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GAS-POWERED

LAWN MOWER

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT: 

Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, 

ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, 

trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use 

your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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MODEL LM2173

Summary of Contents for LM2173

Page 1: ...uble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service...

Page 2: ...4 SAFETY 5 Safety Information 5 Lawn Mower Safety Warnings 7 BEFORE OPERATING 10 Know Your Lawn Mower 10 Assembly Adjustments 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 14 Operation 14 Maintenance Storage 16 Troublesho...

Page 3: ...formation is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are co...

Page 4: ...________________________________________ Purchased From ________________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________________ TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFESPAN OF YOU...

Page 5: ...shock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or med...

Page 6: ...ccordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardo...

Page 7: ...isoning WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION HIGHLY FLAMMABLE This lawn mower may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited A nearby open flame can...

Page 8: ...inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to keep machine running properly OPERATION 1 Do not operate the...

Page 9: ...running 19 Stop engine disconnect spark plug boot and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute Before checking cleaning or working on...

Page 10: ...The components will be referred to later in the manual for as sembly and operation instructions LAWN MOWER 10 Drive Lever Soft Grip Upper Handle Engine Start Stop Lever Fixing Knob with Square Neck Bo...

Page 11: ...d to the handle with the included cord clip Fig 3 1 1 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS BAG 1 Clip the plastic clips over the metal frame Make sure that these clips are fully secured to the metal...

Page 12: ...ew the oil dipstick Fig 7 1 from the engine 3 Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser slowly add oil into the oil fill being careful not to overfill the unit Fill the crankcase to the upper fill...

Page 13: ...ing the cap Remove the warning tag check the fuel level 2 Re ll the tank if the fuel level is low 3 Refuel carefully to avoid over lling or spilling fuel There should be no fuel in the ller neck 4 Cle...

Page 14: ...ever Fig 12 1 toward upper handle with one hand and place the other hand on the recoil handle 3 Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel a resistance and then start the engine with a sharp pull N...

Page 15: ...blade and grass collection systems 6 Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year Never use the lowest cutting height for the rst cut of the season or in drought conditions 7 Only abo...

Page 16: ...self propelling simply release the drive lever Fig 15 1 SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE 1 Once engine has cooled remove spark plug by twisting and pulling it out 2 Remove the spark plug using a the spark plug...

Page 17: ...metal blade after 50 hours of mowing or after 2 years whichever comes first If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it immediately Don t hold the blade directly by hand NOTE Make sure to maintain s...

Page 18: ...oling ns of the cylinder and the housing 5 Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint and mitigate wear 6 Store the machine in a well ventilated place MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Performing rou...

Page 19: ...Re ll with fuel 3 Engine is ooded 3 Remove spark plug and dry 4 Air lter is dirty 4 Clean the air lter Engine runs unsteadily 1 Spark plug is too dirty 1 Clean the spark plug 2 Blade is blunt or very...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST LAWN MOWER 20...

Page 21: ...Cover 1 34 LM2173 034 Circlip 2 35 LM2173 035 Cable Protection Pipe 1 36 LM2173 036 Left Torsional Spring 1 LAWN MOWER NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 37 LM2173 037 Rear Cover Axle 1 38 LM2173 038 Right To...

Page 22: ...ht Adjustment Spring 1 74 LM2173 074 Front Wheel Axle 1 75 LM2173 075 Front Axle Fixed Plate 2 76 LM2173 076 Wheel Clamp 2 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 77 LM2173 077 Nut M6 2 78 LM2173 078 Washer 2 79 L...

Page 23: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ENGINE 23...

Page 24: ...p 1 34 LM2173 134 Fuel Tank 1 35 LM2173 135 Fuel Tank Gasket 1 36 LM2173 136 Recoil Starter Housing 1 LAWN MOWER NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 37 LM2173 137 Bolt M6X16 4 38 LM2173 138 Fuel Filter 1 39 LM...

Page 25: ...bly 1 80 1 LM2173 180 1 Air Filter Element 1 81 LM2173 181 Stud Bolt 2 82 LM2173 182 Intake Packing 1 83 LM2173 183 Carburetor Insulator Gasket 1 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST LAWN MOWER NO PART NO DESCRIP...

Page 26: ...o be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original con...

Page 27: ...NOTES 27...

Page 28: ...V 2020 03 20 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING...

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