Page 2 - WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal; OTHER; Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2 Safety Rules ................. 2-3Assembly ...................... 4-7Operation .................... 8-13 Storage ..................... 18-19Troubleshooting ........ 19-20 SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-jects. F...
Page 3 - STORAGE; CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower; LAWN MOWER; Never assume that children; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE; • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
18 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. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before st...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; ENGINE
4 CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Prod-ucts Safety Com mis sion. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from ...
Page 5 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:
16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar.• Make sure the blade and all moving parts have com plete ly stopped.• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. LAWN ...
Page 6 - CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower; Use only a replacement
6 CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to de te ri o ra tion and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original man u fac -tur er's spec i fi ca tions. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mo...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; • Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this; LUBRICATION CHART; SPARK PLUG BOOT; • Connect battery charger connector; CAUTION: Always dis con nect the
14 ➀ Spray lubricant ➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section. MAINTENANCE 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 Lubrication Clean and ...
Page 8 - OPERATION; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED CONTROL; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
8 Remote throttle control FAST SLOW CHOKE (START) OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs....
Page 9 - CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
12 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read the engine manual packed with your mower.FILL ENGINE WITH OILYour lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oil fi ll is clean. • Remove engine oil fi ller plug (oil fi ll cap/ dipstick on models so equipped). • Slowly ad...
Page 20 - and trash under mower. housing.; Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of; and trash under mower. mower housing.; Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air fi lter. 3. Clean/replace air fi lter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housi...