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SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 444
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed TABLE OF CONTENTS to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Safety Rules .................2-3 Maintenance.............16-19 Storage.....................25-26 Assembly......................4-7 Service and Troubleshooting........26-27 Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Operation....................8-15 Adjustment
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CYLINDER � Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.) away from your vehicle before fi lling. ENGINE � Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall � Remove gas-powered equipment from the � Remove spark plug. FUEL SYS TEM grass can hide obstacles. truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If � Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum this is not possible, then refuel such equip- spark plug hole into cylinder. DO NOT: deposits from forming in essential fue
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TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON STORAGE � Remove all loose parts from carton. � Remove lawn mower hous ing with care. Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing. Always Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. THINGS TO KNOW BE FORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
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Operator MOWING MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED � Route the other end of the new drive belt ALL HANDLES presence POSITION BELT KEEPER AND NO DEBRIS SHIELD: through hole in housing. � Raise upper handle section into place on control bar � Return mower to upright po si tion. � Remove drive cover. lower han dle, remove protective padding LIFT � Install new belt on gearcase pulley. � Remove spring and belt keeper. and tighten both handle knobs. UP � Reinstall belt keeper and spring. � Remove belt
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Crankshaft “FABRIC TOP” GRASS CATCHERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED Blade TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS Rear door adapter Housing hole CATCH ER � Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Hinge bracket with rigid part of bag on the bottom. � Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Grass NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold Hardened catcher them in warm water for a few minutes. If washer frame bag gets wet, let it dry before using. Tab � Lift the rear door on the mower housing. � For HINGE BRACKET
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MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED SPARK PLUG BOOT BELT KEEPER AND NO DEBRIS SHIELD: BATTERY: MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: On some models a spark plug boot is � Remove drive cover and belt keeper. packed loose in the parts bag. If your � After charging, connect engine con nec tor � Disconnect spark plug wire from spark � Remove belt from gearcase pulley. (male) to bat tery connector (female). model has the boot, install on spark plug plug and place
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“AUTO WALK” or “VARI-SPEED” MODELS: MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED OPERATION BELT KEEPER AND DEBRIS SHIELD: � Remove drive cover and belt keeper. � Remove belt from gearcase pulley by � Remove drive cover and belt keeper. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into push ing down on pulley and rolling belt � Remove belt from gearcase pulley. the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety off it. � Turn lawn mower on its side. See glasses or e
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3 POSITION “EZ” “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY The handle on your lawn mower has three MULCHER PLATE TYPE Most mulching mowers are shipped ready FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: (3) height positions - adjust to height that To convert to bagging or discharging, to be used as a mulcher. “STANDARD” OR “DUAL BAIL” MODELS: suits you. mulcher plate must be removed from un- “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS � Remove drive cover. Remove belt from � Rem
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MULCHER PLUG TYPE “B” 3. Close mulcher door (if equipped). Hose To convert to bagging or dis charg ing: 4. Connect a garden hose to the fi tting � Lift discharge guard and remove where shown. mulcher plug. IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose is � Mower can now be used for side dis- not routed under the lawn mower housing charg ing or op tion al grass catcher can or entangled in the wheels. be attached. 5. Turn on water supply and check for � To return to mulching operation, simply leaks
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DRIVE WHEELS � Fill to top of slot inside of fi ller hole or SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so CONVERTING YOUR “COMBI-CUT” Check drive wheels each time before you BAR equipped. Keep oil at proper level. mow to be sure they move freely. LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- The wheels not turning freely means trash, er a tor presence control bar which re quires FOR MULCHING - grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive w
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“DUAL BAIL” DRIVE CONTROL � The recommended tightening torque is LAWN MOWER 35-40 ft. lbs. � To start forward motion, lift drive control Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. bar up to handle. forming any main te nance. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with � To stop forward motion, release drive approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts control bar. TIRES section of this manual. � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Drive Operator MO
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“VARI-SPEED” DRIVE CONTROL � Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise to MAINTENANCE tighten the drive cable. � Self-propelling is controlled by hold- � Operate mower to test drive speed. ing the operator presence control bar BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY � If condition fails to improve after the down to the handle and pulling the drive BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE above steps (forward speed remains control bar up to the handle. The closer USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS the same),
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MODELS WITH RECOIL START ER BEFORE STARTING EN GINE MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY � Pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow Read the engine manual packed with your CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher - MULCHING MOWING TIPS starter rope to snap back. mower. blade attachments on your mower. Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep attachments are hazardous, will damage mower housing free of built-up grass and FILL ENGINE WITH OIL your mower and could void your warranty. trash. See
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MODELS WITH RECOIL START ER BEFORE STARTING EN GINE MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY � Pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow Read the engine manual packed with your CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher - MULCHING MOWING TIPS starter rope to snap back. mower. blade attachments on your mower. Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep attachments are hazardous, will damage mower housing free of built-up grass and FILL ENGINE WITH OIL your mower and could void your warranty. trash. See
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“VARI-SPEED” DRIVE CONTROL � Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise to MAINTENANCE tighten the drive cable. � Self-propelling is controlled by hold- � Operate mower to test drive speed. ing the operator presence control bar BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY � If condition fails to improve after the down to the handle and pulling the drive BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE above steps (forward speed remains control bar up to the handle. The closer USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS the same),
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“DUAL BAIL” DRIVE CONTROL � The recommended tightening torque is LAWN MOWER 35-40 ft. lbs. � To start forward motion, lift drive control Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. bar up to handle. forming any main te nance. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with � To stop forward motion, release drive approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts control bar. TIRES section of this manual. � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Drive Operator MO
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DRIVE WHEELS � Fill to top of slot inside of fi ller hole or SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so CONVERTING YOUR “COMBI-CUT” Check drive wheels each time before you BAR equipped. Keep oil at proper level. mow to be sure they move freely. LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- The wheels not turning freely means trash, er a tor presence control bar which re quires FOR MULCHING - grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive w
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MULCHER PLUG TYPE “B” 3. Close mulcher door (if equipped). Hose To convert to bagging or dis charg ing: 4. Connect a garden hose to the fi tting � Lift discharge guard and remove where shown. mulcher plug. IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose is � Mower can now be used for side dis- not routed under the lawn mower housing charg ing or op tion al grass catcher can or entangled in the wheels. be attached. 5. Turn on water supply and check for � To return to mulching operation, simply leaks
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3 POSITION “EZ” “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY The handle on your lawn mower has three MULCHER PLATE TYPE Most mulching mowers are shipped ready FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: (3) height positions - adjust to height that To convert to bagging or discharging, to be used as a mulcher. “STANDARD” OR “DUAL BAIL” MODELS: suits you. mulcher plate must be removed from un- “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS � Remove drive cover. Remove belt from � Rem
