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OPERATO
"S
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
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Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
o Service and Adjustments
o Storage
o Troubleshooting
AWARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustionengine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (ff any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in etfectiveworking order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code), Other states may have simliar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
authorized service center,
193732 Rev, 5 09o24o10 BY
Printed in US.Ao
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- Page 1 OPERATO "S DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER Assembly ,, Operation ,, Maintenance o Service and Adjustments o Storage o Troubleshooting AWARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustionengine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (ff any).
- Page 2 Safely Rules ......Maintenance ....14-16 Storage ......18-I9 Assembly ........ Service and Troubleshooting .... 19-20 Operation ......8-13 Adjustments ....1 6-17 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death° _,Look for this symbol to point out impor- .
- Page 3 o Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.) away from your vehicle before filling o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall • Remove gas-poweredequipment from the grass can hide obstacles, truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, If DO NOT: this is not possible, then refuel such equip- ment with a portable container, rather than...
- Page 4 TO REMOVE MOWER FROt_ 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 liftingmower,. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER...
- Page 5 ALL HANDLES MOWING _._ _ POSITION o Raise upper handle section into place on control b ar lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs ,, Remove handle padding holding opera- tor presence control bar to upper handle° o Your lawn mower handle can be ad- Upper justed for your mowing comfort.
- Page 6 "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GR_SS Rear door CATCHER ° Put grass catcher frame into grass bag bracket wilh rigid part of bag on the bottom, ', Slip vinyl bindings over frame Grass NOTE: If vinylbindings are too stiff, hold catcher !item in warm water for a few minutes., If frame...
- Page 7 SPARK PLUG BOOT UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY: On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag It your ,, After charging, connect engine connector model has the boot, install on spark plug (male) to batlery connector (female), wlre and reconnect spark plug wire to Your engine has an integral alternator for spark plug.
- Page 8 The operation of any !awn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields wht!e operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn ever spectacles.
- Page 9 MULGHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher, "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door, To convert to bag- ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from Ihe discharge opening of the lawn mower-...
- Page 10 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to mulching operation, mufcher plug must be installed into discharge open ing of mower_. • Open discharge guard • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. - Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard, Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is seated in hous- ing opening,...
- Page 11 _CAUTION: Donotrun your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catci_er in place,. Never atlempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open_ GRASS CATCHER Open muicher door (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY)
- Page 12 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ° if your mower has a primer, to start a cold engine, push primer as many times Read the engine manua_ packed with your as instructed in the engine manual mower+ packed with your mower,. Use a firm FILL ENGINE WITH OIL push, This step is not usually necessary "Your lawn mower is sh_pped without oil in...
- Page 13 FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY MOWING TIPS - MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT; For best performance, keep blade attachments on your mower.. Such mower housing free of built-up grass and attachments are hazardous, will damage trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- your mower and could void your warranty.
- Page 14 MAKNTENANC_' BEFORE A _E. EVE.V EVERY sac. EAc. =5.ou.s $CHEDULI¢' use .OURSORSEASO..OU.SSTORAGE ... i1,1,111,11 'II'_L' i_, _1 Check for Loose Fasteners "t_ A t Ci_"n,"t"spect G rass c atcher' ..... W Check Drive Wheels "* ,....1_, ..Craan Lawn Mower ..I_ ..
- Page 15 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated,, If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when perform- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts ing any mainlenance section of lhis manual.. TIRES Blade adapte Crankshaft , Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect keyway control chemicals which can harm rubber., °...
- Page 16 AIR FILTER each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Your engine will not run properly and may Set spark plug gap according to engine be damaged by using a dirty air filter, manual specifications Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season., Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation...
- Page 17 ° Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mount- 3 POSITION "QUICK" ing pins.. The handle on your lawn mower has three ° Reassemble upper handle and all parts (3) height positions - adjust to height that removed from lower handle. suits you. Mowing r'_;...
- Page 18 Immediately prepare your l awn mower for Operator MOWING storage attheend ofthe season orifthe _ POSITION unit w ilt n ot b eused f or30days o rmore. control bar _,CAUTION: Never store t helawn m ower withgasoline inthe tank inside a building where f umes m ay reach a nopen flame orspark.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center, PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1o Rear of lawn mower 1, Raise cutting height° housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass_ 2. Cutting too much grass° 2_ Raise cutting height, 3, Dirty air filter, 3., Clean/replace air filter°...
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