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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 6
Controls & Operation .............................................. 9
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Printed In USA
peratOr
Self Propelled Mower
Front Wheel Drive
Model Series A0, A1, A2, B0, B1, & B2
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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Service .....................................................................11
Troubleshooting .....................................................14
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
WARNING
anual
Form No. 769-10956
(August 24, 2015)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting ’ peratOr anual Self Propelled Mower Front Wheel Drive Model Series A0, A1, A2, B0, B1, & B2 Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........2 Service ..............11 Assembly & Set-Up ..........6 Troubleshooting .............14 Controls &... -
Page 2: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices Only responsible individuals who WARNING! This symbol points The blade control is a safety device. are familiar with these rules of safe out important safety instructions Never attempt to bypass its operation. operation should be allowed to use this which, if not followed, could Doing so makes the safety device machine. - Page 3 Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes Slope Operation Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 before storing. Slopes are a major factor related to and over should read and understand General Service: slip and fall accidents, which can result the instructions and safe operation in severe injury.
- Page 4 Notice Regarding Emissions According to the Consumer Products brush covered or grass-covered land unless the Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a Engines which are certified to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state California and federal EPA emission regulations this product has an Average Useful Life of laws (if any).
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Page 6: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. - Page 7 Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. bag is turned right side out before To convert to side discharge, make sure grass assembling (warning label will be on the catcher (if equipped) is off the unit and mower outside).
- Page 8 Drive Control (If Equipped) If equipped, there is an adjustment wheel Higher located in the drive control handle housing that is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive Lower control engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged.
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Page 9: Controls & Operation
Controls & Operation Blade Control Bail Drive Control † Recoil Starter Rear Discharge Door Grass Catcher † Deck Wash † Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Side Discharge Chute † Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Mulch Plug † Dual Lever Premium Drive Drive Control †... -
Page 10: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Premium Drive Control Electric Starter Push Key Premium Drive Control (If Equipped) (If Equipped) Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the blade and drive controls together, push the drive control The premium drive control is located on the The electric starter push key is located on forward to propel mower. -
Page 11: Service
Service Maintenance Deck Care Deck Wash (If Equipped) Clean underside of the mower deck after each Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a General Recommendations use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or water port on its surface as part of its deck other debris. - Page 12 Drive Adjustment Reinsert the drive cable fitting into the Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the upper handle and rotate it downward. inner surface of the blade adapter with (If Equipped with Premium Drive) light oil. Slide the blade adapter (d) onto Start the mower and check the function the engine crankshaft.
- Page 13 Insert the battery charger plug into a • Do not use a pressure washer to clean standard 120V household outlet. Charge your unit. battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial (+) Positive • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not use.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. - Page 15 Problem Cause Remedy Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 1. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 2. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual. Excessive vibration/noise 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. 2.
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