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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3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Lift on blade worn off.
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5. Connect wire to plug. Always place containers on the ground CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi - 6. Replace spark plug. neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
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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...
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• 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.
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• 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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Gearcase pulley Belt keepers Belt keeper Belt • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. Blade adapter Crankshaft • Use a wood block between blade and keyway mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
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OPERATION 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.
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TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT 3 POSITION “QUICK” The handle on your lawn mower has three FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: (3) height positions - adjust to height that “STANDARD” OR “DUAL BAIL” MODELS: suits you. • Remove drive cover. Remove belt from •...
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION “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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25 hours there af ter or • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free at least once a year if the lawn mower is of all gasoline, oil, etc. not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to We do not recommend using a garden engine manual.
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TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make 3. Use a wood block between blade and NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
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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.
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Read the engine manual packed with your starter rope to snap back. 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.