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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
ADD / CHECK FUEL
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Lawn Mower may emit highly flammable and ex-
plosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death, if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to
explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.
• Do not operate near open flame, heat, or any other ignition source. Do not smoke near the lawn mower.
• Always operate on a firm, level surface.
• Always turn lawn mower off before refueling. Allow mower to cool for at least 2 minutes before removing
fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may expand during operation. Do not fill to the top of the tank. Allow for
expansion. Always check for spilled fuel before operating.
• If fuel spills, move the lawn mower at least 30 feet away from the spill and wipe clean any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the lawn mower.
1. Clean the area around the gasoline filler cap (Fig. 9 - 1) before removing
the cap. Remove the warning tag, check the fuel level.
2. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
3. Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel. There should be no fuel
in the filler neck.
4. Clean up any overflow or splashes of gasoline before starting the engine.
5. Tighten the filler cap after filling.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Fig. 9
1
CAUTION!
Adjust the cutting height only when the engine has been shut
off and the spark plug boot has been removed from the spark plug.
The cutting height is centrally adjusted with the cutting height adjusting han-
dle. Different cutting heights can be selected.
Pull the adjusting handle out and select the desired cutting height. The han-
dle snaps back into the desired position.
Cutting height ranges from 1 - 3 inches, from position 1 to 7, respectively.
Fig. 10
SETTING REQUIRED FUNCTION
This lawn mower has four functions. You can switch between functions by removing or installing different acces-
sories. Please see the following chart for details.
To Convert Mower
Mulching Plug
Grass Bag
Side Discharge
For rear discharging
Removed
Removed
Removed
For rear bagging
Removed
Installed
Removed
For mulching
Installed
Removed
Removed
For side discharging
Installed
Removed
Installed
Summary of Contents for LM2173
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