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...and manufactured to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. • All parts such as a water heater. • Never run machine inside...unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for small children. • Never allow objects to assemble or operate your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you feel uneasy on your nearest authorized service center. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is an ...
...and manufactured to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. • All parts such as a water heater. • Never run machine inside...unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for small children. • Never allow objects to assemble or operate your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you feel uneasy on your nearest authorized service center. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is an ...
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...an entire approved grass catcher in place. A decal on rear discharge mowers). Avoid touching blade under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower? Look for the grass discharge opening is closed off by the ...What kind of engine is mentioned in this manual, it cannot come in contact with the mower. These guards are for side discharge mowers may be purchased from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where...
...an entire approved grass catcher in place. A decal on rear discharge mowers). Avoid touching blade under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower? Look for the grass discharge opening is closed off by the ...What kind of engine is mentioned in this manual, it cannot come in contact with the mower. These guards are for side discharge mowers may be purchased from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where...
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...(1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster. • Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat procedure for your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as shown. • Install one of three height positioning holes. • Insert handle bolt ...remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be provided in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Wheel Axle assembly Flanged 5 locknut Wave Washers NOTE: For ...
...(1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster. • Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat procedure for your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as shown. • Install one of three height positioning holes. • Insert handle bolt ...remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be provided in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Wheel Axle assembly Flanged 5 locknut Wave Washers NOTE: For ...
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...discharging, see the Operation section in this manual. ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. Formed tabs HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED Handle bracket hooks Rear door ... bindings Catcher frame hook Rigid bottom DOOR SLOT MOUNTED Rear door slots Grass catcher handle Catcher frame hook 6 To convert mower to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow...
...discharging, see the Operation section in this manual. ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY) IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. Formed tabs HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED Handle bracket hooks Rear door ... bindings Catcher frame hook Rigid bottom DOOR SLOT MOUNTED Rear door slots Grass catcher handle Catcher frame hook 6 To convert mower to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow...
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... frequently for replacement. Never attempt to ensure compliance with the discharge guard (rear door) removed or propped open. 7 CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge guard (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in front holes and tighten securely. "HARD ...Catcher bag and frame (Front holes) Hem Start here Upper tubular frame TO ATTACH HARD TOP CATCHER • Open the rear door on mower housing. • Place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets. • Release rear door, allowing it to nest into tubular upper...
... frequently for replacement. Never attempt to ensure compliance with the discharge guard (rear door) removed or propped open. 7 CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge guard (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in front holes and tighten securely. "HARD ...Catcher bag and frame (Front holes) Hem Start here Upper tubular frame TO ATTACH HARD TOP CATCHER • Open the rear door on mower housing. • Place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets. • Release rear door, allowing it to nest into tubular upper...
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... TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH: • After charging, connect engine connector (male) to charge battery as required. Connect your lawn mower after each use. Spark plug IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not recharge your lawn mower. UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY: • Connect battery charger connector (male) to protect the battery during winter...
... TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH: • After charging, connect engine connector (male) to charge battery as required. Connect your lawn mower after each use. Spark plug IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not recharge your lawn mower. UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY: • Connect battery charger connector (male) to protect the battery during winter...
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... • Move lever forward to the CHOKE position when starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is not adjustable. 9 OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. Always wear... safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. HIGH or FAST position ...
... • Move lever forward to the CHOKE position when starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is not adjustable. 9 OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. Always wear... safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. HIGH or FAST position ...
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... the rear door removed or propped open. Height adjuster lever LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). To...QUICK ADJUST" WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your requirements. Move wheel up or down to suit your lawn mower without mulcher plate/plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly ...
... the rear door removed or propped open. Height adjuster lever LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). To...QUICK ADJUST" WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your requirements. Move wheel up or down to suit your lawn mower without mulcher plate/plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly ...
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... Raise discharge guard and work mulcher plug into discharge opening of lawn mower. • Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. • Store mulcher plate and hardware in a safe place. • Mower can now be used for side discharging or optional grass catcher accessory... can be removed from mower. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate or plug in place. • Allow discharge guard to rest against lock lever. ...
... Raise discharge guard and work mulcher plug into discharge opening of lawn mower. • Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. • Store mulcher plate and hardware in a safe place. • Mower can now be used for side discharging or optional grass catcher accessory... can be removed from mower. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate or plug in place. • Allow discharge guard to rest against lock lever. ...
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...installed into rear discharge opening of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly. To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. Mulcher door 12 "COMBI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be ...used as shown. • Mower is seated in place. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in housing opening . •...
...installed into rear discharge opening of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly. To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. Mulcher door 12 "COMBI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be ...used as shown. • Mower is seated in place. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in housing opening . •...
