WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator's manual and all operating
instructions can result in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are fl ammable and explosive. Turn off engine and
wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine. Always allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING Outdoor use ONLY. DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an
enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open. Running engines
give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poison gas that can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Turn off engine
and remove the spark plug wire before performing any checks or
service to the machine.
WARNING This cutting machine is capable of throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety warnings could result in serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.
• Do not operate the walk-behind mower without proper guards or other
safety devices in place.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children
and pets.
BTPD22625 Overview
Bail Control
Recoil Rope
Handle
Fuel Fill Cap
Discharge
Defl ector
Primer
Button
Form NO: 7103690 (Rev. - )
Quick Setup Guide
BTPD22625 Self-Propelled Mower
Items Included
Mulching Plate
Unpack the Mower
1. Remove everything from carton except for mower.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
3. Remove the clear plastic sheet from the top of the
engine.
Assemble the Handle
1. Remove the knob, lock washer, and bolt from each
side of the handle base.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs on the
handle.
3. Lift the handle to the operating position, and tighten
the upper knobs.
4. Reinsert the lower handle bolts through the handle
base and handle.
5. Install the lock washers and knobs. Tighten by hand.
Wheel
Set Up the Recoil Rope Handle
Drive
Control
1. Hold the bail control against the handle and pull
the recoil rope handle out to the rope guide on the
handle.
2. Hook the recoil rope into the rope guide (it may be a
tight fi t).
Oil Fill and
Attach the Mulching Plate
Dipstick
1. Raise the chute defl ector (C).
2. Align the mulcher plate (D) with the side discharge
opening.
3. Make sure that the two alignment bumps (E) are
inside the opening.
4. Mount the tab (F) on the top of the mulcher plate to
Cutting Height Adjust Lever
the inside of the mower housing.
(At Each Wheel)
5. Mount the tab on the bottom of the mulcher plate to
the inside of the mower housing (G).
6. Lower the chute defl ector.
Operator's Manual
SAE30W
FreshStart™ Fuel
Oil
Preserver Cartridge
A
A
B
B
C
F
G
E
Have Questions ?
Do not return to store. We can help.
1-800-743-4115
Call Customer Service Toll-Free
H
Add Oil and Fuel
NOTICE: Mower is shipped without oil in engine. Failure to add oil will result in engine damage.
NOTICE: Fuel tank hold less than ½ gallon.Do not overfi ll.
NOTICE: DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
NOTICE: DO NOT use E85 fuel.
1. Move the mower outside to a fl at, level surface.
2. Remove the oil fi ll cap. Add the entire contents of
the supplied oil container into the engine. Replace
the oil fi ll cap.
3. Remove the fuel fi ll cap. Following the three-step
instructions on the Fresh Start™ card, snap the fuel
preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fi ll
cap.
4. Add clean, fresh UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of
87 octane, leaving one inch of space from the top of
the tank for fuel expansion.
5. Replace the fuel fi ll cap and wipe up any spills.
Read the Operator's Manual for operating, maintenance, and safety instructions.
Refer to the Operator's Manual for instructions on how to start, operate, adjust, or perform
maintenance on the mower.
Quick Switch 2-in-1 Convert from Mulching to Side-Discharge
Convert to Mulching
J
1. For mulching, leave the mulching plate in place.
K
Convert to Side-Discharge
C
1. To convert from a mulcher to a side discharge,
simply remove the mulching plate.
D
H
J
K