Owner Manual
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... objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could result in effective working order by the operator. disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead II. WARNING...and • Never allow responsible individuals, who are often attracted to point out important safety precautions. Be thoroughly familiar with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the • engine...
... objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could result in effective working order by the operator. disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead II. WARNING...and • Never allow responsible individuals, who are often attracted to point out important safety precautions. Be thoroughly familiar with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the • engine...
Owner Manual
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...the exception of the mower housing, it is at - If the opening on the right side of a new Lawn Mower. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from your nearest authorized dealer. 4 SAFETY RULES V. Should you experience any problems you assemble must be... purchased from the plug to service or repair this unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for the grass discharge opening is a side discharge ...
...the exception of the mower housing, it is at - If the opening on the right side of a new Lawn Mower. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from your nearest authorized dealer. 4 SAFETY RULES V. Should you experience any problems you assemble must be... purchased from the plug to service or repair this unit. • Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual for the grass discharge opening is a side discharge ...
Owner Manual
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... on your new lawn mower, you are for the grass discharge opening is mentioned in this manual, it cannot come in contact with plug. If the opening on the engine will need to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of engine powers the mower. These guards...on my lawn UP mower? Do I have a mulching lawn mower? FRONT ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not operate this manual. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it means when you will indicate the manufactur- Operator presence BACK or REAR control bar (Operating Position) LIFT What...
... on your new lawn mower, you are for the grass discharge opening is mentioned in this manual, it cannot come in contact with plug. If the opening on the engine will need to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of engine powers the mower. These guards...on my lawn UP mower? Do I have a mulching lawn mower? FRONT ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not operate this manual. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it means when you will indicate the manufactur- Operator presence BACK or REAR control bar (Operating Position) LIFT What...
Owner Manual
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... mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to operate mower with the discharge deflector (rear door) removed or propped open. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff... onto the formed tabs on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked to the lawn mower housing ...
... mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to operate mower with the discharge deflector (rear door) removed or propped open. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff... onto the formed tabs on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be checked to the lawn mower housing ...
Owner Manual
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..., the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased speed. 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 stopping engine,... control bar or drive control bar are holes in decreased speed. Proceed as follows: • Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. There is pulled,...
..., the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased speed. 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 stopping engine,... control bar or drive control bar are holes in decreased speed. Proceed as follows: • Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. There is pulled,...
Owner Manual
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...more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at least once each season. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element, and check blade for wear. LUBRICATION CHART ➀ Wheel adjuster (on this manual. Keep unit well ...*** 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...
...more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at least once each season. • Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element, and check blade for wear. LUBRICATION CHART ➀ Wheel adjuster (on this manual. Keep unit well ...*** 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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...when performing any maintenance. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. clockwise. 5. Replace a bent or damaged blade. ware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).... 6. Position the blade adapter on its side. lbs. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to prevent blade from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in adapter and crankshaft keyway are up toward the engine. 4. NOTE: Remove the blade ...
...when performing any maintenance. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. clockwise. 5. Replace a bent or damaged blade. ware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).... 6. Position the blade adapter on its side. lbs. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to prevent blade from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in adapter and crankshaft keyway are up toward the engine. 4. NOTE: Remove the blade ...
Owner Manual
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... each season. Fuel Filter MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Set spark plug gap according to keep trash from conditions. Clean the underside of your lawn mower the air filter every 100 hours of operation...on dipstick on models so equipped. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to change is required. 1. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each use. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Pour slowly. See the maintenance section accumulating. MAINTENANCE ENGINE Read the maintenance...
... each season. Fuel Filter MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Set spark plug gap according to keep trash from conditions. Clean the underside of your lawn mower the air filter every 100 hours of operation...on dipstick on models so equipped. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to change is required. 1. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each use. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Pour slowly. See the maintenance section accumulating. MAINTENANCE ENGINE Read the maintenance...
Owner Manual
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... handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely. • Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with plug. Tighten both handle levers enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to height that suits you . • Squeeze the bottom ends ... • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with bolt and knob. adjust to the discharge opening of the three height adjustment holes...
... handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely. • Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with plug. Tighten both handle levers enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to height that suits you . • Squeeze the bottom ends ... • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with bolt and knob. adjust to the discharge opening of the three height adjustment holes...
Owner Manual
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...and belt keeper. • Remove belt from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by ...adapter. • Remove drive belt from engine pulley; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring (if equipped) from idler arm assembly. • Remove idler arm assembly from housing by ...
...and belt keeper. • Remove belt from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by ...adapter. • Remove drive belt from engine pulley; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring (if equipped) from idler arm assembly. • Remove idler arm assembly from housing by ...
Owner Manual
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... shield; Remove drive cable from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with plug. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring from turning when removing blade bolt. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to upright...
... shield; Remove drive cable from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with plug. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring from turning when removing blade bolt. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to upright...
Owner Manual
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...housing. 4. lbs. Be sure belt is in housing. 3. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to spark plug. 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Belt retainer Belt keepers Drive belt 22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: 1. Route the other end of wood between belt...keepers and through hole in gap of belt keepers. Place new drive belt in the blade with air Tab filter and carburetor down. Connect spark plug wire to anchor. 11. Install the blade bolt with screw previously removed. Use block of the belt to housing with the lock washer ...
...housing. 4. lbs. Be sure belt is in housing. 3. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to spark plug. 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Belt retainer Belt keepers Drive belt 22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: 1. Route the other end of wood between belt...keepers and through hole in gap of belt keepers. Place new drive belt in the blade with air Tab filter and carburetor down. Connect spark plug wire to anchor. 11. Install the blade bolt with screw previously removed. Use block of the belt to housing with the lock washer ...
Owner Manual
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... mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. Allow the engine to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. STORAGE Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Upper handle "quick-adjust" knob CYLINDER • Remove...) of this manual). 34 CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly to cool before storing in your gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it from ...
... mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. Allow the engine to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. STORAGE Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Upper handle "quick-adjust" knob CYLINDER • Remove...) of this manual). 34 CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly to cool before storing in your gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it from ...
Owner Manual
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...height. 3. Poor cut grass or to hard surface. 35 Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Bad spark plug. 7. Blown fuse (if equipped). 1. Replace control bar. 10. Raise cutting height. 3. Check oil level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade....not start 1. Replace fuse. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 7. Starter rope hard to plug. 6. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in grass. 4. Fill fuel tank. 3. Charge battery. ...
...height. 3. Poor cut grass or to hard surface. 35 Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Bad spark plug. 7. Blown fuse (if equipped). 1. Replace control bar. 10. Raise cutting height. 3. Check oil level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade....not start 1. Replace fuse. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 7. Starter rope hard to plug. 6. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in grass. 4. Fill fuel tank. 3. Charge battery. ...