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Operator’s Manual WALK-BEHIND LAWN MOWER MODEL NO SM2119 Look Inside for: Page Specifications Safety Definitions Important Safety Information Parts & Features Assembly Operation 10-12 Maintenance 13-15 Storage Troubleshooting Technical Service Warranty 17-19 Repair Parts 20-22 IMPORTANT: This manual provides complete instructions for safely operating and maintaining your mower. Read and save these instructions.
Safety Definitions • Save all instructions Become familiar with and understand the meaning of the warning symbols found on your mower. Safety Warning Symbols Do not mow when children or others are Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing. around.
Important Safety Information • Save all instructions DANGER Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of car- bon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust.
Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions • Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while III. CHILDREN the engine is running. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, presence of children.
Parts & Features • Save all instructions Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. To be able to operate your mower safely and get the best performance, become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.
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Assembly If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL • Save all instructions TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the mower are from the operator’s position behind the unit. IMPORTANT: The assembly instructions were written for persons with some mechanical ability and experience. All steps are not included in these instructions.
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Assembly (Continued) If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL • Save all instructions TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FIG. 2-4) NOTE: The handle screws (M) in the bottom holes of the IMPORTANT: Unfold handles being careful not to pinch or handle brackets were left loose for shipping purposes.
Operation • Save all instructions Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the ma- Fig. 5 chine and in the manual(s) supplied before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. The operation of any mower can result in for- eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions ADD OIL WARNING Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s manual for addi- To avoid personal injury or property damage, use tional engine information. extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex- tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Do not CAUTION smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the mower.
Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions TO START THE ENGINE (FIG. 7) MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of and remove all foreign objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.
Maintenance • Save all instructions CLEANING WARNING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower hous- In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, ing free of grass build-up and trash. Clean the underside of transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always discon- your mower after each use.
Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions ENGINE TO REMOVE BLADE (FIG. 8) A list of key engine maintenance items required for good 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place performance is listed here. Consult the separate Engine wire where it can not come in contact with plug.
Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs re- placing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Repair Parts section of this manual.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Engine will not start (see the 1. Fuel tank is empty 1. Add fresh fuel. separate Engine Owner’s Manual 2. Blade control lever is not depressed 2. Grasp and hold blade control lever firmly against for further engine troubleshooting) handle while pulling starter rope handle.
• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt for written requests) • Your Address • Your Phone Number Warranty Southland MOWER Limited Warranty ® Always specify model number when contacting the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written war- ranty.
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Warranty (Continued) Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage The emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be re- paired or replaced by METL. Owner’s Warranty Responsibility As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual.
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Warranty (Continued) Exclusions Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are not covered by this Emission Control System Warranty. This Emission Control System Warranty does not extend to emission control systems or parts which are affected or damaged by owner abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, misuse, mis-fueling, improper storage, accident and/or collision, the incorporation of, or any use of, any unapproved, add-on, modified, “graymarket”...
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