Scotts SP6213 Avoid Injury from Contacting Blade, Handling Waste Products, Handling Fuel Safely

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SAFETY

Avoid Injury from Contacting Blade

Before you unplug or adjust machine:

•STOP the engine.

•Wait for blade to STOP.

•Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blade when engine is running.

Handling Waste Products

•Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, and batteries, can harm the environment and people.

•DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.

•See your local Recycling Center or authorized Scotts servicing dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.

•A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques.

The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.

Handling Fuel Safely

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:

•DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

•Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

•Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.

•Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling.

•When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer.

•DO NOT use METHANOL gasoline. METHANOL is harmful to the environment and to your health.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Using Your Operator’s Manual IntroductionThank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product 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 Before you unplug or adjust machine Avoid Injury from Contacting BladeHandling Waste Products Handling Fuel SafelyOperating Engine Controls Handle and Cutting Height ControlsHandle Controls Stop EngineAdjusting Handle Height Key Cutting Height Adjustments In mm InchesUpper Handle 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 To Avoid Scalping Bagging and CompostingBagging Tips Mulching TipsAfter Mowing Replacement Parts Service LiteratureJohn Deere Quality Part NumberService Intervals Service Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine OilAdjusting Carburetor 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 Sharpening BladeCheck Blade To Remove BladeBalance and Install Blade Filling Fuel TankCleaning Fuel Cap Vent Check TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Storing Safety Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageRemove Mower from Storage Assembly Install Starter RopeLawnmower Assembly Side Discharge Chute Bagger Bagger Chute Identify Parts SP6211 and SP6213Install Grass Bag Add Engine OilInsert bagging chute tab E into rear mower shield slot F Test Mower Specifications Machine SpecificationsEngine Travel Speed RangeDimensions Recommended LubricantsWarranty Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand ProductsTire Warranty Limited Engine WarrantyWarranted Parts Cleaning Belt and Transmission Area IndexQuality Statement Step Refer to your operator’s manualStep Contact your dealer Step Call the Customer Communications CenterService Record Record Service Dates