Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting ’ peratOr anual Self Propelled Mower All Wheel Drive Model Series K and L Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........2 Troubleshooting .............13 Assembly & Set-Up ..........6 Parts/Warranty ....
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out Thoroughly inspect the area where the The blade control is a safety device. Never important safety instructions equipment is to be used. Remove all attempt to bypass its operation. Doing which, if not followed, could stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other so makes the safety device inoperative endanger the personal safety and/...
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Slope Operation Service for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn). Replace blade with the original equipment Slopes are a major factor related to slip and manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed Safe Handling Of Gasoline: fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. in this manual.
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Do not modify engine Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor WARNING: This machine is To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify Engines which are certified to comply with engine in any way. Tampering with the governor California and federal EPA emission regulations equipped with an internal setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are...
Assembly & Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully engineered If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei. to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
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Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. turned right side out before assembling To convert to side discharge, make sure grass (warning label will be on the outside).
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Adjustments Set-Up Handle Pitch (If Equipped) If equipped, the pitch of the handle can be Gas and Oil Fill-Up Cutting Height adjusted as follows: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for Remove wing nuts (a) and carriage Dual Lever additional engine information. bolts (b) from handle.
Controls & Operation Blade Control Dual Lever Drive Control Dual Lever Drive Control (Rear Wheel Drive Lever) (Front Wheel Drive Lever) Electric Starter Push Key* Recoil Starter Rear Discharge Door Rear Cutting Height Grass Catcher* Adjustment Lever Deck Wash* Side Discharge Chute* Bumper* * If Equipped Mulch Plug*...
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Operation Using Mower as Rear Wheel Drive Only: Squeeze the right lever drive control (c) Using Your Lawn Mower against the upper handle (b) to engage the rear wheel drive. Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or Release both lever drive controls to other objects which could damage lawn mower disengage all wheel drive.
Service Maintenance Deck Care Deck Wash (If Equipped) Clean underside of the mower deck after each Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a General Recommendations use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or water port on its surface as part of its deck wash other debris.
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Blade Care Charging Battery (If Equipped) To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for correct WARNING: When removing the WARNING: The battery contains torque. cutting blade for sharpening or corrosive fluid and toxic material; Belt Care replacement, protect your hands with handle with care and keep away from a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
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Problem Cause Remedy Occasional skips 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Adjust spark plug gap. Refer to Engine Operator’s (hesitates) at Manual. high speed Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 1. Reset gap or replace spark plug. 2.
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