Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac cessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal ifornia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re productive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 4OPERATION ..............
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man ual 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 sembled at the factory with the ex ception of those part...
Page 5 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
5 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 REQUIREMENTS Our r...
Page 6 - TO CONVERT MOWER; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED
6 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 5) • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. • To convert to mulching or dis charging operation, remov...
Page 7 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
7 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 8) 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 on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level...
Page 8 - TO STOP ENGINE
8 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such at-tachments are hazardous, will damage yourmowerandcouldvoidyourwarranty. • 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 from...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; BEFORE EACH USE
9 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 Oil Clean Air...
Page 10 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GEAR CASE
10 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing main tenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- icals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels ...
Page 11 - LUBRICATION; MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
11 TO CLEAN AIR FILTER1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. 2. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at surface. If very dirty, replace car tridge. CAUTION: Pe troleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause de terioration of the...
Page 12 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
12 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the ...
Page 14 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; STORAGE
14 IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES. • When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower han dle will automatically lock into mow ingposition. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT : IT IS...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5....