OPERATOR’S MANUAL Self Propelled Mower Rear Wheel Drive Model Series Q & R Record Product Information Morel Number Before setting up and operating your new mower, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking down at the rear of the deck.
AFE OPERATION PRACTICES A This symbol pants out important safety instructions which, if nat followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and anthers. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may resulting personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! ‘This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 5. The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control must operate freely in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged (off) position when released. The cutting blade continues to rotate for up to three seconds after the blade control is released.
AFE OPERATION PRACTICES Only mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes. The mower may speed up when turning downhill, always turn uphill. Maintain control of the mower at all times. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. Do not aerate the mower under any conditions where traction or stability is in question. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating 12. Never attempt to make wheel cutting height adjustments or repairs to the mower while the engine is running. 13. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
AFE OPERATION PRACTICES SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this mower. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower before attempting to assemble and operate, Symbol o104 'WARNING — READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand and fellow all the safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to operate this mower.
Slope Gauge o /ll -~ Slope Slope (TOO STEEP) S Figure 1 Figure 2 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE ~— IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! -~ To check the slope, proceed as follows: ~—y Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. -~ Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc) Align ether side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2). -~ Ad Just gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope {See Figure 1 and Figure 2).
LR IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section of the Engine Manual before starting or operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the operating position. Unpacking Opening Carton 1. Cu teach comer of the carton vertically from top to bottom. 2. Remove all loose parts: + Grass Catcher « Engine il 3. Remove loose packing material.
ULV 1 Adjustments Cutting Height There are two cutting height adjustment configurations, Refer to the section applicable to your mower. Single Lever The single lever cutting height adjustment is located above the rear left wheel. See Figure 6. 1. Carefully pull the height adjustment lever outward ‘towards wheel (mower will ‘tend to fall when levers moved outward), 2. Move lever to desired position fora change in cutting height. 3. Release lever towards deck.
OPERATION Blade Control “f Equipped o Saar Discharge Door Single Aver Cutting Height Adjustment® Rear Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Front Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Figure 10 Blade Control The blade control Is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze Against the upper handle to operate the mower. Release it to stop engine and bide. This blade control is a safety device, Never attempt to bypass its operation.
OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for additional engine information. This mowers shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine, Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as Instructed before starting or operating your lawn mower, 1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the maintenance schedule given below, This chart describes service guidelines for the mower only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks, To locate the nearest Service Center or to schedule service, contact your dealer or see the serviceability supplement packed with the mower, IMPORTANT: See the Engine Operator's manual packed with the mower for engine specific service and maintenance schedule.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE [0 Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance bide. 1 Bent cutting blade. 1. Replace blade. Mower will not mulch grass 1 Wet grass, 1. Donor movement grass is wet; Walt until later to cut, 2. Excessively high grass. 2 Mow once at high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path. 3. Dull blade, 3. Sharpen or replace blade, Uneven art 1. Wheels not positioned correctly, 1.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Deck (leaning At lease once a season clean the underside of the mower deck to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire, Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual. 2, Turn mower on its side keeping the muffler side down and making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. Hold mower finely, 3.