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OPERA I'OR'S
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
.LAWN MOWER
MANUAL
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
° Serviceand Adjustments
• Storage
° Troubleshooting
-&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internatcombustion 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. 5
09.24.10
BY
Printed in U.S.A.
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Summary of Contents for Weed Eater 961.12011700
- Page 1 MANUAL OPERA I'OR'S DELUXE PUSH ROTARY .LAWN MOWER Assembly • Operation • Maintenance ° Serviceand Adjustments • Storage ° Troubleshooting -&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internatcombustion 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).
- Page 2 Safely Rules ....2-3 Maintenance ..... 14-16 Storage ..... 18-19 Assembly ...... 4-7 Service and Troubleshooting ..19-20 Operation ....8-13 Adjustments ....16-17 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing ob- jects. Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result inserious injuryordeath. `&Look for this symbol to point out impor- •...
- Page 3 • Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs,etc.) away from yourvehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall truckor trailer and refuel it on the ground. If grass can hide obstacles. this is not possible, then refuel such equip- DO NOT: 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...
- Page 5 ALL HANDLES Operator MOWING POSITION • Raise upper handle section into place on control bar lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs_ • Remove handle padding holding opera- tor presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be ad- Upper justed for your mowing comfort.
- Page 6 "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS Rear door CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag bracket with rigid part of bag on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Grass NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold catcher them in warm water for a few minutes, tf frame...
- Page 7 SPARK PLUG BOOT UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY: On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your • After charging, connect engine connector model has the boot, install on spark plug (male) to battery connector (female). wire and reconnect spark plug wire to Your engine has an integral alternator for spark plug,...
- Page 8 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 9 MULCHER PLUG BUILT iNTO REAR DOOR FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a muicher, "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bag- ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower.
- Page 10 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to murching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge open- ing of mower. • Open discharge guard. • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. ° Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard.
- Page 11 _,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower withoutrear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. GRASS CATCHER Open rnulcher door (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER...
- Page 12 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • If your mower has a primer, to start a cold engine, push primer as many times Read the engine manual packed with your mower. as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Use a firm FILL ENGINE WITH OIL push.
- Page 13 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS lib CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- your mower and could void your warranty.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE A F_ EVE.Y EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH "tO 25 HOURS SCHEDULE STORAGE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS ,,i.i Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspec! Grass Camher * ......NW Check Tir?s ,Check Drive Wheels "** Clean Lawn Mower *,**';' M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys **;...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER tf 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 16 AIR FILTER each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Your engine will not run properly and may Set spark plug gap according to engine be damaged by using a dirty air filter. manual specifications. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
- Page 17 ° Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mount- 3 POSITION "QUICK" ing pins. The handle on your lawn mower has three ° Reassemble upper handle and allparts (3) height positions - adjust to height that removed from lower handle. suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower Mowing ,_<, handle towards each other until the pin...
- Page 18 Immediately prepare your l awn m ower for Operator MOWING storage attheend ofthe season orifthe POSITION unit w ill n ot b eused for30days o rmore. control bar _CAUTION: Never store t he lawn mower with gasoline inthe tank inside a building where f umes may reach a nopen f lame orspark.
- Page 19 ENGINE CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. IMPORTANT: tt is importanttoprevent gum • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through depositsfromforminginessentialfuelsystem spark plug hole into cylinder. parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, " Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil. ortankduring storage.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2, Raise cutting height.
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