Husqvarna 917384511 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER

149cc Kohler Engine

21" Multi-Cut

Model No.

917.384511 Product No.

6021P

• Espa_ol, p. 19

CAUTION'.

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC 28269

Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com

U.S.A.

Warranty ................................................... 4

Safety Rules .......................................... 2-3

Product Specifications .............................. 5

Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6

Operation ............................................. 7-10

Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-

jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _i,Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ,&WARNING: In orderto prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting, ad-

justing or making repairs, always disconnect

spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot come in contact with plug.

_I,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

A CAUTION" Muffler and other engine

hot during operation and parts become extremely i_

remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid

severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could

be picked up and thrown by blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.

Maintenance ...................................... 11-13

Service and Adjustments ................... 14-15

Storage .............................................. 15-16

Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17

Repair Parts ....................................... 34-41

• Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Always

wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and be- hind before and while moving backwards.

• Never direct discharged material toward

anyone. Avoid discharging material against awall or obstruction. Material may

richochet back toward the operator. Stop

the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without prop-

er 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 ap-

proved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning

the mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait

until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a

firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mech-

anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

• AIwayswear safety goggles or safety glass-

eswith side shieldswhen operating mower.

Ii. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents which can result in severe

injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

Iii. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is

not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the

mowing activity. Neverassume that children

will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme 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 fue! contain-

er where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

Always place containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before filling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the

ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel 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.

GENERAL SERVICE

Never run 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 to prevent accidental starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill-

age. Allow machine to coo! before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to

wear, damage, and deterioration, which

could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check compo- nents and replace with manufacturer's

recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor set- ting or overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruc- tion labels, as necessary.

&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark 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.

Inthe 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 Husqvarna or other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvama Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvama')

warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship

from the date of purchase for the "Warranty Period" of the product as set forth below:

2 YEAR NON-COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: Auto-

matic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden

tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers,

handhetd blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or

nonincome producing use, except as herein stated.

Emission control system components necessary to

comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations.

Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer's original purchase for defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear,

tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product

must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form. All care and maintenance instructions must be

followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care

label. The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not

covered under warranty.

SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY

Husqvama will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails

because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.

SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WAR-

RANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty:

(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become

worn through normal regular use, including, but

not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs,

filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw

chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;

(2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet

light;

(3) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a

third party which gives a warranty, all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and

(4)Emission Control System components necessary

to which are manufactured by third party engine

manufacturer.

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:

(1)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect,

including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect

storage or use habits;

(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor-

dance with the Owner's/Operator's manual or

instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna;

(3)Alterations or modifications that change the

intended use of the product or affects the product's performance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any ap-

plicable laws; or:

(4)Additional damage to parts or components due to

continued use occurring after any of the above.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY AP-

PLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU- LAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED

IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATE- MENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT

ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how tong an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

The product must exhibit reasonable care, mainte- nance, operation, storage and general upkeep as

written in the maintenance section of the Owner's/ Operator's manual. Should an operational problem

or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for

evaluation. Proof d purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION

It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10)

days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.

Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvama dealer in order to obtain warranty service.

This proof must include date purchased, model num- ber, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling dealer.

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an

authorized Husqvama dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational

problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner's expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvama

dealer can be normally located through the "Yellow Pages" of the local telephone directory or by calling

1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.

HUSQVARNA

7349 Statesvitle Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

531 83 81-23 2002

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)

Spark Plug: Champion 8815 (Gap: .030")

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.

• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and

service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING

DEFLECTORS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

CANS

GAS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR FILTERS

GRASS CATCHERS

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

WHEELS

FOR

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled at the factory with the excep-

tion of those parts left unassembled for

shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be

tightened securely. Use the correct tools

as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat.

3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

Operator control bar

ililll

MOWING

POSITION

ills\

Upper

Lower handle

handle

Handle

knob

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom.

Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.

2. 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.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- tion locks into place in mowing position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise up- per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper

handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

Vinyl Frame

bindings opening

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag-

ging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT

MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for

future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Handle knob

Starter handle

Gasoline filler cap

Grass

Spark plug

Air filter

Engine oil cap "2 \

with dipstick -._ \

Muffler

Mulcher door

Wheel adjuster

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped (on each wheel)

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Housing

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-

mission. The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence control bar - must Mulcher door - allows conversion to

be held down to the handle to start the discharging or bagging operation. engine. Release to stop the engine. 7 Starter handle - used for starting engine.

The operationof any

SAFETYGLASSESlawnmower canresult

inforeignobjectsthrown intothe eyes,which can resultin severeeye dam-

age.Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn mower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda standardsafety glasses

orwide vision safetymaskworn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. It is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

AI:_CAUTION" Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under

any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is

best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze ad- juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel

up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels 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

[(_ Rg_,_f;))_,_F_twee n tt_al_ac_{_:_tabs.

TO LOWER MOWER

. To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.

Pivot pins Rear

Catcher frame hook

SIDE DISCHARGING

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging opera- tion, discharge deflector must be removed

and mulcher door must be closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Discharge deflector installed.

&CAUTION" Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed, clipping deflector

or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the

rear door removed or propped open.

Grass

catcher

handle

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks

onto the door pivot pins.

