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Страница 1: ...and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING C...
Страница 2: ...inst a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removin...
Страница 3: ... tank or container 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 WARNING Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine ...
Страница 4: ...hand or foot mower blade do not mow up and down slopes only mow across stop the mower and engine pick up debris before operating look behind and down when reversing Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Installing the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage t...
Страница 5: ... SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ or higher Figure 5 3 Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth 4 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube but do not screw it in 5 Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick Figure 5 If the oil level is too low add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil fill tube and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil lev...
Страница 6: ...igniting the gasoline place the container and or machine directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best results use only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with an oc...
Страница 7: ...rrect To drain the excess oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 11 Important If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 6 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving par...
Страница 8: ...2 Mulching the Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the machine remove it before mulching the clippings Refer to Removing the Grass Bag page 9 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn WARNING A worn grass bag could allow small stones and othe...
Страница 9: ...ting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow o...
Страница 10: ... annual storage Yearly Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from t...
Страница 11: ... machine onto its side with the dipstick down to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 17 G020153 Figure 17 5 After draining the used oil return the machine to the normal operating position 6 Remove the dipstick and pour about 3 4 of the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil fill tube Note Max fill 22 oz 0 65 l type 10W 30 or SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classificati...
Страница 12: ...blade turn the blade bolt clockwise and all mounting hardware Figure 18 G020155 Figure 18 Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the machine housing 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 60 ft lb 82 N m Important A bolt torqued to 60 ft lb 82 N m is very tight While holding the blade with a block of wood put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten...
Страница 13: ...rk plug 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle im...
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Страница 16: ...ar maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel less than one month old...
