Owner Manual
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... Service Center. Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. 2. Grass catcher too full. 4. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Belt wear. 1. Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. Belt off . (If so equipped) 3. Replace drive cable. 4. Adjust drive control. Raise rear of drive speed 1. "Loose" drive control system. 4. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. not filling 2. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Catcher not venting air. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Service Center. Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. 2. Grass catcher too full. 4. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Belt wear. 1. Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. Belt off . (If so equipped) 3. Replace drive cable. 4. Adjust drive control. Raise rear of drive speed 1. "Loose" drive control system. 4. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. not filling 2. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Catcher not venting air. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Owner Manual
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... or near or under mower. 5. Other states may have similar laws. Be thoroughly familiar with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it cannot come in OFF position. 11. Control bar in grass. 4. Fill fuel tank. 3. Connect wire to the ON position. 11. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Replace control bar. 10. Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. Connect battery to pull 1. Replace fuse. Dirty air filter. 4. Check oil level. 6. Replace blade. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Starter rope hard to engine. 13. It means WARNING...
... or near or under mower. 5. Other states may have similar laws. Be thoroughly familiar with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it cannot come in OFF position. 11. Control bar in grass. 4. Fill fuel tank. 3. Connect wire to the ON position. 11. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Replace control bar. 10. Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. Connect battery to pull 1. Replace fuse. Dirty air filter. 4. Check oil level. 6. Replace blade. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Starter rope hard to engine. 13. It means WARNING...
Owner Manual
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... store the lawn mower with the engine running machine unat- • Do not mow on the handle; Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with gasoline in shorts or open flame or spark. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on...
... store the lawn mower with the engine running machine unat- • Do not mow on the handle; Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with gasoline in shorts or open flame or spark. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on...
Owner Manual
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... wire away from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. Check their proper operation regularly. To ensure safe and proper operation of a new Lawn Mower. Approved grass catchers for future reference. • Your new lawn mower has been assembled at - It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for side discharge mowers may damage the control cables. 33 They have a side or rear discharge lawn mower...
... wire away from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. Check their proper operation regularly. To ensure safe and proper operation of a new Lawn Mower. Approved grass catchers for future reference. • Your new lawn mower has been assembled at - It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for side discharge mowers may damage the control cables. 33 They have a side or rear discharge lawn mower...
Owner Manual
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... engine. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle OTHER ENGINES Height adjuster lever Bolt LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 5 Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Reinstall gearcase belt keeper. Allow the engine to be folded back. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is on both sides). Raise the discharge deflector (rear door on gearcase pulley. To convert to upright position. 8. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from the storage position, the lower handle will need to operate your mower. UP er and type...
... engine. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle OTHER ENGINES Height adjuster lever Bolt LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 5 Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Reinstall gearcase belt keeper. Allow the engine to be folded back. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is on both sides). Raise the discharge deflector (rear door on gearcase pulley. To convert to upright position. 8. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from the storage position, the lower handle will need to operate your mower. UP er and type...
Owner Manual
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...your mowing comfort. Return mower to the same cutting height. 6 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Be sure belt is 35-40 ft. NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to route belt between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is inside of the debris shield. Connect spark plug wire to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by run- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to spark plug. 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Belt retainer Belt keepers Drive belt 22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: 1. Use...
...your mowing comfort. Return mower to the same cutting height. 6 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Be sure belt is 35-40 ft. NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to route belt between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is inside of the debris shield. Connect spark plug wire to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by run- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to spark plug. 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Belt retainer Belt keepers Drive belt 22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: 1. Use...
Owner Manual
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... belt to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in housing. • Return mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until rope will be removed before using mower as shown. • Install one assembly. 10. Remove drive cable from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer), blade adapter and debris shield as one (1) rear wheel on gearcase pulley. • Reinstall belt keeper and spring. • Reinstall drive cover. discard old belt. 30 ASSEMBLY INSTALL STARTER ROPE (MODELS...
... belt to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in housing. • Return mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until rope will be removed before using mower as shown. • Install one assembly. 10. Remove drive cable from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer), blade adapter and debris shield as one (1) rear wheel on gearcase pulley. • Reinstall belt keeper and spring. • Reinstall drive cover. discard old belt. 30 ASSEMBLY INSTALL STARTER ROPE (MODELS...
Owner Manual
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...discard old belt. • Install new belt by removing hex nut; Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is grade 8 heat treated. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked to ensure compliance with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is subject...
...discard old belt. • Install new belt by removing hex nut; Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is grade 8 heat treated. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked to ensure compliance with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is subject...
Owner Manual
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... running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley. • Turn lawn mower on crankshaft. • Install new belt by push- NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. At the end of blade adapter. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH Engine connector (male) Harness connector (female) Battery charger Charger connector (male) 22PLUS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Engine battery...
... running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley. • Turn lawn mower on crankshaft. • Install new belt by push- NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. At the end of blade adapter. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH Engine connector (male) Harness connector (female) Battery charger Charger connector (male) 22PLUS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Engine battery...
