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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
AWARNING:
This lawn mower is equipped
with an internal
combustion
engine
and
should
not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land unless
the engine's
exhaust
system
is equipped
with a spark
arrester
meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester
is used, it
should
be maintained
in effective
working
order by the operator.
In the state of California
the above
is required
by law (Section
4442 of the California
Public
Resources
Code).
Other
states
may have similar
laws.
Federal
laws apply
on federal
lands.
A spark arrester
for the muffler
is available
through
your nearest
authorized
service
center.
193732
Rev. 1
02.23.05
BY
Printed
in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting AWARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered grass-covered...
- Page 2 Safety Rules ....Maintenance ..... 16-18 Storage ..... 20-21 Assembly ...... Service Troubleshooting ..22-23 Operation ....9-15 Adjustments ....18-20 IMPORTANT: Thiscutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feet and throwing jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
- Page 3 • Removeobstacles(rocks,tree limbs,etc.) away from your vehicle before filling. • Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Tall • Remove gas-powered equipment from the grass can hide obstacles. truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. DO NOT: this is not possible, then refuel such equip- ment with a portable container, rather than...
- Page 4 TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove all loose parts from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge...
- Page 5 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES Operator MOWING presence POSITION • Raise lower handle section to operating control bar position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
- Page 6 ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) Rear door IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug bracket must be removed before using mower a bagger. To convert mower to bagging Grass discharging, see the Operation...
- Page 7 "HARD TOP" GRASS CATCHER • Install two (2) blunt pointed screws front holes and tighten securely. ASSEMBLE FRAME AND BAG • Thread upper tubular frame into hem of bag as shown. Be sure angled ends of Sharp pointed screws Catcher top frame point downwards.
- Page 8 SPARK PLUG BOOT IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery. On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your ALL UNITS: model has the boot, install on spark plug At the end of the mowing season wire and reconnect spark plug wire to...
- Page 9 BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSESmower can result in foreign ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower...
- Page 10 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Adjust cutting height to suit your require- Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. ments. Medium position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY"...
- Page 11 MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTOREARDOOR • Position lock lever over hinge bracket shown and raise lever to lock mulcher plug in place. • Allow discharge guard to rest against lock lever. • To return to discharging or bagging operation, simply lower lock lever and remove mulcher plug from mower.
- Page 12 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "B" To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge open- ing of mower. • Open discharge guard. Lift • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing discharge opening. guard • Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard.
- Page 13 SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR "COMBI-CUT" • Mulcher plate must be installed into rear LAWN MOWER discharge opening of mower (see above instructions). FOR MULCHING • Open mulcher door and install discharge • Rear mulcher plate installed and rear deflector under door as shown.
- Page 14 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE ACAUTION: The mower blade rotates Read the engine manual packed with your mower. whenever the engine is running. FILL ENGINE WITH • Move engine speed control to FAST position (or to CHOKE/START position Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in...
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Page 15: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWERS ONLY A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher - MULCHING MOWING TIPS bladeattachmentson your mower.Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep attachmentsare hazardous,will damage mower housing free of built-up grass and your mowerand could void your warranty. trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- nance section... -
Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS 25HOURS STORAGE OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen... -
Page 17: To Sharpen Blade
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when perform- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts ing any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES Crankshaft Blade adapter • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. - Page 18 AIR FILTER trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower Clean the element after every 25 hours of by scraping to remove buildup...
- Page 19 3 POSITION"EURO"OR"EZ" ndle pin The handleon your lawn mowerhas three Handle (3) height positions- adjust to heightthat adjustment bracket suits you. • Remove knoband carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle. • While holding handleassembly,remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handlewith desired hole in handlebracketand reassemble bolt and knob and tightensecurely.
- Page 20 ENGINE See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions. CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac- ENGINE SPEED tory and adjustment should not be neces- The engine speed has been factory set. sary. However, minor adjustment may be Do not attempt...
- Page 21 3 POSITIONHANDLES fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol When setting up your handlefrom the stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age position,the lower handlewill require ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture manuallylocking into the mowingposition. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. - Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven Set all wheels at same Wheel heights uneven.