Dear Owner: Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing this product. You now own one of the finest walk-behind mulching/side-discharge SECTION 1: SAFETY ........1 General Operation............1 mowers available. This mower was carefully designed Slope Operation............2 and manufactured to provide excellent performance if Children..............
Section Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
Section 1: Safety 15. Never operate mower in wet grass. II. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SERVICE Always be sure of your footing; keep Slopes are a major factor related to 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline a firm hold on the handle and walk; slip and fall accidents which can result and other fuels.
Section 1: Safety 13. To access the underside of the b) Do not use a battery charger mower, tip the mower rearward. Do other than the one provided with not tip the mower forward or on ei- the mower. ther of its sides, unless specifically c) The battery contains toxic mate- advised to do so in this manual.
Section Assembly ASSEMBLY STEPS the air cleaner cover and lift the other WARNING handlebar upward. Rotate the handle- IMPORTANT: MOTOR OIL MUST BE bars over the engine and position the To prevent personal injury or property ADDED TO THE ENGINE BEFORE IT IS handlebar ends (E, Figure 2-2) against damage, do not attempt to start the STARTED.
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Section 2: Assembly Contents of Hardware Bag (Parts are shown at actual size unless noted otherwise) Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 5/8" Qty: 6 Hex Flange Lock Screw, Hex Flange Lock Screw, Flat Washer, 5/16" 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Qty: 2 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Qty: 2 Qty: 4 Hex Flange Lock Nut, Plastic Cable Tie...
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Section 2: Assembly 1. To charge the battery, locate the plas- STEP 4: Attach Control Rods Black (Ground Lead) Black (Ground Lead) tic connector (T, Figure 2-5) that hangs from the wire harness below the handle- WARNING bar console. (Positive Control rods are adjusted at the factory 2.
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Section 2: Assembly Figure 2-6A: Attach wheel drive control rod to lever. B. Attach Operator Presence Control 1. Locate control rod (E, Figures. 2-6 and 2-7) attached at upper end to Operator Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-7). 2. At bottom of control rod, insert swivel block (G, Figures 2-6 &...
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Section 2: Assembly 5. Hold lower part of gear select lever (W, Figure 2-7) and push unit forward WARNING (I, Figure 2-9) against bracket (M). and backward. The wheels should move Position retaining plate (N) from parts freely. If not, adjust length of shift link Do not use the mower if the wheels bag in place as shown in Figure 2-9 (P, Figure 2-9) as necessary.
Section Features and Controls MOWER FEATURES AND the lever will also disengage the Blade WARNING Drive Control, which will apply a brake CONTROLS Before operating mower, be sure to that stops the blades within three (3) read all safety, controls and operating seconds.
Section 3: Features and Controls Operating Symbols Various symbols are used on the mower to indicate control settings (your model may not have all of the symbols). These symbols are shown below with a description of their meaning. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW...
Section 3: Features and Controls Engine Throttle Control H – IGNITION/STARTER This lever (G, Figure 3-6) is used to SWITCH G – THROTTLE CONTROL adjust engine speeds and to stop the en- gine. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below.
Section Operation 9. Check the air pressure in the rear clean unleaded gasoline with a mini- WARNING tires (15-20 PSI). Keep tires inflated mum octane rating of 77. Leave 1/2" Before operating mower, be sure to equally. of space for fuel expansion. Do not read all safety, controls and operating mix oil with gasoline.
Section 4: Operation 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch STARTING AND STOPPING Control System THE ENGINE The mower is equipped with a blade- brake-clutch which is designed to stop DANGER the mower blades within three (3) Do not operate the engine in an seconds after release of the Operator enclosed area.
Section 4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. Move Throttle Control all the way - Fast). When first practicing with down to stop position or turn ignition the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. A. Stand on left side (as viewed from key (electric start models) fully counter- Select forward speeds according to behind handlebars) of machine.
Section 4: Operation C. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure Mow When WARNING 4-2) in R (reverse) setting by first Lawn Is Dry moving lever to N (neutral). Then To avoid injury or property damage: pull lever up, turn it to R position, •...
Section 4: Operation first, and then mow the bottom. When 1. Park mower on a portion of lawn 8. Do not use the mower until the Blade mowing ditches, watch out for cans, which has not been recently mowed. Brake Control System has been in- bottles, or other debris.
Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Carefully read this Section on mower Maintenance Chart.
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE CLEANING WARNING •...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE STORAGE The belt cover must be removed to per- 5.
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. BLADE DRIVE BELT Blade Drive Disengaged REPLACEMENT...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. BLADE BRAKE REPLACEMENT Adjust idler in direction Follow this procedure to install a new...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Follow this procedure to replace the...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. 5-15) clockwise until it stops in the neu- tral (N) position (from forward gear positions).
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Replace if separation begins to form.
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Lubrication Chart ITEM INTERVAL...
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ATTENTION! This chart describes service guidelines only.
Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ATTENTION! This table describes service guidelines only.
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Customer Service and Technical Service Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner If you have questions or problems with the registration card. The purpose of this card is unit, contact your local dealer or the factory. to register each unit at the factory so that we (When calling or writing, provide the can provide you with warranty benefits and in-...