Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
Figure 12
1. Dipstick
2. Full
3.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
5.
Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low
(Figure
12), carefully pour a small amount
of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps
3
through
is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high
(Figure
12), drain the excess oil until the oil
on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
6.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
(Figure
3. Add
(Figure
12).
5
until the oil on the dipstick
19).
Adjusting the Cutting
Height
You can change the cutting height at each wheel by
adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25
mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches),
12).
64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2
inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches).
DANGER
Adjusting the cutting-height levers could
bring your hands into contact with a moving
blade and result in serious injury.
• Shut off the engine and wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting the
cutting height.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
1.
Pull the cutting-height lever toward the wheel
(Figure
setting.
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1. Rear cutting-height lever (2)
2. Front cutting-height lever (2)
2.
Release the cutting-height lever and seat it
securely in the notch.
3.
Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting-height
setting.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
12
13) and move the lever to the desired
Figure 13
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