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specifications on your mower model.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Operation .................................................. 2
Slope Operation ...................................................... 3
Children................................................................. 3
Service ................................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Installing the Blade-Control Bar .............................. 5
2 Installing the Handle ............................................. 5
3 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope
Guide................................................................. 6
4 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 7
5 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................10
Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................10
Starting the Engine .................................................11
Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................11
Stopping the Engine ...............................................12
Engaging the Blade.................................................12
Disengaging the Blade.............................................12
Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch Operation...............12
Recycling the Clippings ...........................................13
Bagging the Clippings .............................................13
Side-Discharging the Clippings.................................14
Operating Tips ......................................................15
Maintenance .................................................................16
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................16
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................16
Replacing the Air Cleaner ........................................17
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................17
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ................................18
Replacing the Blade ................................................18
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield .....................19
Cleaning the Machine..............................................19
Storage ........................................................................20
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers at the time
of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol (
) is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower could result in
injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the
following safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2012.
This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and
throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Operation
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting the engine.
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate this machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.,
which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the
handle when the engine is running.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•
Do not operate the machine barefooted or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear.
•
Do not pull the machine backward unless it is absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward with the machine.
•
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward you or bystanders.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate the 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, removing
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
•
Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
•
Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never operate the machine in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; walk; never run.
•
Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the engine.
•
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check for the cause immediately. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
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