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5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick
(Figure
11).
•
If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of
oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
3
through
5
until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
•
If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the
excess oil, refer to
14).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired.
Note: To raise the machine, move both cutting-height levers
forward; to lower the machine, move them rearward
12).
1. Cutting-height lever
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Figure 12
Note: The approximate cutting height settings are A= 25
mm (1 inch); B= 38 mm (1-1/2 inch); C=51 mm (2 inches);
D=64 mm (2-1/2 inches); E=83 mm (3-1/4 inches); F=95
mm (3-3/4 inches); and G=108 mm (4-1/4 inches).
Adjusting the Handle Height
You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to 1 of 3 positions,
and lock the handle into position
1. Handle lock
(Figure
9
(Figure
13).
Figure 13
2. Handle positions
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