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A
Mulching Cover
B
Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2)
C
Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
D
Rope Start Handle
E
Drive Control
F
Blade Control
G
Ground Speed Control
H
Fuel Filler Cap
I
Front Height Adjustment Latch (2)
Operation
Before Starting
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 3), drive control (B), and
ground speed control (C) to insure they work freely.
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3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height. See
Cutting Height Adjustment .
4. Check the engine oil:
• Make sure the mower is on a level surface.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
• Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 4) and wipe with a clean
cloth.
• Insert and tighten the dipstick.
• Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should
be at the top of the full indicator (B) on the dipstick.
• If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill. See Oil
Recommendations . Do not overfill. After adding oil,
wait one minute and recheck the oil level.
• Replace and tighten the dipstick.
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5. Add fuel to the tank:
• Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes can
safely dissipate.
• Remove the fuel fill cap (C, Figure 4).
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