Setup
Unfolding the Handle
1. Unlock the handle locks, move the handle sections
into the operating position, and lock the handle locks
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
2. Unlock the upper handle locks and rotate the upper
handle upward and lock it into a position that is
comfortable to you (Figure 4).
Figure 4
1. Highest position 3. Lowest position
2. Middle position
Note: You can set the upper handle to 1 of 3 handle
positions. Line up the mark to one of the 3 marks on
the inner side of the upper handle locks (Figure 4).
Note: If a handle lever is loose, open the lever,
rotate it clockwise 1 or 2 turns to tighten it, then
close the lever (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Filling the Engine with Oil
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.
1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 6).
Figure 6
2. Slowly pour oil into the oil ll tube until the oil
level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 6).
Do not overll. (Max. ll: 0.59 l, type: SAE 30W
detergent oil with an API service classication of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important:
Changetheengineoilaftertherst
5operatinghours
; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
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