HW Owner’s Manual
OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn blade, loose blade jam nut, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See maintenance section for proper blade jam nut torque specifications.
STARTING | STOP POSITION |
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Set at factory. The engine runs at a constant speed.
1.Select desired cutting height before starting engine.
2.Place mower on a sidewalk or driveway where the mower blade is in an unloaded condition. If it must be started on the lawn, move mower over previously cut grass.
3.Be sure drive lever (Yellow lever on the right hand side) is not engaged (fig. 1).
4.Prime to choke. Prime is located in front of the engine.
5.Pull down on operator presence control lever (Red lever on the left hand side - fig. 1.1), then pull back on starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to start. Repeat if necessary.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Fig. 1
OPERATING POSITION
Fig. 1.1
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and front of deck. Secure in place during transport.
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
CUTTING OPERATION
CAUTION: The mower blade will be rotating whenever engine is running.
CAUTION: Shut down the engine when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard.
CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK: Turn engine off and wait for blade to stop completely. Disconnect spark plug wire.
Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the blade. Inspect the work area for foreign objects that could cause damage to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade. Never operate the blade with bystanders in the work area
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT | Fig. 2 |
CAUTION: DO NOT make cutting height adjustment when engine is running. Cutting height can be adjusted from 2" to 4" by 1/2" increments by lowering or raising the deck. For easiest adjustment change the height from one side at a time. To change cutting height, remove lock pins, raise or lower deck to desired height, and then reinsert lock pins. Repeat this step on other side NOTE: Be sure that the deck is level. Running the deck out of level will result in poor cut quality and increased belt wear.
Part No 510267 | 9 | Form No F070506A |
