7021P - Lawn mower HUSQVARNA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 7021P HUSQVARNA

WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den-

tal starting when setting up, trans port- ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i- cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: 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 un- less 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 (Sec- tion 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center.

KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below. SAFETY RULES The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower. Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a re spon si ble adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren enter the area.

• Before and while walking back wards, look behind and down for small chil dren.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is running.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop ma chine if anyone enters the area.

• Do not operate machine bare footed or while wearing sandals. Al ways wear substantial footwear with good ankle support while mowing.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec es- sary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc- tion. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or oth er safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el drives, walks, or roads.

• Never leave a running machine unattended.

• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before clean ing the machine, re- moving the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.3

• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the engine (motor).

• If the equipment should start to vi brate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear eye protection when op er at ing machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

• When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this machine, including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection. Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear. Always let someone know you are outside mowing.

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden objects. Un- even terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles. DO NOT:

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.

• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

• Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- ately.

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation reg u lar ly. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a safety device.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are sub ject to wear, dam- age, and de te ri o ra tion, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check com po nents and replace with man u fac tur er’s recom- mended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when ser vic ing them.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or over- speed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

SUPPORT / HELP If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, maintenance or parts for your product:

• Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com

• Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-487-59514 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mow er, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tightened se cure ly. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.

1. Remove loose parts included with mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of car ton and lay end panel

upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to up per handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-

ougly for ad di tion al loose parts. HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1) IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CON TROL CABLES.

1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

place in mowing position.

2. Insert bolt through handle and bracket and secure

with nut. A 1/2" wrench will be required.

3. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec tion

into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.

4. Remove handle padding holding operator pres ence

control bar to upper handle. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.0 Quarts (0.94 Liters) and Type: (Unleaded Regular Only) Oil Type (API SJ–SN): SAE 30 (above 0°C / 32°F) SAE 10W-30 (below 0°C / 32°F) Oil Capacity: 0.58 Quarts (0.55 Liters) Spark Plug: (Gap: .030”/0.76mm) NGK BPR5ES Valve Clearance: Intake: 0.006 mm (± 0.001") Exhaust: 0.008 mm Blade Bolt Torque: 35–40 ft. lbs. (47–54 Nm)5 ASSEMBLY

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part

of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.

2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. INSTALL STARTER ROPE (See Fig. 3)

2. Hold control bar against upper handle.

3. Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip

into loop of rope guide.

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOWER” in the Operation section of this man u al. FIG. 1 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR HANDLE KNOB NUT LIFT

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR – must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. HOUSING GRASS CATCHER STARTER HANDLE – used for starting the engine. MULCHER DOOR – allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. OPERATION

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. NOTE: Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.7

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 5)

• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins.

ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per- formance. Speed is not adjustable.

CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der any cir cum stanc es attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres- ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4) Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me di um position is best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your re quire- ments. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. OPERATION SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 6)

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. OPEN MULCHER DOOR INSTALL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. Use ear pro- tectors to avoid damage to hearing. FIG. 4 LEVER

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower with out rear door closed or ap proved grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door re moved or propped open. OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn

3. Empty clippings from bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. FIG. 7 FRAME HANDLE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 8) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill spout.

3. You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly

pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.

4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8)

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage In struc tions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to re start the engine soon. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal.

1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po si tion.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.9 OPERATION

2. Hold operator presence control bar down to the han dle

and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

• If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of the lawn mower during rear discharge operation, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 11). If the lawn is over- grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. FIG. 11 MAX 1/3 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will dam- age your mower and could void your warranty.

• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over load ing the en gine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping pre vi ous ly cut path and mow slowly.

• For side discharge operation, cut in a coun ter clock wise di rec tion, start ing at the outside of the area to be cut, in order to spread grass clip pings more evenly and to put less load on the engine. To keep clip pings off of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clock wise direction (See Fig. 10).

