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Setting the cutting height
CAUTION!
The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height,
stop the engine and wait for the mower blade to stop completely.
1. Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting
height.
2. Move it to any one of the 7 positions for the desired cutting height. (see Fig. 10)
3. Return lever into securing plate.
NOTE!
Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought
conditions. Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut. (see Fig.10)
From position 1 to position 7. The cutting height range from 25mm to 75 mm.
Fig 10
ADJUSTMENT
Checking the engine oil level and filling with engine oil (see Fig.11)
Fig 11
CAUTION!
The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the
engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine
is running.
CAUTION!
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the
engine.
NOTE!
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. It is
recommend that high detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil used. Using non-
detergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life and using 2-stroke oil will damage
the engine.
CAUTION!
Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent
e.g SAE 10W/30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil). Never use additives
with recommended oil. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is
changed after the first 5 hours of use.
NOTE!
To Check the engine oil level ,stop engine and place the mower on a level
surface.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not turn it in.
3. Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the
Min and Max marks on the dipstick. If near the lower level ,fill to upper lever with the
recommended oil. Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.
4. Align the ribs of the cap with the groove of the filler neck. Then rotate 1/4 turn to secure
it.
OPERATION