Operator's Manual 21" Rear Discharge Push Mower Model Series 410 through 419 IMPORTANT: Warning; Read safety rules and instructions This unit is equipped with an internal combustion carefully before operating equipment. engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov- ered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content ImportantSafeOperation Practices SlopeGauge Assembling YourLawnMower KnowYourLawnMower Operating YourLawnMower Page 3 6 7 10 Content Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List 11 Warranty Page 12 13 15 16 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
unclogging thechute. Thecutting bladecontinues to rotateforafewseconds aftertheengine isshutoff. Never placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntil youaresurethebladehasstopped rotating. 13.Never operate mower without proper trailshield, discharge cover, grasscatcher, bladecontrol handle or othersafety protective devices inplaceandworking. Never operate mower withdamaged safety devices. Failure todoso,canresultinpersonal injury. 14.Muffler andengine become hotandcancause aburn.Do nottouch. 15.
fordamage (e.g.,bent,cracked, worn)Replace blade withtheoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.EM) blade only, listed in this manual. meet the original improper 4. Mower wear gloves, 5. 8. specifications may lead to compromise and use extra caution is in safe working with safety when the blade or servicing After striking devices. Check a foreign object, their proper stop the engine, against Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
m _=_ USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL A POWER -4 Z TREE POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING r" OR A FENCE POST m e-m 0 C -I > It iI 0 Z 15 ° ED 0 -I -I Ill ED iI ,_ WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). On steeper inclines, a riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER Unpacking Assembling Handle • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner's manual, etc.). Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton.
• • • • Refer to the hardware pack in Figure 2. Insert the carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. See Figure 4. Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the hardware pack. Repeat on the other side with remaining items from the hardware pack. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide.
Assembling ChuteDeflector(ifequipped) If your mower is equipped with the optional chute deflector, assemble as follows: • Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector. When assembled correctly, the rod will extend further to the left side. See Figure 9. Tab Rod *. AttachingChuteDeflectorTo Mower • To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 1 1 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Handle \\ \_\-_ Upper Handle Recoil Starter Bag-Fill Indicator (if equipped) Lower Handle Grass Catcher Oil Fill/Dipstick Y / -- Spark Plug Gasoline Fill Cutting Lever Height (Only are called Adjustment two of four out.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ToStopEngine& Blade from the chute area cutting Refer to WARNING: Keep on hands anddeck. feet away warning label on the unit. _, • • GasandOilFill-Up • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. _ UsingRotaryMower _ (ii) ARNING: with engine running, Never fill or the(iii) fuelif engine tank (i) has indoors, not sufficiently cooled down.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS on the handle brackets. Attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembly section. _ adjustment ARNING:to lawn Do not mower at any without time make first any stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. CuttingHeight An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. HandleHeight The mower is shipped with the handle at a higher height position.
SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER BladeMountingTorque: Center Bolt: 450 in. Ibs. min., 600 in. Ibs. max. _ ground ARNING: the spark Beplug surewire to disconnect before performing and any repairs or maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure safe operation of your unit, periodically check all nuts and bolts and tighten if necessary. Maintainingthe Blade • _ • DeckCare Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if the mower strikes a foreign object.
• • BladeControl Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Engine start fails to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Blade 1. Engage blade control Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. Dirty aircleaner. 3. Refer to the engine manual. 4. Refer to the engine manual. 5. Move throttle Primer control handle button disengaged. Actions not depressed. Throttle control correct starting lever (if so equipped) not in handle. lever to FAST or START position. position. 7.
SECTION9: PARTSLISTFORMODELSERIES410THROUGH 419 16 21 J 24 34 Zag Tread Wheel Bar Tread Wheel 16 22
ModelSeries410Through419 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Part No. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Part No. Description No. 747-1161A Blade 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-04080 Grass 749-0928A Control Handle Catcher Frame 33. 34. 36. 732-0404 738-0507B _: Spring Lever Assembly Shoulder Screw Front Wheel Lower Handle 38. 782-5004A Rear Baffle 720-0279 Wing Nut 39. 746-0957 Control Cable 37.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® The limited warranty respect United States, for a period date of original replace, materials if this product accordance product, vandalism, installation theft, Normal wear parts or components separate terms component as follows: failures will be covered of 30 days regardless two year period, IF caused OTHER blades, wear by defects component components of cause. normal include, snow thrower and tires. by this damage.
