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PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. These instructions will en- able you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. ALWAYS observe the “SAFETY RULES”. The instruction manual was designed to conveniently help you get your purchase ready to use so there’s less risk of damaging it and to provide you with enough in- formation for you to get familiar with your product’s controls and features to operate it safely.
5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED LAWN MOWERS DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOL- LOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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• Mow across the face of slopes: NEVER up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles. •...
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • ALWAYS wear eye protection when operating the machine.
• NEVER attempt to make any adjustments or repairs while the engine (motor) is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently, and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER ASSEMBLY/ PRE-OPERATION CAUTION: Read complete INSTRUCTION MANUAL before operating this machine. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left disassembled for shipping purposes.
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1. Insert the lower handle to the two side brackets on the mower deck. Use corre- sponding holes on the brackets when attaching lower handle pin for a suitable handle height desired. NOTE: The washer should be pressed against the inner face of the bracket. 2.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rigid part of the bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the lo- cations of various controls and adjustments. Save this instruction manual for future reference. Not every model of lawn mower will have all these features.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER SYMBOLS GENERAL IGNITION SWITCH Fuel Engine off Engine on THROTTLE Choke Fast Slow...
SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (See SAFETY section). *These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HAZARD ALERT - The hazard alert symbol informs the user of potential hazards. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) - Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER GLOSSARY OF SAFETY SYMBOLS Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
OPERATION TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the lawn mower. This is normal. NOTE: Your engine may be equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required before starting for these models.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUST- MENT MODELS All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. 1. Pull height adjuster toward wheel. 2. To raise the mower, move the lever for- ward to desired position. To lower the mow- er, move the lever toward the rear.
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REAR BAGGING 1. Lift rear door of the lawn mower. 2. Remove the mulching plug when you set your lawn mower for rear bagging. 3. Place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. NOTE: For clarity, rear door is not shown. 4.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER SIDE DISCHARGING IMPORTANT: THE REAR DOOR MUST BE CLOSED. 1. Open the mulch door. 2. Install the discharge deflector under the door as shown. The mower is now ready for discharging operation. NOTE: To convert to mulching or bagging operation, side mulch door must be closed.
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CAUTION: DO NOT run your lawn mower without the rear door closed or an approved grass catcher properly installed. NEVER attempt to operate the mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Serious injury may result from operating the mower with the rear discharge open. MOWING TIPS CAUTION: DO NOT use dethatcher blade attachments on your mower.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER • 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 (Figure A). If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over- loading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass.
MAINTENANCE THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 1-833-818-4111. * (if equipped) ** Electric-start mowers ***Power-propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under deck NOTES: (1) Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER TO EXAMINE THE BLADE WARNING: ALWAYS stop the engine before you do work on the blade. The blade continues to rotate after the throttle has been released. Make sure that the blade is fully stopped and disconnect the spark plug cap before you start work.
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3. Turn the product on its side. When the product is tilted, make sure that the air filter is always put in the highest position. 4. Use a wood block between the blade and the mower housing to prevent the blade from turning when removing the blade bolt.
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5124-039 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER 6. Pull the blade around by hand and make sure it rotates freely. CAUTION: To prevent accidental start, always disconnect the spark plug ca- ble and put the wire where it cannot touch the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT/MALFUNCTION CAUSE SOLUTION Screws are loose. Tighten screws. Loud while running; ma- chine vibrates heavily. Blade fasteners are loose. Tighten blade fasteners. Blade is unbalanced. Replace blade. Start/stop lever not pressed. Press start/stop lever. Spark plug is defective. Replace spark plug. Replace it through the customer Cutting blade is worn or Engine does not start.
WARRANTY BENCHMARK 163CC 3-IN-1 LAWN MOWER WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, it has a 5-year repair warranty with the original bill of sale.
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