Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. R emo v e the dipstic k, wipe it clean, and fully install the
dipstic k ( Figure 13 ).
Figure 13
2. R emo v e the dipstic k and c hec k the oil lev el ( Figure 13 ).
If the oil lev el is belo w the Add mark on the dipstic k,
slo wly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil lev el
to the Full mark on the dipstic k. Do not o v erfill. (Max.
fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: SAE 30W deterg ent oil with
an API ser vice classification of SF , SG , SH, SJ , SL, or
higher .)
3. Install the dipstic k.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Adjusting the cutting height may bring y ou into
contact with the mo ving blade, causing serious
injur y .
• Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to
stop .
• Do not put y our finger s under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
If the engine has been r unning , the muf fler will be
hot and can sev er el y bur n y ou. K eep a w ay fr om the
hot muf fler .
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to
the same height.
Note: T o raise the mo w er , mo v e all 4 cutting height lev ers
forw ard; to lo w er the mo w er , mo v e them all rearw ard
( Figure 14 ).
Figure 14
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