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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. certain vehicle components contain or emit Know your product: If you understand the u
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OWNER’S INFORMATION b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. 21. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power controls and how they work. In an equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing procedures. To help you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, carefully read the following the mower at all times. pages. Most of the time the operator was Many engines are started by hand. When not correctly shown or did not read the you use a pull start or rope start, place instructions on the unit or in the Instr
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE mower was completely assembled at the of the mower. Stop the engine. Let the When you mow, remember that children store, you must still check the mower engine and transmission cool before are attracted to the mower. Always use according to the assembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust caution when mowing around obstacles Make sure the mower is correctly fumes are dangerous. Never operate the like trees or shrubs or when moving assembled and that all fastener
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. speed. On slopes, decrease the ground the problem. Vibration can be a warning of Move the throttle control to the FAST speed and use care making sure the a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws position when mowing and using the grass mower f
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STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start
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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic- 5 Flush Eyes Immediately With Water. 10 DANGER: No Step. torials are located on your unit or on Get Medical Help Fast. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands literature supplied with the product. Be- 6 IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual Away From Rotating Blade. fore you operate the unit, learn and un- Before Operating This Machine. 12 DANGER: Keep Hands Away From derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Rotating Blade.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts plug. or material until the unit is assembled. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the operator on the seat. PARTS BAG – CONTENTS The fasteners and other loose parts are shown below. The fasteners are
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ASSEMBLY 3. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are the wing bolts (A). shown at full size. Seat Seat Hinge Seat Adjusting Hole B (B) (A) A 1001054 17x47 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping
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ASSEMBLY 3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery. battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the 4. Install the battery and battery tray. Make sure the positive (+) battery must be charged. terminal is on the left side. 1. Check the top of the battery f
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING Check the engine oil. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. plug. Check the level of the mower housing. Check the air pressure of the tires. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- Make sure the battery cables are attached. tion of a part with the operator on the seat. IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combus
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OPERATION Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever Lift Lever Figure 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation SHIFT LEVER: Use the shift lever to change the speed of the control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. unit. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut. The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. HEADLIGHT SWITCH: The headl
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OPERATION ATTACHMENTS Disengage This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment Position page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. For all pull–behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 300 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. Blade Rotation Control Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when En
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OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 6). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release. WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position
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OPERATION ) % ! # %)) $ % ) * WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a charged material toward the ground. Always keep the bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed. deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- 7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. aged, replace the deflector with an original
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OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids CHECK THE OIL in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine To prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel manufacturer’s instructions for the
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OPERATION OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the 5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect. connected. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil 6. For longer life of the battery on electric start models, charge the if necessary. battery every three months. 3. If the engin
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OPERATION HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE Deflector Bracket Deflector WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. The mulcher plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To B discharge the grass out the side or into a grass bagger, remove the mulcher plate as follows. How To Remove The Mulcher Plate 1. Raise the deflector. Remove the two wingnuts B and two car- riage bolts A
