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SELF-PROPELLED 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). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193733 Rev. 8 01.20.10 BY
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 SELF-PROPELLED 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Rules ... 2-3 Assembly ... 4-7 Operation... 8-15 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out im por - tant safety precautions. -
Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Always place containers on the ground CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi - neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance. -
Page 4: Assembly
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove all loose parts from carton. • Remove lawn mower hous ing with care. Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BE FORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN... - Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding opera- tor pres ence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be ad- Upper justed for your mowing comfort. Refer to handle “ADJUST HANDLE”...
- Page 6 • For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Vinyl bindings...
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Page 7: Spark Plug Boot
CAUTION: Always dis con nect the en gine connector from the battery con- nector to prevent ac ci den tal start ing when trans port ing or stor ing your lawn mower Boot after the season. HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH... -
Page 8: To Adjust Cutting Height
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. - Page 9 To convert to bag- ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the dis charge open ing of the lawn mower. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). Store mulcher plate or plug in a safe place.
- Page 10 Install mulcher plug “COMBI-CUT” MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place.
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Page 11: Operator Presence Control Bar
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. - Page 12 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS ONLY: • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower. Drive control lever(s) TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED “AUTOWALK”...
- Page 13 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS ONLY: • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower. Operator presence control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL...
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Page 14: Before Starting Engine
BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read the engine manual packed with your mower. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fi ll is clean. -
Page 15: Mowing Tips
At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. -
Page 16: General Recommendations
Use a scraper **** to clean under deck 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. -
Page 17: Lawn Mower
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt. - Page 18 Change the oil after the fi rst two hours of operation 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.
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Page 19: Service And Adjustments
4. Connect a garden hose to the fi tting where shown. IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose is not routed under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. Turn on water supply and check for leaks at the fi tting. - Page 20 3 POSITION “EZ” The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. • Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle. • While holding handle assembly, remove...
- Page 21 • Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. • Remove blade and debris shield.
- Page 22 Gearcase pulley Belt keepers Belt keeper • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. Crankshaft • Use a wood block between blade and keyway mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
- Page 23 • Reinstall belt keeper and spring. • Reinstall drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fi t and long life. • Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu re tor down. • Reinstall blade. Drive...
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Page 24: Engine Speed
• Reinstall drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fi t and long life. • Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu re tor down. • Reinstall blade and blade adapter. -
Page 25: Lawn Mower
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
ENGINE FUEL SYS TEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. - Page 27 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.
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