HOVER MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Evergreen Turf Equipment
• 1028 4
th
St. SW, Bldg. A
• Auburn, Washington 98001 • caltrimmer.com
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Safety Precautions & Training
1. Read all information contained in this manual and
the engine manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate mower.
3. Never operate this unit when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
4. Never try to mow across excessively steep terrain.
On inclines, keep the unit in front / below and
maneuver in a pendulum motion.
5. Keep area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
6. Never operate the mower without proper guards /
shields in place.
7. Thoroughly train anyone using the mower. Make
sure all mower operators know the safety, operating
and maintenance procedures.
8. Never leave the mower unattended with the engine
running.
9. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
10. Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on
the handle and never run with the unit.
11. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear,
and pants or slacks that cover your legs when
operating mower.
12. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Do
not operate over gravel surfaces.
Preparation & Inspection
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where mower is to be
used, and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and
other foreign objects which might be thrown. Never
operate the unit over gravel.
2. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill
gasoline tank indoors, or when engine is running.
Wait until engine has been allowed to cool for
several minutes. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
3. Make the unit is on a flat level surface before
starting engine.
4. Inspect the unit to verify the controls, safety switches
and handles are assembled properly. Do not operate
unless they are functioning properly.
5. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check for the cause
immediately.
6. Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
7. Never operate machine in an enclosed area.
8. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
9. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
10. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up
– especially the recoil starter area of the
engine. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any
fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before
storing in an enclosed space.
11. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
prevent unintended starting.
12. Do not change the engine throttle setting or over-
speed the engine.
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
14. If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until the gasoline vapor has dissipated.
15. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blade(s), bolts, and spacers are not worn or
damaged. Replace a worn or damaged blade(s).
16. Stop the engine if the machine must be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the machine to and
from the area to be mowed.
Engine Operation
IMPORTANT
– THIS IS A 2-STROKE ENGINE THAT
REQUIRES MIXED FUEL OF GASOLINE AND 2-
STROKE OIL FOMULATED FOR USE IN HIGH-
PERFORMANCE AIR-COOLED ENGINES.
Review the complete
operation and safety
instructions provided
in the Maruyama
engine
owner’s
manual
– which is
included in the
information packet of
this unit.
Any service, warranty
or replacement parts
issues for the engine
should be directed to
Maruyama Authorized
Service Dealers. More information can be found on
their website at:
Maruayama-us.com
