Page 2 - Model Number
Finding and Recording Model Number Please do not return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best...
Page 3 - WARNING; IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE; &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE
1 Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. 3IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE ORACORNEROFABUILDING ORAFENCEPOST &OLDALONG...
Page 4 - Children
Safe Operation Practices Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mo...
Page 5 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:; Safe; Your Responsibility
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade ...
Page 6 - Assembly; Handle Setup
Assembly All references to left, right, front, and rear of the machine are determined by standing behind the handlebars and facing the direction of forward travel. This operator’s manual may cover various models.The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. WARNING WARNING: The chute holde...
Page 7 - Shift Lever Setup
Assembly WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read the safety and operating sections in this manual. WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throw-ing objects. Failure to operate the mower with-ou...
Page 8 - HEIGHT ADJUSTER; Deck Height Lever
Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING WARNING: Always remove the ignition key when leav-ing mower unattended or when performing any type of maintenance on the machine. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire (s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly in...
Page 9 - Gear Shift Lever; Forward; Ignition Switch; LCD Display
Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Al-ways wear safety glasses while operating or servic-ing the mower. WARNING: Be sure no one other than the opera-tor is standing n...
Page 10 - Engine Controls; Oil Drain Valve
10 Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING Refer to the engine man-ual for help with engine controls and maintenance. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thor-oughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. Exten...
Page 11 - Operating; Gas Fill; Oil Fill
11 WARNING Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING: Keep hands and feet clear of mower blades or other rotating parts. WARNING: Look behind you to be sure there are no obstacles before starting the unit. Gas Fill The mower is shipped without gas in the fuel tank. WARNING: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso...
Page 12 - Stopping the Mower
1 Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING Starting the Mower Release all controls on the mower to prevent wheels or blades from rotating.Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position.Move the throttle/choke control lever fully upward to the choke setting to start a cold engine or to the fast (rabbit) setti...
Page 13 - Mulching or Side-Discharge Mowing
1 WARNING Operating the Lawn Mower WARNING: Before install-ing or removing mulch plug, stop engine, wait for parts to stop moving, dis-connect spark plug wire, and remove ignition key. WARNING: Keep hands and feet clear of mower blades or other rotating parts. WARNING: Look behind you to be sure the...
Page 14 - Maintaining; Spark Plug; Engine Maintenance; Servicing the Air Cleaner
1 General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower.The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-gence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as ins...
Page 15 - Changing the Engine Oil
1 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. WARNING: Check oil level in engine befo...
Page 16 - Mower Maintenance; Removing the Belt Cover
1 WARNING WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance on the ma-chine, wait for all parts to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. Maintaini...
Page 17 - Replacing the Trailing Shield; Deck Wash SystemTM; Lubrication; Pivot Points & Linkage
1 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. WARNING: Do not use a pressure washer t...
Page 18 - Servicing the Cutting Blades; Blade Removal; Rear Tire Pressure
1 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to fol-low this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. WARNING: Never exceed the maximum infl...
Page 19 - Battery Maintenance
1 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to fol-low this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. WARNING: Always use a fuse with the sa...
Page 20 - Replacing the Drive Belt; Replacing Belts
0 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to fol-low this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. WARNING: Avoid the possibility of a pi...
Page 21 - Replacing the Deck Engagement Belt
1 WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower Replacing the Deck Engagement Belt WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch (if equipped) . Failure to follow this in...
Page 22 - Replacing the Blade Timing Belt; Removing the Timing Belt
WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower IMPORTANT: The belts on the mower are spe-cially designed to engage and disengage safely. Substitute (non-OEM) belts can be danger-ous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect sp...
Page 23 - Maintenance Schedule
WARNING Maintaining the Lawn Mower WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and remove ignition key before performing any type of maintenance on the mower. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury and /or property damage. Maintenance Schedule WARNING: Before perf...
Page 24 - shooting; Troubleshooting
WARNING Trouble- shooting WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the igni-tion key from the ignition switch. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage...
Page 25 - Preparing the Engine; Replacement Parts; Accessories
Off-Season Storage & Parts and Accessories Preparing the Engine For engines stored over 30 days: To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on carburetor parts, run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive to the gas in the tank. If you use a gas additive, run the en...
Page 26 - NOTES; Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.