Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product
Specifications
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5
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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6
Operation
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7-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service
and Adjustments
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15-16
Storage
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16-17
Troubleshooting
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17-18
Repair
Parts .......................................
36-43
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine
is capable
of amputating
hands and feet and throwing
ob-
jects. Failure to observe
the following
safety instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.
_kLook
for this symbol
to point out im-
portant
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTIONH!
BECOME
ALERTH!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_kWARNING:
In order to prevent
accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing or making
repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come
in contact
with plug.
_kWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer
and
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
_kWARNING:
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
reproductive
harm. Wash
hands
after
handling.
_i, CAUTION:
Muffler
and other engine
parts become
extremely
hot during
operation
and
remain
hot after engine
has stopped.
To avoid
severe burns
on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read,
understand,
and follow all
instructions
on the machine
and in the
manual(s)
before
starting.
Be thoroughly
familiar
with the controls
and the proper
use of the machine
before starting.
• Do not put hands
or feet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of the dis-
charge
opening
at all times.
• Only allow responsible
individuals,
who
are familiar
with the instructions,
to
operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects
such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones,
sticks, etc., which
could be picked
up and thrown
by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear
of other people
before
mowing.
Stop the machine
if
anyone
enters
the area.
• Do not operate
the mower
when bare-
foot or wearing
open sandals.
Always
wear substantial
foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards
unless abso-
lutely necessary.Always
look down and be-
hind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct
discharged
material
toward
anyone.Avoiddischarging
material
against
a wall or obstruction.
Material
may richo-
chet back toward
the operator.
Stop the
blade
when
crossing
gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate
the mower
without
proper
guards,
plates,
grass catcher
or
other safety protective
devices
in place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
operation
and installation
of
accessories.
Only use accessories
ap-
proved
by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s)
when crossing
gravel
drives,
walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine
(motor)
whenever
you
leave the equipment,
before
cleaning
the mower
or unclogging
the chute.
• Shut the engine
(motor)
off and wait
until the blade comes
to complete
stop
before
removing
grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate
the machine
while
under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
• Never operate
machine
in wet grass.
Always
be sure of your footing:
keep a
firm hold on the handle;
walk,
never run.
• Disengage
the self-propelled
mech-
anism or drive clutch
on mowers
so
equipped
before
starting
the engine.
• If the equipment
should
start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the engine
(motor)
and
check
immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally
a warning
of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glass-
es with side shields when operating
mower.
II. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes
are a major
factor
related
to slip &
fall accidents
which can result in severe
injury. All slopes
require
extra caution.
If
2 you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.