theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................5
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................6
3InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................7
4AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7
5AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................10
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
EngagingtheBlade..........................................15
DisengagingtheBlade......................................16
CheckingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch
Operation......................................................16
RecyclingtheClippings....................................16
BaggingtheClippings.......................................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
CleaningUndertheMachine............................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
PreparingforMaintenance...............................21
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................23
CleaningtheBlade-Brake-ClutchShield...........23
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24
Storage...................................................................24
StorageSafety..................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................24
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