TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton. |
STORAGE
• Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always |
wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. |
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building
Operator | MOWING |
presence | POSITION |
control bar |
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Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. If the opening is on the right side of the mower housing, it is a side discharge mower. If the opening is at the back of the mower housing, it is a rear dis- charge mower. Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower. Approved grass catchers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower? Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. Raise the discharge guard (rear door on rear discharge mowers). If the opening is closed off by a plate, then your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To convert to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of this manual.
What is the right and left side of the lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind the handle).
What kind of engine is on my lawn mower?
When learning how to operate your new lawn mower, you will need to know what kind of engine powers the mower. A decal on the engine will indicate the manu- facturer and type or brand name of the engine.
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
•Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN- ING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
FOLD | Upper |
FORWARD | |
FOR | handle |
STORAGE |
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| Handle |
| knob |
| Lower handle |
2POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES When setting you handles up from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position.
3POSITION HANDLES
When setting up your handle from the stor- age position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position.
FRONT
LEFT | RIGHT | TECUMSEH | HONDA | |
HAND | HAND | |||
ENGINES | ENGINES | |||
SIDE | SIDE | |||
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BACK or REAR
(Operating Position)
HANDLE
Your handle may be folded for storage as shown.
•Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until handle clears the handle brackets and swing handles forward over mower.
•Loosen upper handle mounting hard- ware enough to allow upper handle to be folded back.
IMPORTANT: When folding handles for storage or transportation, be sure to fold handles as shown or you may damage the control cables.
3 POSITION “EZ”
Knob | Bolt |
Handle adjustment bracket
ASSEMBLY
SQUEEZE
TO FOLD
3 POSITION “QUICK”
CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Prod- ucts Safety Commission.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES
•Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in operating position.
Lower handle | Handle pin |
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| SQUEEZE |
Handle adjustment bracket
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