Page 2 - Table of Contents; Safety Alert Symbol
Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................... 1 General Operation....................................................... 1Slope Operation .......................................................... 2Children ....................................................................
Page 3 - Section; Safety; IMPORTANT
1 1 Section Safety Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internalcombustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or onl a n d c o v e r e d w i t h g r a i n , h a y , o r o t h e r...
Page 5 - SAFETY DECALS; CAUTION; DANGER
3 10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, anduse extra caution when servicingthem. 11. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 12. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Allowparts to cool completely before in-specting, cl...
Page 6 - Assembly; INTRODUCTION; STEP 1: Unpacking Mower
4 2 Section Assembly INTRODUCTION Please carefully follow these assemblysteps to properly prepare your machinefor use. We recommend that you readthis Section in its entirety before begin-ning assembly. NOTE: All references to left, right, frontand rear of the machine are determinedby standing behind...
Page 7 - Contents of Hardware Bag; STEP 3: Electric Start Model
5 Section 2: Assembly Contents of Hardware Bag (Parts are shown at actual size unless noted otherwise) Flat Washer, 5/16" Qty: 4 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 5/8" Qty: 6 Hex Flange Lock Screw, 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Qty: 2 Shift Link - Gear Select Lever (shown reduced size) Qty: 1 Hex Flange Loc...
Page 8 - STEP 4: Attach Control Rods
6 Section 2: Assembly C. Charge the Battery Charge a new battery for 24-48 hours toensure a full charge. If the mower mustbe used immediately, the battery mayhave enough of a charge to start the en-gine. If not, the engine can be startedwith the rope pull starter. NOTE: Chargethe battery after the i...
Page 11 - Features and Controls; Operator Presence Control
9 3 Section Features and Controls I M P O R T A N T : T H E M O W E R I S E Q U I P P E D W I T H A B L A D E - B R A K E -CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH ISD E S I G N E D T O S T O P T H E M O W E RBLADES WITHIN THREE (3) SECONDSA F T E R R E L E A S E O F T H E O P E R A T O RPRESENCE CONTROL. THIS S...
Page 12 - Section 3: Features and Controls; Gear Select Lever; Operating Symbols
10 Section 3: Features and Controls Gear Select Lever Use this lever (C, Figure 3-1) to select any of four forward ground speeds (1 -Slow, 2 and 3 - Medium, 4 - Fast), N(Neutral) and R (Reverse). The gear shiftpattern is shown in Figure 3-2. To avoid damaging the transmis- sion, do not shift gears w...
Page 13 - Engine Throttle Control; Engine Recoil Starter
11 Engine Throttle Control This lever (G, Figure 3-6) is used to adjust engine speeds and to stop the en-gine. Always run engine at fast speedsetting for best mower performance.The throttle settings are shown below. Ignition/Starter Switch - (Electric Start Model) This three-position switch (H, Figu...
Page 14 - Operation; BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
12 4 Section Operation BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1. Pre-Operation Checklist With the spark plug wire disconnectedfrom the spark plug, perform the follow-ing checks and services before each use: 1. Review Section 1: “Safety” and Section 3, “Features and Controls” in thisManual. Read the separate EngineO...
Page 15 - To Start the Engine
13 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch Control System The mower is equipped with a blade- brake-clutch which is designed to stopthe mower blades within three (3) seconds after release of the OperatorPresence Control or the Blade DriveControl. Never tamper with, or attemptto defeat the purpose of this safety ...
Page 17 - MOWING TIPS AND HINTS
15 Section 4: Operation C. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure 4- 2) in R (reverse) setting by first mov-ing lever to N (neutral). Then pulllever up, turn it to R position, and re-lease lever. D. To start the wheels, slowly squeeze Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure 4-2).To avoid sudden acceleration, s...
Page 18 - BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST
16 Section 4: Operation first, and then mow the bottom. Whenmowing ditches, watch out for cans,bottles, or other debris. BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST When the Operator Presence Control is released during operation of themower, the engine does not stop, but theblades should stop within three (3) sec-onds...
Page 19 - ENGINE SERVICE; ENGINE OIL; Maintenance
17 Carefully read this Section on mowerand engine maintenance and service.Performing the required maintenance ac-c o r d i n g t o s c h e d u l e w i l l e n s u r e t h eproper performance and long life of yourmachine. NOTE: All references to left, right, frontand rear of the machine are determine...
Page 20 - Section 5: Maintenance; ENGINE CLEANING; AIR CLEANER SERVICE; SPARK PLUG; CARBURETOR
18 Section 5: Maintenance ENGINE CLEANING • Stop engine, wait for parts to stop moving, disconnect spark plug wire,and allow engine to cool before in-specting or cleaning engine. • Daily or more often, before running en-gine, remove grass and chaff from recoilfinger guard or rotating screen to preve...
Page 21 - ENGINE STORAGE; MOWER SERVICE; TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE; BELT COVER REMOVAL
19 ENGINE STORAGE If engine will be unused for 30 days ormore, prepare it for storage by followingthe recommended procedures found inthe Engine Owner’s Manual. MOWER SERVICE The following maintenance/repair proce-dures can be performed by either theowner or an authorized service dealer.See an author...
Page 23 - BLADE BRAKE REPLACEMENT
21 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 24 - WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
22 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 26 - MOWER BLADES
24 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 27 - LUBRICATION
25 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 28 - Lubrication Chart
26 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 29 - Maintenance Chart
27 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignitionkey on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can re...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting Chart; Possible cause
28 Engine does not turn over. Engine turns over but will not start. Engine starts only after repeated tries. Engine runs roughly. Engine stalls in a few seconds. Engine runs but unit does not move. Wheel drive always engaged. Engine stalls when hot. Engine overheats. Engine does not shut off. Blade ...
Page 31 - NOTES
Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions a n d t e r r i t o r i e s , W h i t e O u t d o o r P r o d u c t s C o m p a n y w i l l , a t i t s option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free...