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BTXPV22700E Overview

WARNING  

Failure to read and follow the operator’s manual and all operating 

instructions can result in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.

WARNING

 Fuel and its vapors are fl ammable and explosive. Turn off engine and 

wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before 
starting engine. Always allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING

 Outdoor use ONLY. DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an 

enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open. Running engines 
give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poison gas that can cause nausea, 
fainting or death.

WARNING

 DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Turn off engine 

and remove the spark plug wire before performing any checks or 
service to the machine. 

WARNING

 This cutting machine is capable of throwing objects. Failure to observe 

the following safety warnings could result in serious injury to the operator 
or bystanders.

 

• Do not operate the walk-behind mower without proper guards or other 
safety devices in place.

 

• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.

 

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children 
and pets.

Items Included

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Grass Catcher Bag

Side Discharge

Defl ector

SAE30W

Oil

FreshStart™ Fuel

Preserver Cartridge

Operator’s Manual

Unpack the Mower

  1. Remove everything from carton except for mower.
  2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from 

top to bottom.

  3. Remove the clear plastic sheet from the top of the 

engine.

  1. Remove the knob, lock washer, and bolt from each 

side of the handle base.

  2. Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs on the 

handle.

  3. Lift the handle to the operating position, and tighten 

the upper knobs.

  4. Reinsert the lower handle bolts through the handle 

base and handle. (Most users prefer the middle 
position). 

  5. Install the lock washers and knobs. Tighten by hand.

  1. Hold the bail control against the handle and pull 

the recoil rope handle out to the rope guide on the 
handle.

  2. Hook the recoil rope into the rope guide (it may be a 

tight fi t).

  1. Move the mower outside to a fl at, level surface.
  2. Remove the oil fi ll cap. Add the entire contents of 

the supplied oil container into the engine. Replace 
the oil fi ll cap.

  3. Remove the fuel fi ll cap. Following the three-step 

instructions on the Fresh Start™ card, snap the fuel 
preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fi ll 
cap.

  4. Add clean, fresh UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 

87 octane, leaving one inch of space from the top of 
the tank for fuel expansion.

  5. Replace the fuel fi ll cap and wipe up any spills.

Read the Operator’s Manual for operating, maintenance, and safety instructions.

Quick Switch 3-in-1  Convert from Mulching to Bagging to Side-Discharge

Convert to Mulching

Convert to Side-Discharge

  1. For mulching, leave the mulching cover in place. 

Ensure the mulching plug is installed correctly, with 
the arrow pointing up.

  1. Lift the mulching cover. Ensure the mulching plug is 

installed correctly.

  2. Install the side discharge defl ector onto the mower 

deck. Ensure the deck tabs stick up through the 
locking slots.

  3. Release the mulching cover (it will lay on top of the 

side discharge defl ector).

Bail Control

Ignition

Switch

Oil Fill and

Dipstick

Mulching

Cover

Fuel Fill Cap

Recoil Rope

Handle

Cutting Height Adjust Lever

Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on how to start, operate, adjust, or perform 
maintenance on the mower. 

NOTICE: 

The battery may require charging before use in mower. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for 

complete battery instructions.

  1. Slide the frame assembly into the grass bag. Ensure 

the handle is on the outside of the grass bag.

  2. Attach the clips to the side of the frame assembly.
  3. Attach the clips to the top and bottom of the frame 

assembly.

On some models, the side mounted discharge defl ector is  
temporarily attached (for shipping purposes) to the rear 
of the mower. Before assembling the grass catcher bag, 
remove the side mounted discharge defl ector).

Form NO: 7104079 (Rev. - )

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A

B

C

D

E

F

Assemble the Handle

A

Assemble the Grass Catcher Bag

B

Set Up the Recoil Rope Handle

C

Add Oil and Fuel

NOTICE:

 

Mower is shipped without oil in engine. Failure to add oil will result in engine damage. 

NOTICE:

 Fuel tank hold less than ½ gallon. Do not overfi ll.

NOTICE:

 DO NOT mix oil with fuel. 

NOTICE:

 DO NOT use E85 fuel. 

D

E

Convert to Bagging

  1. Assemble the grass catcher by sliding the bag over 

the frame assembly and slipping the bag clips over the 
frame.

  2. While lifting and holding the rear door open, attach the 

grass catcher to the rear of the mower.

  3. Ensure the hooks on either side of the catcher frame 

hook onto the rear door rod.

  4. Release the rear door (it will lay on top of the grass 

catcher).

F

G

H

H

G

NOTICE:

 

The mulching plug should be removed only 

when bagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon 

as bagging operations are completed.

NOTICE:

 

Before attaching the grass bag to the mower, 

the mulching plug should be removed, and should be 

replaced as soon as bagging operations are completed.

Drive

Lever

Battery Charger

Not 

for  

Reproduction

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