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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting 172782 Rev. 3 05.13.03 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ....18-20 Assembly ..........Storage ..........20-21 Operation ..........9-15 Troubleshooting ......... 22-23 Maintenance ........16-18 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
- Page 3 I1. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SERVICE Slopes are a major factor related to slip • Use extra care in handling gasoline and and fall accidents which can result in other fuels. They are flammable and severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- vapors are explosive.
- 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 lawn...
- Page 5 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES Operator control bar • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into LIFT one of the three height adjustment holes. 3 POSITION "QUICK"...
- Page 6 HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Rear door (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug , Hinge bracket must be removed before using mower as G rass a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or catcher discharging, see the Operation section in...
- Page 7 "HARDTOP"GRASS CATCHER • Install two (2) blunt pointed screws in 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 the wire and reconnect spark plug wire to battery should be charged for 48 hours to spark plug.
- Page 9 BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT The operation of any lawn mower 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 or performing any adjustments or repairs.
- Page 10 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT FOR 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 INTOREAR DOOR • Position lock lever over hinge bracket as 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" "COI_IBI-CUT" MOWERS To convert to mulching operation, mulcher Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be plug must be installed into discharge open- used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging ing of mower. or discharging: •...
- Page 13 GRASS CATCHER Open mulcher door (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. _iI,CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration...
- Page 14 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE _CAUTION: The mower blade rotates Read the engine manual 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).
- Page 15 MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance, the engine speed IMPORTANT: For best performance, should be set in the FAST position. keep mower housing free of built-up • Under certain conditions, such as when grass and trash.
- Page 16 ,, . .° o AT sE °v.oE ,s You COMP, E SE.v,I= REGULAR SERVICE Lubrication Check Tiros Check Drive Wheels (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecldSharpen/Replace...
- Page 17 LAWN TO SHARPEN BLADE MOWER Care should be taken to keep the blade Always observe safety rules when perform- balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause ing any maintenance. excessive vibration and eventual damage to lawn mower and engine. TIRES • The blade can be sharpened with a file •...
- Page 18 MUFFLER • Clean engine often to keep trash from Inspectand replacecorroded muffleras it accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. could create a fire hazard and/ordamage. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. SPARK PLUG We do not recommend using a garden...
- Page 19 3 POSITION"EURO"OR"EZ" High The handleon your lawn mowerhas three Handle (3) heightpositions - adjust to height that Mediurr adjustment bracket suits you. • Removeknoband carriage bolt on one side of the lowerhandle. • While holding handleassembly,remove knoband carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handlewith desired hole in handle bracketand 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 to increase engine speed required to compensate for differences in...
- Page 21 3 POSITIONHANDLES fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, When setting up your handlefrom the stor- experience indicates that alcohol blended age position, the lower handlewill require fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or manuallylockinginto the mowingposition. methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during 3 POSITION "EURO"...
- Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 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. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height.
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