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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting 172787 Rev. 4 08.07.01 VB/BY Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: General Operation
Safety Rules ......... Service and Adjustments ....21-23 Assembly ..........Storage ..........24-25 Operation ........... 9-17 Troubleshooting ....... 26-27 Maintenance ........18-20 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. - Page 3 III. CHILDREN • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator which could expose moving parts or is not alert to the presence of children. allow objects to be thrown. Frequently Children are often attracted to the machine check components and replace with...
- Page 4 CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofanewLawn Mower. Ithasbeen designed, engineered andmanufactured togive youthebest p ossible dependability andperform- ance. Should y ouexperience anyproblems youcannot easily remedy, please c ontact your nearest authorized service c enter. They have competent, well t rained t echnicians and theproper tools toservice o rrepair thisunit.
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Page 5: Howto Set Up Your Lawn Mower
_I, CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commis- sion. _i'LCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. - Page 6 FOR REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED ONLY - ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER _oor IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug Hinge bracket must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or Grass discharging, see the Operation section in catcher...
- Page 7 • Install two (2) blunt pointed screws in "HARDTOP"GRASSCATCHER front holes and tighten securely. ASSEMBLE FRAME AND BAG • Thread upper tubular frame into hem of Catcher top Sharp pointed screws bag as shown. Be sure angled ends of frame point downwards. (Rear a_ •...
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Page 8: Spark Plug Boot
SPARK PLUG BOOT FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY-TO PREPARE BATTERY On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your NOTE: Your battery must be charged model has the boot, install on spark plug before you can start your lawn mower. - Page 9 The operation MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED of any lawn SPEED CONTROL mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the The engine speed is controlled by a lever eyes, which can result in located at the carburetor on the engine. High or fast position is for starting engine, severe eye damage.
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Page 10: To Adjust Cutting Height
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position isbest for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. MODELS WITH "SINGLE POINT" MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST' WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS •... -
Page 11: Rear Discharge
FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bagging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower. - Page 12 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" Toconvert tomulching operation, mulcher plug must b einstalled intodischarge opening o fmower. • Raise discharge guard andwork mulcher plug intodischarge opening o f mower. • Position l ock lever o verhinge bracket shown and raise lever to lock mulcher plug in place.
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Page 13: Rear Bagging
"COMBI-CUT" MOWERS Open mulcher door Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place. •... - Page 14 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN SIDE DISCHARGING CONVERTING YOUR "COMBI-CUT" • Muncher plug must be installed into rear "MULTI-CUT" LAWN MOWER discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install dis- FOR MULCHING - charge deflector under door as shown. •...
- Page 15 REAR WHEEL DRIVE (MULTI-SPEED) DRIVE CONTROL Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds FRONT WHEEL DRIVE to let you select the speed that suits you • Self-propelling is controlled by holding best. the operator presence control bar down • Lower speeds are for slow, heavy/thick to the handle and pushing the drive grass cutting or trimming.
- Page 16 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE _i'_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 on Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in models equipped with choke feature).
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Page 17: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY- MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance, the engine speed IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep should be set in the fast position. mower housing free of built-up grass and •... - Page 18 MA.NTE.A.OESO.EDULE FiLL IN DATES ,+.s .,ou C OMPLB'rE ,:,. +,-,,,',+o REGULAR SERVICE j_t_v_v _4 _)_._ bP_HVIt_ L)P,.L_+ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean]Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower ( Power+Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover ( Power+Propelled Mowers) R_ Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3...
- Page 19 LAWN MOWER TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade Always observe safety rules when balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause performing any maintenance. excessive vibration and eventual damage TIRES to lawn mower and engine. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect •...
- Page 20 DRIVE WHEELS • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove Check front drive wheels each time before engine oil cap and turn mower on its you mow to be sure they move freely. side. The wheels not turning freely means trash, •...
- Page 21 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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Page 22: Rear Deflector
3 POSITION "QUICK" REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED) The handle o nyour l awn mower has three The rear deflector, attached between the (3) height positions - adjust to height that rear wheels of your mower, is provided to suits you. minimize the possibility that objects will be •... -
Page 23: Drive Belt Adjustment
NOTE: W hen re-assembling pinion, be ,Clutch frame sure thatthefeltwasher isinplace behind therollpinand thattheroll p inisseated i n theslots onthebearing andintheback of thepinion. • When reinstalling thebelt c over b esure Front thefront h ook isunder clutch frame. hook Reinstall inrear o fcover. DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (FRONT BELT DRIVE M ODELS ONLY) Amisadjusted... - Page 24 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the 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.
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Page 25: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL Operator control bar Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil (See "ENGINE" in the Uppe Maintenance section of this manual). Lower CYLINDER • Remove spark p_ug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through Fold spark plug hole into cylinder. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does net start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Cleen/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. - Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. 33ghten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope 1. Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. hard to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope.