Page 2 - SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; HEED
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, couldendanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow allinstructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to complywith these instru...
Page 3 - instructions could result in serious injury or death.; GENERAL INFORMATION; Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.; PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATING; mower discharge at anyone.
instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place forfuture and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts....
Page 4 - OPERATING
cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. 6. Never operate mower in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light- weight (e.g. canvas) shoes. 7. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1" (2.5 cm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. 8. Replace...
Page 5 - CHILDREN
blade control or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operatemower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 8. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) wi...
Page 6 - Be alert and turn mower off if a child or bystander enters the area.; SLOPE OPERATION FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS; of the mower at all times.
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last sawthem. 2. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the mower is in operation under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. Stop mower if anyoneenters the area. 3. Be alert and turn mower off ...
Page 7 - water. You could lose your balance or footing.; Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.; cool at least five minutes before refueling.
injury. If you feel you are losing your balance or footing, release the blade controlhandle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds. 8. Stay at least 3 feet (1 meter) from drop-offs, ditches, embankments or the edge of water. You could lose your balance or footing. FIRE...
Page 8 - SERVICE
SERVICE 1. Keep the mower in good working order. Replace worn or damaged parts. 2. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafespeeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine ...
Page 9 - SPARK ARRESTOR; Open manual to page and fold along the dashed line.
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety." 14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONSEngines which are certi...
Page 10 - Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope.; SAFETY SYMBOLS; Symbol Description
4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope. 5. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation. SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this mower. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on the mower ...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom.; REMOVING MOWER FROM CARTON
feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. Do not mow on slopes greaterthan 15 degrees (25%). Only mow across slopes, never mow up anddown slopes. GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLEAllow the engine to cool at least five minutes before refueling. AVOID BURN INJURYThe muffler and engine become very hot and can cause...
Page 12 - Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.; Mower Assembly; Preform the following procedures to assemble and set up the mower:; Handle Assembly; Vertical Storage Handle.; Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly
out of carton. 2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts. 3. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. Mower Assembly Preform the following procedures to assemble and set up the mower: Handle Assembly Pull-Out Handle. Folding Handle. Vertical Storage Handle...
Page 14 - handle (Figure 4) and tighten securely to secure the handle in place.; FOLDING HANDLE
When locking the EZ-fold handle release lever (c) ensure the position indicator (h)aligns with one of three handle positions (i) (Figure 5). 6. Insert the T-bolts (d) removed in STEP 4 through the handle brackets and lower handle (Figure 4) and tighten securely to secure the handle in place. FOLDING...
Page 16 - VERTICAL STORAGE HANDLE
When locking the EZ-fold handle release lever (c) ensure the position indicator (e)aligns with one of three handle positions (f) (Figure 9). 5. Using the T-bolts (d) removed in STEP 2, secure the lower handle to the handle brackets (Figure 8) and tighten securely to secure the handle in place. VERTI...
Page 18 - : Vertical Storage Mowers Only: The recoil starter rope is; NOTE; : On select units, use the two cable clips provided to secure; Attaching the Grass Catcher (If Equipped); side out, with the warning label showing on the outside.
NOTE : Vertical Storage Mowers Only: The recoil starter rope is equipped with a rope stop clamp to prevent the starter rope being pulled into the engine. Do not remove therope stop clamp. 1. Hold blade control against upper handle. 2. Slowly pull recoil starter rope handle from engine and slip start...
Page 19 - : To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channels (a) of grass bag over the frame (b). 2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher (Figure 17): a. Lift rear discharge door (a). b. Remove the rear mulch plug (b) (if equipped). c. Place grass catcher i...
Page 20 - : Some side discharge chutes include a clip to secure the; ELECTRIC STARTER BATTERY BOX (IF EQUIPPED); : To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium-ion
equipped) and the rear discharge door is closed. 1. Lift the mulch plug (Figure 18). 2. Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute (a) or side discharge blower (b) under the mulch plug hinge pin. Lower the mulch plug. Do not remove side mulch plug at any time. NOTE : Some side discharge chutes ...
Page 22 - ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height Adjustments; wheel (mower will tend to; Rear Wheel Drive Mowers; : Front wheel drive mower shown in Figure 23.
4. Close the battery box cover. ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustments This mower is equipped with one of three types of cutting height adjustment. Refer toSingle Lever, Dual Lever or Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels in this section. SINGLE LEVER The single lever cutting height adjustment is located above ...
Page 23 - : On select mowers - The front and rear height adjustment; REAR WHEEL/CASTER WHEELS
NOTE : On select mowers - The front and rear height adjustment levers move in the opposite direction to adjust height. 1. Carefully pull the height adjustment lever outward towards wheel (mower will tend to fall when lever is moved outward). 2. Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting ...
Page 24 - : For EZ-Fold handles see Figure 26 or for vertical storage
3. Release lever towards mower deck. NOTE : The caster wheels cutting height are determined by selecting one of six positions on each caster assembly (Figure 24). 4. Remove wing nut (a) from axle bolt (b). Slide axle bolt from the assembly and select a cutting height. 5. Reinsert axle bolt in the sq...
