Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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 produc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. WA R N I N G : E n g i n e e x h a u s t , s o m e o f i t s con ...
Page 3 - IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
3 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.• Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful car...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Setup; LOOSE PARTS; ASSEMBLY; TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OPERATOR'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. These symbols m...
Page 5 - TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER; TO UNFOLD HANDLE; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
5 ASSEMBLY 1 3 4 LIFT UP LIFT UP MOWING PO SI TION 2 TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower.2. Cut down two end corners of car ton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove all packing materials ex cept padding be tween upper and lower handle and padding holding o...
Page 6 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
6 8 3 2 12 5 11 10 1 6 4 9 7 Figure 5 1. Drive control levers2. Operator presence control bar3. Grass catcher4. Single point height adjuster 5. Engine oil cap with dipstick6. Muffler 7. Spark plug8. Housing9. Air filter10. Gas filler cap11. Handle knob12. Starter handle PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Page 7 - ENGINE SPEED; OPERATION
7 ENGINE ZONE CONTROL 2. Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released. To stop forward motion without stop ping engine, re lease a drive control lever only. Hold op er a tor presence control bar down against handle to con tin ue mowing ...
Page 8 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; TO CONVERT MOWER
8 REAR DISCHARGING (See Fig. 11)1. Lift the rear door and install the clipping deflector (avail- able accessory) legs into holes of handle brackets as shown (Figure 11). • When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top of the clipping deflector and secure it to the mower. • Mower is now ready...
Page 10 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD OIL
10 ADD GASOLINE IMPORTANT : Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. 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 (Figure 15). OPERAT...
Page 11 - TO START ENGINE; MOWING TIPS
11 OPERATION 1. Operator presence control bar2. Starter handle Figure 17 TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke...
Page 12 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
12 Figure 19 OPERATION MAX 1/3 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that ...
Page 13 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
13 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 maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made period...
Page 14 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES
14 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any 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 w...
Page 15 - GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
15 MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE : We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An un bal anced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharp ened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen wh...
Page 16 - TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL; AIR FILTER
16 MAINTENANCE 2 1 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 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 engine oil cap/dipstick; lay aside on a ...
Page 17 - SPARK PLUG; CLEANING; WATER WASHOUT FEATURE
17 MAINTENANCE 1. Clamp2. Fuel filter Figure 25 SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILT...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, 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 19 - TO ADJUST HANDLE
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- tions - adjust to height that suits you.1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle (Figure 28). 2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and car riage bolt from opposite si...
Page 20 - STORAGE; HANDLE
20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.1. Clean entire l...
Page 21 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
21 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 SE...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
22 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug w...
Page 24 - HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
24 3. Owner’s (Your) Responsibilities. To preserve your rights under this Limited Warranty, you must demonstrate rea- sonable care and use of the product, including, following the preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usages as prescribed in the enclosed operator’s manual. For example, the...
