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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 location
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
1 Installing the Handle.......................................... 6
2 Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel
Line.................................................................. 6
3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil............................. 7
Product Overview ........................................................ 8
Controls............................................................... 8
Operation..................................................................... 9
Checking the Engine Oil Level.............................. 9
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 10
Starting the Engine............................................. 11
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 11
Operating the Blade............................................ 11
Operating the Traction Drive.............................. 12
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch ........................ 12
Adjusting the Cutting Height .............................. 12
Using the Grass Bag ........................................... 13
Operating Tips ................................................... 14
Maintenance............................................................... 16
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 16
Lubrication............................................................. 16
Lubricating the Pivot Arms................................. 16
Lubricating the Gear Case................................... 17
Engine Maintenance............................................... 17
Servicing the Air Filter........................................ 17
Changing the Engine Oil .................................... 18
Changing the Oil Filter ....................................... 18
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 19
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 20
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter....................................................... 20
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 20
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive........................... 20
Servicing the Wheels .......................................... 21
Controls System Maintenance................................. 22
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable ......................... 22
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 24
Maintaining the Cutting Blade............................. 24
Cleaning................................................................. 25
Cleaning under the Mower Housing .................... 25
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield ............... 26
Storage....................................................................... 27
Preparing the Fuel System................................... 27
Preparing the Engine.......................................... 27
General Information .......................................... 27
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............ 27
Troubleshooting......................................................... 28
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