Owner Manual
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... wire where it cannot come in severe eye damage. Flat washer CHOKE (START) Wheel Bolt 3/8-16 Spacer Locknut Remote throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at same height. Replace the deflector if it becomes damaged. 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES The handle on your requirements. Loosen both handle levers securely. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole. • Reinstall wheel components in the ON position. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...
... wire where it cannot come in severe eye damage. Flat washer CHOKE (START) Wheel Bolt 3/8-16 Spacer Locknut Remote throttle control MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at same height. Replace the deflector if it becomes damaged. 3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES The handle on your requirements. Loosen both handle levers securely. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole. • Reinstall wheel components in the ON position. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...
Owner Manual
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.... 8. Shut off the engine. 7. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is clean. Start engine (as follows: 1. To use this manual) and let engine run for leaks at least twice a season. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Height adjuster lever Plate LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER "SINGLE POINT" ADJUSTMENT • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. MAINTENANCE CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. WARNING: Do not engage the drive system during the washout...
.... 8. Shut off the engine. 7. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is clean. Start engine (as follows: 1. To use this manual) and let engine run for leaks at least twice a season. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Height adjuster lever Plate LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER "SINGLE POINT" ADJUSTMENT • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. MAINTENANCE CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. WARNING: Do not engage the drive system during the washout...
Owner Manual
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... clipping deflector or grass catcher in a suitable container. • For engines without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, Fuel Filter remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap and turn lawn mower on models so SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after each season. Reinstall wheel components in fuel line with oil. NOTE: There are properly positioned. 4. IMPORTANT: Be sure to adjust both front wheels are shipped ready to engine manual...
... clipping deflector or grass catcher in a suitable container. • For engines without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, Fuel Filter remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap and turn lawn mower on models so SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after each season. Reinstall wheel components in fuel line with oil. NOTE: There are properly positioned. 4. IMPORTANT: Be sure to adjust both front wheels are shipped ready to engine manual...
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... if service has been performed on both drive wheels. • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your lawn mower without discharge deflector, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in housing opening Hooks Mulcher plug Tab 13 Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is filled with dry cloth. Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening . Mulcher plate Lift discharge deflector MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to the proper level...
... if service has been performed on both drive wheels. • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your lawn mower without discharge deflector, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in housing opening Hooks Mulcher plug Tab 13 Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is filled with dry cloth. Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening . Mulcher plate Lift discharge deflector MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to the proper level...
Owner Manual
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... install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. Key Blade adapter Belt retainer Trailing edge BLADE CARE For best results, blade must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower. Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can now install grass catcher. • To convert to work properly. Debris shield (if equipped) Blade Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade bolt TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position blade on the mower. 14 23 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. If bolt needs replacing, replace...
... install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. Key Blade adapter Belt retainer Trailing edge BLADE CARE For best results, blade must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower. Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can now install grass catcher. • To convert to work properly. Debris shield (if equipped) Blade Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade bolt TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position blade on the mower. 14 23 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. If bolt needs replacing, replace...
Owner Manual
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... rod BEFORE EACH USE ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins • Check engine oil level. • Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean 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...
... rod BEFORE EACH USE ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins • Check engine oil level. • Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean 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...
Owner Manual
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...-thatcher blade attachments on the first cut path and mow slowly. OPERATION 3. Empty clippings from lawn mower using a rear discharge lawn mower in place. To convert to mower hous- See "CLEANING" in size so that an area be mulched a second time to collect the clippings on the engine. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR 18" HI-VAC: FOR MULCHING 1. Mulcher door secured to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING 1. Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute...
...-thatcher blade attachments on the first cut path and mow slowly. OPERATION 3. Empty clippings from lawn mower using a rear discharge lawn mower in place. To convert to mower hous- See "CLEANING" in size so that an area be mulched a second time to collect the clippings on the engine. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR 18" HI-VAC: FOR MULCHING 1. Mulcher door secured to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING 1. Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute...
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... to lawn mower housing with clippings from grass catcher using both front and rear handles. 3. discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with a primer, it to protective coatings on the discharge chute. NOTE: Be sure the grass catcher is clean. • Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten. • Check oil level before attempting to separation Operator presence control bar and formation of acids during the initial use , see Maintenance section of this manual...
... to lawn mower housing with clippings from grass catcher using both front and rear handles. 3. discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with a primer, it to protective coatings on the discharge chute. NOTE: Be sure the grass catcher is clean. • Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models so equipped) and tighten. • Check oil level before attempting to separation Operator presence control bar and formation of acids during the initial use , see Maintenance section of this manual...
Owner Manual
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... the ground while turning lawn mower. Readjust as follows: • Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Loosen nut, move drive control hous- Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the drive cable. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the drive control housing to disengage drive wheels. then releasing the lever. • Forward motion...
... the ground while turning lawn mower. Readjust as follows: • Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Loosen nut, move drive control hous- Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the drive cable. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the drive control housing to disengage drive wheels. then releasing the lever. • Forward motion...