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ASSEMBLY
Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See
2.
Figure 10.
NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the height adjustment levers
move in the opposite direction to adjust; for those with high wheels, the
levers move in the same direction.
Release lever towards deck.
3.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be placed in the
same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment levers to a higher position. This will stop scalping of grass.
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
For convenience of operation, you may be able to adjust the pitch of
the handle as follows:
Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Figure 11.
1.
Position the handle in one of the three positions that is most
2.
comfortable. See Figure 11 inset.
Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier.
3.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional engine
information.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the
1.
box.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
2.
engine owner’s manual.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear
discharge door is closed.
On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See Figure 9.
1.
Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
2.
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove
side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and
rear right wheel.
Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will tend to
1.
fall when lever is moved outward).
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Side Mulching
Plug
Figure 9
Low Wheel
3
2
2
1
3
1
Higher
Higher
Lower
Lower
Figure 10
Figure 11
WArNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
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