Manual

Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engineis running.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjectto
wear, damage,and deterioration,which
couldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects
to be thrown. Frequentlycheck compo-
nents and replace with manufacturer's
recommendedparts, when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or weargloves,and
useextracautionwhenservicingthem.
• Do notchangethe enginegovernorset-
ting or overspeedthe engine.
• Maintainor replacesafety andinstruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
AWARNING:Thislawnmowerisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshould
notbe usedon ornearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-covered
land unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystem is equippedwith a spark arrestermeetingap-
plicablelocalor state laws(if any). If a spark arresteris used, it shouldbe maintained
ineffectiveworkingorder bytheoperator.Inthe stateof Californiathe aboveis required
by law(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Otherstates mayhave
similar laws. Federallaws apply on federal lands. A spark arresterfor the muffler is
availablethroughyour nearestauthorizedservice center.
GasolineCapacity/ Type:
Oil Capacity:
Oil Type (API SG-SL):
Spark Plug:
Blade Bolt Torque:
1.0 Quarts (0,94 Litres) Unleaded Regular
20 Ounces (0,58 Litres)
SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F)
Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0.30" / 0,76 mm)
35-40 ft. Ibs. (47-54 N-m)
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been assembled
at the factory with the exception of those
parts leftunassembled forshipping purposes.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe
and proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hardware you assemble must be
tightened securely. Use the correct tools as
necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-
JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
Operator
I
control bar
MOWING
POSITION
Upper
UP handle
5
Handle
knob
Lower handle
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to dis-
charging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in
the Operation section of this manual.