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Contents
Safety-Alert Symbol............................................ 2
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Removing the Cable Guard.............................. 6
2 Assembling the Lower Handle.......................... 7
3 Installing the Handle ........................................ 8
4 Installing the Cable Guards .............................. 8
5 Adding Oil to the Engine................................. 10
6 Assembling the Grass Bag............................. 10
7 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ...................... 10
Product Overview ....................................................11
Specifications ...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories ..................................11
Before Operation ................................................. 12
Before Operation Safety ................................... 12
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 12
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 13
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 13
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 14
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
Starting the Engine ........................................... 15
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 15
Engaging the Blades ..................................... 16
Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch ..................... 17
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 17
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 18
Operating Tips ................................................. 19
After Operation .................................................... 20
After Operation Safety ...................................... 20
Cleaning Under the Machine ............................ 21
Maintenance ........................................................... 22
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 22
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 22
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 23
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 23
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter .......................... 23
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 24
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 25
Maintaining the Blade ....................................... 25
Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable ...................... 27
Cleaning under the Belt Cover .......................... 28
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield ........... 29
Cleaning the Wheels......................................... 29
Storage ................................................................... 30
Storage Safety.................................................. 30
Preparing the Fuel System ............................... 30
Preparing the Engine ........................................ 30
General Information.......................................... 30
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 30
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 31
Safety
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
•
Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this Operator's Manual and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge
opening.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling,
or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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