Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and certai...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 • Never refuel the machine indoors.• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances. • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on th...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those par...
Page 5 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
5 DRIVE COVER KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 REQUIR...
Page 6 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
6 BLADE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) CAUTION: When the blade control is engaged, the blade turns. • To start the blade, hold the operator presence control bar down to the handle and push the blade/brake con-trol lever forward until it latches. To stop the blade, release the operator presence control bar. Do...
Page 7 - TO CONVERT MOWER
7 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 10) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower han dle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (S...
Page 8 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING -1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING -1. Rear mulcher plug removed.2. Grass catcher installed.3. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Discharge defl ect...
Page 9 - TO STOP ENGINE; MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS
9 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. C...
Page 10 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
10 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must ...
Page 11 - LAWN MOWER; ENGINE
11 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels...
Page 12 - AIR FILTER; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
12 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 & 18) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstic...
Page 13 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; ENGINE SPEED; STORAGE
13 CAUTION: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: 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 where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWE...
Page 14 - FUEL SYSTEM; OTHER
14 STORAGE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEP...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING
15 Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected...