Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and certai...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/depar tment. We ...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER
4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT : THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those p...
Page 5 - TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
5 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER(See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front handle) and the strap is on the bottom. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE : If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a f...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our r...
Page 7 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED
7 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive speed. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as required. 4. If condition fails to improve after the above steps (for-ward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be re placed. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fi...
Page 9 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 12) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er on startup. 1. Be sure ...
Page 10 - TO STOP ENGINE; MULCHING MOWING TIPS
10 ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CAUTION: W...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; BEFORE EACH USE
11 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lu...
Page 12 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
12 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive w...
Page 13 - CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI ...
Page 14 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
14 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the...
Page 15 - STORAGE
15 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se- curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up al...
Page 16 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
16 FIG. 22 MOWING POSITION OPERATOR PRES ENCECONTROL BAR FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE LOWER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB UPPER HANDLE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT : IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAG...
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
17 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark pl...
Page 23 - SERVICE NOTES