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Table of Contents
Operator Safety ................................................................................................4
Features and Controls ...................................................................................10
Operation ........................................................................................................11
Before Starting ...........................................................................................11
Oil Recommendations ................................................................................11
Fuel Recommendations .............................................................................12
Starting the Mower .....................................................................................12
Propelling the Mower .................................................................................12
Stopping the Mower ...................................................................................13
Handle Height Adjustment .........................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................13
Mulching Operation ....................................................................................14
Installing the Discharge Deflector ...............................................................14
Installing the Grass Bag .............................................................................15
Maintenance ...................................................................................................17
Maintenance Chart .....................................................................................17
Change Engine Oil .....................................................................................18
Service Air Filter .........................................................................................18
Check Safety Interlock System ..................................................................19
Clean Debris Off Mower .............................................................................19
Storage Procedure .....................................................................................19
Service .......................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................28
Warranties .......................................................................................................29
Slope Guide ....................................................................................................31
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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!
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or other
reproductive harm.
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!
WARNING
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,
Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order. Other states or federal juris-
dictions may have similar laws. Contact the original
equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain
a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
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en
Not
for
Reproduction
