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- Page 1 EASTMAN INDUSTRIES 20” Commercial Mower Model WM20-H Operator’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Pages Safety Instructions General Operations Slope Operations Children Service Assembly Installing the Handle Filling the Crankcase with Oil Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Operation Throttle Controls Starting the Engine Adjusting the Cutting Height Operating Tips Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Checking the Engine Oil Level Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Servicing the Air Filter... -
Page 3: General Operations
9. Read the Operator’s Manual for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by Eastman Industries. 10. Shut the engine off when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 11. Shut the engine off whenever you leave the mower. -
Page 4: Slope Operations
Slope Operations Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes. -
Page 5: Service
Service 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. Gasoline is highly flammable. a) Use only approved containers. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. c) Never refuel the mower indoors. - Page 6 8. Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. 9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with Eastman’s recommended parts, when necessary.
- Page 7 Authorized Eastman Dealer or Eastman’s Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your mower ready. For the Model and Serial numbers refer to the silver tag attached to the rear of the mower housing. Eastman Industries 83A Bell Street Portland, Maine 04103...
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Page 8: Assembly
Assembly Installing the Handle 1. Mount the lower handle on the handle brackets with four (4) 5/16”- 18 x 3/4” bolts and nuts (Fig 1). Do not tighten the bolts yet. Figure 1 1. Handle Bracket 2. Lower Handle 3. Handle adjustment holes 2. -
Page 9: Filling The Crankcase With Oil
Preparing the Engine IMPORTANT: The Engine is shipped without oil. Fill the engine with oil prior to startup in order to avoid serious damage to the engine. Consult the engine manual for more complete instructions regarding engine maintenance and operation. Filling the Crankcase with Oil The crankcase holds 0.63 US quarts (0.6 L) of oil. -
Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
6. If the oil level reading is below the Lower Limit mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Upper Limit mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is within the limit. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation WARNING Before mowing, make sure the safety control lever (bail) operates properly. When bail is released, the engine and the cutting blade should stop immediately. If they do not, contact your Authorized Servicing Dealer. Do not attempt to repair the safety control device yourself. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Cutting Height
4. Pull the safety bail up towards the handle grip and hold it securely with your left hand. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull it sharply 6. Push the throttle control out of choke position after engine starts and into run position. (Fig. Run position Figure 8 Throttle control in operating position... -
Page 13: Operating Tips
5. Release the lever to lock the adjuster in position. 6. Repeat this procedure for all the wheels. 7. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Operating Tips • Never tip the mower with the carburetor facing toward the grass. When mower is tipped in that position, gas and oil will flow through the air cleaner housing contaminating the air filter. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Check the engine oil level Check the air filter Each Use Check the stopping time of the blade. The engine must shutdown and the blade must stop within three seconds of releasing the bail;... -
Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil level is between the Upper and the Lower marks as shown on the dipstick. If the oil level is below the Lower mark, add oil. Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean. -
Page 16: Changing The Engine Oil
6. Saturate the foam element with oil, then squeeze it (do not twist) to remove the excess oil. 7. Remove paper element and clean by tapping gently on a flat surface to remove dust. DO NOT wash the paper element. 8. -
Page 17: Maintaining The Cutting Blade
Maintaining the Cutting Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. -
Page 18: Servicing The Spark Plug
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Clean the fuel filter element every 50 operating hours. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove the carburetor bowl drain bolt and gasket with a 10mm wrench and drain the fuel into an approved fuel container (Fig. -
Page 19: Storage
Storage To prepare the lawn mower for storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 14. To avoid gum deposits, run mower until it is out of fuel, or empty fuel completely from the mower into an approved fuel container. 1. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh the fuel system contains gasoline. If the problem persists, contact stale fuel. an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. - Page 21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Mower or engine 1. The blade is bent or is out 1. Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, vibrates excessively of balance. replace it. 2. The blade mounting nuts 2. Tighten the blade mounting nuts. are loose.
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Page 22: Warranty
Eastman Industries warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Eastman product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase, Eastman Industries agrees to repair or replace at Eastman Industries’ discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Eastman Servicing Dealer within the time limit listed below. - Page 23 All parts replaced under warranty become the property of Eastman Industries. GENERAL CONDITIONS Repair by an Authorized Eastman Industries Dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty. Eastman Industries is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in...
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