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A149K21 (96136300) Owner's Manual • EspaSol, p 18 431614 Rev 3 03.31.10 Printed in USA...
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Safety Rules .......... 2-4 Maintenance ........10-12 Product Specifications ......4 Service and Adjustments ......13 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......5 Storage ..........14-15 Operation ..........6-9 Troubleshooting ......... 15-16 Maintenance Schedule ......10 Repair Parts ........32-33 Warranty ..........36 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I, GENERAL OPERATION...
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• Donot o perate themachine while under IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE theinfluence ofalcohol ordrugs. Use extreme care in handling gasoline. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Always be sure of your footing: keep a vapors are explosive.
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° Grass catcher components are subject • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them. allow objects to be thrown. Frequently •...
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Read t hese instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower, IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine, Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping Upper...
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments, Save thismanual for future reference. m,N =lIN =l=l These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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Theoperation ofanylawn • To convert to mulching or discharging mower canresult inforeign operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door, objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult i nsevere Pivot Rear Grass eyedamage. Always w ear catcher safety g lasses oreyeshields while oper- handle ating your l awn mower or performing any...
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IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
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TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual, NOTE: Due to protective coatingson the , The special mulching blade will recut engine, a small amount of smoke may be...
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS i,i illl Check for Loose Fasteners _ "Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires 'Check Drive Wheels "*" Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover "*"...
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- control chemicals which can harm rubber.
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1. Disconnect spark p lug wire from spark plug and place w ire where i tcannot Cartridge Slot come i ncontact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil c ap; l ayaside o na clean s urface. 3. Tip lawn mower onitsside asshown and drain o ilinto asuitable container.
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_iL WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing {-<_ Mowing before performing any service and posit (°X position / / adjustments: I. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot cotter-""...
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION unit will not be used for 30 days or more. controlbar LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWAR[...
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ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems, with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). °...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ..Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cuttingheight. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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Reglas de Seguridad ........ 17-19 Mantenimiento .......... 25-27 Especifioaciones det Producto ....... 19 Servicio y Adjustes ........28 Almacenamiento ........29-30 Montaje/" Pre-Operaci6n ....... 20 Operaci6n ..........21-24 Identificaci6n de prob]emas ...... 30-31 Programa de Mantenimiento ......25 Partes de repuesto ........32-33 Garantfa ............
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• Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba IV. MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA est_ mojada, AsegSrese siempre de tener Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gaso- buena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga el lina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y mango firmemente y camine;...
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Los componentes dei receptor de Ia hierba • Las cuchillas de la segadora est_tn afiladas van sujetos a desgaste, daP_osy deterioro, y pueden ¢ortar. Cubrir las hojas o flevar que pueden exporter las partes en mov- guante$, y utUizar precauciones especiales imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara- cuando se efectl_a mantenimiento sobre las dos.
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Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia del SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEtTE O GASOLINA en et motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en fa f&bdca con Ia excepci6n de equellas panes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustracionescon su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro, mill i i ii i i ii...
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*Para pasar ala operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cua]quier remover la recolectora de hie€be y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que puerta trasera. salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Mango del da5os graves en _stos. Siempre trasera bastidordel use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para...
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PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR IMPORTANTE: CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA • Revise el nivel deI aceite antes de cada use. PARA ACOLCHAM[ENTO - Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta ta lfnea de Ileno en la varilla medidopa de La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada, nivel.
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PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR YACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor troles que exigen la presencia del operador. rendimiento mantenga la caja de Ia segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR...
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PROGRAMA CADA MANTENIMIENTO Revisar s1 hay Sujetadores Sue]tos .... ,,,,, ',,, ,V r de Cesped* L1mpiad|nspec¢ion_r elR e_gedor Controlarlos Noum_tic_s Cc.ntrolar Ias Rueda_s Motrioes "** A ump_r IsSog_do,_"" Limpiar debsjo la Cubierta de la Tra,nsmis_n *" • Revisar ]as Correas y,la_ ,Poleas [,mpu[sadas Revisar t Afgar...
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SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchillaes tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- sustituirlos s61ocon pemos aprobados mostrados ando haga el mantenimiento. en lasecci6 n Partes de Reparaci6n deesta manual, LLANTAS PARA AFILAR LA CUCHtLLA * Mantenga ias Ilantas sin gasoline, eceite o...
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1. Desconecte et alambre de la bujia y Cartucho Ranuras p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con 6eta. 2. Remueva la tape del dep6sito del aceite; d_jela a un tado en una superficie Iimpia. 3. Incline Ia cortadora de c_sped por este costado tel como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente idoneo.
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_ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posic6n _'_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servioo o de hacer (.o-_'para segar I _"X_ "_ parasegar / ajustes: 1. Suelte Ia barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para e] APRISTE almacenamianto a] final de carla temporada o si PARA DOBLAR ta unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda Ia mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
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CtLINDRO ° Si es posible, guazde su unidad en un recinto 1. Remueva la bujia. cerrado y cebrala para protegerla contra el 2. Vacie una onza (29 mt) de aceite a tray,s polvo y la mugre. de1agujero de Ia bujfa en el cilindro. * Cubra su unidad con un forro protector 3.
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico cual|ficado. CORRECCI(3N PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_s alto." 2.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will re- pair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
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