Page 2 - to 45 days from the date of original purchase.
2 Warranty .................................................. 2Safety Rules ......................................... 3-5Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 6-8Operation ............................................ 9-11Maintenance Sc...
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It meansCAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!YOUR SAFE...
Page 4 - IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
4 • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories ap-proved by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equip ment, before clean ing the mower or ...
Page 6 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS SEM BLY; Parts packed separately in carton; Ties
6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION CAUTION : Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the Amer i can National Stan- dards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com mis sion. CAUTION: Dis con ...
Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; must; Starter handle –; used for starting engine.; Primer –; pumps additional fuel from the
9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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 REQU...
Page 10 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD OIL; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED
10 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL 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 lawnmower is l...
Page 11 - MOWING TIPS; CAUTION; TO STOP ENGINE; NOTE
11 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty.• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS; • Follow the maintenance schedule in this; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART; Spray lubricant; Do not oil or grease plastic
12 Check for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check TiresCheck Drive Wheels ***Clean Lawn Mower ****Clean under Drive Cover ***Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***Check / Sharpen / Replace BladeLubricationClean and Recharge Battery **Check Engine Oil levelChange Engine OilClean Air FilterInsp...
Page 13 - LAWN MOWER; Use only a replacement; ENGINE
13 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- form 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, bl...
Page 14 - CLEANING
14 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face. NOTE : Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container.3. Remove bottom oil drain plug.4. After oil has...
Page 15 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; STORAGE
15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per form ing any service or ad just ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come ...
Page 16 - OTHER; IMPORTANT
16 NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al ter na tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage con tain er. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min utes after adding stabilize...
Page 18 - PARTS AND SERVICE; For replacement parts, have available the following information:
¨ PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-...