BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT,
find the model plate on the product, and
write the model number and the serial
number on the sample model plate provided to the right. Locate the model plate
by standing at the operating position and
looking down at the rear of the product.
If you have difficulty assembling this product, or if you have any questions concerning the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this product, please contact Customer Support, at 1-866-523-5218.
Have the model number and serial number of the product ready when you call. See the preceding section for information on
how to locate this information.
You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues in terms of performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty, and service. Depending on the engine manufacturer, more information is included in this publication or packed separately
with this product.
NOT
return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without contacting Customer Support first.
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ORACORNEROFABUILDING
ORAFENCEPOST
&OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate
your lawn mower on such slopes.
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Slope
Gauge
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines
with a slope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately
2-1/2 feet every 10
feet). A riding mower
could overturn and
cause serious injury.
If operating a walkbehind mower on such
a slope, it is extremely
difficult to maintain your
footing and you could
slip, resulting in serious
injury.
Operate RIDING
mowers up and down
slopes, never across
the face of slopes.
Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
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face of slopes, never
up and down slopes.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with
any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This
machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Operation
1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with
the controls and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to
mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the instructions in this manual and should
be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and
other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked
up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders
and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material
to ricochet back toward the operator.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands
and feet.
9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contact or thrown object injuries.
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the
handle immediately.
11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping
and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
12. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so
equipped while starting engine.
14. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device
inoperative and may result in personal injury through
contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle
must operate easily in both directions and automatically
return to the disengaged position when released.
15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three seconds.
16. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never
run. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads.
17. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
18. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place
any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the
blade has stopped rotating.
19. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can
result in personal injury.
20. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
21. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
22. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Call customer assistance for the
name of your nearest servicing dealer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
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Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which
can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and
the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower
and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power
mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite.
2. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
3. Use only an approved gasoline container.
4. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
5. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
6. 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.
7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors
will accumulate in the area.
9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting
the engine.
13. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
14. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
General Service:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
5
3
Setup and
Adjustments
NOTE: The units illustrated may vary slightly from your
unit.
1. Remove any packing material which may be between
upper and lower handles.
a. Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle from position A into the operating position.
See Figure 3-1.
A
B
b. Tighten hand knobssecuring upper handle to
lower handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is
seated properly in the handle.
2. Place one carriage bolt (found in the hardware pack
included with your unit) in the upper hole of the right
handle mounting bracket from the inside outward. See
Figure 3-2. Secure with one wing nut. Repeat process
on the left side.
WARNING
Disconnect and
ground the spark
plug wire as instructed in the separate
engine manual.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After assembly, service engine
with gasoline and
oil as instructed in
the separate engine
manual packed with
your unit.
Figure 3-1
3. Rope guide Setup as follows, see Figure 3-3:
a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine.
c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten rope
guide wing nut.
4. Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower
handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Figure
3-4.
5. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change
the cutting height of the mower. To change the height
of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel,
moving up or down to selected height. See Figure 3-5.
6. To assemble the grasscatcher:
Figure 3-2
A
B
C
Figure 3-3
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Figure 3-4
a. Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the
#
"
!
!
"
bottom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame
through the holes in the side plastic channels of
the bag. See Figure 3-6.
b. Secure bag to frame by working the plastic chan-
nels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 3-6.
All of the plastic channels except center top of bag
attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag
attaches from the inside of bag.
7. Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower
a. Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and
place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher. See Figure 3-7.
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Setup and
Adjustments
WARNING: Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated on the
pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
8. To remove grass catcher and utilize the mulching
feature:
a. Lift rear discharge door on the mower as shown in
Figure 3-7. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the
pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to
close rear opening of mower.
9. The side discharge is an optional feature.
If converting to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a. On the side of the mower deck, lift the hinged
mulching plug. See Figure 3-8.
b. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflec-
tor under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching
plug assembly. Lower the hinged mulching plug.
NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
Figure 3-5
Figure 3-6
B
NOTE: Make certain
bag is turned right side
out before assembling
(warning label will be on
the outside).
NOTE: Make certain
cables are routed to the
outside of the handle so
they are not in the way
when attaching the grass
catcher.
WARNING
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the grass catcher are
firmly seated on the
pivot rod, and the
rear discharge door
rests firmly against
top of the grass
A
catcher.
Figure 3-8 - Optional Feature
All mowers are
equipped with a rear
protective guard. The
guard helps eliminate
projectiles thrown
by the blade from
injuring the operator.
Figure 3-7
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS GUARD.
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4
Blade Control
Recoil
Starter
Grass
Catcher
Mulch Plug
(optional)
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(for each wheel)
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instructions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Know Your Lawn Mower
This blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Figure 4-1
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 4-1. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Mulching Plug (optional)
The mulching plug is used to close the side discharge
chute opening when mulching or bagging grass. Do
not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
(If so equipped)
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Choke Knob
Pull the choke knob to activate the choke on the engine.
Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the engine section in this manual for engine
information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time
out of the box.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine section of this manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
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WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating
the mower, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
1. Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the
upper handle, Figure 4-2.
Note: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the
engine is warm or the air temperature is high.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the
blade control against upper handle, Figure 4-2.
3. Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine
and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
Important: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap
back against the rope guide.
4. As the engine warms, slowly push in the choke knob.
See Figure 4-2.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control handle to stop the engine and
the blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop
completely before performing any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate your
mower without either the rear
door or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage the lawn mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
Figure 4-2
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication
of damage. The unit should
be promptly inspected and
repaired.
Operating Tips
1. For best results and effective mulching, do not cut
wet grass.
2. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
3. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than onethird of the total length of the grass.
4. Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is growth.
5. Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
6. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using
the grass catcher to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to
stop completely before doing
any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher,
mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page7.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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5
Lubricate these
points before
reassembly.
Maintenance
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance on your
machine.
We do not recommend
the use of pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unit. These may cause
damage to electrical
components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or
the engine. The use
of water will result in
shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
Figure 5-1
General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle
at least once a season with light oil. The blade
control must operate freely in both directions. See
Figure 5-1.
2. If your mower is equipped with ball bearing wheels,
lubricate at least once a season with a light oil, all
other types require no lubrication. However, if the
wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the
surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light automotive oil.
3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See Figure 5-1.
Engine
1. Refer to the engine operation and maintenance
sections in this manual for detailed instructions.
2. Maintain engine oil level.
3. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions.
4. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean
to permit proper air circulation which is essential to
engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all
grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
Deck
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after
each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, leaves,
dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate,
it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper
mulching.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug
wire is disconnected).
Blade Care
WARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy gloves or use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary.
Follow the steps below for blade service:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual. If
it does not specify turn mower on its side making sure
that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
3. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which
hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine
crankshaft. See Figure 5-1.
4. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
5. The blade may be resharpened by removing it and
either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as
close to the original bevel as possible. Do not attempt
to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower.
6. It is extremely important that each cutting edge
receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an
unbalanced blade.
NOTE: Improper blade balance will result in excessive
vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and
mower. Be sure to carefully balance blade after sharpening. Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance
condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
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Figure 5-2
5
Maintenance
NOTE: Always remove blade from the adapter for testing
balance.
7. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it
on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the
heavy side until it balances evenly.
8. Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
9. Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the
“star” away from the engine. See Figure 5-2. Place
the blade with the side marked “bottom” (or with part
number) facing away from the adapter. .Align the
blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the
holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt.
10. Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below:
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
Figure 5-3
Rear Flap Replacement
The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck,
and is designed to minimize the possibility that objects
will be thrown from the rear of the mower toward the
operator. If the rear flap becomes damaged, replace as
follows.
1. To remove the old rear flap, lift rear door, and press
flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Figure
5-3.
2. Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new
flap following these steps in reverse order.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
4. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds. It
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing personal injury.
Cutting grass in sandy
soil condition causes
abrasive wear to the
blade.
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CauseProblem
Remedy
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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments listed here,
contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic1. Connect and tighten spark
Engine overheats
1. Blade control handle disengaged.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Engine flooding.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Gas cap vent plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Air flow restricted.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Engage blade control handle.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Refer to engine manual.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not
prime.
plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with
fresh fuel.
5. Refer to engine manual.
6. Refer to engine manual.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Refer to the engine manual packed with
your unit.
1. Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.
Refer to engine manual.
2. Refer to engine manual.
3. Refer to engine manual.
1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade
2. Replace blade.
1. Do not mow when grass is wet;
wait until later to cut.
2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path.
3. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same height
position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
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Safety
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FABRIQUÉ AU CANADA
Labels
WARNING
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This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
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Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
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WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or
explosion can cause severe burns or death. If gasoline is spilled on yourself or your
clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
Engine
Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors
are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns
or death. If gasoline is
spilled on yourself or
your clothes, wash your
skin and change clothes
immediately.
Starting engine creates
sparking. Sparking can
ignite nearby flammable gases. Explosion
and fire could result.
Unintentional sparking
can result in fire or
electric shock. Unintentional start-up can
result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation,
or laceration.
Gasoline and its vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death. If
gasoline is spilled on yourself
or your clothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
• When adding fuel, turn engine OFF and let engine
cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
• If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
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.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
2 cm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Never fuel equipment indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• When starting engine, make sure spark plug, muffler,
fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• When operating equipment, do not tip engine or
equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
• When transporting equipment, transport with fuel tank
EMPTY.
• When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in tank,
store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Starting engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby
flammable gases. Explosion and
fire could result.
• If there is a natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors
are flammable.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
• Before peforming adjustments or repairs, disconnect
spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
• When testing for spark, use approved spark plug
tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
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Engine parts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe
thermal burns can occur on
contact. Combustible debris,
such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.,
can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before
touching.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They
can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler and
cylinder area.
Rotating engine parts can
contact or entangle hands, feet,
hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
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• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.
Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
Safety Label Location
This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause
serious injury. Read it carefully. See Figure 8-1 for
explanation of symbols.
If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact
the dealer for replacement.
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Engine
Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
Running engine
produces heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become extremely
hot. Severe thermal
burns can occur on
contact. Combustible
debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc., can
catch fire.
International Symbols and Meanings
Figure 8-1
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Rotating engine parts
can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation
or severe laceration
can result.
Rapid retraction of
starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and
arm toward engine
faster than you can
let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
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Starter
Grip
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain
Muffler
Spark Plug
Fuel Cap
Air Cleaner
Operating
Your
Engine
IMPORTANT
This engine is shipped
without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Running
the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine
warranty.
IMPORTANT
Using nondetergent
oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
Be sure to check the
engine on a level
surface with the engine
stopped.
Know Your Engine
Figure 9-1 - The major components of the engine. The shroud on your engine may differ.
Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustrations in Figure 2 with your lawn mower
engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil
can cause serious engine damage and void the engine
warranty.
• Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about.6 liter.
Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will
show this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your
area from the chart to the right.
1
20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
2
10w40
10w30
30˚C
20
20˚F
Figure 9-2 Ambient Temperature
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
10w
010
20040
20w
20
30
40
102030 40
6080
100
IMPORTANT: Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the engine’s service life.
Check Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
See Figure 9-3.
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