Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting A O • Parts Lists • Warranty A 22" Rotary Mower- AL Model Series 080 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ Operation .............................................................
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emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproducWARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. i il / i¸¸i :/ (: DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. Do: 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon slopes. 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 10. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan Y2inch below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion. 2.
r o! ( ! j| _ WARNING: Disconnect and _ ground theinspark plug wire as instructed the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held inan uprightpositionbya block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingNock mustbe removedand discarded beforethe moweris putintooperation.See Figure1. a. Pull thechute deflectorup towardsengine. operatingposition,keepingfingersout of the way.
. RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5: a. Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upper handle. PositionA. b. Slowlypull starterropeout of engine.PositionB. c. Slip starterrope intothe ropeguide.Tighten rope guide wingnut. PositionC. NOTE: All wheels must be in the same height of cut. Figure 5 , When cutting in heavy or moist grass, the rear of the lawnmowermay be raised higher to allow better discharge of the grass. Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentleverto change the cuttingheightof the mower.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Recoil Starter Mower !! il ¸¸¸¸¸ Starter Rope i Cutting Height Ad ustment Lever (if equipped) WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Chute Deflector Figure 8 Blade Control Handle Before Starting The bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandle of the mower.See Figure8.
,/+, "_ UsingYour Lawn Mower Be surethe lawnisclearof stones,sticks, wire,or other objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrown bythe mowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury to the operatorand others. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspectthe mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Engine 1. Referto the separateeng=nemanualfor engine maintenanceinstructions. 2. Maintainengine oil as instructed in the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow instructionscarefully. Lubricatethese points before reassembly. Maintenance . i i_i ii i ii _i i i i i _i . Figure 10 Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming anymaintenance. 5. Cleantheengine regularlywith a cloth or brush.
Off-Season Storage The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. 2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. 3. Referto engine manualfor correctengine storageinstructions. 4. Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer. Figure 11 4.
Problem Enginefails to start Cause I 1. Blade controlhandledisengaged• Remedy 1. Engagebladecontrolhandle• I Enginerunserratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here; 2. Sparkplug wiredisconnected• 2. Connectwireto spark plug, 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3, Filltank with clean,freshgasoline• 4. Enginenot primed• 4. Referto enginemanual• 5. Faultyspark plug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace• 6. Blockedfuel line. 7. Engineflooding• 6. Cleanfuel line. 7.
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REF NO. N ° DE REF PART NO. N ° DE PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 17032A Chute Hinge Charniere 2 17098 Hinge Clip Attache 3 682-3064 Handle Bracket Assembly RH Support de guidon CD 4 682-3065 Handle Bracket Assembly LH Support de guidon CG 5 687-02048 Deck Assembly 22" Plateau de coupe de 22 po 6 687-02051 Lever Ass'y (includes ref. #17) Enesmble d'levier (comprend 7 687-02094 Pivot Arm Bras de pivot 8 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .
