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Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline
from a major name-brand service station.

Important: To reduce starting problems next season,
add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with
gasoline less than 30 days old.

1/2 in. (1 cm)

m-5570

m-5604

Checking the Engine Oil
Level

1.

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully

install the dipstick.

m-5604

m-5571

2.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the

oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an
API service classification of SF, SG, SH, or SJ.)

3.

Install the dipstick.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Adjust the cutting height
as desired.  Set all four
wheels to the same
height.

1-5/8

1-1/4

2

2-3/8

2-3/4

3-1/8

3-7/8

4-1/4

3-1/2

m-5629

m-5605a

FRONT

Adjusting the Handle Height

To adjust the handle
height, squeeze the
bottom of the handle
halves together (as
shown) and change the
handle holes in which the
pins (A) are mounted, as
follows:

Raise the handle
using hole (B).

Lower the handle
using hole (C).

m-5612

m-5614

A

B

C

Summary of Contents for 20014

Page 1: ...lifornia Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Other states or federal areas may have similar laws This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regul...

Page 2: ...uld lose footing or balance Do not mow excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower 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 wa...

Page 3: ...ower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Safety Instruction Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 94 8072 104 7402 104 7403 104 7908 1 Warning donot operate the mower without the rear discharge ...

Page 4: ...rd of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and look behind you when backing 104 7953 1 Warning 2 Read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery 3 Contains lead do not discard 105 1344 10...

Page 5: ...d the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Carefully move the upper handle forward until the handle halves are in line and nest togeth...

Page 6: ...ove it m 5621 m 5593 2 Install the fuse in the fuse holder as shown Note Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner s packet and another fuse in the battery box m 4796 3 Install the battery cover Charging the Battery Refer to Charging the Battery on page 12 Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a s...

Page 7: ...ark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH or SJ 3 Install the dipstick Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all four wheels to the same height 1 5 8 1 1 4 2 2 3 8 2 3 4 3 1 8 3 7 8 4 1 4 3 1...

Page 8: ...injury never recycle the grass without the rear discharge plug in place Installing Removing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Lift up the lock on the side discharge door m 5583 2 Lift open the side discharge door m 5584 3 Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute m 5585 4 To remove the side discharge chute reverse the steps above Important Push down on the lock after you close th...

Page 9: ... within 5 seconds using the electric starter press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the mower will automatically keep pace with you m 5582 m 5613 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine release the blade control bar Remove the ignitio...

Page 10: ...mp on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Warning Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Replace the blade or have it sh...

Page 11: ...age Charge the battery 1Whichever comes first 2Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post A before performing any maintenance procedure m 5589 A 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug w...

Page 12: ...ompounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling battery Charge the battery for 24 hours every month every 25 starts or as needed Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature 70 F or 22 C whenever possible 1 Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key Importa...

Page 13: ...o step 5 1 Tip the mower onto the right side 2 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady 3 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware 4 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Ensure that the cup of the curved washer is upward against the blade if applicable Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower 5 Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt Refer...

Page 14: ... spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 9 Charge the battery for 72 hours then unplug the battery charger and store the mower in an unheated area If you must store the ...

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Page 16: ... failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls first time starts after extended period of non use over three months or seasonal storage cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your un...

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