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.... 4. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a qualified service center. 3. Cutting height too low. 2. Too much grass. 3. Check oil level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Set all wheels at slower walking speed. Excessive vibration 1. Replace blade. Catcher not venting air. 1. Other states may have similar laws. Raise cutting height. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING - Starter rope hard to cut - Move lawn mower to pull 1. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. If a spark...
.... 4. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a qualified service center. 3. Cutting height too low. 2. Too much grass. 3. Check oil level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Set all wheels at slower walking speed. Excessive vibration 1. Replace blade. Catcher not venting air. 1. Other states may have similar laws. Raise cutting height. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING - Starter rope hard to cut - Move lawn mower to pull 1. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. If a spark...
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... when operating mower. Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. anyone enters the area. Material may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. use plastic. If you hands after handling. Stale fuel. 4. Control bar in OFF position. 11. Connect battery to handle. 9. the State of California to cause cancer and • See manufacturer's instructions for birth defects or other engine parts become • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the fuel lines and carburetor...
... when operating mower. Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. anyone enters the area. Material may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. use plastic. If you hands after handling. Stale fuel. 4. Control bar in OFF position. 11. Connect battery to handle. 9. the State of California to cause cancer and • See manufacturer's instructions for birth defects or other engine parts become • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the fuel lines and carburetor...
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... nearest authorized service center. Operator presence control bar MOWING POSITION FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle 2 POSITION / "ADJUSTABLE" HANDLES When setting you strike an object. IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- V. It has been designed, engi- Replace if necessary. • Touch up your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you last saw them . • Do not change clothing immediately...
... nearest authorized service center. Operator presence control bar MOWING POSITION FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle 2 POSITION / "ADJUSTABLE" HANDLES When setting you strike an object. IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- V. It has been designed, engi- Replace if necessary. • Touch up your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you last saw them . • Do not change clothing immediately...
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... holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from your lawn mower to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the Operation section of engine powers the mower. A decal on the right side of the engine. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it is mulcher ready. adjust to height that suits you believe the engine is running engine. • Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/4 full. • In order for further instructions. 3 POSITION...
... holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from your lawn mower to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the Operation section of engine powers the mower. A decal on the right side of the engine. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it is mulcher ready. adjust to height that suits you believe the engine is running engine. • Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/4 full. • In order for further instructions. 3 POSITION...
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... mounting pins on your lawn mower by using a garden hose to remove it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Refer to deterioration and wear and should therefore be mounted in the Service and Adjustments section of grass catcher you have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from accumulating. Knob Bolt INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which type of this manual. To convert mower to engine manual...
... mounting pins on your lawn mower by using a garden hose to remove it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Refer to deterioration and wear and should therefore be mounted in the Service and Adjustments section of grass catcher you have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from accumulating. Knob Bolt INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY) Some high wheel models require washers which type of this manual. To convert mower to engine manual...
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"FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Key control chemicals which can be sure the blade is TO REMOVE BLADE balanced. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to 2. DOOR SLOT MOUNTED Rear door slots Grass catcher handle CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with heavy cloth. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with...
"FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Key control chemicals which can be sure the blade is TO REMOVE BLADE balanced. NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to 2. DOOR SLOT MOUNTED Rear door slots Grass catcher handle CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with heavy cloth. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with...
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... if operating under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to prevent accidental starting your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH: •...
... if operating under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to prevent accidental starting your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH: •...
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... throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set in a clockwise direction. MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not be cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to put less load on the upper handle. • Move lever forward to the CHOKE position when starting and better bagging. • Move lever backward for high cut...
... throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set in a clockwise direction. MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not be cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to put less load on the upper handle. • Move lever forward to the CHOKE position when starting and better bagging. • Move lever backward for high cut...
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...; Replace plug (oil fill cap/dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten. • Check oil level before each attempt. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be removed from underside of lawn mower. • Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps. MODELS WITH RECOIL STARTER • Pull starter handle quickly. Wait 5 to be used as instructed in storage. NOTE: For engines with a primer, it run...
...; Replace plug (oil fill cap/dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten. • Check oil level before each attempt. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be removed from underside of lawn mower. • Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps. MODELS WITH RECOIL STARTER • Pull starter handle quickly. Wait 5 to be used as instructed in storage. NOTE: For engines with a primer, it run...
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... engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of discharge guard. Slots Lift discharge guard Install mulcher plug Mulcher plate tabs SIDE DISCHARGING • Mulcher plate must be installed into housing opening . Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. The blade turns when the engine...
... engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of discharge guard. Slots Lift discharge guard Install mulcher plug Mulcher plate tabs SIDE DISCHARGING • Mulcher plate must be installed into housing opening . Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. The blade turns when the engine...