Page 1: ...ngine 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 In...
Page 2: ...Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to oper ate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown...
Page 3: ...e there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place container...
Page 4: ...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower If the opening is on the right side of th...
Page 5: ...1 Control Bar 1 Upper Handle 1 Lower Handle 1 Discharge Guard 1 Remote Throttle Control If Equipped NOTE Some model lawn mowers already have the wheels preassembled to the mower Side Discharge models...
Page 6: ...R HANDLE 4 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 4 b 4 Washers 7 8 Dia I 4 Flange Locknuts 3 8 16 For models with deck handle brackets only 2 Hairpin Cotters For models with fixed upper handle only I 4 Hex Bolts 3 8 1...
Page 7: ...4 Washers 1 1 4 Dia For models with Quick Adjust wheel 4 Locknuts height adjusters only 3 8 16 4 Wheel Adjuster Knobs 4 Flanged Locknuts 3 8 16 4 Retainer 4 Washers 1 Dia For models with bolt on disc...
Page 8: ...mseh engines have clamp and screw STARTER ROPE GUIDE TO HANDLE preassembled to engine 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 _ For models without remote throttle control 1 Cable Clip with 10 x 5 8 Hex Head Screw For Br...
Page 9: ...hex bolts 7 8 washers and flanged Iocknuts Tighten securely Repeat for opposite side of mower Flanged 7 8 Washers Iocknuts aex bolts Cut off flat forward 20 Mowers MODELS WITH DECK HANDLE BRACKETS Ins...
Page 10: ...emble the wheels MODELS WITH BOLT ON WHEELS Cutting height is determined by assem bling wheels in one of four possible posi tions on the mower housing All wheels must be in the same height position fo...
Page 11: ...o 2 3 4 washers and two 2 1 4 20 Iocknuts Tighten securely Tab hole 1 1 4 Washer If supplied _t_k _ b_ I Locknuts Right rear left front __ _ T height adjuster _ _ _ _ _ TYPE II _ _ Right front left re...
Page 12: ...MODELS SO EQUIPPED USE HARDWARE GROUP E If your mower does not have a remote throttle control go on to ASSE M BLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE First move lever on remote throttle control to th...
Page 13: ...w for the brand or type of engine on your lawn mower MODELS WITH BRIGGS STRATTON CLASSIC OR SPRINT ENGINE Cable attaches under the brake arm cover which is opposite the spark plug end of engine Straig...
Page 14: ...QUANTUM ENGINES Hook the Z bend fitting on inner wire of cable end with tapered plastic fitting into hole in brake lever of engine Cor rect brake lever to use is determined by position of spark plug...
Page 15: ...arter rope SPARK PLUG BOOT IF EQUIPPED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED On some model lawn mowers a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag If your model has one install it on spark plug wire and then re...
Page 16: ...located at the carburetor on the engine HIGH or FAST position is for starting engine normal cutting and better grass bagging LOW or SLOW position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy BRIGGS...
Page 17: ...CATCHER Open rear door Place frame onto formed tabs on hinge bracket Release rear door and allow to rest on catcher TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away fr...
Page 18: ...a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeatprimingsteps Operator Recoil presence starter control handle center mount type MOWING TIPS A CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments...
Page 19: ...erator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain y...
Page 20: ...s Grade 8 heat treated Install new or sharpened blade with trailing edge up toward the engine Position blade on blade adapter Align the two 2 holes in blade with raised lugs of adapter Reassemble blad...
Page 21: ...electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can shorten engine life _LCAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release operator presen...
Page 22: ...handle STO RAG E Handle knob ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during s...
Page 23: ...attery connector if equipped 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too muc...
Page 24: ...3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for...
