Customer Responsibilities - Bushranger 53AH6IMSP Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in customer
responsibilities section of this manual.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
• The special mulching blade will re-cut the grass
clippings many times and reduce them in size so
that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into
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the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched
MOWING TIPS
grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients
Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass,
for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine
it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to re-
(blade) speed, as this will provide the best
duce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the
re-cutting action of the blades.
engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may
also be necessary to reduce ground speed and /or
run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass
For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of
tends to form clumps and interferes with the
cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is
For better grass bagging and most cutting condi
the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried
tions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled
and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the
direct sun.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for loose fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass
Catcher (If Equipped)
M
Clean Lawnmower
O
Clean Under Drive
W
Cover (Power-
E
Propelled Mowers)
R
Check/Sharpen/
Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Change Engine Oil
Check Engine Oil Level
E
N
Clean Air Filter
G
Inspect Muffler
I
Clean or replace Spark
N
Plug
E
Replace Air Filter Paper
Cartridge
To maintain a complete coverage by the warranties provided, the operator must maintain the mower as instructed
1 Change more often when operating under a heavy
in this manual. For a proper maintenance of your mower, some adjustments will need to be made Service and
load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty
Adjustments section of this manual and should be checked at least once each season.
conditions.
3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy
Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug
soil.
and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawnmower does not cover
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
a r t i c l e s t h a t h a v e b e e n s u b j e c t e d t o o p e r a t o r
a b u s e o r n e g l i g e n c e . To m a i n t a i n a c o m p l e t e
coverage by the warranties provided,the opera-
t o r m u s t m a i n t a i n t h e m o w e r a s i n s t r u c t e d i n
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with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect
less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air
flow and extend engine life.
BEFORE AFTER EVERY
EACH USE EACH USE 10 HOURS
this manual.For a proper maintenance of your
mower,some adjustments will need to be made
p e r i o d i c a l l y . A l l a d j u s t m e n t s i n t h e S e r v i c e
A d j u s t m e n t s s e c t i o n o f t h i s m a n u a l s h o u l d b e
checked at least once each season.
Service and Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
air filter element and check blade for wear. A new
spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
• 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. If the lawn is
overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height
of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from
overloading the engine and leaving clumps of
mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may
require that an area be mulched a second time to
completely hide the clippings. When doing a second
Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean
cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut
path.
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMAN-
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week
CE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF
mow north to south one week then change to east
BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE
to west the next week. This will help prevent matting
CLEANING IN CUSTOMER RESPON-
and graining of the lawn.
SIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
EVERY 25HOURS BEFORE
OR EVERY SEASON STORAAGE
3
1 2
2
Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace
WARNING: Make sure all operations are
performed while the engine is stopped.
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
1. Change more often
SERVICE
when operating under
DATES
a heavy load or in high
ambient temperatures.
2. Service more often when
operating in dirty or dusty
conditions.
3. Replace blades more
often when mowing in
sandy soil.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this
lawnmower does not cover
articles that have been
subjected to operator
abuse or negligence.
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