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Warning

Read and Follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine.  

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury

Operator’s Manual

21” Steel 

Walk Behind Lawn Mower

Thank you for purchasing a Saber Edge Lawn Mower It was carefully engineered to provide excellent  

performance when properly operated and maintained. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on  

well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for  

agricultural uses.
Before operating your new Saber Edge it is strongly recommended all operators carefully read this manual in 

its entirety before operating the equipment. This manual explains how to operate and maintain the product 

properly and safely to avoid injury and property damage. 
You may contact Saber Edge Corporations directly at www.saberturf.com for product and accessory  

information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Saber Edge parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized  

Service Dealer or Saber Edge’s Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready.

Saber Edge Corporation  www.saberturf.com

Walk Behind Model : LM-21SBS

Summary of Contents for LM-21SBS

Page 1: ...ush or for agricultural uses Before operating your new Saber Edge it is strongly recommended all operators carefully read this manual in its entirety before operating the equipment This manual explains how to operate and maintain the product properly and safely to avoid injury and property damage You may contact Saber Edge Corporations directly at www saberturf com for product and accessory inform...

Page 2: ...fuel Tank 7 Checking the Engine Oil Level 8 To Change Cutting Height 8 Starting the Engine 8 Stopping the Engine 8 Forward Travel 8 Installing the Grass Bag 8 Removing the Grass Bag 8 Mowing 9 Mowing Tips 9 Cutting Grass Tips 9 Mulching the Clippings 9 Engaging the Mulching Lever Using Side Discharge 9 Mulching tips 9 Bagging the Clippings 9 Maintenance 10 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11 Prepa...

Page 3: ... with the object See Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 1...

Page 4: ...ting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Safety Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backward Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction M...

Page 5: ...ainers 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...

Page 6: ...inch carriage bolts on both sides using 5 16th flat washer and nut and tighten Securely tighten all four lower handle bolts Install upper handle to lower handle using 5 16th x 2 inch carriage bolts and handle knobs Making sure cable is on top of the handle Snap on the two cable clamps to the handle one on the top handle and other on lower handle securing the cable to the handle 1 Warning Read owne...

Page 7: ...a vehicle or on an object 1 Rope Starter 2 Rope Eyelet Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best results use clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane 87 AKI 91RON Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol is accep...

Page 8: ...To stop Travel Forward Release Lever Note Do not pull mower backwards when you are using the self propelled travel Installing the Grass Bag 1 Shut engine off 2 Set mulching lever to bag setting 3 Lift up the rear deflector 4 Insert the grass catcher onto the handle bracket rod 5 Lay the deflector plate down onto the bag Stop Engine Before removing or installing discharge chute grass catcher or gua...

Page 9: ... swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly 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 o...

Page 10: ...hing plug has been removed from the mower deck before installing grass catcher see installing grass bag Warning A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Saber Edge replacement bag...

Page 11: ...er element 4 Install the air cleaner cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Every 50 hours Yearly whichever comes first Refer to engine manual Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to preparing for maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick 3 Tip the m...

Page 12: ...days Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame Allow the engine to cool before storing it 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel 3 Prime the engine and start it again 4 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine ...

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