Yard Machines 230, 520, 330 manual Important Safe Operation Practices, General Operation

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury. Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury.

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall. Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately.

Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and then follow these steps:

Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms.

Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.

Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.

Repeat these steps as needed.

Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenSafety Labels Found On Lawn Mower Finding Your Model Number Calling Customer SupportSlope Gauge Tools Required Disconnect Spark Plug WireUnpacking Upper Drive Control HandleChute Deflector HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerALL Units Mulching Baffle OptionalControls Before Starting OperationGAS and OIL FILL-UP To Start Engine and Engage BladeCutting Height Adjustment AdjustmentsUsing Your Rotary Mower Handle Height AdjustmentDrive Clutch Control Adjustment Carburetor Adjustments MaintenanceThrottle Control Adjustment LubricationFlat Washer Spring Washer Pulley Cutting BladeBlade Adapter Spacer HalvesDeck Rear Flap ReplacementBlade Mounting Torque EngineBelt Guard Idler Pulley OFF-SEASON StorageIdler Pulley Belt Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionsModel Series Description Wheel Chart Model Series 230 Front Wheel Chart Size Tread Type NO. Part no Description Shroud Chart Page Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Other Warranties