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ECONOMY PUSH ROTARY
Lawn Mower
W ARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Service and Adjustments...................... 20 Assembly.............................................. 9 Storage................................................. 21 Operation.............................................. 15 Troubleshooting .................................... 22 Maintenance......................................... 18 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet an
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� Always wear safety goggles or safe ty � Never refuel the machine indoors. glasses with side shields when op erat ing � Never store the machine or fuel contain- mower. er where there is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances. II. SLOPE OPERATION � Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on Slopes are a major factor related to slip & a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. fall accidents which can result in severe in- Always place containers
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per for- m ance. Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. � Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you at- tempt to assemble
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NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower model you purchased, all the parts shown may not be included with your mower. For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step. PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON One (1) only of the (1) Control Bar Engine Zone Control Cables (1) Remote shown below: Throttle Control (If Equipped) (1) Upper Handle (4) Wheel Height A
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS LOCATION GROUP “A” For models with Bolt-on lower handle only LOWER HANDLE TO MOWER (4) Hex Bolts (4) Flanged Locknuts DECK (4) Washers 7/8" Dia. 3/8-16 x 3/4 3/8-16 For models with deck handle brackets only (2) Hairpin Cotters GROUP “B” For models with fixed upper handle only For all models UPPER HANDLE TO (1) Upstop LOWER Bracket (4) Hex Bolts (2) Locknuts Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 1/4-20 HANDLE #10-24 x 1/2 For models with folding upper handle only (2) Handle Bolts (
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) LOCATION GROUP "C" For models with bolt-on wheels only WHEELS TO MOWER (4) Shoulder Bolts HOUSING (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (2 or 4) Washers (4) Spacers 1-1/4" Dia. For models with "Quick Adjust" (4) Locknuts wheel height adjusters only 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (4) Flanged Locknuts (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs 3/8-16 (4) Washers 1" Dia. GROUP "D" For models with bolt-on discharge guard only GUARD TO MOWER HOUSING (2) Hex Bolts (2) Locknuts (2) Spacers
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ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) LOCATION GROUP "E" (1) Diecast Clamp with REMOTE #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw THROTTLE (For Briggs Quantum Engines) CONTROL (If equipped) NOTE: Tecumseh engines have clamp and screw preassembled to engine. TO ENGINE (1) Cable Clip with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw (For Briggs Classic & Sprint Engines) (2) Screws 1/4-20 x 3/8 For models without remote throttle control GROUP "F" CONTROL CABLE(S) (1) Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 TO UPPER HANDLE For models
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not operate this mower SQUEEZE without the discharge guard or an entire TO INSTALL approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are re- quired by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Lower handle Commission. CA UTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it Handle bracket cannot come in contact with plug. Hairpin cotter mo
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ASSEMBLE ADJUSTERS TO DECK ASSEMBLE UPSTOP � Position appropriate adjuster at each BRACKET corner of mower. (SEE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE) � Install each adjuster with adjuster bolt � Position upstop bracket over hole inside and tab in deck holes as shown and the left side of upper handle and install secure with 1-1/4" diam. washer (if sup- upstop bracket screw #10-24 x 1/2. plied) and 3/8-16 locknut. Tight en all Tighten securely. adjusters se cure ly. SIDE DISCHARGE MOWERS: ASSEMBLE WHEELS
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MODELS WITH SPRING LOADED INSTALL DISCHARGE DISCHARGE GUARD: GUARD � Place discharge guard on top of lawn (SIDE DIS CHARGE MODELS ONLY) mower discharge opening. (USE HARDWARE GROUP “D”) � Install two (2) hex self-tapping screws If your mower is a rear discharge mower, through housing and into guard mount- go on to “INSTALL CON TROL BAR”. ing bracket or, install two (2) 1/4-20 MODELS WITH BOLT-ON GUARD: locknuts (If equipped). Tight en securely. NOTE: If your discharge guard has ribbing
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Speed lever ASSEMBLE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL TO ENGINE (ON MODELS SO EQUIPPED) (USE HARDWARE GROUP “E”) NOTE: If your lawn mower does not have Diecast a remote throttle control, go on to clamp “ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL #10 x 5/8 CABLE TO ENGINE”. Hex head screw � First, move lever on remote throttle control to the CHOKE (if equipped) or (BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE SHOWN) FAST/START position. (Clamp and Screw are preassembled on Tecumseh engines) FAST / START BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC
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� Hook “Z” bend fi tting on inner wire into ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE hole in control bar (See “ASSEMBLE CONTROL CABLE TO CABLES TO UPPER HANDLE” in this ENGINE manual). (NO HARDWARE REQUIRED) Follow the appropriate instructions below for the brand or type of engine on your mower. “Z” MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON Fitting CLASSIC OR SPRINT ENGINE Cable attaches under brake arm cov er, which Small is op po site spark plug end of engine. plastic � Straighten cable and fi nd the end with fi tti
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ASSEMBLE CABLE(S) TO ASSEMBLE ROPE GUIDE UPPER HANDLE (USE HARDWARE GROUP “G”) (USE HARDWARE GROUP “F”) � Put threaded end of rope guide through hole in side of upper handle above lower � Assemble cable(s) to opposite side of handle crossbar. Se cure with 1/4-20 upstop bracket. keps locknut. � Be sure to route cable(s) underneath � Hold control bar against upper handle crossbar of lower handle. and slowly pull starter rope out until rope � Position throttle control (if equipped) will sl
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OPERATION The operation of any lawn TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT mower can result in foreign Adjust cutting height to suit your re quire - objects thrown into the ments. Me di um position is best for most eyes, which can result in lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower severe eye damage. Always wheels for high cut. wear safety glasses or eye shields while MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST operating your lawn mower or performing BOLT-ON WHEELS any ad just ments or repairs. We recom- � Remove w
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OPERATOR PRESENCE BEFORE STARTING EN GINE EN GINE CONTROL BAR Read engine manual packed with your unit. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- er a tor presence engine control bar which Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in re quires the operator to be po si tioned the engine. behind the lawn mower handle in order to � Be sure mower is level and area around start and operate the lawn mower. oil fi ll is clean. CAUTION: Federal reg u la tions require � Remove engi
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TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS CA UTION: The mow er blade rotates CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher whenever the engine is running. blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage � Move engine speed control to FAST your mower and could void your warranty. position or to CHOKE/START position on models equipped with choke fea ture. � For most cutting conditions and bet ter � If your mower has a primer, to start a bagging per formance , the engine speed cold engi
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel
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� Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer LAWN MOWER and fl at washer into blade adapter and Always observe safety rules when perform- crankshaft in exact order as shown. ing any main te nance. � Position block of wood between blade TIRES and mower housing. � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect � Tighten blade bolt securely. Rec om - control chemi cals which can harm rubber. mended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. � Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is he
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL SPARK PLUG (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) Change the spark plug once a year to � Be sure mower is on a level surface. make the engine run better and easier � Oil will drain more freely when warm. to start. Set spark plug gap according to � Catch oil in a suitable container. engine manual specifi cations. � For engines without dipstick, re move MUFFLER bottom oil drain plug. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it � For engines with oil fi ll cap/dipstick, could create a fi re haz
