d o
n o t d r a g t h e b a g o v e r t h e g r o u n d ; i t w i l l c a u s e
unnecessary wear.
Fig.11
CAUTION:
During operation of emptying
clippings from grass catcher, please wear
protective gloves to prevent environmental
influence on your skin.
Lever on each wheel
Lever on right side
Raise wheels
for low cut
Lower wheels
for high cut
Fig.10
Never adjust the cutting height with the motor still
running.
The mower is adjusted to one cutting height upon
delivery.
Y o u c a n s e t t h e d e s i r e d c u t t i n g h e i g h t w i t h
adjustment lever to fit different terrain.
Pull the lever out of the catch, move to the desired
position and let it fall back into the catch.
The lawnmower can only be used on level lawns if
the lowest cutting height is being used.
WARNING
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
1.Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the
grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the
rear door.
2.The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower
housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass
catcher frame.
1.Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill
is clean.
2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the
dipstick. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
NOTE:
Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate
reading. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap,
then remove it to read the dipstick.
3.Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or
each season. You may need to change the oil more
often under dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
NOTE
: Before filling fuel tank, remove and discard
the debris plug that is inside the tank.
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octants. Do not mix
oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that
manufacturers specifications in engine hand book.
For type and grade of oil to use, see
ENGINE
i n C u s t o m e r R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s s e c t i o n o f t h i s
manual.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine.
Engine holds approximately 0.6L refer to engine
can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING
Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
m o i s t u r e w h i c h l e a d s t o s e p a r a t i o n a n d
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See storage instructions for
additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank fill-
er neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE
: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a
small amount of smoke may be present during the
initial use of the product and should be considered
normal.
1.To start a cold engine, push primer three times be-
fore trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an engine, which
has already run for a few minutes.
2.Move throttle control lever to fast position.
3.Hold operate presence control bar down to the han-
dle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine, release operator presence control
bar.
NOTE
: In cooler weather it may be necessary to re-
peat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming
may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you
do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting
to start and do not repeat priming steps.
CAUTION:
If the engine fails to start in 30
second after repeated starting operation by
pulling the starter knob, please stop your
operation and check the causes. See trouble
shooting.
Fig.6
Stop
start
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE SPEED (FOR SPEED
ADJUSTABLE MODEL)(See Fig.8)
N O T E : T h e s p e e d m a y o n l y be
adjusted when the engine is running
in order to avoid damage!
Hand propelled:
ENGAGE THE BLADE-CLUTCH (See Fig.7)
only for machines with BBC
Power propelled:
Stop
start
forward
Fig.7
Blade clutch lever
Upper handle
Step 1
Step 2
2.Press the blade-clutch-lever close to the handle-
bar completely to engage blade.
3.Release the lever about 2'' away from the hand-
lebar, until the lever make a 'click' sound. And
then re-press the lever and hold it togather with
the handlebar.
4.Release the blade-clutch-lever completely to
dis-engage and stop the blade.
1. For safety, the blade-clutch-lever can not be en-
gaged directly after releasing. Push the lever
forward until it make a 'click' sound, and then
you can engaged the clutch again.
Fig.8
-First press the lever slightly downwards and adjust
to the desired speed. The lever automatically clicks
back into the nearest new position.
-Position
rabbit
=fast(max.speed)
-Position
tortoise
=slow (min.speed)
-The driving speed can be continuously adjusted by us-
ing the adjustment lever mounted on the upper hand.
Slow
(tortoise)
Fast
(rabbit)
Drive speed
control lever
NOTE:The blade-brake-clutch should be engag-
ed only when the engine is in maximum throttle
state.