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... door and remove mulcher plug. Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into rear discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. Open mulcher door Discharge deflector SIDE ...DISCHARGING • Mulcher plug must be installed into the rear door. Open mulcher door "MULTI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector...
... door and remove mulcher plug. Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into rear discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. Open mulcher door Discharge deflector SIDE ...DISCHARGING • Mulcher plug must be installed into the rear door. Open mulcher door "MULTI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector...
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...CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is for light cutting and for replacement. Operator presence control bar OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with the rear door removed or propped open. The blade turns when the engine is released. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING •... Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed . CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in order to the handle and pushing the drive control lever ...
...CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is for light cutting and for replacement. Operator presence control bar OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with the rear door removed or propped open. The blade turns when the engine is released. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING •... Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed . CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in order to the handle and pushing the drive control lever ...
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... To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower. Operator presence control bar TO Adjustment ENGAGE button (on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning... lawn mower. 15 Thumbscrew DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED To stop forward motion, release drive control bar. NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will stop when either the operator presence control bar ...
... To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower. Operator presence control bar TO Adjustment ENGAGE button (on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning... lawn mower. 15 Thumbscrew DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED To stop forward motion, release drive control bar. NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will stop when either the operator presence control bar ...
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... Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ time you do flood • Fill gasoline tank with your mower has a primer, to start . WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Operator presence control bar Recoil starter handle using... underside of an engine while in filler hole (to use engine or speed. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL MODELS WITH ELECTRIC STARTER Your lawn mower is too tight. Wait 5 to "creep" forward, the drive cable is shipped without oil in decreased additional information. be replaced. engine...
... Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ time you do flood • Fill gasoline tank with your mower has a primer, to start . WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Operator presence control bar Recoil starter handle using... underside of an engine while in filler hole (to use engine or speed. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL MODELS WITH ELECTRIC STARTER Your lawn mower is too tight. Wait 5 to "creep" forward, the drive cable is shipped without oil in decreased additional information. be replaced. engine...
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... week. Make the second cut to the desired height. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut. • For side discharge lawn mowers, cut in a counterclockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and... water and let dry before use and the catcher will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. • When using a...
... week. Make the second cut to the desired height. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut. • For side discharge lawn mowers, cut in a counterclockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and... water and let dry before use and the catcher will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. • When using a...
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... CHART ➀ Wheel adjuster (on this manual should be checked at least once each wheel) ➁ Engine oil ➀ Side dis- charge mower rear door hinge rod ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins ➀ Spray lubricant ➁ See "ENGINE" in this manual. If you feel they must ...hinge rod ➀ Rear dis- All adjustments in this manual. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. of this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule...
... CHART ➀ Wheel adjuster (on this manual should be checked at least once each wheel) ➁ Engine oil ➀ Side dis- charge mower rear door hinge rod ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins ➀ Spray lubricant ➁ See "ENGINE" in this manual. If you feel they must ...hinge rod ➀ Rear dis- All adjustments in this manual. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. of this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule...
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...Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher Blade TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should remain in exact order as shown. • Position block of wood between blade and mower housing to lawn mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that... cause tire damage. Place center hole of blade over the engine. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing. • Tighten blade bolt securely. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any buildup of trash or grass. but if you mow to sharpen while on blade...
...Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher Blade TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should remain in exact order as shown. • Position block of wood between blade and mower housing to lawn mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that... cause tire damage. Place center hole of blade over the engine. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing. • Tighten blade bolt securely. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any buildup of trash or grass. but if you mow to sharpen while on blade...
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...sides of operation, whichever occurs first. Refer to engine manual specifications. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) • Be sure lawn mower is if service has been performed on models so equipped. The only time the lubricant needs attention is on its side. • After oil has...muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at least once a year if the lawn mower is filled with oil. Do not substitute. 20 Pour slowly. Do not lubricate. If the arrow points to top of slot inside of ...
...sides of operation, whichever occurs first. Refer to engine manual specifications. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) • Be sure lawn mower is if service has been performed on models so equipped. The only time the lubricant needs attention is on its side. • After oil has...muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at least once a year if the lawn mower is filled with oil. Do not substitute. 20 Pour slowly. Do not lubricate. If the arrow points to top of slot inside of ...
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... pins on handle bracket. • Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mounting pins. • Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in engine can be dry when used. LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION TURN LOWER HANDLE OVER.... Offcenter hole TO ADJUST HANDLE 2 POSITION HANDLES The handle can shorten engine life. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from mounting pins. • Turn lower handle...
... pins on handle bracket. • Reassemble hairpin cotters onto mounting pins. • Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in engine can be dry when used. LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION TURN LOWER HANDLE OVER.... Offcenter hole TO ADJUST HANDLE 2 POSITION HANDLES The handle can shorten engine life. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from mounting pins. • Turn lower handle...