Mfg. Co. Inc. Lawn Mower User Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications.......................................................12
ModelNumbers............................................12
Systems.........................................................12
Dimensions...................................................12
ProductOverview................................................13
Operation.............................................................13
Controls........................................................13
Pre-Start........................................................15
OperatingInstructions..................................15
Maintenance.........................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22
PeriodicMaintenance.......................................23
CheckEngineOilLevel.................................23
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade
BrakeClutchOnly)....................................23
ChecktheMowerBlade.................................24
CheckforLooseHardware............................25
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail
Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only).........................................................25
ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits).................26
ServiceAirFilter(EC21ASHNUnits)............26
ServiceAirFilter(EC21HNBBCand
EC21HNBBCXUnits)..............................27
ChangeEngineOil........................................28
ChangeOilFilter(EC21KA,
EC21KABBC,EC21KAX,
EC21KAY ,EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCY ,EC21KACA,and
EC21KABBCCA).....................................29
CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled
UnitsOnly)...............................................29
CheckSparkPlugs.........................................29
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter..................................................29
Adjustments.....................................................30
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)........................30
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)...........................31
Cleaning...........................................................32
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................32
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug...........................................................32
CleaningUndertheBeltCover
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)........................33
CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)................33
CleaningUndertheCoverPlate
(Non-BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only).........................................................33
WasteDisposal..............................................34
Storage.................................................................35
PreparingtheFuelSystem..............................35
PreparingtheEngine.....................................35
GeneralStorageInformation.........................35
RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom
Storage......................................................35
Troubleshooting...................................................36
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