ASSEMBLY
15
F-050401L
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE
WHEELS WITH AXLE BOLTS
1. To change the height of cut, change the
position of the axle bolts on the mower
housing. Make sure you assemble each
axle bolt in the same hole position so that
the mower will cut level.
2. Make sure to mount each wheel with the
wheel flange on the inside toward the
mower housing as shown. Assemble the
wheel to the mower housing with an axle
bolt, washer, and flange nut (Figure 8).
To tighten, turn the axle bolt. Do not turn
the flange nut.
3. If your model has hub caps, push the hub
caps onto the wheels .
Wheel
Hub
Cap
Axle Bolt
9x10
Washer
845
Flange Nut
15x68
Figure 8
Mower Housing
Flange
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN
OIL OR GASOLINE
Fill the engine with the proper amount of oil.
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you
use the unit, read the information on safety, op-
eration, maintenance, and storage.
WARNING: Follow the engine
manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of gasoline and oil to
use. Always use a safety gasoline contain-
er. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to
the engine. When inside an enclosure, do
not fill with gasoline. Before you add gaso-
line, stop the engine. Let the engine cool
for several minutes.
NOTE: The operation of a new engine will
sometimes result in a slight amount of
smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil
on or around the muffler. This is normal
and only expected during initial operation.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and must not
be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it must be main-
tained in effective working order by the op-
erator.
In the State of California the above is re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. See an Authorized Ser-
vice Center for a spark arrester for the
muffler.
NOTE: Actual sustained horsepower will
likely be lower due to operating limitations
and environmental factors.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Before you use the mower, check the assem-
bly of the wheels, the handle, and the controls.
Make sure all the fasteners are tight. Make
sure the the engine stop lever works correctly.
