Sears 917.383223 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
HOW 10 USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
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control
The engine speed is controlled by a lever {red knob)
located on the right side of the engine, ''HIGH" posi­
tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better
grass bagging. "LOW" position is for Oght cutting,
trimming and fuel economy {See Fig. 5),
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o To remove Grass Catcher, release Operator
Presence Control Bar to stop engine.
Lift up Reor Door and remove the Gross Catcher
by the Handle {See Fig. 6).
® Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher
by the Handle {See Fig. 6),
s Do not drag the Bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear,
TO ADJUST CUfTINO HII6HT
o Raise Wheels for tow cut and lower Wheels for
high cut.
0 Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cut­
ting height to suit your requirements. 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 all Wheels are in the
same setting (See Fig. 7).
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A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included
with your new lawn mower.
0 Remove Engine Oil Cap {See Fig. 8) and f!!l to
the FULL line on the dipstick.
0 Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 1OW 30 oil can
also be used.
DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil.
0 POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.
0 Check oil level before eoch use. Add oil if need­
ed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick,
0 To read proper level, tighten Engine Oil Cap each
time,
0 Reinstall Engine Oil Cap and tighten.
0 After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change
the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter. You may
need to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
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