Page 2 - Wash
2 Safety Rules ..........................................2-3Assembly ...............................................4-8Operation .............................................9-15Maintenance ......................................16-18 Service and Adjustments...................18-20Storage ..............
Page 4 - Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
4 CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Prod-ucts Safety Com mis sion. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from ...
Page 5 - NOTE
5 3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. 3 POSITION “EURO” / “EZ” HANDLES • Raise lower handle section to opera...
Page 7 - “HARD TOP” GRASS CATCH ER; rear holes fi rst
7 Start here Hem Upper tubular frame Upper tubular frame Vinyl bindings Lower frame CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher 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...
Page 8 - SPARK PLUG BOOT; IMPORTANT
8 SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. TO PRE PARE BATTERY(ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn m...
Page 9 - OPERATION; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED CONTROL; speed for start ing and better bagging.
9 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. BRIGGS & STR...
Page 10 - FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY; “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
10 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bag-ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) mu...
Page 11 - “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS
11 MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed from un-derside of lawn mower.• Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. • Store mulcher plate and hardwar...
Page 13 - TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
13 Open mulcher door Discharge defl ector GRASS CATCHER (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. CAUTION: Under nor mal usage, the catch er materia...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING EN GINE; FILL ENGINE WITH OIL; TO START ENGINE
14 Recoilstarter handle(side mount type) Recoil starter handle (center mount type) Operator presence control bar BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read the engine manual packed with your mower. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around o...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS
15 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT : For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual.• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that ...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; • Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this; BEFORE EACH USE; Keep unit well lubricated.; LUBRICATION CHART; Spray lubricant
16 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 17 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
17 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 rub-ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mow...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CLEANING
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar.• Make sure the blade and all moving parts have com plete ly stopped.• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with spark plug....
Page 20 - STORAGE; CARBURETOR
20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before st...
Page 21 - OTHER
21 3 POSITION “EZ” 3 POSITION “EURO” 3 POSITION “QUICK” Knob Bolt Handle adjustment bracket Handle ad just ment brack et Knob Bolt 3 POSITION HANDLESWhen setting up your handle from the stor-age position, the lower han dle will require manually locking into the mowing position. fuel hose, or tank du...
Page 22 - Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height.; PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
22 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 5. Connect w...
