3.
Rotate the handle rearward (Figure 4).
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Figure 4
4.
Lock the handle at your desired height; refer to
Adjusting the Handle Height (page 9).
5.
Torque the handle bolts to 120 to 160 in-lb (14 to 17
N-m).
6.
Adjust the cutting height; refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9).
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Installing the Recoil-starter
Rope in the Rope Guide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
You must install the recoil-starter rope in
the rope guide.
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the
recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Figure 5).
Figure 5
1.
Recoil-starter rope
2.
Rope guide
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Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
This machine does not come with oil in the
engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with
oil.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the first 5
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 16).
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick (Figure 6) and pour about 3/4 of
the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note:
Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.
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