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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting 172782 Rev. 2 08.06.01 VB/BY Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: General Operation
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 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 (Rear and side holes) frame point downwards.
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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.
- 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 B UILT INTO REAR D OOR • 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.
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Page 12: Rear Bagging
MULCHER PLUG TYPE "B" "COMBI-CUT" MOWERS To convert to mulching operation, mulcher Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be plug must be installed into discharge used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging opening of mower. or discharging: • Open discharge guard. REAR BAGGING •... -
Page 13: To Empty Grass Catcher
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. _CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration... - Page 14 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 15: 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 16 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 17 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 •...
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Page 18: Spark Plug
SPARK PLUG • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of We do not recommend using a garden each mowing season or after every 100 hose to clean your lawn mower unless the hours of operation, whichever occurs first. -
Page 19: Rear Deflector
3 POSITION "EURO" OR "EZ" High The handle on your lawn mower has three Medium_ 3-positionhandle (3) height positions - adjust to height that _adjustment suits you. bracket • Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle. •... - Page 20 ENGINE See the adjustment section of your engine manual for further instructions. CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the ENGINE SPEED factory and adjustment should not be The engine speed has been factory set. necessary. However, minor adjustment Do not attempt to increase engine speed may be required to compensate as it may result in personal injury.
- Page 21 3 POSITION HANDLES ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture When setting u pyourhandle f rom the which leads to separation and formation of storage position, thelower h andle w ill acids during storage. Acidic gas can require m anually locking i ntothemowing damage the fuel system of an engine position.
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Page 22: 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 23 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.