Manual

Table of Contents
OperatorSafety ................................................ 2
Important Operator Safety Instructions .................................. 2
Preparation ................................................... 4
Unpacking ......................................................... 4
Handle ............................................................ 4
Handle Height ...................................................... 5
Grass Bag ......................................................... 6
Side Discharge Deflector .............................................. 8
Mulching Tips ...................................................... 9
How to Preparethe Engine ............................................ 9
Final Preparation .................................................... 9
Operation ................................................... 10
Engine Stop Lever .................................................. 10
Front Wheel Drive System (Self-Propelled Units) .......................... 10
Stopping the Engine ................................................ 10
Starting the Engine ................................................. 11
Rules for Safe and Effective Operation .................................. 11
Maintenance ................................................. 12
Engine Maintenance ................................................ 12
EngineTipping .................................................... 12
Cleaningthe Mower Housing ......................................... 12
Lubrication ....................................................... 12
Adjusting the Height of Cut ........................................... 12
Removing the Drive Belt ............................................. 13
Adjusting the Drive Cable ............................................ 14
BladeService ..................................................... 15
Removing the Blade ............................................. 15
Sharpeningthe Blade ............................................ 15
Checkingthe Level of Cut ......................................... 15
Preparing the Mower for Storage ...................................... 16
Troubleshooting............................................... 17
Warranty .................................................... 18
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessoriescontain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Engineexhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to causecancer or other reproductive
harm.
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