FORM NO. 3316-971 Recycler® Walk-Behind Power Mower Model No. & Up Model No. & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. it contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
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Contents Page Contents 1 Maintenance 15 Safety 2 Servicing Air Cleaner . . 15 Symbol Glossary 4 Draining Gasoline 15 Assembly .. 7 Changing Crankcase Ol 16 Handle .. 7 Spark Plug 16 Starter Rope Adjusting Throttle .. 17 Grass Bag Ramp Adjusting Brake Cable 17 Discharge Tunnel Plug . 8 Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive . 18 Before Starting 9 Inspecting/Removing/ Fill Crankcase With Oil 9 Sharpening Blade .. 18 Fill Fue! Tank With Gasoline 10 Lubrication 2 Operation 11 Cleaning . 20 Controls .
Safety Training Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with 1he controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use he lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Preparation 1 2.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspend the engine. 13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine. 14, Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s). 15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting.
Safety Symbol Glossary Safety after triangle symbol within triangle indicates & hazard Safety alert symbol Read operator's manual Consult technical manual for proper service procedures Stay a safe distance from the machine Stay a safe distance from the mower Thrown or flying objects— Whole body exposure Thrown or flying objects Rotary side-mounted mower.
Haurmeterfelapsed operating hours Fast Slow Decreasing/increasing Grease lubrication point Engine start Engine stop Choke Primer (start ald) Push primer here times =~ @GO\ ¢ Safety Fuel Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Cutting elemental symbol Cutting enlightenment adjustment Pull rope Wheel Ol er-z Wheel traction UK-&
Safety Properly dispose of batteries Insert key anti Ignition witch Turn key in ignition switch Move control Move control forward Move control rearward Lower control bar Raise control! bar Wallflower control bar Wallflower control bar False contort bar False control har Lower control bar
Assembly Handle Assembly 1. Loosen knobs on mounting brackets (Fig. 1). Figure 1 3. Housing pocket 1. Knob 2. Handle bracket 2, Position mounting brackets in a vertical position so that holes face up. 3. Slide handle ends into holes in mounting brackets until handle ends arc completely seated in brackets (Fig. 1). Make sure cables arc positioned on top of left mounting bracket (Fig. 2). 4. Rotate handle and mounting brackets rearward until brackets fit securely into housing pockets (Fig. 2).
Assembly Grass Bag Ramp Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Snap three (3) tabs on grass bag ramp onto pass 1. Make curs engine is off. bag frame (Fig. Open discharge door and insert plug into discharge tunnel opening (Fig. 6). Since the plug is sightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise P /? slightly while inserting it. [ Figure 4 1. Grass bag ramp 3. Grass bag frame 3. Push plug all the way into the discharge tunnel opening. 4. Lower discharge door over plug.
Before Starting Fill Crankcase With Oil MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN STARTED, POUR OIL Initially, crankcase must be filled with 0.6 L (20 SLOWLY. ounces) of SAE 30 oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute {API) “service 8G or SH, Note: Check oil level each time mower is used or after every 5 hours of mower operation. Initially, change oil after the Before each use, assure oil level is between ADD and fist 2 hours of operation; thereafter, FULL marks (Fig.
Before Starting Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline ANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD * In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * A fire or explosion from gasoline can burs you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ¢ Use a funnel and fife the fowl tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. ‘Wipe up any gasoline that spills. ¢ Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Operation Controls Traction control (self-propelled model), thrombotic, engine kill control bar and recoil starter are on the handle (Fig. 8 and 9). 1. Throttle lever 2. Control bar 1. Throttle lobar 2. Control bar Hand push mode Figure 8 3. Re coll starter Se if-propelied model Figure 9 3. Recoil starter 4. Traction control! lever Starting Engine 1. Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 10). 2. Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 10). Wait about two (2) seconds between each push. Figure 10 1.
Operation Slowly squeeze the control bar against the handle to engage the traction mechanism. The mower is equipped with a single ground speed. ‘When the control bar is tight against the handle, the mower will self-propel at maximum ground speed. When engine starts, regulate throttle as desired between % (FAST) and s (SLOW). Stopping Engine 1. 2. Release control bar. Engine and blade will stop. See your dealer immediately if they do not.
Emptying 1. Grasp bag frame handle and rear of grass bag. Gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings. Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Make sure engine is off. 2. Open discharge door and insert plug into discharge tunnel opening (Fig. 6). Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise sightly while inserting it. 3. Push plug all the way into the discharge tunnel opening. 4. Lower discharge door over plug.
Operation ¢ Only mow dry grass or leaves, Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or engine to stall, They also may be slippery 1o walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. POTENTIAL HAZARD ¢ Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact blade, WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Blade contact can seriously injure you, HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Mow only in dry conditions. * Set engine speed to fastest position. Maximum horsepower provides best cutting results.
Maintenance &\ caution POTENTIAL HAZARD « If you fave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ¢ Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Pull wire off spark plug before you do any maintenance.
Maintenance Changing Crankcase Oil Change oif after the first 2 operating hours and after every 25 hours thereafter. Since warm oil drains better and carries more contaminants than cold, run engine for several minutes or so before draining oil, 1, Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 15). 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline. 3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 17). 4. Place a drain pan under mower, 5. Remove drain plug from underside of mower (Fig. 17). Figure 17 1.
Adjusting Throttle ‘Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start or stop. Whenever a new thrombotic control cable is installed, throttle must be adjusted. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 15). 2, Remove (2) screws from engine cover and lit off cover (Fig. 19). Figure 19 2. Screw (2 Loosen cable clamp screw until throttle cable slides (Fig. 20). Figure 20 1. Celeb clamp screw 2. Throttle cable e Maintenance 4. Move throttle control to % {FAST) position. 5.
Maintenance i1y sz Hand push model Figure 22 1. Harden 3. Brake lever 2. Central bar Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive {self-propelled model only) If mower does not self-propel or has a tendency 1o creep forward when drive is not engaged, an adjustment to the wheel traction control cable is Necessary. 1. Stop the engine. 2, Loosen jam nut (Fig. 23). 1. Jamaal UK-18 3. Turn large nut clockwise if mower has tendency to creep when drive is not engaged.
QNI POTENTIAL HAZARD * Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage, WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Tipping mower may cause fuel leakage from carburetor or fuel tank. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Avoid fuel spills by running engine dry or remove gas with hand pap, never siphon. ‘Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 24). Avoid rotating the blade because starting problems may result. Figure 24 3. Blade hoot and dishwasher . Blade 2.
Maintenance 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting bungle (Fig. 26). The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance, An inexpensive balance can be purchased at 2 hardware store, A balanced blade stays in a horizontal position and an unbalanced blade settles to the heavy side.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct water 1o flow on ground just in front of right rear tire (Fig. 27). The rotating blade will draw water nudes the housing and wash out clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under housing, 1 1983 Figure 27 1. Fight rear wheel 4. Stop the engine, 5. Tum off the garden hose. 6. Restart mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out moisture on the mower and its components.
Storage L 3. For long term storage, it is recommended that gasoline be drained from fuel tank or use a fuel additive before storing. To drain gasoline, fever 1o Draining Gasoline. After fuel is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine stops. If gasoline is not drained, gum-like varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation or even starting problems.