Scotts SP6213, SP6211 Introduction, Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product, Special Messages

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INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product

We appreciate your business and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine.

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine. Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate this machine.

Section in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions. A convenient index located at the end of this book will help you to find needed information quickly.

The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.

RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line arrow (------>), the

item referred to is hidden from view.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the highlighted information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

￿CAUTION: Avoid injury!

This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation of the machine.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 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.

Introduction

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction California Proposition 65 WarningProduct Identification Record Identification NumbersTable of Contents Machine Safety Labels SafetySafety-Alert Symbol Certification Label Operate SafelyHelp Prevent Serious or Fatal Accidents Practice Safe MaintenanceProtect Children Handling Waste Products Before you unplug or adjust machineAvoid Injury from Contacting Blade Handling Fuel SafelyHandle Controls OperatingEngine Controls Handle and Cutting Height Controls Stop EngineUpper Handle Adjusting Handle HeightKey Cutting Height Adjustments In mm Inches Lower HandleKeep hands, feet and clothing away from the blade Starting EngineRUNNING, Blade is Turning Stopping Engine Forward TravelTravel Speeds Mowing Tips Using Side Discharge ChuteUsing Grass Bag Bagging Tips To Avoid ScalpingBagging and Composting Mulching TipsAfter Mowing John Deere Quality Replacement PartsService Literature Part NumberService Intervals Adjusting Carburetor ServiceEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine Oil Avoid FumesChanging Engine Oil To Change Engine OIL from the TOPCleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Element To Change Engine OIL from the BottomStop engine. Let it cool Cleaning and Gapping Spark PlugCleaning Engine Cooling Fins Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area Checking and Replacing Drive BeltTo Replace Drive Belt Picture Note View is from underside of differentialTransmission Cable Adjustment-SP6213 Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings Lubricate Mower AxlesCheck Blade Check BladeSharpening Blade To Remove BladeBalance and Install Blade Filling Fuel TankCleaning Fuel Cap Vent Check TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStoring Machine Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageRemove Mower from Storage Lawnmower Assembly Side Discharge Chute Bagger Bagger Chute AssemblyInstall Starter Rope Identify Parts SP6211 and SP6213Install Grass Bag Add Engine OilInsert bagging chute tab E into rear mower shield slot F Test Mower Engine SpecificationsMachine Specifications Travel Speed RangeDimensions Recommended LubricantsWarranty Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand ProductsTire Warranty Limited Engine WarrantyWarranted Parts Cleaning Belt and Transmission Area IndexStep Contact your dealer Quality StatementStep Refer to your operator’s manual Step Call the Customer Communications CenterService Record Record Service Dates
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