This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Trouble Shooting ..........
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9.
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Yourmowermaydiffer slightlyfromthe illustrations shown. 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip foundin holeon the weldpin on eachside of lowerhandle.
5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel providescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside uStment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Oil Fill Starter Rope Grass Catcher Cutting Height WARNING Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill I Use extreme care Yourmowermay differslightly.
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WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Besure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengine or operat- ingmower.
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Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe Maintaining sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
Blade Care " " cutting blade for sharpening or ARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use Maintaining a heavy rag to hold the blade. Yo ur LaWn Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, ow er especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject.
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Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engage biadecontrol spark p!ug wiredisconnected: conBect Wireto Sparkp!ug_ 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fi Itank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot choked. 4. Choke engineas instructedinthe OPe[atingYOU[ L awn Mower section• 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
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