OPERATING MANUAL
and PARTS LIST
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MODEL 10710-0
21 INCH
REEL MOWER
0611-704
IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Your Mower is a precision piece of power equipment. Engineering skill and experience have
been combined to provide the ultimate in safety and efficiency. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in injury. Exercise
extreme caution at all times.
1.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE — Read the Owner's Manual carefully — learn how
to operate your mower properly.
2.
MAKE SURE THE LAWN IS CLEAR of sticks, stones, wire and other hazardous
items before mowing. Such items are dangerous to both the mower and
individuals in the vicinity of the mower.
3.
ADD FUEL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE—never when engine is hot or running.
4.
KEEP AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR of all persons, particularly small children
and pets.
5.
DISENGAGE ALL BLADE AND DRIVE CLUTCHES so equipped before starting
engine.
6.
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE and disconnect sparkplug wire before making cut
ting height adjustments.
7.
CHECK ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND SCREWS occasionally to be sure mower is
in good operating condition.
8.
NEVER OPERATE EQUIPMENT IN WET GRASS. Always be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.
9.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGE if you should strike some foreign object
with the blade while moving, stop your mower. Inspect for and repair
any damage before restarting and operating the mower.
1 0 .
STOP THE ENGINE when you leave the equipment. Make certain the blades
and all moving parts have stopped.
11.
WHEN MOWING A TERRACE, slope or incline, mow lengthwise. DO NOT
mow up or down. Be careful when turning to avoid slipping.
PREPARING YOUR MOWER FOR USE
UPPER HANDLE
HANDLE COVER
LOWER HANDLE
SET-UP
To assemble the handle to the chassis — place the lower handle through the opening in the left hand end plate
and slip it over the 1/2 in. dia. trunnion. While holding the stand-up handle latch open — press the right hand
side of the lower handle toward the center of the mower until it will fit into the opening in the end plate —
place handle through the opening and slip it over the 1/2 dia. trunnion.
With the lower handle section in operating position the upper handle can now be loose assembled to the lower
section with the nuts and bolts provided. Fit handle cover in place as shown and tighten bolts securely.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Remove oil fill plug (Fig. 2). Place mov/er level
and fill engine crankcase to top of oil plug with
S.A.E. No. 30 oil. Tilt mower to make sure oil
flows completely into crankcase. Replace fill plug
and tighten.
2. The air cleaner protects the engine against grit
and dirt. CAUTION, an extremely dirty air cleaner
element may cause engine to stall.
SEE ENGINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE.
3. Fill tank with good grade regular, clean fresh gas
oline. DO NOT MIX OIL with gasoline.
FOR COMPLETE ENGINE INFORMATION READ ENGINE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FURNISHED WITH YOUR
MOWER BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING.
TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT
TO START ENGINE
1. Place handle in neutral position with handle down.
2. Set throttle control in start position.
3. Pull starter rope with a smooth, quick full stroke
once. Move throttle lever to run positipn. Pull
starter rope again.
4. When engine starts move throttle lever to an idle
position until the engine warms up.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. During first 10 hours of operation check frequently
the following:
* Oil level in engine crankcase.
* Belt adjustment on engine to jackshaft drive.
(Page 6)
* Check all bolts, nuts and screws for tightness.
1. Consult the chart located on Page 5, (Fig. 3A) and
Fig. 3 shown below. The roller adjusting knobs (A)
and wheel adjusting levers (B) must be in positiotrs
shown for desired cutting height. EXAMPLE: for
1 '/2" cutting height roller knob must be in No. 2
position, and wheel lever must be in No. 4 position.
(Fig. 3 and Fig. 3A)
2. Place mower on hard, flat surface and tilt machine
back on roller until wheels are off the ground. Move
right hand wheel lever outward to disengage locat
ing pin, then move lever forward or back until it is
aligned with proper number on deck label. Release
outward pressure on lever and be sure that locating
pin seats properly in hole in end plate. Repeat this
procedure on left hand side, position lever so that
mower is level.
3. Tilt mower forward until roller is off the ground.
Turn right hand roller knob counter clockwise 2 full
turns and move knob up or down until alignment
hole in roller bracket is in line with proper number
on label at rear of end plate, (see illustration)
Turn knob clockwise until tightened securely. Repeat
this procedure for other side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PROPEL MOWER FORWARD, simply raise the han
dle .. . TO STOP MOWER, lower the handle.
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