Page 2 - Wash
2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2Assembly .............................................. 9Operation .............................................. 15Maintenance ......................................... 18 Service and Adjustments...................... 20Storage ................
Page 3 - IV. SAFE HANDLING OF
3 • Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents which can result in severe in-jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. DO: • Mo...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON; Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
4 ® CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per for-m ance.Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. The...
Page 5 - Cable Ties
5 NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower model you purchased, all the parts shown may not be included with your mower.For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that s...
Page 6 - PARTS BAG CONTENTS; For models with Bolt-on lower handle only; For all models
6 GROUP “A” ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS GROUP “B” LOWER HANDLE TO MOWER DECK (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4 (2) Hairpin Cotters (4) Flanged Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8" Dia. For models with Bolt-on lower handle only For models with deck handle brackets only UPPER HANDLE TO LOWER HANDLE ...
Page 7 - For models with bolt-on wheels only; wheel height adjusters only; Screw Mounted
7 ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) WHEELS TO MOWER HOUSING GROUP "C" (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Spacers (2 or 4) Washers 1-1/4" Dia. (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers 1" Dia. (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs For models with bolt-on wheels only (4) Flanged Lockn...
Page 8 - For models with remote throttle control
8 (2) Screws 1/4-20 x 3/8 (1) Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (If equipped) TO ENGINE GROUP "E" (1) Cable Clip with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Classic & Sprint Engines) (1) Diecast Clamp with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Quantum Engines) NOTE:...
Page 13 - MODELS WITH TECUMSEH ENGINE
13 ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE (NO HARDWARE REQUIRED) Follow the appropriate instructions below for the brand or type of engine on your mower. MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC OR SPRINT ENGINE Cable attaches under brake arm cov er, which is op po site spark plug end of engi...
Page 14 - IF EQUIPPED; ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
14 ASSEMBLE CABLE(S) TO UPPER HANDLE (USE HARDWARE GROUP “F”) • Assemble cable(s) to opposite side of upstop bracket. • Be sure to route cable(s) underneath crossbar of lower handle. • Position throttle control (if equipped) on outside of handle and zone control square fi tting on the inside. • Secu...
Page 15 - ENGINE SPEED CONTROL; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; NOTE
15 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 16 - BEFORE STARTING EN GINE; FILL ENGINE WITH OIL; OPERATOR PRESENCE
16 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read engine manual packed with your unit. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your 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 add o...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL; • Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this; BEFORE EACH USE; Do not oil or grease plastic; Spray lubricant
18 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 Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine ...
Page 19 - LAWN MOWER; Use only a replacement blade; ENGINE
19 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mowe...
Page 20 - CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
20 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL(SEE ENGINE MANUAL) • Be sure mower is on a level surface.• Oil will drain more freely when warm.• Catch oil in a suitable container.• For engines without dipstick, re move bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fi ll cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove en-...
Page 21 - ENGINE OIL; OTHER
21 ENGINE FUEL SYS TEMIMPORTANT : It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separatio...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING
23 Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in gr...