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Operator's manual
PR6Y21RP
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h

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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual PR6Y21RP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Children IMPORTANT! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND WARNING! Children can be seriously THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE injured or killed by this equipment. FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD Carefully read and follow all of the safety RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    SAFETY RULES • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation Safe handling of gasoline and installation of accessories. Only use accessories To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme approved by the manufacturer. care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
  • Page 4: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols Explanation of warning levels The warnings are graded in three levels. WARNING! The machine can be a WARNING! dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. WARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents MAINTENANCE General ..............17 SAFETY RULES Maintenance schedule .......... 17 Children ..............2 General recommendations ........18 General operation ..........2 General inspection ..........18 Slope operation ............ 3 General lubrication ..........18 Safe handling of gasoline ........3 Cleaning ..............
  • Page 6: Presentation

    PRESENTATION Customer responsibilities WARNING! Long-term inhalation of the • Read and observe the safety rules. engine’s exhaust fumes can represent a health hazard. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer).
  • Page 7: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? Engine brake handle Muffler Drive bail 10 Wash-out port Starter handle 11 Rear deflector Grass catcher 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick Fuel cap 13 Cutting height control Air filter 14 Mulch plug Spark plug 15 Operator’s manual...
  • Page 8: Machine´s Safety Equipment

    MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General Rear deflector The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
  • Page 9: Assembling And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General Vertical handle storage The handle can be set in a vertical storage position. WARNING! Prevent unintentional starting Loosen the lower handle knobs. by removing the ignition cable from the Rotate the handle to vertical storage indentation on spark plug.
  • Page 10: Grass Catcher

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Grass catcher Convert the lawn mower Assembly of the catcher Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used in mulching mode. Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rigid part of the bag on the bottom. Make sure the The mulching mode will recut the grass clippings many handle of the frame is outside of the top of the bag.
  • Page 11: Cutting Height

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Mulching Cutting height Lift the back shield and remove the grass bag (if The cutting height can be adjusted to 9 (1-9) different equipped). positions. Insert the mulch plug into the collector channel. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.
  • Page 12: Fuel Handling

    FUEL HANDLING General Engine oil WARNING! Running an engine in a CAUTION! Check the oil level before starting the lawn confined or badly ventilated area can mower. A too low oil level can cause serious damage to result in death due to asphyxiation or the engine.
  • Page 13: Operating

    OPERATING Personal protective equipment Always use common sense You must use approved personal protective equipment It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you whenever you use the machine. Personal protective can face. Always exercise care and use your common equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will sense.
  • Page 14: Work Area Safety

    OPERATING Work safety WARNING! Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may lead to serious • A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. All injury or death to the user or others. other use is forbidden. Under no circumstances may the design •...
  • Page 15: Basic Working Techniques

    OPERATING Basic working techniques Transport and storage • Always cut with a sharp blade for optimal results. A • Secure the equipment during transportation in order dull blade gives an uneven cut and the grass becomes to avoid transport damage and accidents. yellow on the surface of the cut.
  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping

    OPERATING Starting and stopping Stopping Before starting • Stop the engine by releasing the engine brake handle. The drive is also disengaged when you release the engine brake handle. WARNING! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE General WARNING! The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Switch off the engine before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute.
  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE General recommendations Cleaning The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items WARNING! Always disconnect the spark that have been subjected to operator abuse or plug before performing maintenance or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, service.
  • Page 19: Engine

    MAINTENANCE Water washout feature Engine Lubrication Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Note that water, grass and other debris will drain from classification SG-SL.
  • Page 20: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Add oil Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping evey few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick. Do The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when not overfill! you check the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting been removed from the spark plug before you open engine.
  • Page 21: Blade

    MAINTENANCE Blade Replacing the blades Always disconnect the spark plug before performing WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty maintenance or service. gloves when servicing and maintaining Always empty the fuel tank before you place the lawn the blade. The blade is very sharp and mower on its side.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE Assembly: The bolt should be tightened with a torque of 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 Nm. Position the blade adapter on the engine crank shaft. Verify the spark plug wire is disconnected from the Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are engine.
  • Page 23: Drive Belt

    MAINTENANCE Drive belt Mulch plug Remove the drive belt Rear insert • Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank is empty. Transmission drive pulley • Always disconnect the spark plug before performing Belt keeper maintenance or accessing mocable parts. Drive cover •...
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE • Remove the blade bolt by turning the bolt counter- • Remove belt from blade adapter / engine pulley. clockwise. Remove blade and attaching hardware: bolt, lock washer and hardened washer. • Remove the old drive belt. Replace the drive belt. IMPORTANT! Always use genuine parts.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting schedule WARNING! If service operations or troubleshooting does not require the machine to be on, the engine should be switched off, and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug. Problem Probable cause Potential Solution See instructions under the heading Starting and Incorrect starting procedure.
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