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“THREE POINT” ADJUSTMENT
(18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS ONLY)
Both rear wheels are adjusted by a single
lever on the left rear wheel.
• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To
raise mower, move lever forward to
desired position. To lower mow er, move
the lever toward the rear.
NOTE:
There are seven (7) height adjust-
ment positions for the rear wheels.
Both front wheels are adjusted as follows:
1. Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and
reassemble in desired ad just ment hole.
2. Reinstall wheel components in the
same order as they were before re-
moval. Tighten securely.
NOTE:
There are seven (7) height adjust-
ment holes for the front wheels. Be sure
both front wheels are in the same hole.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to adjust both front
and rear wheels to the same height.
CASTER WHEEL OPERATION
(“THREE POINT” ADJUSTMENT ONLY)
The front wheels can be “locked” into
position or set to “freewheel” for better
maneuverability. Placing the lockbars in
the outer holes of the adjustment brackets
“locks” the front wheels. Likewise, placing
the lockbars in the inner holes of the ad-
justment brackets allows the front wheels
to spin freely (“freewheel”).
• Lift lockbar until the frontmost end
clears the adjustment bracket, then
pivot lockbar to desired position.
IMPORTANT:
Front wheels must be
“locked” into position when operating on
a slope. Mow across the face of slopes:
never up and down.
Height adjuster lever
Lockbar
(“freewheel”
position)
Lockbar
(“locked”
position)
Bolt
Washer
O-Ring
Spacer
Wing nut
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER REAR
OF MOWER
LEVER FORWARD
TO RAISE REAR OF
MOWER
OPERATION
Slots
Mulcher
plate tabs
TO CONVERT MOWER:
Most mowers are shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher.
“REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS
Some models have a seperate mulcher
plug, other models have the mulcher plug
built into the rear door. To convert to bag-
ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if
so equipped) must be removed from the
dis charge open ing of the lawn mower.
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plate or plug (if so equipped). Store
mulcher plate or plug in a safe place.
• You can now install grass catcher or
optional clipping deflector accessory.
• To return to mulching operation, install
mulcher plate or plug into discharge
opening of mower.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plate/plug in
place or ap proved clipping deflector or
grass catch er in place. Never attempt to
op er ate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
MULCHER
"PLUG"
Mulcher
plug
MULCHER
"PLATE"
MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR
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ENGINE
Read the maintenance section of your
engine manual.
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first two hours of
operation and every 25 hours there af ter or
at least once a year if the lawn mower is
not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to
engine manual.
NOTE (B&S W26 engines with Synthetic
oil ONLY):
An oil change is not required
but if you desire to change the oil follow
the procedure below.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(SEE ENGINE MANUAL)
• Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• For engines without dipstick, re move
bottom oil drain plug.
• For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick,
remove bottom drain plug or remove
engine oil cap and turn lawn mower on
its side.
NOTE
: Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, empty fuel tank by running en-
gine until fuel tank is empty.
• After oil has drained completely, re place
oil drain plug and tighten se cure ly.
• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do
not overfill.
• Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole or
to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so
equipped. Keep oil at proper level.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Clean the element after every 25 hours
of operation or every season. Replace
the air filter every 100 hours of operation
or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions. See the maintenance section
of your engine manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (KOHLER or B&S
PRO / ENDURANCE ENGINES ONLY)
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re-
tor, re place ment is re quired.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sec tions.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Set spark plug gap according to engine
manual specifications.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance, keep
mower housing free of grass build-up and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower
by scraping to remove buildup of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• With the exception of the water washout
port (if equipped), we do not recommend
using a garden hose to clean the outside
of your lawn mower unless the elec tri cal
system, muffler, air filter and carburetor
are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine can result in shortened engine life.
Fuel
Filter
Clamp
Clamp
