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BTPV226750HW Overview

WARNING  

Failure to read and follow the operator’s manual and all operating 

instructions can result in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.

WARNING

 Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and 

wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before 

starting engine. Always allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING

 Outdoor use ONLY. DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an 

enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open. Running engines 

give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poison gas that can cause nausea, 

fainting or death.

WARNING

 DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Turn off engine 

and remove the spark plug wire before performing any checks or 

service to the machine. 

WARNING

 This cutting machine is capable of throwing objects. Failure to observe 

the following safety warnings could result in serious injury to the operator 

or bystanders.

 

• Do not operate the walk-behind mower without proper guards or other 

safety devices in place.

 

• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.

 

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children 

and pets.

Items Included

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Grass Catcher Bag

Side Discharge

Deflector

Mulching Plug (Installed)

SAE30W

Oil

FreshStart™ Fuel

Preserver Cartridge

Operator’s Manual

Unpack the Mower

  1. Remove everything from carton except for mower.

  2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from 

top to bottom.

  3. Remove the clear plastic sheet from the top of the 

engine.

  1. Remove the knob, lock washer, and bolt from each 

side of the handle base.

  2. Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs on the 

handle.

  3. Lift the handle to the operating position, and tighten 

the upper knobs.

  4. Reinsert the lower handle bolts through the handle 

base and handle. (Most users prefer the middle 

position). 

  5. Install the lock washers and knobs. Tighten by hand.

  1. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle and 

pull the recoil rope handle out to the rope guide on 

the handle.

  2. Hook the recoil rope into the rope guide (it may be a 

tight fit).

  1. Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.

  2. Remove the oil fill cap. Add the entire contents of 

the supplied oil container into the engine. Replace 

the oil fill cap.

  3. Remove the fuel fill cap. Following the three-step 

instructions on the Fresh Start™ card, snap the fuel 

preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fill 

cap.

  4. Add clean, fresh UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 

87 octane, leaving one inch of space from the top of 

the tank for fuel expansion.

  5. Replace the fuel fill cap and wipe up any spills.

Read the Operator’s Manual for operating, maintenance, and safety instructions.

Quick Switch 3-in-1  Convert from Mulching to Bagging to Side-Discharge

Convert to Mulching

Convert to Bagging

Convert to Side-Discharge

  1. For mulching, leave the mulching cover and 

the installed mulching plug in place. Ensure the   

mulching plug is installed correctly, with the arrow 

pointing up.

  1. Lift the rear door and remove the installed mulching 

plug.

  2. While holding the rear door open, attach the grass 

catcher to the rear of the mower.

  3. Ensure the hooks on either side of the catcher frame 

hook onto the rear door rod.

  4. Release the rear door (it will lay on top of the grass 

catcher).

  1. Ensure the mulching plug is installed in the rear of 

the mower, and the grass bag is removed.

  2. Lift the mulching cover. Install the side discharge 

deflector onto the mower deck. Ensure the deck 

tabs stick up through the locking slots.

  3. Release the mulching cover (it will lay on top of the 

side discharge deflector).

Engine Stop 

Lever

Wheel

Drive

Control

Oil Fill and

Dipstick

Mulching

Cover

Fuel Fill Cap

Recoil Rope

Handle

Cutting Height Adjust Lever

(At Each Wheel)

Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on how to start, operate, adjust, or perform 

maintenance on the mower.

  1. Slide the frame assembly into the grass bag. Ensure 

the handle is on the outside of the grass bag.

  2. Attach the clips to the side of the frame assembly.

  3. Attach the clips to the top and bottom of the frame 

assembly.

On some models, the side mounted discharge deflector is  

temporarily attached (for shipping purposes) to the rear 

of the mower. Before assembling the grass catcher bag, 

remove the side mounted discharge deflector).

Form NO: 7104825 (Rev. - )

Quick Setup Guide

BTPV226750HW Self-Propelled Mower

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B

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Assemble the Handle

A

Assemble the Grass Catcher Bag B

Set Up the Recoil Rope Handle

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Add Oil and Fuel

NOTICE:

 

Mower is shipped without oil in engine. Failure to add oil will result in engine damage. 

NOTICE:

 Fuel tank hold less than ½ gallon. Do not overfill.

NOTICE:

 DO NOT mix oil with fuel. 

NOTICE:

 DO NOT use E85 fuel.

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NOTICE:

 

The mulching plug should be removed only 

when bagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon 
as bagging operations are completed.

NOTICE:

 

Before attaching the grass bag to the mower, 

the mulching plug should be removed, and should be 
replaced as soon as bagging operations are completed.

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