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Model
425016x48A
This Instruction Book contains information for several models.
Read and keep this book for future reference.
This book contains important information on
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The owner must be certain that all
the product information is included with the unit.
This information includes
the INSTRUCTION BOOKS,
the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
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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 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 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- 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 HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are 3. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to shown at full size. be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten the wing bolts (A). Seat Seat Hinge Seat Adjusting Hole (A) (B) 1001054 17x47 B A 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 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GAUGE WHEELS Use the fasteners shown below to install the gauge wheels. The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) (B) 31x11 17x91 Gauge Wheel Axle Bolt B 1. Attach the gauge wheels to the axle bolts with the fasteners. A Figure 3 NOTE: The axle bolt is mounted in the LOW position. To change the position to a higher cutting position, see “How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels” in the Maintenance section. 3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at MAINT
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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 air pressure of the tires. Check the level of the mower housing. Make sure the battery cables are attached. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the Make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. location of a part with the operator on the seat. IMPORT
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OPERATION Blade Rotation Control Throttle Control Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever Lift Lever Figure 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation ignition key, the ignition key switch will automatically default to the control to start and stop the rotation of the blade and also to control recommended RUN-MOW position for normal mowing. various accessories, such as a snow thrower. SHIFT LEVER: Use the shift lever to change the speed of the CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The
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OPERATION weight is 250 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment ATTACHMENTS or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. This using a pull-behind attachment or trailer. We have included a slope unit can not use attachments that
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OPERATION HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7). Disengage Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate Position a snow thrower attachment. 1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- trol is in the DISENGAGE position. 2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s). Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the transmission is in reve
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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. WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position
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OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- position. charged material toward the ground. Always keep the 5. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward. deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment 6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings. part from an
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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
