Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
General Safety ................................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 6
Specifications ......................................................... 9
Setup .....................................................................10
Setup the Handle ............................................10
Product Overview .................................................10
Operation ..............................................................11
Controls .........................................................11
Before Operation ...........................................12
Operating Instructions ...................................14
During Operation Safety.................................14
Operating Tips ...............................................18
After Operation..............................................19
Transporting ..................................................19
Maintenance ..........................................................20
Maintenance Safety.............................................20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............20
Periodic Maintenance ........................................21
Engine Maintenance.......................................21
Engine Safety .................................................21
Check Engine Oil Level ..................................21
Check the Blades ............................................21
Check for Loose Hardware .............................22
Service Air Cleaner .........................................22
Change Engine Oil .........................................23
Check Condition Of Belts...............................23
Lubricate Grease Fittings................................23
Check Spark Plugs ..........................................23
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)..................24
Check the Seed Gate.......................................24
Thread Locking Adhesives..............................24
Adjustments ......................................................25
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................25
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Belt
Tension ......................................................25
Adjusting the Seed Gate Closed
Position......................................................26
Cleaning ............................................................26
Cleaning and Storing Safety.............................26
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area ...........................................................26
Clean Debris From Machine ...........................27
Machine .....................................................27
Troubleshooting ....................................................28
Schematics ............................................................29
California Proposition 65 Warning
Information ...............................................30
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