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Discharging the Clippings

Side-discharge or rear-discharge the clippings when cutting very tall grass.

WARNING

The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.

Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

Side-Discharging the Clippings

If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the rear plug; refer to

Removing the Grass Bag (page 16)

.

Important:

Ensure that the rear plug is locked in place. To lock the plug, raise the rear deflector

(

Figure 19

), firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs, and rotate the lever on the

plug to the left (

Figure 19

).

g231918

Figure 19

Note:

To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug to the right.

Installing the Side-Discharge Chute

1.

Unlock the side-discharge deflector (A of

Figure 20

).

2.

Lift open the side-discharge deflector (B of

Figure 20

).

3.

Install the side-discharge chute and close the deflector onto the chute (B, C, and D of

Figure 20

).

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Summary of Contents for Super Recycler 21381

Page 1: ...It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 4442 maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire Gross or Net Torque The gross or net torqu...

Page 2: ...4 Assembling the Grass Bag 7 Product Overview 8 Operation 8 Before Operation 8 Before Operation Safety 8 Filling the Fuel Tank 9 Checking the Engine Oil Level 10 Adjusting the Handle Height 10 Adjusting the Cutting Height 11 During Operation 12 During Operation Safety 12 Starting the Engine 13 Using the Self Propel Drive 13 Shutting Off the Engine 13 Recycling the Clippings 14 Bagging the Clipping...

Page 3: ...ained familiar with the instructions and physically capable to operate the machine Stop the machine shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing fueling or unclogging the machine Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol ...

Page 4: ...f hand mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire before performing maintenance 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away shut off the engine before leaving the operating position pick up any debris before mowing 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes look behind you when moving in reverse decal137 9196 137 9196 1 Lock ...

Page 5: ...g the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the cables when assembling and unfolding the handle Ensure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer g240249 Figure 4 5 ...

Page 6: ...the Recoil Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine install the recoil starter rope in the rope guide g230719 Figure 5 6 ...

Page 7: ...o Parts Required Procedure Important If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine g235721 Figure 6 4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g241560 Figure 7 7 ...

Page 8: ...n or damaged Inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all objects that could interfere with the operation of the machine or that the machine could throw Contact with the moving blade will cause serious injury Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Fuel Safety Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from fuel can bu...

Page 9: ...h as E15 or E85 with more than 10 ethanol by volume Performance problems and or engine damage may result which may not be covered under warranty Do not use gasoline containing methanol Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel containers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been added to the fuel Do not add oil to gasoline Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline fr...

Page 10: ...ase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine g235721 Figure 11 Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you Rotate the handle lock move the handle to 1 of 3 positions and lock the handle into position Figure 12 g238410 Figure 12 10 ...

Page 11: ... CAUTION If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all wheels to the same cutting height Figure 13 g225876 Figure 13 11 ...

Page 12: ...aves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Avoid mowing in wet conditions Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view Do not direct the discharge material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction material may ricochet toward you Stop the blade s when crossing gravel surfaces Watch for hole...

Page 13: ...3 Figure 15 Note If the machine does not freely roll backward after self propelling stop walking hold your hands in place and allow the machine to roll a couple of centimeters inches forward to disengage the wheel drive You can also try reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine forward a couple of centimeters inches If the machine still does not roll backward...

Page 14: ...refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute page 18 before recycling the clippings Important Ensure that the rear plug is locked in place To lock the plug raise the rear deflector A of Figure 16 firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs and rotate the lever on the plug to the left B of Figure 16 g239445 Figure 16 Note To unlock the rear plug rotate the lever on the plug to t...

Page 15: ... discharge deflector refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute page 18 Installing the Grass Bag 1 Raise and hold up the rear deflector and unlock the rear plug A of Figure 17 2 Pull out the rear plug B of Figure 17 3 Hang the upper front edge of the bag from the grass bag pins on the notches of the handle brackets C of Figure 17 4 Lower the rear deflector g240403 Figure 17 15 ...

Page 16: ... 18 2 Install the rear plug B of Figure 18 Important Ensure that the rear plug is locked in place To lock the plug firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs and rotate the lever on the plug to the left C of Figure 18 Note To unlock the plug rotate the lever on the plug to the right 3 Lower the rear deflector g240401 Figure 18 16 ...

Page 17: ... Removing the Grass Bag page 16 Important Ensure that the rear plug is locked in place To lock the plug raise the rear deflector Figure 19 firmly push the plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs and rotate the lever on the plug to the left Figure 19 g231918 Figure 19 Note To unlock the plug rotate the lever on the plug to the right Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side di...

Page 18: ...231920 Figure 20 Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute reverse the steps above Important Lock the side discharge deflector after you close it Figure 21 g002593 Figure 21 18 ...

Page 19: ...ong the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall Avoid mowing in wet conditions Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry conditions follow all local fire warnings and keep the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings ...

Page 20: ... position behind the handle when the engine is running Do not allow bystanders in the area For best results clean the machine soon after you have completed mowing 1 Lower the machine to the lowest cutting height setting Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height page 11 2 Move the machine onto a level surface 3 Wash out the area under the rear door if applicable where the clippings go from the undersid...

Page 21: ...otate the handle forward Figure 23 Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle g017467 Figure 23 2 To unfold the handle refer to 1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle page 5 21 ...

Page 22: ... blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade Do not repair or alter the blade s Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak Fuel is flammable and explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump never siphon the fuel To ensure optimum perform...

Page 23: ...Do not wipe dirt into the air duct 7 Install the foam pre filter and the paper air filter into the air filter 8 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly Note Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0 5 L 16 9 fl oz Oil viscosity ...

Page 24: ...used oil properly Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval Every 25 hours 1 Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels with a clean rag Figure 28 g003234 Figure 28 1 Grease fitting 2 Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of No 2 lithium grease Replacing the Blade Service Interval Yearly Important You will need a torque wrench to install the blade proper...

Page 25: ...ockwise to loosen the cable adjustment Figure 31 g269307 Figure 31 1 Handle left side 4 Turn the nut clockwise to tighten the adjustment 2 Adjustment nut 5 Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen the adjustment 3 Self propel drive cable 2 Adjust the tension on the cable Figure 31 by pulling it back or pushing it forward and holding that position Note Push the cable toward the engine to increase th...

Page 26: ...you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire to the retaining post if equipped 6 Remove the spark plug add 30 ml 1 fl oz of engine 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 th...

Page 27: ...to restaurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings compare to federal limits Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warnin...

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