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Model
387004x48A
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This book contains important information on
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. certain vehicle components contain or emit Know your product: If you understand the u
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OWNER’S INFORMATION c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 19. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. 20. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of rid
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power controls and how they work. In an equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing procedures. To help you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, carefully read the following the mower at all times. pages. Most of the time the operator was Many engines are started by hand. When not correctly shown or did not read the you use a pull start or rope start, place instructions on the unit or in the Instr
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE mower was completely assembled at the of the mower. Stop the engine. Let the When you mow, remember that children store, you must still check the mower engine and transmission cool before are attracted to the mower. Always use according to the assembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust caution when mowing around obstacles Make sure the mower is correctly fumes are dangerous. Never operate the like trees or shrubs or when moving assembled and that all fastener
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. speed. On slopes, decrease the ground the problem. Vibration can be a warning of Move the throttle control to the FAST speed and use care making sure the a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws position when mowing and using the grass mower f
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STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start
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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic- 5 Flush Eyes Immediately With Water. 10 DANGER: No Step. torials are located on your unit or on Get Medical Help Fast. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands literature supplied with the product. Be- 6 IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual Away From Rotating Blade. fore you operate the unit, learn and un- Before Operating This Machine. 12 DANGER: Keep Hands Away From derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Rotating Blade.
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m). This ASSEMBLY measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- torque is measured with a torque wrench. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is TOOLS REQUIRED assembled. Pliers (1) WARNING: Before d
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ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery must be charged. fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion. 1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date 1. Remove the battery. See “How To Remove The Battery”. (Figure
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are 3. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to shown at full size. be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten the wing bolts (A). Seat Seat Hinge Seat Adjusting Hole (A) (B) 1001054 17x47 B A 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING Check the engine oil. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. plug. Check the level of the mower housing. Check the air pressure of the tires. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- Make sure the battery cables are attached. tion of a part with the operator on the seat. IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combus
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OPERATION Lift Lever Ignition Headlight Switch Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever Figure 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation SHIFT LEVER: Use the shift lever to change the speed of the control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. unit. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut. The first function is a clutch. The second func
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OPERATION 1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- ATTACHMENTS trol is in the DISENGAGE position. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment 2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn rotate the blade(s). sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a Note: If the engine stops when y
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OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Button 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release. WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) pos
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OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a charged material toward the ground. Always keep the bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed. deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- 7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. aged, replace the deflector with an original
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OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid CHECK THE OIL deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE 30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. To prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel 1. Make sure the unit is level. syst
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OPERATION OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the 5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect. connected. 6. Make sure the seat switch wire is connected. If the wire is not 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil connected, the engine will not start. if necessary. 7. For lo
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY 2 25 50 100 EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS USE STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Blade Rotation Control, Check √ Brake, Check M M √ O Clutch, Check √ W W Tires, Check √ √ E E R Battery, Check and Charge √ √ Battery, Clean √ √ Lubrication * √ √ * Dusty conditions every 25 hours. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this product. This will WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- m
