Columbia Series A4 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Push Mower — Model Series A4 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
Page 5 After stopping engine, remove Electric Start Push Key (if Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade equipped) and keep it in a safe place out of the reach of children. for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, Service...
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s...
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Side Discharge Chute • One Hardware Pack • Two Wheels • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil Hardware Pack Group 1 Qty.
Page 10 While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: upper handle up as shown in Fig. 3-2. Do not crimp Pull upward on the handle 8 inches until holes in cable while lifting the handle up. lower handle (shown in Fig.
Page 11 Side Discharge Chute (Hardware Pack, Group 2) The chute deflector provided is a safety device. Do not operate the mower unless the chute deflector has been properly installed. Place the chute deflector in position on the deck, aligning holes. See Figure 3-7. Insert the screws from the top of the deck down through the chute deflector.
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Figure 4-1 Blade Control Recoil Starter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Page 13: Operation
Operation To Start Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Cutting Height Adjustment Adjustment may be made by removing and moving axle bolts to General Recommendations desired position. Cutting heights will be raised as axle bolts are • Always observe safety rules when performing any moved to a lower hole and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher hole in the deck All axle bolts must be assembled so that maintenance.
Page 15: Service
Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”...
Page 16: 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 17: Warranty (Canada )
For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Page 18: Warranty (Usa )
THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.

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