Page 2 - Wash
2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2Assembly .............................................. 9Operation .............................................. 16Maintenance ......................................... 19 Service and Adjustments...................... 21Storage ................
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON; Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
4 02584-bs_quantum 02583-bs_classic 02585-bs_sprint 01737-honda ® 02579-briggs CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per for-m ance.Should you experience any prob lems you can no...
Page 5 - Some model lawn mowers; PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
5 NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower model you purchased, all the parts shown may not be included with your mower.For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that s...
Page 6 - PARTS BAG CONTENTS
6 GROUP “A” ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS GROUP “B” LOWER HANDLE TO MOWER DECK (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4 (2) Hairpin Cotters (4) Flange Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8" Dia. For models with Bolt-on lower handle only For models with deck handle brackets only UPPER HANDLE TO LOWER HANDLE (...
Page 7 - For models with bolt-on wheels only; height adjusters only
7 ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) WHEELS TO MOWER HOUSING GROUP "C" (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Spacers (2 or 4) Washers 1-1/4" Dia. (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers 1" Dia. (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs For models with bolt-on wheels only (4) Flanged Lockn...
Page 8 - PARTS BAG CONTENTS CON'T; For models with remote throttle control
8 (2) Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (If equipped) TO ENGINE GROUP "E" (1) Cable Clip with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Classic & Sprint Engines only with spark plug to front of mower) (1) Diecast Clamp with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Engines only) NOTE: Tecum...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLE
9 CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire ap- proved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com-mission. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark...
Page 10 - Type I
10 MODELS WITH FOLDING UPPER HANDLE• Position upper handle over lower handle with small hole for mounting upstop bracket to left hand side. • Assemble handle bolts and wing nuts. Tighten se cure ly. ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET (SEE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE) • Position upstop bracket over hole inside the left ...
Page 11 - INSTALL DISCHARGE GUARD
11 SIDE DISCHARGE MOWERS REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ASSEMBLE WHEELS TO ADJUSTER AXLE ARMS • Secure each wheel with fl at washer and retainer spring or fl ange locknut (if equipped with threaded axle). • Assemble adjustment knobs to ad just er levers by press ing or tapping lightly. • If your mower is equ...
Page 12 - INSTALL CONTROL BAR
12 Locknuts Discharge guard MODELS WITH SPRING LOADEDDISCHARGE GUARD • Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening. • Install two (2) hex self-tapping screws through housing and into guard mount-ing bracket or, install two (2) 1/4-20 locknuts (If equipped). Tight en securely. SCREW ...
Page 14 - MODELS WITH TECUMSEH ENGINE
14 MODELS WITH SPARK PLUG TO REAR OF MOWER To prevent cable damage, the cable must be attached to the side of engine, away from the muffl er.• Above the muffl er, locate the hole in en- gine shroud. Install supplied ca ble clip on cable and assemble to side of engine with supplied hex head screw. Ti...
Page 16 - OPERATION; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED CONTROL; speed for start ing and better bagging.
16 MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROLThe engine speed is controlled by a lever located at the carburetor on the engine. HIGH or FAST position is for starting en gine, normal cutting and better grass bag ging. LOW or SLOW position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. MODELS WITH FIX...
Page 17 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; NOTE
17 CAUTION: Under nor mal usage, the catch er material is subject to de te ri o ra tion and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original man u fac tur er's spec i fi ca tions. CAUTION: Do not run lawn ...
Page 18 - BEFORE STARTING EN GINE; FILL ENGINE WITH OIL; TO START ENGINE
18 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read engine manual packed with your unit. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oil fi ll is clean. • Remove engine oil fi ller plug (oil fi ll cap/ dipstick on models so equipped). • Slowly add o...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; • Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this; BEFORE EACH USE; Keep unit well lubricated.; LUBRICATION CHART; Spray lubricant
19 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the war ranty, operator must main-tain mower as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodical...
Page 20 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
20 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mowe...
Page 21 - CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
21 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if lawn mower is used in very dusty, dirty conditions.See the maintenance section of your engine manual. SPARK PLUG Change the spark plug o...
Page 22 - ENGINE OIL; OTHER; STORAGE
22 ENGINE FUEL SYS TEMIMPORTANT : It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract m...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING
24 Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in gr...
