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Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer and
have the model and serial numbers of your product
ready. Figure 1 identies the location of the model and
serial numbers on the product.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
This manual identies potential hazards and has
safety messages identied by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
General Lawn Mower Safety................................. 3
Sound Pressure..................................................... 4
Sound Power........................................................4
Vibration, Hand/arm ........................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals............................. 5
Setup............................................................................ 6
Unfolding the Handle........................................... 6
Filling the Engine with Oil ....................................6
Installing the Fuse (Model 447E Only) .................. 7
Charging the Battery (Model 447E Only)............... 7
Product Overview ........................................................ 8
Operation..................................................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................. 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level.............................. 8
Adjusting the Cutting Height ................................ 9
Starting the Engine............................................... 9
Using the Self-propel Drive (Models 446E and
447E Only) .................................................... 10
Stopping the Engine........................................... 10
Recycling the Clippings....................................... 10
Bagging the Clippings......................................... 10
Rear-discharging the Clippings............................ 11
Operating Tips ................................................... 11
Maintenance............................................................... 13
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 13
Premaintenance Procedures.................................... 13
Preparing for Maintenance ................................. 13
Lubrication............................................................. 14
Lubricating the Wheel Gears............................... 14
Engine Maintenance............................................... 14
Replacing the Air Filter ....................................... 14
Changing the Engine Oil .................................... 14
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 15
Charging the Battery (Model 447E
Only).............................................................. 15
Replacing the Fuse (Model 447E Only) ............... 15
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 16
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive........................... 16
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 17
Replacing the Blade ............................................ 17
Cleaning................................................................. 18
Cleaning the Mower............................................ 18
Storage....................................................................... 18
Preparing the Mower for Storage ........................ 18
Removing the Mower from Storage..................... 18
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