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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled
at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have
been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe
and proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hard ware you assemble must be
tightened securely. Use the correct tools as
necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thor ough ly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT
: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to dis-
charging, see “TO CON VERT MOW ER” in
the Operation section of this man u al.
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.0 Quarts (0,94 Litres) Unleaded Regular
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces (0,58 Litres)
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0.30" / 0,76 mm)
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. (47-54 N-m)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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 unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap-
plicable 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 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is
available through your nearest authorized service center.
MOWING
POSITION
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator
presence
control bar
Upper
handle
LIFT
UP
Handle
knob
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. 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 Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
• 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
recommended 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 set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
