During Operation ..................................................11
During Operation Safety ....................................11
Starting the Engine ........................................... 12
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 12
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and
Engaging the Blades ..................................... 12
Engaging the Parking Brake ............................. 13
Disengaging the Parking Brake......................... 13
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 13
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 14
Side-Discharging the Clippings......................... 14
Operating Tips ................................................. 15
After Operation .................................................... 16
Maintenance ........................................................... 17
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 17
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 17
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 17
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 18
Changing the Oil Filter ...................................... 19
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 20
Checking the Condition of the Belts................... 20
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Filter.............................................................. 20
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................... 21
Servicing the Blade-Drive System..................... 21
Servicing the Blades ......................................... 22
Changing the Blade-Drive Belt.......................... 24
Changing the Blade-Brake-Clutch (BBC)
Belt................................................................ 25
Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable ...................... 26
Changing the Transmission Belt ....................... 27
Adjusting the Transmission............................... 28
Adjusting the Self-Propel Cable ........................ 28
Storage ................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 30
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395:2013.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
•
Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this
Operator’s Manual
and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts of
or under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge
opening.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children a safe distance
away from the machine. Do not allow children to
operate the machine. Allow only people who are
responsible, trained, 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, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this manual.
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