Page 25 - OPERATION
1. Unlock the two handle release levers. See inset. 2. Move the upper handle (a) to align the position indicator (b) with the most comfortable of the three handle positions (c). 3. Lock the two handle release levers. See inset. OPERATION
Page 26 - Features
Page 27 - Move the speed control only when the engine is; CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
A. BLADE CONTROL The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress andsqueeze it against the upper handle to operate the mower. Release the blade controlto stop blade and engine. This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. B. DRIVE CONTROL Ther...
Page 28 - RECOIL STARTER; : Remove the key when the mower is unattended or in; TRAIL SHIELD
3. Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels - The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. The caster wheels adjust by moving the wheelbolts to the desired position. To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting HeightAdjustment. E. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is atta...
Page 29 - Gasoline And Oil Fill-up; Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for; Checking Battery Pack Charge (if Equipped); Refer to instructional manual supplied with
and in place. M. DECK WASH (IF EQUIPPED) Your mower's deck may be equipped with a fast attach deck wash nozzle on itssurface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippingsfrom the deck's underside. N. VERTICAL STORAGE (IF EQUIPPED) This feature allows the handle to be fo...
Page 30 - To Start Engine; Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.; : If equipped with an electric starter push key, remove the; Using Your Lawn Mower
(Figure 29): Charged Battery - One to three lights of the battery gauge will light to show charge level. Discharged Battery - If no lights show, charge battery pack. Refer to manual supplied with battery charger for charging instructions. To Start Engine Be sure no one other than the operator is sta...
Page 32 - : Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive; PREMIUM DRIVE CONTROL; Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the; and walk - the unit will automatically adjust to your speed.; Using Mower with Grass Catcher
drive lever. NOTE : Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive system for ease of use and smooth shifting. When turning or pulling the unit rearward, you may notice higherthan normal resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions. This is perfectlynormal and can be remedied by al...
Page 33 - STORING THE MOWER; Before storing the mower in the vertica l position
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. 1. Attach grass catcher, refer to Attaching the Grass Catcher . Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag. Operate mower until grass bag is full. 2. Stop engine by releasing the blade control. Make sure tha...
Page 34 - REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE; Holding the mower by the upper handle, gently set the
4. Fold the handle forward to the storage position (Figure 32). Do not crimp blade control cable or the drive control cable (if equipped) while lowering the handle. 5. Lock the two handle release levers (inset, Figure 32). 6. Lifting from the handle (a), tilt the mower up onto the rear wheels and ba...
Page 35 - To unfold the handle, unlock the two handle release levers; SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE; General Recommendations; Always observe safety rules on the mower and in the; WHEELS
9. To unfold the handle, unlock the two handle release levers (inset, Figure 32) and perform STEPS 5-8 in ASSEMBLY, Vertical Storage Handle. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls andstop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to ...
Page 36 - Check engine oil level before each use. Refer to; CLEAN ENGINE; overheating and ignition of
Check engine oil level before each use. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. CLEAN ENGINE Before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of anycombustible debris. Keeping engine clean allows air...
Page 38 - : When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle
3. Turn mower on its side keeping the muffler side down and making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. 4. Remove bolt (a) and blade bell support (b) which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft (Figure 36). 5. Remove blade (c) and blade adapter (d) from ...
Page 39 - : To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check; Belt Care; A damaged or worn belt may prevent the mower from self; See an authorized Service Center to have belt replaced.
NOTE : To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for correct torque. Belt Care A damaged or worn belt may prevent the mower from self propelling. Periodically inspect the belt and pulley system for damage or wear. If necessary contact an authorizedService Center to ha...
Page 41 - release toxic materials.; Open the charging port cover (a) and remove the battery
release toxic materials. 1. Removing the battery (Figure 42): a. Open the charging port cover (a) and remove the battery box cover (b). b. Disconnect the positive and negative leads from the battery (c). c. Lifting up, remove the battery from the battery box. 2. Installing the battery (Figure 43): a...
Page 42 - : The specially designed plug on the charger lead will only; : The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended
use, and as needed. The battery may need to be charged more often if stopping andstarting the mower frequently during each cut throughout the season, such as whenbagging. NOTE : The specially designed plug on the charger lead will only fit into the charging port on the battery box. NOTE : The batter...
Page 43 - Battery Disposal; This procedure refers to mowers equipped with a; DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERIES
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keepaway from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate thebattery. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in awell ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. R ead al...
Page 44 - BATTERIES LABELED WITH THE CALL2RECYCLE BATTERY SEAL; - Call2Recycle's industry steward program helps; About Call2Recycle; - Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 75 million; Record Product Information
Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic.Do not get the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not swallow it. Do not dispose of the battery in the regular househol...
Page 45 - Documents / Resources; Available languages
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before attemptingto operate this machine.Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury - SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle component...
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