SET-UP
UNPACKING
Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.
HANDLEBAR SETUP
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1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs [2] 90 degrees into the unlock
position [3].
2. Hold the cutting-means control lever [1] against the handlebar, and
unfold the handlebar into the mowing position.
3. Move the handlebar up or down, so the locating pins align with
either the higher, middle, or lower holes on the handlebar
mounting brackets.
4. Turn the adjusting knobs 90 degrees into the lock position [4], and
the pins will spring into the holes and lock into position.
GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY
Slide the grass catcher frame [1] into the grass catcher [2] and install
the plastic clips [3] as shown.
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Lift the discharge guard
and install the grass
catcher.
ENGINE OIL
The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL in the engine.
Add enough SAE 10W-30
API service category SJ or
later oil to bring the oil level
between the upper limit [2]
and lower limit [3] marks on
the dipstick [1] as shown.
Do not overfill the engine
with oil. If the engine is
overfilled, the excess oil may
get transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air filter.
FUEL
Refer to page 7.
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWNMOWER
Before using the lawnmower, all mower operators must read the
following chapters:
• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)
• CONTROLS (page 5)
• PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 5)
• OPERATION (page 9)
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 12)
ENGLISH
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