7
Installation
1. Raise the discharge
guard and hook the
grass bag onto the
mower deck as shown.
Clean any grass
clippings from the hook
channel.
2. Release the discharge
guard to secure the
grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge
guard, grasp the grass
bag handle, and remove the grass bag.
2. Release the discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard, you can lift it
through the handlebar opening or remove it to the rear of the
mower below the handlebar.
Cutting Height Adjustment
To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel and move the lever into another notch. Move all four
adjustment levers to the same height setting.
To set the mower to its maximum height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the back, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the front.
To set the mower to its lowest height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the front, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the back.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary.
Check the Oil Level
Check the engine oil level with
the engine stopped and the
mower on a level surface.
1. Clean the area around the oil
filler cap.
2. Unscrew and remove the filler
cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick
without screwing it into the
filler neck
. Check the oil level
shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low, add oil to
reach the upper limit mark on
the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the engine
is overfilled, the excess oil
may get transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air filter.
An indication of overfilling is
white or blue smoke coming
from the muffler when the
engine is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service
category SJ or later oil for
normal conditions. For
additional oil recommendations, see page 13.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
5. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular petrol with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Avoid
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 19 for information regarding
fuel deterioration.
GRASS
BAG
LID
DISCHARGE
GUARD
19 mm
25 mm
39 mm
51 mm
63 mm
76 mm
89 mm
100 mm
FRONT WHEEL
REAR WHEEL
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (4)
WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in dipstick
when checking oil level)
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
