Table of Contents
Operator Safety ................................................................................................4
Assembly ..........................................................................................................8
Unpacking ....................................................................................................8
Handle ..........................................................................................................8
Handle Height ..............................................................................................9
Grass Bag ..................................................................................................10
Side Discharge Deflector ...........................................................................12
Mulching Tips .............................................................................................13
How to Prepare the Engine ........................................................................13
Final Preparation ........................................................................................13
Operation ........................................................................................................14
Engine Stop Lever ......................................................................................14
Wheel Drive System ...................................................................................14
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................14
Starting the Engine .....................................................................................15
Maintenance ...................................................................................................16
Maintenance Chart .....................................................................................16
Engine Maintenance ..................................................................................17
Engine Tipping ...........................................................................................17
Lubrication .................................................................................................17
Blade Service .............................................................................................19
Removing the Blade ..............................................................................19
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................23
Warranty ..........................................................................................................24
Slope Guide ....................................................................................................25
WARNING
!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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!
!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
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