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SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3
ASSEMBLY.................................................................... 4
OPERATION ............................................................... 5-9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................ 9
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 9-12
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 12-13
STORAGE.................................................................... 14
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................. 15
WARRANTY................................................................. 16
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn
mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured
to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. We have competent, well-trained
tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this
lawn mower.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
SERIAL
NUMBER: _________________________________
DATE OF 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your lawn mower.
• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater or on other appliances.
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before fi lling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• 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.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-
ately.
• Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
(motor) running. Disconnect spark plug wire, and keep
wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while
the engine (motor) is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-
age, and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
com po nents and replace with manufacturer’s rec om -
mend ed parts, when necessary.
• Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing it.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any
un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest authorized service center.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Quarts
and Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F);
SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030"): Champion RC12YC
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs.
