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OPERATOR'S
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
MANUAL
• Assembly
° Operation
• Maintenance
° Service and Adjustments
° Storage
° Troubleshooting
&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-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 (Section4442 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 throughyour nearest
authorized service center,
193732 Rev. 4 12.12.08 BY
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 MANUAL OPERATOR'S DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly ° Operation • Maintenance ° Service and Adjustments ° Storage ° Troubleshooting &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-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).
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Page 2: General Operation
Safety Rules ....Maintenance ..... 14-16 Storage ..... 18-19 Assembly ...... Service Troubleshooting ..19-20 Operation ....8-13 Adjustments ....16-17 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capableofamputating hands and feet andthrowing ob- jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inserious injuryordeath. _Look for this symbol to point out impor- •... -
Page 3: Safe Handling
* Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.) away from your vehicle before filling. - Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall • Remove gas-powered equipment from the grass can hide obstacles. truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If DO NOT: this is not possible, then refuel such equip- o Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or... - 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 Fawnmower handle can be ad- Upper justed for your mowing comfort.
- Page 6 "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED TO ASSEMBLE AND ATI'ACH 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. G ras8 NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold catcher them in warm water for a few minutes.
- Page 7 UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED SPARK PLUG BOOT BATTERY: On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your ° After charging, connect engine connector (male) to battery connector (female). model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging.
- 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 gtasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 9 MULCHER PLUG BUILT iNTO REAR DOOR FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulchingmowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built intothe 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 mulching 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 all'CAUTION: Donot r un your l awn mower without rear 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 mulcherdoor (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER...
- Page 12 TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _t=CAUTION: The mower blade rotates Read the engine manua_ packed with your mower. whenever the engine is running, FILL ENGINE WITH OIL • Move engine speed control to FAST position (or to CHOKE/START position Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in on models equipped with choke feature).
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Page 13: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep 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 Schedule
MAINTENANCE !BEFOREAFr_R EVE.Y EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE STORAGE US£ HOURS OR SEASON HOURS iiii Check for Loose Fasteners II III v" ,,v' ...._ C!,ean/ Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels "* ..... Clean Lawn Mower .. - Page 15 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 Bladeadapter - Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
- Page 16 trash. Clean the underside of your mower AIR FILTER after each use. Your engine will not run properly and may • Clean the underside of your lawn mower be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash.
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Page 17: Engine Speed
POSITION "EZ" REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED) The handle on your lawn mower has three The rear deflector, attached between the (3) height positions - adjust to height that rear wheels of your mower, is providedto suits you. minimizethe possibilitythat objectswill •... -
Page 18: Lawn Mower
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ,_CAUTION. Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. - Page 19 ENGINE CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: ftis importantto prevent gum spark plug hole into cylinder. depositsfrom forming inessential fuel system • Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil, parts such as carburetor,fuel filter, fuel hose, •...
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height, housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass, 2.