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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. 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. 19. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. 20. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of rid
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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 assembled and that all fasteners are tight. fumes are dangerous. Never operate the like trees or shrubs or when moving Make sure the engine has the correct engine inside a building. backward. Only mow in a forward direction amount of oil. Check these items often if possible. Your visibility is decreased When you get a new mower, it can be a during the life of the mower. when you mow backward. Also, the blades new experience for the family. Tell each are made to cut while the un
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE stop cutting and finish later. It is dangerous The blade is the most dangerous part of Move the throttle control to the FAST to cut grass in the rain. Always find the mower. Frequently check the blade and position when mowing and using the grass protection in an electrical storm. If the the blade mounting fasteners. Keep the bagger. Also, use a slower ground speed weather conditions are extra dry, protect fasteners tight. If the blade hits a solid when using the grass bagger. y
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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- Away From Rotating Blade. 6 IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual 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- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- plug. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- assembled. tion of a part with the operator
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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 Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten shown at full size. the wing bolts (A). Seat Seat Hinge Seat Adjusting Hole B (A) (B) A 1001054 17x47 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in
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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 Blade Rotation Control Throttle Control Lever Speed Control Pedal Clutch/Brake Pedal Lift Lever Shift Lever Figure 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation SHIFT LEVER: Use the shift lever to change the speed and the control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. direction of the unit. LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second function is
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OPERATION 2. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, control the ATTACHMENTS ground speed with the speed control pedal. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment 3. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform- page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. This engine. unit can not use attachments that engag
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OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL The drive system uses a variator pulley connected to a two speed 6. To increase reverse speed, slowly move the speed control transaxle. The Variator Drive is very easy to operate. This type of pedal forward. To reduce reverse speed, slowly release the drive system has a two speed shift lever and a clutch/brake pedal speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed. located beside the speed control pedal (see Figure 7). The direction of tr
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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 8). 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. NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged before the Parking speed control pedal is able to engag
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OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- 5. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- 6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized
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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 4. Make sure all the belts are inside all the belt guides. See the in- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- structions on how to remove and install the motion drive and rect. mower drive belts. 5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark p