6
Inspection
During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.
Installing a new grass bag is explained on
Installation
1. Raise the
discharge guard
and clean out any
grass or debris in
the mounting
channels with your
finger.
2. Hook the grass
bag onto the
mower deck as
shown.
3. 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
There are two cutting height adjustment levers found on the left-hand
side of the lawn mower. The lever on the left front wheel adjusts the
height of both front wheels, and the lever on the left rear wheel adjusts
the height for both rear wheels. Both levers can be adjusted to one of
seven settings. The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and
soil conditions.
Be sure the engine is not running when adjusting the cutting height.
Move the front and rear adjustment levers to the same position,
forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass.
To adjust the cutting height, move the rear cutting height adjustment
lever first. Grasp the handlebar and lift the mower up slightly, and then
pull the adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into the
desired height. Adjust the front cutting height adjustment lever to
match the rear height setting.
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. Refer to the
“Mowing Tips” on
for additional cutting height
recommendations.
Check the Oil Level
1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick
without
screwing it into the
filler neck
. Check the oil
level shown on the
dipstick.
3. 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 oil for normal
conditions. For additional
oil recommendations,
see
.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
CAUTION
An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown
toward the operator.
Thrown objects can hurt you.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
BAG
DISCHARGE
GUARD
THE CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
REAR CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
27 mm
39 mm
51 mm
64 mm
76 mm
88 mm
100 mm
FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
