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This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and 
throwing objects.  Failure to observe the following safety 
instructions could result in serious injury or death. 

 

General Operations 

 

1.

 

Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the 
Manual.  Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the 
mower before starting. 

 

2.

 

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.  

 

3.

 

Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to 
operate the mower. 

 

4.

 

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks etc., which 
could be picked up and thrown by the blade. 

 

5.

 

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.  Stop the mower if 
anyone enters the area. 

 

6.

 

Do not operate the mower when barefoot, wearing open sandal or regular 
shoes.  Always wear heavy boots or substantial footwear. 

 

7.

 

Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary.  Look down and 
behind before and while moving backwards. 

 

8.

 

Do not operate the mower without proper inspection of the safety and 
protective devices. 

 

9.

 

Read the Operator’s Manual for proper operation and installation of 
accessories.  Only use accessories approved by Eastman Industries. 

 

10.

 

Shut the engine off when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 

 

11.

 

Shut the engine off whenever you leave the equipment. 

 

12.

 

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before 
cleaning the mower or unclogging grass and debris. 

 

13.

 

Mow only in daylight or good artif icial light. 

 

14.

 

Do not operate the mower while under the inf luence of alcohol or drugs. 

 

15.

 

Never operate the mower in wet grass.  Always be sure of your footing; keep a 
f irm hold on the handle and walk; never run. 

 

16.

 

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check 
immediately for the cause.  Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 

 

17.

 

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating 
mower. 

Summary of Contents for Hover Mower HM19H-4

Page 1: ...Model HM19H 4 Model HM19H 4 OP Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...rn Industries Inc parts or additional information contact an Authorized Eastern Industries Inc Dealer or Eastern Industries Inc s Customer Service and have the model and serial number of your mower re...

Page 3: ...g the Engine Oil Level 20 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower 20 Servicing the Air Filter 20 Changing the Engine Oil 21 Maintaining the Cutter Disc 22 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 23 Ser...

Page 4: ...ll mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Look down and behind before and while moving backwards 8 Do not operate the mower without proper inspection of the safety and protective devices 9 Read t...

Page 5: ...ra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes Always keep the mower below you when...

Page 6: ...ot alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watch...

Page 7: ...rom a gasoline dispenser nozzle g Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device h If fuel is...

Page 8: ...NING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Muff l...

Page 9: ...artup in order to avoid serious damage to the engine Consult the engine manual for more complete instructions regarding engine maintenance and operation Filling the Crankcase with Oil The crankcase ho...

Page 10: ...til it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Use clean fresh lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 86 or higher Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer eng...

Page 11: ...w through the carburetor and soak the air f i lter Replace the soaked air f i lter before attempting to start the engine Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve...

Page 12: ...d the handle and hold it securely with left hand Fig 9 Figure 9 4 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Fig 10 Figure 10 5 Push the throttle control into run p...

Page 13: ...C arm to shut off the engine Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height can be adjusted from 1 2 3 The height is preset at approximately 2 The height can be raised or lowered in or increments 1 S...

Page 14: ...not use any spacers f Use a 3 long Impeller retaining bolt when no adjustment spacers are used Figure 14 1 Impeller 3 Impeller Flat Washer 2 Cutter Disc 4 Impeller Retaining bolt 5 To obtain a lower c...

Page 15: ...ject or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the lawn mower for damage Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season Replace the blad...

Page 16: ...Clean replace the air cleaner 1 50 Hours Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Clean the fuel f i lter Check for leaks in t...

Page 17: ...onto its left side with the carburetor and air cleaner on the upside of the mower and away from the ground Remove the grass thoroughly and return the mower to up right position Servicing the Air Clean...

Page 18: ...n Kerosene then soak it in a mixture of 3 parts Kerosene and one part engine oil Squeeze out excess oil 7 Install the air f i lter foam pre f i lter and cover Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil af...

Page 19: ...Loose components can be thrown causing serious injury or death 7 Inspect the pem inserts embedded in the disc for looseness or wear Replace the disc if the pems are loose or damaged Do not try to tigh...

Page 20: ...after every 150 operating hours Use an NGK BPR6ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Clean around the spark pl...

Page 21: ...ormation 1 Clean the lawn mower housing 2 Check the condition of the blade 3 Service the air f i lter 4 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 1 Check and tighten all f...

Page 22: ...oline 2 The fuel cap vent hole is 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace plugged the fuel cap 3 The air f i lter element is 3 Clean the air f i lter pre cleaner and or dirty and is restricting the...

Page 23: ...tion position 4 The air f i lter element is 4 Clean the air f i lter element or dirty and is restricting the replace the air f i lter air f l ow Mower or engine 1 The cutter disc is bent or 1 Replace...

Page 24: ...MOWER PARTS HM19H 4...

Page 25: ...s Pkg Of 3 19 HM19S 21603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades P...

Page 26: ...MOWER PARTS HM19H4 OP...

Page 27: ...1603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 22 HM19S 1607...

Page 28: ...in the owner s Manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the owner s Manual is the customer s responsibility Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as f i lters fuel lubricants oil ch...

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