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Summary of Contents for 370 Series

Page 1: ...r state laws it any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective workingorder by the operator In the State of Californiathe above is required by law Section 4442 of the California...

Page 2: ...n and cause sedo_Js personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Thoroughly inspect the area where the eluipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks fire bones toys and other f...

Page 3: ...DO NOT Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduced...

Page 4: ...speed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous WARNING YOUR RESPON IBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and lollow the warnings and nstructions in this...

Page 5: ...N 2 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER SECTION 4 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON See Figure 3 Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open car...

Page 6: ...s Not necessary but helpful Motor Oil Fresh Gasoline IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WlTHO JT GASOLINE or OILin the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the sepan...

Page 7: ...h pliers Move hairpin clip from outer to inner hole on handle mounting bracket Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Thread stager rope Step 11 Tighten wing nut Step 7 Attach control cables to handle with pull ties f...

Page 8: ...is used to regulate the engine speed See Figure 5 Push the throttle lever forward for fast Pull the throttle lever back for slow WARNING The throttle control c_mnotbe used to stop the engine RECOIL S...

Page 9: ...on and function of the controls located on the engine SECTION 7 OPERATION _ WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck See Figure 1 The operation of any lawn mower can result...

Page 10: ...handle Return it slowly to the rope guide After engine starts move throttle control to desired engine speed The mower is designed to be operated at full throttle NOTE If any problems are encountered r...

Page 11: ...1 Remove mulching plug if installed Step 2 Hang grass bag on mower HERE EMPTYING A FULL BAG OF GRASS Once the grass bag is full it will need to be emptied follow steps 3 and 4 to empty the grass bag...

Page 12: ...andle in lhe higher height position To lower the handle height proceed as follows Remove the starter rope from the rope guide Remove the upper handle by removin l the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay...

Page 13: ...engine as it will go Secure the cable in this position with the cable clamp and screw DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control h...

Page 14: ...orming any repairs or maintenance NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any l...

Page 15: ...y When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade An unbala...

Page 16: ...e adjustable cable bracket is located on th left side of the mower beside the engine Follow steps 1 through 7 to adjust the shift lever Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Start engine Place speed control in...

Page 17: ...on its handle and block securely Remove blade and blade adapter Remove three hex head screws holding small baffle Remove small baffle Remove large baffle Small _affle E31ade Adapter Large Baffle Step...

Page 18: ...e direction but not the other If the wheel spins freely in both directions flip the gear over Tip mower back onto its wheels Go through the neutral adjustment test in SECTION 11 OFF SEASON STORAGE The...

Page 19: ...n air cleaner Adjust carburetor Engine overheats Fill crankcase wilh proper oil Remove blower housing and clean Adjust carburetor Occasional skip hesitates at Adjust gap to 030 high speed Idles poorly...

Page 20: ...19 000 731 1236 i732 0700 734 1790 Front 734 1791 Rear 731 1426 742 0741 Mulch 742 0641 Std 731 1685 190 120 000 753 0609 754 0271 720 0276 12 iHandle Knob ___ 13 ICable Control 14 Cable Throttle Cabl...

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