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ECONOMY PUSH ROTARY Lawn Mower WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ... 2 Assembly ... 9 Operation... 15 Maintenance ... 18 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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• Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents which can result in severe in- jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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Save this manual for future reference. • Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
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NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower model you purchased, all the parts shown may not be included with your mower. For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step.
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS LOCATION GROUP “A” For models with Bolt-on lower handle only LOWER HANDLE MOWER (4) Flanged Locknuts (4) Hex Bolts DECK (4) Washers 7/8" Dia. 3/8-16 x 3/4 3/8-16 For models with deck handle brackets only (2) Hairpin Cotters GROUP “B”...
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) LOCATION GROUP "C" WHEELS MOWER HOUSING (4) Spacers For models with "Quick Adjust" wheel height adjusters only (4) Flanged Locknuts 3/8-16 GROUP "D" GUARD MOWER HOUSING (2) Hex Bolts (Side 1/4-20 Discharge models only) For models with spring loaded discharge guard only For models with bolt-on wheels only (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Retainer...
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) LOCATION GROUP "E" REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (If equipped) NOTE: Tecumseh engines have clamp and screw preassembled to engine. TO ENGINE (2) Screws 1/4-20 x 3/8 GROUP "F" CONTROL CABLE(S) UPPER HANDLE (1) Locknut 1/4-20 GROUP "G" STARTER ROPE GUIDE TO HANDLE...
CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are re- quired by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET (SEE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE) • Position upstop bracket over hole inside the left side of upper handle and install upstop bracket screw #10-24 x 1/2. Tighten securely. ASSEMBLE WHEELS (USE HARDWARE GROUP “C”) NOTE: Some model mowers do not have baffl...
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INSTALL DISCHARGE GUARD (SIDE DIS CHARGE MODELS ONLY) (USE HARDWARE GROUP “D”) If your mower is a rear discharge mower, go on to “INSTALL CON TROL BAR”. MODELS WITH BOLT-ON GUARD: NOTE: If your discharge guard has ribbing as shown in the illustration below, there are two (2) spacers which must be placed between guard and mower housing.
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THROTTLE CONTROL TO ENGINE (ON MODELS SO EQUIPPED) (USE HARDWARE GROUP “E”) NOTE: If your lawn mower does not have a remote throttle control, go on to “ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE”. • First, move lever on remote throttle control to the CHOKE (if equipped) or FAST/START position.
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ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE (NO HARDWARE REQUIRED) Follow the appropriate instructions below for the brand or type of engine on your mower. MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC OR SPRINT ENGINE Cable attaches under brake arm cov er, which is op po site spark plug end of engine.
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ASSEMBLE CABLE(S) TO UPPER HANDLE (USE HARDWARE GROUP “F”) • Assemble cable(s) to opposite side of upstop bracket. • Be sure to route cable(s) underneath crossbar of lower handle. • Position throttle control (if equipped) on outside of handle and zone control square fi...
MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST" WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower, adjust all wheels to the same cutting height.
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CAUTION: Federal reg u la tions require an en gine control to be in stalled on this lawn mower in order to min i mize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der any cir cum stanc es attempt to de feat the func tion of the operator con trol.
• If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.
5 - And after each 5 hours of use. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op- erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the war ranty, operator must main- tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Change the oil after the fi rst two hours of oper- ation and every 25 hours there af ter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl...
OFF position. 11. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air fi lter.
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2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height.