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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 
storage at the end of the season or if the 
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

 

CAUTION:  Never store the lawn mower 

with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing 
where fumes may reach an open fl ame 
or spark.  Allow the engine to cool before 
storing in any enclosure.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe-
riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all 
dirt, grease, leaves, etc.  Store in a clean, 
dry area.
•   Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN-

 ING” in the Maintenance section of this 
manual).

•   Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance  

section of this manual.

•   Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and 

pins are securely fas tened.  Inspect   
moving parts for damage, breakage and 
wear.  Replace if necessary.

•   Touch up all rusted or chipped paint 

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE 

Your handle may be folded for storage as 
shown.
•   Squeeze the bottom ends of lower 

handle towards each other until handle 
clears the handle brackets and swing 
handles forward over mower.

•   Loosen upper handle mounting hard-

 ware enough to allow upper handle to be 
folded back.

IMPORTANT:  When folding handles for 
storage or transportation, be sure to fold 
handles as shown or you may damage the 
control cables.

Lower handle

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HAN DLES
When setting you handles up from the 
storage position, the lower handle will 
au to mat i cal ly lock into mow ing position.

3 POSITION HANDLES
When setting up your handle from the stor-
age position, the lower han dle will require 
manually locking into the mowing position.

FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE

MOWING 

POSITION

Lower handle

Operator 
presence 
control bar

Upper 

handle

Handle 

knob

3 POSITION “EZ”

3 POSITION “QUICK”

Handle 

ad just ment 

brack et

Knob

Bolt

Handle pin

Handle 
ad just ment 
bracket

SQUEEZE

3

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi -
neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your 
nearest authorized service center. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and 
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
•   Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you at-

tempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and to 
prevent injury to yourself and others.  Save this manual for future reference.

•   Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those 

parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.  To ensure safe and proper operation 
of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  
Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

•   All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have 

been placed in the parts bag.

•   Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.)
•   Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall 

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:
•   Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or 

embankments. The operator could lose 
footing or balance.

•   Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
•   Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-

ing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is 
not alert to the presence of children. Children 
are often attracted to the ma chine and the 
mowing activity. 

Never assume that children 

will remain where you last saw them.
•  Keep children out of the trimming area 

and under the watchful care of an oth er 
re spon si ble adult.

•   Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren 

enter the area.

•   Before and while walking back wards, 

look behind and 

down for small chil dren. 

•   Never allow children to operate the mower.
•   Use extra care when approaching blind 

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects 
that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline.  
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the 
vapors are 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 engine to cool 
before refueling.

•   Never refuel the machine indoors.
•   Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er 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 equip-
ment 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 overfi ll fuel tank.  Replace gas cap 

and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

•   Never run machine inside a closed area.
•  Never make adjustments or repairs with 

the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the 
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away 
from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.

 • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade 

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.

•   Never tamper with safety devices. Check 

their proper operation reg u lar ly.

 • 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 nec es sary, 
before restarting.

•   Never attempt to make wheel height 

adjustments while the engine is running.

•   Grass catcher components are sub ject to 

wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which 
could expose moving parts or allow objects 
to be thrown. Frequently check com po nents 
and replace with man u fac tur er’s recom-
mended parts, when necessary.

•   Mower blades are sharp and can cut. 

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and 
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.

•   Do not change the engine governor set-

ting or overspeed the engine.

•   Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

tion labels, as necessary.

Summary of Contents for 193732

Page 1: ...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 In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for ...

Page 2: ...not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoiddischargingmaterialagainst a wall or obstruction Material may richo chet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel s...

Page 3: ...se 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 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 contain er where there is an open flame sp...

Page 4: ...discharge mower If the opening is at the back of the mower housing it is a rear dis charge mower Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower Approved grass catchers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer Do I have a mulching lawn mower Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower Raise the discharge guard rear door on r...

Page 5: ... comfort Refer to ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE For shipping purposes the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height INSTALL REAR WHEELS HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY Some high wheel models require washers whichwillbeprovidedinapartsbag Ifprovid e...

Page 6: ...ndings FABRIC TOP GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Lift the rear door on the mower housing For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher place the grass catcher frame ...

Page 7: ...tery charger connector male Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use IMPORTANT The engine will not recharge your battery UNITS WITH DECK MOUNTED BATTERY or TRIMPLATE MOUNTED KEY SWITCH After charging connect engine connector male to battery connector female Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required Sp...

Page 8: ...OTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Bolt Flat washer Wheel 3 8 16 Locknut Spacer LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Plate tab Lever HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the...

Page 9: ...ug into discharge opening of mower CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate plug in place or ap proved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG Slots Mulcher plate tabs Mulcher plug MULCHER PLATE MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To conve...

Page 10: ...lace MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Lift discharge guard Install mulcher plug SIDE DISCHARGING Mulcher plate must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower see above instructions Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mul...

Page 11: ...catcher or clipping deflector in place Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with an op erator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed o...

Page 12: ...ine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE CAUTION The mower blade rotates whenever the engine is running Move engine speed control to FAST position or to CHOKE START position on models equipped with choke feature If your mower has a primer to start a cold engine push primer as many times as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower U...

Page 13: ...d your warranty For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Under certain conditions such as when mowing very tall grass raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort to avoid overheating the engine and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings Make the second cut to the desired height For extremely heavy cuttin...

Page 14: ...thewarranty operatormustmain tain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air fil...

Page 15: ...o blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Blade bolt Crankshaft keyway Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade adapter Key B...

Page 16: ...chever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See the maintenance section of your engine manual MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specific...

Page 17: ... be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced ENGINE CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when ru...

Page 18: ...of lower handle towards each other until handle clears the handle brackets and swing handles forward over mower Loosen upper handle mounting hard ware enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding handles for storage or transportation be sure to fold handles as shown or you may damage the control cables Lower handle SQUEEZE TO FOLD 2 POSITION ADJUSTABLE HANDLES When setting...

Page 19: ... engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank ...

Page 20: ...el brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade wo...

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