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2. While standing in the operating position, squeeze the bail control
with the left hand and grasp the handle of the starter rope with the
right hand.
3. Pull starter rope sharply.
4. As soon as the engine starts, move the throttle control to the desired
speed.
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CAUTION
DO
NOT PULL STARTER
CORD WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
5. To stop engine, release the bail.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
1. Change oil every cutting season or every 25 hours of operation.
Refer to Engine Instruction Manual for complete instructions on
lubrication, operation and care of the engine.
2. At the end of the cutting season, run gas tank dry, remove spark
plug and put several squirts of motor oil in cylinder. Replace plug.
3. Keep all bolts tight. Inspect several times during cutting season.
4. Put several drops of oil on the wheel bearings occasionally.
5. Keep blade sharp (see section on blade sharpening).
6. Check blade stopping time occasionally when the bail is released.
Blade should stop within three seconds of release. If blade does not
stop within'this time take mower to your service station for repair.
Quick stopping time is for your protection.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Starter rope is very difficult or impossible to pull.
a. Check rope for binding at the eyebolt on handle.
b. Check control cable from bail down to engine. If cable is not
moving where it enters the engine when the bail is operated,
check for breakage or misplacement of the upper end of cable.
Eye on end of cable should be nested in the first bend in the
bail (See figure 2).
2. Starter rope turns engine over but engine won't start.
a. Check for gasoline in tank.
b. Check spark plug wire for contact with spark plug
c. Check spark to plug. Remove spark plug wire from plug and
place 1/16" from end of plug. Pull starter sharply. A spark
jumping the gap should be visible. If no spark occurs, magneto
system is probably faulty. Perform this check in the shade as
spark may not be visible in bright sun. Take mower to closest
authorized engine service station for repair.
To locate nearest authorized engine service station, check yellow pages
under listing, "Engines. Gasoline", and look for the make of the engine
(Briggs & Stratton).
REMOVING BLADE (See Figure 3)
A
CAUTION
BEFORE WORKING ON BLADE DIS¬
CONNECT SPARKPLUG WIRE!
Most new blades are razor sharp and should be handled with extreme
care. Used blades may have sharp edges and burrs also. To protect
against cuts, wrap end of blade in cloth. A long 9/16" offset box end
wrench is the safest and easiest to use for removing the blade bolt.
Hold the padded blade with one hand while loosening the bolt with the
wrench. When the bolt is removed entirely the blade will come loose.
After sharpening or when replacing with a new blade, first inspect the
blade adapter for cracks. If the adapter has been removed, be sure the
woodruff key is in the engine slot and does not slip out as the adapter
is slid onto the engine shaft. Replace blade with rectangular washer
and lock washer as shown and tighten engine bolt securely. Recommen¬
ded torque is 35 ft.-lbs.
AN UNBALANCED OR BENT BLADE WILL CAUSE VIBRATION
DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Keeping a spare sharp blade on hand will avoid delay when replacement
becomes necessary (See parts list for ordering instructions).
SHARPENING BLADE (See "Removing Blade")
Always disconnect spark plug wire before working on the mower! After
removal the blade may be sharpened with a file or grinding wheel.
Make sure blade is in balance before use. Balance of blade may be
determined by balancing blade on sharp edge or hanging on string or
wire through the center hole.
ENGINE SHAFT
PROTECTIVE FEATURES
This mower has certain features designed to comply with current
standards (ANSI B71.1-1980) and U.S. Government (Consumer Product
Safety Commission-CPSC) standard Part No. 1205. These standards
are for added protection for the user and include:
1. Blade and engine stopping device (CPSC)
2. Chute extension
3. Trailing plate
THE MOWER SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THESE
FEATURES IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY!
BLADE STOPPING DEVICE
This device is required by U.S. Government law. The device stops the
engine and the blade within three seconds after release of the bail
control on the handle. NEVERTHELESS, make sure engine and blade
have stopped and that the spark plug wire is disconnected before
working around the engine or blade area.
CHUTE EXTENSION
The chute extension should always be kept in place. The purpose of
this chute extension is to keep thrown objects close to the ground
where they can do a minimum of damage.
TRAILING PLATE
The trailing plate helps prevent accidental contact with the blade from
the rear and to reduce the danger from objects thrown toward the rea
of the mower by the blade.
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