Lawn Mower User Manual

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the original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this
manual. “Use of parts which do not meet
the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Never tamper with the safety interlock
system or other safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before start-
ing and operating.
Never attempt to make adjustments or
repairs to the machine while the engine is
running.
Grass catcher components and the
discharge cover are subject to wear and
damage which could expose moving parts
or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components
and replace immediately with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts
only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
Do Not Modify Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not
modify engine in any way. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
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Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply
with California and federal EPA emission
regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the
following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
Warning: This machine
is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered,
brush covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust
system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this
product has an Average Useful Life of seven
(7) years, or 390 hours of operation.
At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a
new machine or have the machine inspected
annually by an authorized service dealer
to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.