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•  Remove the blade bolt by turning the bolt 

counter-clockwise. Remove blade and attaching 
hardware: bolt, lock washer and hardened washer.

•  Remove the screw and the pulley.

•  Pull out the belt and thread it over the adapter.

Replace the drive belt.

IMPORTANT! Always use genuine parts.

•  Thread the new belt over the adapter and place the 

belt on engine pulley. 

•  Route the belt over the stripper ring into the hole of 

the chassis.

•  Reinstall the transmission pulley and place the belt 

on the pulley.

•  Reinstall drive cover.
•  Reinstall the blade. See instructions in the section 

”Replacing the blades”.

•  Tighten spark plug.

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for LC221FHE

Page 1: ...English LC221FHE Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ructions below CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine an...

Page 3: ... explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances Never fill containe...

Page 4: ...Explanation of warning levels The warnings are graded in three levels WARNING WARNING Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Used if there is a risk of injury to the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed CAUTION CAUTIO...

Page 5: ... lawn mower from the carton 10 Handle 10 Grass catcher 11 Starter handle 11 Convert the lawn mower 12 Cutting height 13 Filling with oil 13 FUEL HANDLING General 14 Fueling 14 Transport and storage 14 BATTERY Prepare the battery 15 OPERATING Personal protective equipment 16 General safety precautions 16 Basic working techniques 18 Transport and storage 18 Starting and stopping 19 MAINTENANCE Gener...

Page 6: ... purchase The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference Product specifications Gasoline Capacity and Type 1 09 Quarts 1 03 Liters Unleaded Regular Only Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 0 C 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 0 32 F Oil Capacity 15 Ounces Sp...

Page 7: ...t come in contact with plug WARNING The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards Do not touch the muffler if it is hot WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accesso...

Page 8: ... Fuel cap 6 Air filter 7 Spark plug 8 Drive cover 9 Muffler 10 Wash out port 11 Rear deflector 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick 13 Cutting height control 14 Mulch plug 15 Operator s manual 16 Discharge chute 17 E start 18 E start Start button 19 Battery port WHAT IS WHAT 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 6 12 9 11 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 9: ...e and then release the operator presence control bar The engine should stop Rear deflector The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position Inspecting the rear deflector Make sure the rear deflector is not damaged and that there are no visible defect...

Page 10: ... handlebar knobs 3 Remove protective padding raise the upper handle section into place on the lower handle and tighten both upper knobs 4 Remove any packing material from around operator presence control bar Install the electric start module 1 Loosen the wing screw 2 Fully retract the wing screw into the start module housing the screw is retained in the housing and cannot be removed completely 3 P...

Page 11: ... pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower Grass catcher Assembly of the catcher 1 Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rigid part of the bag on the bottom Make sure the handle of the frame is outside of the top of the bag 2 Secure the grass bag to the frame by using the quick action clips Starter handle Install starter handle 1 Loosen the T knob 2 Hold ...

Page 12: ...the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Rear bagging 1 Lift the back shield and remove the mulch plug 2 Lift the back shield and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets 3 Release the back shield and allow it to rest on top of the grass bag frame Mulching 1 Lift the back shield and remove the grass bag if equipped 2 Insert the mulch plug into the collector ...

Page 13: ...for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze height adjuster lever toward the wheel Move the wheel up or down to suit your requirements Set the same height at all four corners The adjuster lever is spring loaded Filling with oil The oil tank is empty at delivery Fill oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick Refer to the manual of the engine manufacturer for details IMPORTANT Do not overfill ASSEMBL...

Page 14: ...hange your clothes Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel Use soap and water If the machine is leaking fuel Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines Engine oil CAUTION Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower A too low oil level can cause serious damage to the engine See instructions in the section Maintenance Transport and storage Store and trans...

Page 15: ...rger into a 110 volt A C 60 Hz outlet 4 Leave the charger connected for a minimum of 6 hours before starting the engine using the electric starter 5 After charging disconnect the battery charger connector male from the start module connector female and replace the battery port cover on the start module Charge the battery when necessary Note The engine will not charge your battery The battery will ...

Page 16: ...ator is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their property See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer The machine must be kept clean Signs and stickers must be fully legible Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Always disconnect the spark plug before pe...

Page 17: ...es etc should be removed from the lawn before you start to mow Objects hitting against the cutting attachment could be thrown and cause damage to people and objects Keep people and animals well away Never use the machine in bad weather for instance in fog in rain damp or in wet locations strong winds intense cold risk of lightning etc Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous cond...

Page 18: ...ntion when pulling the machine towards you during work Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the engine is running If you must lift the lawn mower first switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from the spark plug Do not mow the lawn while walking backwards The engine should be switched off when moving over ground that is not to be mowed For example gravel paths stone ...

Page 19: ... control bar must be held against the handlebar when the engine is started Position yourself behind the machine Grip the starter handle and pull quickly Do not allow the starter rope to snap back Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Drive Self propelling is controlled by holding down the operator presence control bar and pulling the drive bail upwards toward the handle The further toward t...

Page 20: ...e In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of your machine that require maintenance and with which intervals it should take place The intervals are calculated based on average use of the machine and may differ depending on the rate of your personal use Daily Maintenance Before use After each use Every 10 hours Every 25 hours Every 100 hours Before storage Lawn mower Tighten bolts and nu...

Page 21: ...p finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the machine Never flush water directly on the engine Clean the air intake on the st...

Page 22: ...sult in shortened engine life 9 Start engine and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from mower Engine Lubrication Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature CAUTION Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi v...

Page 23: ...of surplus engine oil at your local gas station 6 If you have spilled fuel or engine oil on the machine wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate 7 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping evey few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick Do not overfill 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect to the spark plug wire Muffler If ...

Page 24: ...ward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced IMPORTANT The blades should be balanced after sharpening We do not recommend sharpening blade Sharpening and balancing the blade should be conducted by an authorized service workshop Damaged blades should be replaced immediately NEVER use a mower with a damaged blade Replacing the blades 1 Always disconnect the spark plug before performing mai...

Page 25: ...g clockwise 5 The bolt should be tightened with a torque of 35 40 ft Ibs 47 54 Nm 6 Verify the spark plug wire is disconnected from the engine WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting 7 Pull the blade around by hand and make sure it rotates freely IMPORTANT Always exercise care and use your common sense Avoid all sit...

Page 26: ...er 10 Lock washer 11 Blade bolt 12 Drive cover Remove the drive belt Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank is empty Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing mocable parts Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor is facing upward Remove drive cover 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 4 3 5 12 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 27: ... over the adapter Replace the drive belt IMPORTANT Always use genuine parts Thread the new belt over the adapter and place the belt on engine pulley Route the belt over the stripper ring into the hole of the chassis Reinstall the transmission pulley and place the belt on the pulley Reinstall drive cover Reinstall the blade See instructions in the section Replacing the blades Tighten spark plug MAI...

Page 28: ... in the engine Check the engine s oil level Walking speed too fast Cut at slower walking speed Uneven mowing Worn bent or loose blade Replace the blade if it is bent or damaged Wheel heights uneven Set all wheels at same height Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Clean underside of mower housing Excessive vibrations Worn bent or loose blade Replace the blade if it is bent or damaged Bent...

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