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CAUTION:  Do not operate this lawn 

mower without the discharge guard or an 
entire approved grass catcher in place.  
These guards are for your protection and 
are required by the American National 
Standards Institute and Consumer Prod-
ucts Safety Com mis sion.                                                      

 

CAUTION:  Disconnect spark plug wire 

from spark plug and place wire where it 
cannot come in contact with plug.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN 
MOW ER 

UNFOLD HANDLE 
IMPORTANT
:  Unfold handle carefully so 
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables. 

2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES 
•   Raise handles until lower handle section 

locks into place in operating position.

ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

•   Remove all loose parts from carton.
•   Remove lawn mower hous ing with care.  Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing.  Always 

wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.

THINGS TO KNOW BE FORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN 
MOW ER

Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn 
mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on 
your mower.  If the opening is on the right 
side of the mower housing, it is a side 
discharge mower.  If the opening is at the 
back of the mower housing, it is a rear dis-
charge mower.  Only rear discharge lawn 
mowers have a grass catcher in clud ed with 
the mower.  Approved grass catchers for 
side discharge mow ers may be purchased 
from your nearest au tho rized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on 
your mower.  Raise the discharge guard 
(rear door on rear discharge mowers).  If 
the opening is closed off by a plate, then 
your lawn mower is mulcher ready.  To 
convert to a discharging mower, see the 
Operation section of this manual.

LEFT

HAND

SIDE

RIGHT

HAND

SIDE

FRONT

What is the right and left side of the 
lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is 
mentioned in this man ual, it means when 
you are in the operating po si tion (stand ing 
be hind the handle).
What kind of engine is on my lawn 
mower?
When learning how to operate your new 
lawn mower, you will need to know what 
kind of engine powers the mower.  A decal 
on the engine will indicate the man u -
fac tur er and type or brand name of the 
engine.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES

BACK or REAR

(Op er at ing Position)

®

HONDA

ENGINES

TECUMSEH 

EN GINES

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 
storage at the end of the season or if the 
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

 

CAUTION:  Never store the lawn mower 

with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing 
where fumes may reach an open fl ame 
or spark.  Allow the engine to cool before 
storing in any enclosure.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe-
riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all 
dirt, grease, leaves, etc.  Store in a clean, 
dry area.
•   Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN-

 ING” in the Maintenance section of this 
manual).

•   Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance  

section of this manual.

•   Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and 

pins are securely fas tened.  Inspect   
moving parts for damage, breakage and 
wear.  Replace if necessary.

•   Touch up all rusted or chipped paint 

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE 

Your handle may be folded for storage as 
shown.
•   Squeeze the bottom ends of lower 

handle towards each other until handle 
clears the handle brackets and swing 
handles forward over mower.

•   Loosen upper handle mounting hard-

 ware enough to allow upper handle to be 
folded back.

IMPORTANT:  When folding handles for 
storage or transportation, be sure to fold 
handles as shown or you may damage the 
control cables.

Lower handle

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HAN DLES
When setting you handles up from the 
storage position, the lower handle will 
au to mat i cal ly lock into mow ing position.

3 POSITION HANDLES
When setting up your handle from the stor-
age position, the lower han dle will require 
manually locking into the mowing position.

FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE

MOWING 

POSITION

Lower handle

Operator 
presence 
control bar

Upper 

handle

Handle 

knob

3 POSITION “EZ”

3 POSITION “QUICK”

Handle 

ad just ment 

brack et

Knob

Bolt

Handle pin

Handle 
ad just ment 
bracket

SQUEEZE

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Страница 1: ... arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest au...

Страница 2: ...wing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoiddischargingmaterialagainst a wall or obstruction Material may richo chet back toward the...

Страница 3: ...me care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel contain er where there is an open flame spark or p...

Страница 4: ...pening is at the back of the mower housing it is a rear dis charge mower Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower Approved grass catchers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer Do I have a mulching lawn mower Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower Raise the discharge guard rear door on rear discharge mowers If ...

