30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean, dry area.
1.Clean entire lawn mower (See
CLEANING
in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at
the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for
STORAGE
2.Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are
securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen the two(2) handle knobs on sides of the
upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the
rear.
2.Remove the two (2) handle knobs and screws
at the sides of the lower handle, and pivot entire
handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on
3.When setting up your handle from the storage po-
sition, the lower handle will require manual locking
into the mowing position.
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brackets.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DA-
MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE
IN STORAGE.
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
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CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
IMPROTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS
ARE STILL WARM.
utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See
ENGINE
in the CUSTOMER RES-
PONSIBILITIES section of this manual).
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur-
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
Storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min-
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Water in fuel.
5.Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4.Drain fuel tank and carburetor a
nd refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5.Connect wire to plug.
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace
blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
Does not start
1.Engine flywheel brake is on when
control bar is released.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Blade adapter broken.
4.Blade dragging in grass.
1.Depress control bar to upper
handle before pulling starter rope.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
3.Replace blade adapter.
4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or
to hard surface.
Starter rope hard to pull
1.Cutting height too low.
2.Lift on blade worn off.
3.Catcher not venting air.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Replace blade.
3.Clean grass catcher.
1.Grass is too high or wheel height
is too low.
2.Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in grass.
3.Grass catcher too full.
4.Handle height position not right for you.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3.Empty grass catcher.
4.Adjust handle height to suit.
Grass catcher not filling
Hard to push
1. Belt wear.
2.Belt off of pulley.
3.Dirt in drive pinions.
1.Check/replace drive belt.
2.Check/reinstall drive belt.
3.Clean drive pinions.
Loss of drive power
propelled
1.Rear of lawn mower housing of
cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.
2.Cutting too much grass.
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Set to
Higher Cut
position.
2.Set to
Higher Cut
position.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Wom, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
1.Replade blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
Loss of power
Poor cut-uneven
Excessive vibration
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