IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE ° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Use extreme care in handling gasoline. ° Never operate machine in wet grass. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Always be sure of your footing: keep a vapors are explosive.
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° Grass catcher components are subject • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them. allow objects to be thrown. Frequently °...
Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OILOR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of Upper those parts left unassembled for shipping...
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. ,llllllllll These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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Theoperation ofanylawn • To convert to mulching or discharging mower canresult inforeign operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult insevere Pivot Rear Grass eyedamage. Always wear catcher safety g lasses handle or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick, • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operationor each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL"...
TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar, keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE;...
,,,,, MAINTENANCE 'BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS iiiiiLiILIE Check for Loose Fasteners !L Clean/Inspect Orals Catch.r" If" Check Tires W Check"Drive Wheets *** Clean Lawn Mower **** V_ ..M Clean under Drive Cover*'* ..
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LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance, section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- control chemicals which can harm rubber, ening the blade - but if you do, be sure...
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1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Cartridge\ Slot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container.
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WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing ._<., Mowing ,_,_._ before performing any service and ._,...position position adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. ,; / 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Hairpin come in contact with plug.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for MOWING POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWARD...
ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace starts to rust, Rust and/or dirt in your with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in gasoline wilt cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM '1 CAUSE Loss of power _ . Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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Reglas de Seguridad ........ 17-19 Mantenimiento.......... 25-27 Especificaciones del Producto ....... 19 Servlclo y Adjustes ........28 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ....... 20 Almacenamiento ........29-30 Operaci6n ..........21-24 Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 30-31 Prograrna de Mantenimiento ......25 Partes de repuesto ........32-33 Garantfa ............
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° Nunca opere Ia maquina cuando la hierba IV. MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA este mojada. Aseg_rese siempre de tener Usar mucha atenci6n euando se maneja gaso- buena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga el fina. La gaso]ina es extremamente inflamable y mango firmemente y camine;...
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Los componentes del receptor de Ia hierba • Las cuchillas de la segadora est_n afiladas van sujetos a desgaste, dafios y deterioro, y pueden cortaro Cubdr las hojas o Ilevar que pueden exporter ]as partes en mov- guantes, y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efect6a mantenimiento sobre las imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara- mismas.
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Lea estas instruociones y este manual compte- Barra POSICION tamente antes de tratar de monler u operar su que sxig_ la PARA segadora nueva. presencia deI SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha side montada en ]a f&brica con la excepciOn de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin reenter per razones de envio.
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I_ASREGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos contro_es y ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referencla en el future. Estos sfmboios pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
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° Pare pasar ala operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cuatquier remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que puerta trasera. salten ob|etos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir Mango del daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre trasera bastidordel use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n pare...
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PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR IMPORTANTE: CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA • Revise el niveI del aceite antes de cada uso. PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO - Agregue aceite si es necesario. Uene hasta la Ifnea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. niveL La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada, •...
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PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, sue]re {a barra de con- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier troles que exigen Ia presencia de! operador. rendimJento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA"...
PROGRAMA CADA 25HORAS MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORADA ,,,, ,,,,,, Reviser si hay Sujetadores Suelto8 Limpiar/tnspeccionar el Recog®dorde C_sped* ..VP controiar i0S Neum_tlcos Controlar Ias Ruedas Mottices "* A umpiar I_ so_o,a ..Lirapiar deba_o la Cublerta,de,,la Transmis_n ** * Reviser las Coffees y =asPoleas Imputsada.s .*- Reviser / Afltar/ Cambiat Ia Cuchilla Lubricocidn Limpiar...
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SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El pemo de la cuchitla es tratado Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- a calo. Si es neeesario sustituir los pernos. ando haga el mantenimiento. sustituirlos s61ocon pemos aprobados mostrados en lasecci6nPartes de Reparaci6nde este manual LLANTAS PARA AFtLAR LA CUCHILLA •...
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Desconecte el alambre de ia bujfa y Cartucho Ranuras p6nga[o de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. 2. Remueva Ia tapa del dep6sito deI ace{te; d_jela a un lado en una superficie limpia. Incline ta cortadora de c6sped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo.
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_ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n _-<4 Posici6n _'<_ ,o.a ooga.! antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el aimacenamiento aI final de eada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dfas o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto per{odo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, [as hojas, etc.
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C|LINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto 1. Remueva la bujia. cerrado y c_brala para protegerla contra el 2. Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray,s polvo y Ia mugre. del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. •...
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico cualificado. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, dob]ada 1. 'Ajuste a la posici6n "Corte rods alto." fuerza o suefta, 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will re- pair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.