Manual

Tableof Contents
Operator Safety ........................................................ 4
Important Operator Safety Instructions .................................. 4
Featuresand Controls ................................................... 6
Operation ............................................................. 7
Pre-Start Checklist .................................................. 7
Starting & Stopping Engine& Blade ..................................... 7
Propelling Mower ................................................... 8
Handle Height Adjustment ............................................ 8
Cutting Height Adjustment ............................................ 9
Recycling Operation ................................................. 9
Installing the Discharge Deflector ...................................... 10
Removing the Recycling Plug ......................................... 10
Installing the Grass Bag ............................................. 10
Maintenance .......................................................... 11
ChangeEngine Oil .................................................. 11
Check Mower Blade ................................................ 11
Check EngineDrive Belt ............................................. 11
Service - Periodic .................................................. 11
Engine ........................................................... 11
Air Filter ......................................................... 11
Engine Oil ........................................................ 11
Wheel Drive Components ............................................ 12
Storage Procedure ................................................. 12
Mower Blade Replacement ........................................... 13
BladeSharpening .................................................. 13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ....................................... 14
Belt Service ....................................................... 15
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ........................................ 15
Battery Service .................................................... 16
Rear Cover Removal& Installation ..................................... 17
Service Schedule................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19
Warranty ............................................................ 20
Slope Guide .......................................................... 21
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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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