Open mulcher door

Install

discharge

8 deflector

MOWERISNOWREADYFOR

DISCHARGINGOPERATION

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Grass

catcher

frame

IMPORTANT:

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

Bess.

A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

• i, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-

nol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the 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 the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with

oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level.

2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.

3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container

down the oil fill spout into the engine.

NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the

manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz.

4. Insert and tighten dipstick.

Gasoline

filler cap

Engine

oil cap

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, release operator pres-

ence control bar.

TO START ENGINE

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.

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or

choking is required before starting.

• To start engine, hold operator presence

control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow

starter rope to snap back.

MOWING TIPS

_, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher

blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, wil! damage

your mower and could void your warranty.

• Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.

It may also be necessary to reduce

ground speed and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most cut-

ting conditions, the engine speed should

be set in the FAST position.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers wil! collect less grass. To

prevent this, regularly hose catcher off

with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the

Maintenance 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 recut-

ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it

will be necessary to raise the height of cut

to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy grass, reduce yourwidth of cut by overlap-

ping previously cut path and mow slowly.

MAX 1/3

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

MAINTENANCE BEFOREAFTEREVERY EVERY EVERY

EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE

SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE

Check for Loose Fasteners

_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * I/

Check Tires I_'

_ Check Drive Wheels ***

Clean Lawn Mower ****

M Clean under Drive Cover***

O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

R Lubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level

Change Engine Oil

N Clean Air Filter

_ Inspect Muffler

N Replace Spark Plug

I_' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

* (if so equipped)

** Electric-Start mowers

*** Power-Propelled mowers

**** Use a scraper

to clean under deck

1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. 5 - And after each 5 hours of use.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments wil! need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element

and check blade for wear. A new spark

plug and clean/new air filter element

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

adjuster (on

each wheel)

Engine oil

(_ Mulcher

door hinge

(_ Rear door

(_ Handle bracket mounting pins

_ Spray lubricant

See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will 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.

hinge

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance.

TIRES

. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept

sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

_i, CAUTION" Use only a replacement

blade approved by the manufacturer of

your mower. Using a blade not approved

by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and

void your warranty. TO REMOVE BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

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

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

3. 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.

4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise.

5. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iockwasher and hardened washer).

TO REPLACE BLADE

1. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

2. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

3. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

4. 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. Ibs.

Blade adapter Ke, Crankshaft

Lockwasher

Blade

J"/ NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to

Blade bolt

Hardened .....:',::,, / ,,

washer Trailing edge

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with

approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An unbalanced

blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of

the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used.

Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or deterioration. Through normal

use it will wear. If catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace- ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SJ-SL. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according

to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

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,0_4o4o _1:o o 4:0

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the

lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year. Check the crankcase oi! level before

starting the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug

securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

drain oil, empty fuel tank by running en-

2gine until fuel tank is empty.Crankshaft

1. Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plugand placewire where it cannot

come in contactwith plug.

2. Removeengineoilcap; lay asideon a cleansurface.

3. Tip lawn moweron itsside asshown and drain oil into a suitablecontainer.

Rocklawnmowerback and forthto re-

move any oiltrappedinsideof engine.

4. Wipe off any spilledoi! fromlawn moweror sideof engine.

5. Slowly pouroil down theoil fill spout, stoppingeveryfew ouncesto checkthe oi!levelwith the dipstick.

6. Stop addingoil when you reachthe

FULLmarkon thedipstick. Wait a

minuteto allow oilto settle.

7. Continueaddingsmallamountsof oil, recheckingthe dipstickuntiloil level

settlesat FULL. DO NOToverfill,or enginewill smokeheavilyfrom the muf-

fleron startup.

8. Alwaysbe sure to retightenoil dipstick beforestartingengine.

9. Reconnectspark plugwire to plug.

AIR FILTER Your enginewill not run properlyand may

be damagedbyusinga dirty air filter. Replacethe air filterevery 100 hoursof

operationor everyseason,whicheveroc- cursfirst. Serviceair cleaner moreoften

underdusty conditions.

TO CLEANAIR FILTER

1. Removecover.

2. Carefullyremovecartridge.

3. Clean by gentlytapping on aflat sur- face. If verydirty,replacecartridge.

Cartridge Slot

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Back plate 13

,II:;I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do

not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting

are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-

ATIONS" section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter inposition in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediatelywipeupanyspilledgasoline.

Clamp, Clamp

Fuel

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your

mower after each use.

,ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

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

• Clean the underside of your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up

of grass and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A clogged engine runs

hotter and shortens engine life.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water

out. Water in engine can result in short- ened engine life.

A WARNING: Toavoid seriousinjury,

beforeperformingany serviceand adjustments:

1. Releasecontrol bar andstop engine.

2. Makesurethe bladeand all moving partshave completelystopped.

3. Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plugand placewire where it cannot

come in contactwith plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the

rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will

be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the

deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or

low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle.

2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins.

4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

5. Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle

bracket.

6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle.

SQUEEZE

TO ADJUST

Lower

Mounting pin

Handle

Hairpin cotter

Mowing r_l Mowing r-÷_

i position / /

Hairpin

Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION

\\,

Lower handle

ROTATE

Handle

HIGH POSITION

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase engine speed

or it may result in personal injury. If you

believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a qualified service center for repair and adjustment.

CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your

lawn mower to a qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think

the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjust-

ments.

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