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Specifications 2 

Safety Definitions 

3

Important Safety Information 

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Parts & Features 

7

Assembly 8-9

Operation 10-12

Maintenance 13-15

Storage 15

Troubleshooting 16

Technical Service  

17

Warranty   

17-19

Repair Parts 

20-22

04/05/2013 

Printed in the USA 

 A202217

Operator’s Manual

WALK-BEHIND 

LAWN MOWER

Record the following for future reference:

Model No: ___________________

Mfg. Date Code:  ______________________

Date of Purchase:  Attach a copy of your sales receipt.

Consumer Toll Free Number:  1-800-737-2112

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MODEL NO 
SM2119

If you have a question or problem...

CALL TOLL FREE:  1-800-737-2112

Refer to the website for electronic manual and parts book.

www.southlandpowerequipment.com

IMPORTANT: 

This manual provides complete instructions for safely operating and maintaining your mower. Read and save these 
instructions. Refer to this manual each time before using your mower. 

Summary of Contents for SM2119

Page 1: ...ce Model No ___________________ Mfg Date Code _______________________ Date of Purchase Attach a copy of your sales receipt Consumer Toll Free Number 1 800 737 2112 KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL NO SM2119 If you have a question or problem CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 Refer to the website for electronic manual and parts book www southlandpowerequipment com IMPORTANT This manual provid...

Page 2: ...s not recommended Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for engine specifications MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This walk behind mower conforms to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Con sumer Product Safety Commission WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known ...

Page 3: ...urn you Do not touch DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY DANGER The mower is capable of amputating hands and feet To avoid risk or serious injury do not put hands or feet near or under the mower Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Safety Definitions Save all instructions Safety Warning Symbols Control and Operating Symbols DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not av...

Page 4: ...irect discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the ...

Page 5: ...iner opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug...

Page 6: ...this guide and do not mow on a slope greater than 15 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet 0 76 meters in 10 feet 3 05 meters WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes n...

Page 7: ...g Mower From Side Discharge to Mulch Plug paragraph under Operation Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting To be able to operate your mower safely and get the best performance become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Save this manual for future reference NOTE Photographs and line drawings used in thi...

Page 8: ...c necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag WARNING Do not operate the mower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled IMPORTANT DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE COMPLETING THE ASSEMBLY STEPS BELOW DURING AS SEMBLY THE ENGINE MAY BE TIPPED FOR EXTENDED TIMES OIL CAN DRAIN INTO THE UPPER PART OF THE ENGINE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING ENGINE PARTS INCLUDED WITH T...

Page 9: ...e brackets L and secure with locknuts K found in parts bag B L G G A Fig 2 NOTE The handle screws M in the bottom holes of the handle brackets were left loose for shipping purposes 4 Tighten all screws to secure handle Torque to 10 ft lbs 5 Tighten both handle knobs G 6 Attach starter rope guide H found in parts bag to handle with locknut N found in parts bag DO NOT tighten locknut 7 Thread starte...

Page 10: ...wer handle to start and operate the mower BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT FIG 5 NOTE Use 9 16 in wrenches sockets or adjustable wrenches to complete these steps IMPORTANT Before adjusting the cutting height consider what is best for the lawn being cut For best results never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass The cutting height can be adjusted by assembling th...

Page 11: ... Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the mower Extin guish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never refuel while using a cell phone Never refuel the mower indoors Refuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Always stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowly Never ov...

Page 12: ...hen mowing very tall grass adjust the mower height to its highest setting and make a first cut Adjust mower to the desired height of the second cut B Fig 7 A G TO START THE ENGINE FIG 7 NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal Prior to starting refer to the separate Engine Owner s manu...

Page 13: ...ll attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly Refer to the separate Engine Owner s manual for lubrication schedule and instructions for engine lubrication CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower hous ing free of grass build up and trash Clean the underside...

Page 14: ... a factory replacement blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty CAUTION Use extra care when servicing mower blades Blades are sharp To protect your hands wrap the blade or wear gloves when handling TO REMOVE BLADE FIG 8 1 Discon...

Page 15: ... Storage Save all instructions Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more NOTE If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced Commonly available fuel additives which reduce varnish and gum in your engine s fuel system can...

Page 16: ...rvice air filter See Engine Owner s Manual 5 Clear vent in fuel cap 6 Remove fuel filter Inspect Replace if necessary See Engine Owner s Manual 7 Clear or replace fuel line See Engine Owner s Manual 8 Drain fuel tank Clean fuel tank Fill with fresh fuel 9 Contact an authorized service center Low Engine Power 1 Grass too high too thick or wet grass 2 Buildup of grass and debris under mower deck 3 C...

Page 17: ...wed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product this express warranty excludes any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two years from the date of first purchase and MAT Engine Technologies LLC s liability is hereby limited to the purchase ...

Page 18: ...Control System Warranty is transferable to each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period Emission Control System Warranty repairs or replacements will be made without charge for diagnosis parts or labor A list of warranted parts is provided below Normal maintenance items such as spark plugs air filters and fuel filters that are included on the list of warranted parts are warran...

Page 19: ...s not cover the regular replacement of normal maintenance items made in connection with required maintenance services after the item s first scheduled replacement as set forth in the Operator s Manual e g spark plugs air filters fuel filters etc Limitations of Liability METL disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the engine or the equipment in which the engine is installed transpo...

Page 20: ...Call Toll Free at 1 800 737 2112 Copyright 2013 MAT Engine Technologies LLC ENG 20 Repair Parts MODEL NUMBER SM2119 30 27 33 34 28 29 17 26 6 7 25 5 1 3 24 23 18 19 20 21 22 35 14 4 13 15 16 10 32 11 8 12 9 2 31 ...

Page 21: ...A202198 Screw 3 8 16 Hex Flange Head Shoulder 4 EA 15 A202199 Washer 3 8 ID x 7 8 OD Flat 4 EA 16 A202200 Nut 3 8 16 Hex Serrated Flange 4 EA 17 A202074 Engine Honda GCV160LAO S3A T98B Red 1 EA 18 A202192 Screw 3 8 16 Hex Head Serrated Washer Flange 3 EA 19 A202349 Adapter Blade 25 mm 1 EA 20 A202193 Blade 21 Mulch 1 EA 21 A202194 Washer Conical Spring 1 EA 22 A202335 Screw Hex Head Cap 375 24 UNF...

Page 22: ...s LLC ENG 22 Repair Parts Decal Group Item Part No Description Qty 1 A202207 Label Decorative SOUTHLAND HONDA 1 2 A202250 Label Decorative Cyclonic Force 1 3 A202275 Label Decorative Made in USA 1 4 A202268 Label Decorative 139CC Magna Force 1 5 A202448 Label Cut Finger 1 1 2 3 4 5 ...

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Page 24: ...If you have a question or problem CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 Copyright 2013 MAT Engine Technologies LLC ...

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