Sears EZ3 917.387023 - Manual (Page 6)

The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes, v^rhich can
result in severe eye darpage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust­
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses,
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance Speed is not adjust­
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION; Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installed on this lawn
mower in order to minimize the risk of blade
contact injury Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function of the operator
control,. The blade turns when the engine is
running,,
“ Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate ifie lawn mower.
Lower Wheels for
High Cut
ic'
Plate Tab
dmL
Lever
Raise Wheels for
Low Cut
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
" Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut
® Adjust cutting height to suit your require­
ments Medium position is best for most
lawns.
«To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure ali
wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever, Also, 9-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for
mulching operation. To convert to discharging
or bagging operation:
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
» Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate,
» Mower can now be used (or side discharg­
ing or optional grass catcher can be
attached
» To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in
the engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around
oil fill is clean.,
« Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill
to the full line on the dipstick.
0 Use 20 ozs. of oil,. For type and grade
of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
» Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
» Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
«To read proper level, tighten engine oil
cap each time.
« Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten,
» Change the oi! after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often under
dusty, dirty conditions,
GAS
» Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fue! in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.