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Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity.

Never

assume

that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow 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
on a water heater or on other appliances.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.

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
immediately.

Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.

WARNING

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.

Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.

General Service

Never operate machine in a closed area.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool
before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark-plug wire and
ground against engine to prevent unintended starting.

Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.

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Summary of Contents for 10607

Page 1: ...ies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precauti...

Page 2: ...ooted or while wearing sandals Always wear substantial footwear Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backward Never direct disch...

Page 3: ...uel 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...

Page 4: ...smemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower...

Page 5: ...sely screw the handle knobs back in 3 Move the handle to the operating position and tighten the handle knobs as tightly as you can Figure 4 2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Yo...

Page 6: ...r Refer to Changing the Engine Oil Product Overview g017292 10 5 6 7 8 1 2 9 4 11 3 Figure 6 1 Spark plug 6 Blade control bar 2 Air filter 7 Self propel drive bar 3 Oil fill Dipstick 8 Handle height a...

Page 7: ...king the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and insert it into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in Figure 8 Figure 8 2 Remove the dip...

Page 8: ...upper handle knob as tight as you can Figure 12 Figure 12 Starting the Engine Hold the blade control bar against the handle and pull the recoil starter Figure 13 Figure 13 1 Blade control bar Note If...

Page 9: ...lt in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Lift up the rear deflector Figure 16 Figure 16 1 Re...

Page 10: ...is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Replace the blade or have it sharpened Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your mower Cut the grass more frequently Overla...

Page 11: ...al for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all...

Page 12: ...fill tube Figure 20 Figure 20 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 19 Do not overfill Max fill 22 oz 0 65 l type 10W 30 or SAE 30 d...

Page 13: ...jacket upward 1 8 inch 3 mm Note You can place a ruler against the upper side of the black cable mount and measure how far the upper end of the cable jacket moves Figure 25 Figure 25 1 Cable mount 2 C...

Page 14: ...he bolt securely This bolt is very difficult to overtighten Cleaning the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily WARNING The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing Wear eye p...

Page 15: ...ed contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the handle freely Figure 28 g017345 1 Figure 28 1 Handle knob 2 2 Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 28 Rem...

Page 16: ...month Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls First time starts after extended period of non use over one month or seasonal storage Improper starting procedure In...

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