Operator's Manual

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Figure 4
1. Cables 2. Starter rope
5. Tighten both handle knobs securely .
6.
Install the traction cable spring onto the transmission
bracket if it is not already connected (Fig. 5).
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1. Traction cable spring 2. T ransmission bracket
Changing the Handle Height
The handle has two height positions: high and low
(Fig. 6). Choose a handle height position that is most
comfortable for you.
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Figure 6
1. Low setting
2. High setting
3. Cable anchor
1. Squeeze the bottom handle section (both sides) inward
of f the pins.
2. Position the handle and the cable anchor over the pins
at the desired height.
Note: You may need to loosen and slightly move the belt
cover.
3. Adjust the cable. Refer to Adjusting the Self-pr opel
Drive Cable on page 18.
Before Starting
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil. Use
only high-quality , SAE 30 or 10W30 weight deter gent oil
that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service
classification” — SF , SG, SH, or SJ.
Before each use, make sure that the oil level is between
the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Dipstick
To add oil:
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 7).
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pulling it out.
4. W ipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Fully insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then
remove it.
Note: T o ensure an accurate oil level reading, you must
fully install the dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 7).
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler
hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
IMPORTANT : Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
and run the engine; engine damage will r
esult. Drain
the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick r eads
Full.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise 1/4 turn.