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TM
Lady Garden
BY S n a p p e r
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
OPERATOR’S MANUAL for
19” WALK BEHIND
MOWER
MODEL 82354
MODEL 82355
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
MODEL 82354: 19” Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower 4-1/2 HP 120 Volt Electric Start
MODEL 82355: 19” Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower 4-1/2 HP Manual Recoil Start
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the mower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ACCESSORIES 6-1847 GRASS CATCHER KIT FIGURE 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1) shows the Lady Garden 19” Walk Behind Mowers. This manuals essential parts of the Lady Garden 19” Walk Behind purpose, aside from recommending operating and Mowers. You will notice that a few areas of th
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8. With the aid of another person tip the mower back SET UP INSTRUCTIONS until the handle touches the ground. Hold in that Thank you for purchasing a Lady Garden walk behind position and carefully remove the foam block under lawn mower. With proper care and servicing this product the deck. Return the mower to the upright position. will give you many years of service. This product is 9. Pull the bail down to the handle, grasp the recoil T- completely assembled and requires just a few minu
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 10. Slowly pour the contents, 20 oz, of the supplied oil into the oil fill tube. Check the oil level after you have added approximately 15 oz and slowly add until the max. mark is reached. See Figure 5. Reinstall the oil fill dipstick. CAUTION Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refill
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SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 BEFORE OPERATING: 2.4 STARTING ENGINE Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to 2.4.1. RECOIL START EQUIPPED MODELS use them before operating your mower. Know 1. Move the throttle lever, which is located beforehand how to STOP the engine and mower on the engine, to the rabbit or fast blade in preparation for possible emergencies. position. See Figure 7. 2.2 STOPPING 2.2.1. Engine & Mower Blade: Stop engine and mower blade
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2.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued) OPTIONAL POWER CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS 3. Stand behind the mower. Using your 120 Volt Total Length of Cord in Feet left hand move the blade control down Rating - Amps 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. onto the handle and hold in place. See More Not More Figure 9. Than Than A.W.G. 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended 2.4.3. 120 VOLT ELECTRIC START EQUIPPED MODELS 1. Move t
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2.5.1. ADJUSTING AXLES 2.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued) 1. Reposition the front axle by raising the front wheels off the ground, then pull in 4. Stand behind the mower. Using your on one of the spring loaded bushings left hand move the blade control down until it clears the bracket. Move to the onto the handle and hold in place. desired height of cut position and release the bushing. Repeat the same CAUTION procedure on opposite end of axle. See To avoid electrical shock or
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2.6 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE: A 1/2” wrench will be needed to adjust handle height. 1. The height of the handle can be adjusted by loosening the four nuts located on the lower handle brackets and pivoting the handle up or down. Tighten all nuts securely. This provides 2 inches of adjustment. See Figure 14. FIGURE 16 CAUTION DO NOT operate mower without side chute, recycling cover or adapter wi
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4. Position drain pan next to mower deck 3.1 SERVICE PROCEDURES and carefully turn mower back over Your Lady Garden mower requires very little and allow oil to drain into pan. NOTE: service. However, it is important that the engine be It may be necessary to loosen the oil serviced at the intervals specified in the Engine fill cap to cause the oil to drain. Manual furnished with your mower. To retain the integrity of your mower, use only genuine Lady 5. Reinstall the oil drain plug and
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3.1.2. CUTTING BLADE SERVICE (Continued) Sharpen Blade when the cutting edges become dull if the blade is in otherwise good condition. When dull, the grass cut ends will be ragged and usually turn brown soon after mowing. CAUTION The cutting blade has sharp edges which can cause severe injury. Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling blade to prevent injury. 1. Remove the blade by removing the capscrew that secures it to blade hub. Re
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MANUAL No. 2-9478 (I.R. 1/96)