Страница 5: ...vice and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE For shipping purposes the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height INSTALL REAR WHEELS HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY Some high wheel models require washers whichwillbeprovidedinapartsbag Ifprovid ed install washers on the axle first as sho...

Страница 6: ...Catcher frame hook Rear door Frame handle Frame opening Vinyl bindings FABRIC TOP GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Lift the rear door on the mower housing ...

Страница 7: ...harging disconnect harness connector female from battery charger connector male Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use IMPORTANT The engine will not recharge your battery Spark plug Boot DECK MOUNTED BATTERY Engine connector male Harness connector female Battery charger Charger connector male HANDLE MOUNTED KEY SWITCH UNITS WITH DECK MOUNTED BATTERY After charging connect en...

Страница 8: ...eels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Bolt Flat washer Wheel 3 8 16 Locknut Spacer LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Plate tab Lever HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Eng...

Страница 9: ... removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG Mulcher plug MULCHER PLATE MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging mulcher plate must be removed from un derside of lawn mower Remove the four 4 screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower Store mulcher plate and hardware in a safe place Mower can now be used for side...

Страница 10: ...w ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed Open mulcher door Discharge deflector MULCHER PLUG TYPE B To convert to bagging or discharging Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plug Mower can now be used for side dis charging or optional grass catcher can be attached To return to mulching operat...

Страница 11: ...her or clipping deflector in place Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open DRIVE CONTROL STANDARD DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks then releasing the lever Forward motion will stop when the op erator presence control bar is release...

Страница 12: ...NT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Pro ceed as follows Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive speed Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as required If conditi...

Страница 13: ...ps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced NOTE If mower begins to creep forward the drive cable is too tight Rotate thumb screw clockwise to loosen drive cable Thumb screw TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED Operator presence control bar VARI SPEED THUMBSCREW ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulti...

Страница 14: ... fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE CAUTION The mower blade rotates whenever the engine is running Move engine speed control to FAST position or to CHOKE START position on models equipped with choke feature If you...

Страница 15: ...nte nance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the b...

Страница 16: ...nce To receive full valuefromthewarranty operatormustmain tain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spa...

Страница 17: ... the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs ...

Страница 18: ... of filler hole or to FULL line on dipstick on models so equipped Keep oil at proper level AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See ...

Страница 19: ...hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from mower GRASS CATCHER IF SO EQUIPPED Grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used CAUTION Under normal usage the catcher material is subject to deteriorati...

Страница 20: ...rive cover Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn mower on its side See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Place new drive belt in the belt retainers of the debris shield if equipped Install new belt by reversing above steps NOTE Always use...

Страница 21: ...OTE Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life MODELS WITH GEARCASE MOUNTED BELT KEEPER AND DEBRIS SHIELD Remove drive cover and belt keeper Remove belt from gearcase pulley Turn lawn mower on its side See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine Remove blade engine pulley and debris shield Remove belt and engine pulley from debris shield Install new belt by ...

Страница 22: ...moving hex nut then remove drive belt from drive pulley belt keepers and idler arm assembly Turn lawn mower on its side See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt Remove blade attachin...

Страница 23: ...elt from gearcase pulley Turn lawn mower on its side See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine Remove blade engine pulley and debris shield Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield Belt Drive cover Belt keeper Gearcase pulley Spring Debris shield Drive belt Belt retainer Engine pulley Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing Reinstall debris...

Страница 24: ...assistant will be required to hold the control bar in the operating position when making final adjustment to the carburetor See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mo...

Страница 25: ...or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE Your handle may be folded for storage as shown Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until handle clears the handle brackets and swing handles forward over mower Loosen upper handle mounting hard ware enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding handles for storage or transportation be sure ...

Страница 26: ... in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Alwaysfollowthemixratiofoundonstabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbur...

Страница 27: ... to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade If so equippe...

Страница 28: ...SE LA W sh gra arr sh In Pu on au 1937 ...

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