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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY
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1.1 Safety Alert Symbol.................................................................................... 1
1.2 Training....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Preparation.............................................................................................. 1-5
1.4 Operation................................................................................................. 5-7
1.5 Maintenance & Storage.............................................................................. 7
1.6 Safety Signs ............................................................................................... 8
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Model Numbers .......................................................................................... 9
2.2 Engine ........................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Fuel System................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Transmission.............................................................................................. 9
2.5 Deck ........................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Dimensions................................................................................................. 9
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Controls ................................................................................................. 9-10
3.2 Pre-Start .............................................................................................. 10-11
3.3 Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 11-18
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................................................. 19
4.2 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch............................................................. 19
4.3 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing ......................... 19-20
4.4 Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel ............................................................... 20
4.5 Servicing the Air Filter ......................................................................... 21-22
4.6 Maintaining the Blade.......................................................................... 22-24
4.7 Cleaning the Under the Cover.................................................................. 24
4.8 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter ......................... 24-25
4.9 Lubricating the Pivot Arms ....................................................................... 25
4.10 Adjusting the Self-Propelled Drive............................................................ 25
4.11 Servicing the Spark Plug .......................................................................... 26
4.12 Changing the Engine Oil........................................................................... 26
4.13 Changing the Oil Filter......................................................................... 27-28
4.14 Lubricating the Gear Case ....................................................................... 28
4.15 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable......................................................... 28-29
4.16 Servicing the Wheels................................................................................ 29
5. STORAGE
5.1 Preparing the Fuel System.................................................................. 29-30
5.2 Preparing the Engine................................................................................ 30
5.3 General Storage Information.................................................................... 30
5.4 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage................................................ 31
6. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 31
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................. 31-32
8. WARRANTY
.................................................................................................... 33
9. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT.............................. 34