Senix LSPG-L2 - Lawn Mower Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL OPERATION
Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for reference and ordering replacement parts

• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.
• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children to operate this machine.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes, lose-fitting slacks, shirts and hearing protection. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with blade can amputate fingers, hands, toes and feet. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling: release the handle immediately.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
  1. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms forward.
  2. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
  3. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
  4. Repeat these steps as needed.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines so equipped while starting engine.
• The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.
• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the blade control is released.
• Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
• Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. Check frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.

• Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer as listed in the parts pages of this Operator's Manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.

SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the Slope Guide included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine, or cause operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.
• Use extra care while operating machine with a grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the machine.

Do Not:

• Do not start and stop on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, because you could lose your footing or balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope guide.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

HAULING
Use full width ramps for loading and unloading a machine for transport.

CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.

SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• Never over-fill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine.
• Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris.
• Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

GENERAL SERVICE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn).
• Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in the Parts pages of this manual. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
• Discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in the Parts pages of this manual. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!
• Do not change the engine's governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbol	Description
	READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate
	ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
	BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are around.
	HAND/ FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
	THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.
	SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.
	GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
	CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
	HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.
	LOOKBEHIND WHILE BACKING.
	DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SLOPE GAUGE

USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!
To check the slope, proceed as follows:

1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.
2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).
4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2).
5. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above).

Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes
in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. Always mow across the face of slopes, never mow up and down slopes.

ASSEMBLY

This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Make sure to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Manual before starting or running the machine.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the operating position.

OPENING CARTON

1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom.
2. Remove all loose parts.
3. Remove loose packing material.

REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON

1. Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material and roll unit out of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.

Assembly parts in carton

• Bolt/Nut for mounting lower handle(Qty. 4)
• Star Knob/Bolt for mounting upper handle (Qty. 2)
• Axle Sleeve/Axle Pin/Nut for mounting wheels (Qty. 4)
• Side Discharge Cover
• Side Discharge Bolt/Nut (Qty. 2)
• Rear Trailing Shield
• Shield Holder (Qty. 2)
• Bottle of oil
• User Manual/Engine Manual

ASSEMBLY
Attach Handle

Position the handle assembly before rear wheel installation.

1. Fix the lower handle on mower deck by bolts and nuts (Figure 2).
   
2. Connect the upper handle to the lower handle by bolts and star knobs (Figure 3).
   

Attaching Four Wheels
Cutting height of three mounting holes: Top hole: 1.35 inch; Middle hole: 2.3 inch; Bottom hole: 3.15 inch. Available cutting height is from 1.35inch to 3.15inch which is only related to wheel mounting holes. Select desired holes for wheel mounting.

1. Align the wheel with wheel mounting holes and attach the wheel to the mower.
2. Screw each wheel with axle pin, axle sleeve and nut (Figure 4).
   
3. Make sure four wheels are firmly locked and at a same cutting height.

To avoid unbalance, never choose different height holes for four wheels.

Attach Rear Trailing Shield

Do not operate unless an rear trailing shield is assembled in place.

1. Insert shield holders into mounting holes of mower deck (Figure 5).
   
2. Pass the rear trailing shield through two holders.
3. Ensure the rear trailing shield is hanging down.

Position Starter Rope and Cable

1. Hold the blade control against the upper handle (Figure 6).
2. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the rope guide (Figure 6).
3. Use the cable clamp to secure the control cable to the handle (Figure 6).

To reduce wear and allow for proper operation, make sure to leave some slack in the upper portion of the cable.

Attach Side Discharge Cover
Use the supplied nuts, bolts, and a 10 mm wrench to assemble the side discharge cover to the mower deck (Figure 7).

OPERATION

BLADE CONTROL
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and hold it against the upper handle to start the mower. Release to stop the engine and blade.

This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.

SIDE DISCHARGE COVER

The side discharge cover needs to be attached when side discharging. Follow instructions in the assembly section to use the side discharge cover.

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.

RECOIL STARTER
Pull the recoil starter rope to drive the recoil starter until the engine starts. Recoil starter rope can be clamped into the rope guide on the right upper handle for facilitating the pulling operation. Stand behind the unit, hold the blade control, then pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

PRIMER
The primer is located on the left side of the engine. The primer is used to pump fuel into the carburetor and aid in starting the engine.

FUEL and OIL
See the engine Operator's Manual for fuel and oil instructions.

TO START ENGINE

1. Push the primer three times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control back against the upper handle.
3. While holding the blade control against the upper handle, Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Repeat until engine starts. Let the rope rewind each time slowly (Figure 8).

TO STOP ENGINE

• Release the blade control to stop the engine and blade.

USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.
Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to underside of the deck and prevent proper mulching of grass clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired. Refer to the Engine Manual.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. See the Engine Operator's Manual for fuel, oil, air filter and spark plug instructions.

¹ Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.

Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

CLEAN ENGINE

• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

BLADE CARE

When removing the cutting blade for replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Do not repair or alter blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service (Figure 9).

1. Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up.
2. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
3. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
4. Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance. Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind.
   Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced.
5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.
6. Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade.
7. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 29.5-33.2 ft-lb (40-45 Nm) max.

An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance.

PREPARING THE ENGINE
For engines stored over 30 days:

• To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on carburetor parts, run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or use gasoline mixed with gas additive. If you use a gas additive, run the engine for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor—after which the engine and fuel can be stored longer than 30 days.
• While engine is still warm, change the oil.
• Clean engine of surface debris.

PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER

• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
• Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
• Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
• When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Briggs & Stratton

MODEL NUMBER
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Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
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