OFF FIG. 9 FIG. 1010 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad- just ments section of this manual.• At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

1. Check engine oil level.2. Check for loose fasteners.

HOURS BEFORE STORAGE 1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.5 - And after each 5 hours of use.(if so equipped)Electric-Start mowersPower-Propelled mowersUse a scraperto clean under deck

****11 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem i- cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Re place a bent or dam aged blade. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 12)

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and

3. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing

to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise.

5. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock

wash er and hardened wash er). NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged. TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 12)

1. Position the blade adapter on the engine crank shaft.

Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned.

3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp

edge) is up toward the engine.

4. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is 35–40 ft. lbs. (47–54 Nm). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING, REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLT. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An un bal anced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.

• The blade can be sharp ened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone bal anc er, follow the in struc tions supplied with bal anc er.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is bal anced, it should remain in a horizontal po si tion. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for damage or de te- ri o ra tion. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with ap proved replace- ment catcher. Give the mower model number when ordering. ENGINE Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the cus tom- ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair es tab lish ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's service outlet. FIG. 13

7. Continue adding small amounts of oil and recheck-

ing the dipstick until it reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke on startup.

8. Always be sure retighten dipstick before starting engine.

9. Re con nect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

2. Carefully remove cartridge.

3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty,

replace cartridge. CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as ker o sene, are not to be used to clean car- tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. Do not use pres sur ized air to clean or dry car tridge. MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SJ–SN. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

4. Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine.

5. Fill engine with oil. The engine oil capacity is 18.5 oz.

If oil is not com plete ly drained from engine, you may not need the entire container of a 20 oz. bottle of oil. Slowly pour 3/4 of the oil from the container down the oil fill spout into the engine.

6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Use guage on

oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading.

DIPSTICK LOWER MARK UPPER MARK FIG. 15 CONTAINER FIG. 14 CARTRIDIGE FILTER COVER SLOT TAB FIG. 16 NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 & 15) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into

a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.13 LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the opera- tor's mowing position. Replace the deflector if damaged. TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 17 and 18) The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle.

3. Remove bolts and nuts.

4. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting

5. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

7. Reinstall bolts and nuts.

8. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from

lower handle. CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. Release control bar and stop engine.

2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have

3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and

place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.

MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

• Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

• Keep finished surfaces/wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• With the exception of the water washout port (if equipped), we do not recommend using a garden hose to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless the elec tri cal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. MAINTENANCE ENGINE Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the cus tom- ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair es tab lish ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's service outlet. ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set.

MOWING POSITIONMOWING POSITIONHIGH POSITIONLOW POSITIONHANDLE BRACKETBOLTS

AND NUTS KLIP RING MOUNTING PIN FIG. 18 FIG. 17

LOWER HANDLEHANDLE BRACKETKLIP RINGSQUEEZETO ADJUSTMOUNTING PIN14

SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS. Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se-

curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting. HANDLE (See Figs. 19 and 20) You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

1. Remove bolts and nuts.

2. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward

each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward.

3. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow

upper handle to be folded back. IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.

• When setting up your handle from the storage posi- tion, the lower han dle will automatically lock into the mow ing position. STORAGE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini- mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en- gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual). STORAGE CYLINDER

1. Remove spark plug.

2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug.

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build- ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.16 Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh,

4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh,

5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5. Connect wire to plug.

8. Control bar in released position. 8. Depress control bar to handle.

9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar.

10. Fuel valve lever (if equipped) in OFF position. 10. Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position.

11. Weak battery (if equipped). 11. Charge battery.

12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 12. Connect battery to engine.

Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.

3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under 4. Clean underside of mower housing.

5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.

6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

mower. Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. vibration 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualified service center. Starter rope 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before hard to pull bar is released. pulling starter rope.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualified service center.

3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or other

hard surface before starting. Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. not filling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. (if so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 1. Raise cutting height.

2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

blade dragging in heavy grass. setting higher.

3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Handle height position not right for you. 4. Adjust handle height to suit.

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