Mulching Baffle (If Equipped)
Adjustments
1
.
If your mower is equipped with an optional mulching
baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the
sequence indicated here.
Cutting Height
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting
height of the mower.
a. Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector
and insert the bottom lip of the mulching baffle
inside the chute opening See Fig. 3-6.
1.
2.
Depress the height adjustment lever towards wheel.
Slide the lever to the desired position for a change in
cutting height. See Fig. 3-7.
b. Snap the hooks of the mulching baffle over the
hinge pin of the chute deflector. The hooks must
snap into place on the hinge pin, locking the
mulching baffle firmly onto the mower. Release the
chute deflector.
2
1
3
B
B
A
Figure 3-
3
.
Release the lever towards deck.
Figure 3-6
IMPORTANT: When adjusting the cutting height, be sure to
set all four wheels at the same height. For rough or uneven
lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher
position to prevent scalping of the grass.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for
additional engine information.
1
.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2
.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operation section of this manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other
sources of ignition.
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