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Safety   and   

Instructional   Decals   

Important:   All   damaged   or   illegible   safety   and

   

instruction   decals   should   be   replaced.

   

They   are   located   near   areas   of   potential   danger.

   

Product   Overview

   

1.

Blade   control   bar

2.

Traction   Clutch   Bar

3.

Knob   (4)

4.

Grass   Catcher

5.

Cutting   Height   Lever

6.

handle

Safety   Warning   Label   

Danger   Decal   

Setup

   

Important: 

Remove and discard the protective 

plastic sheet that covers the engine. 

Installing   the   Handle

   

Important: When folding or unfolding handle be careful 

not to pinch or damage the cables.  Damaged cables will 

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2   

3   

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6   

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1.

Warning-­‐   Read   owners   manual

2.

Thrown   object   hazard-­‐   keep   bystanders   a   safe   distance   from   the

machine

3.

Disconnect   the   spark-­‐plug   wire   and   read   the   instructions   before

servicing   or   performing   maintenance.

4.

Gasoline   is   highly   flammable.    Fill   oil   and   gasoline   with   caution

outdoors.   Never   near   open   flame   or   sparks.

5.

Cutting/dismemberment   hazard   of   hand   or   foot,   mower

bladestay a way   from   moving   parts   and   keep   all   guards   and

shields   in   place

.

6.

Wear   eye,   ear   and   head   protection   when   operating   unit.

7.

Cutting/dismemberment   hazard   of   hand   or   foot,   mower

blade-­‐   do   not   mow   up   and   down   slopes,   only   mow   across;   stop   the

create unsafe operating conditions

   

If  the cable[s] is damaged do not use the machine and 
contact an Authorized Service Dealer 

Remove top handle and spin handle around and
lay on the ground flat with blade control bar
facing upward.

Rotate lower handle to the operating position
Align the lower handle hole with lower handle
bracket  and insert two 5/16th x 1 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.

mower   engine,   pick   up   debris   before   operating:   look   behind   and

down   when   reversing.

Summary of Contents for LM-22ABS

Page 1: ...r 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...

Page 2: ...lling the 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 Installing the Mulching Plug 9 Mulching tips 9 Bagging the Clippings 9 Maintenance 10 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11 Preparing for m...

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: ...ing 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 Ma...

Page 5: ...ners 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 l...

Page 6: ...rd of hand or foot mower bladestay a way from moving parts and keep all guards and shields in place 6 Wear eye ear and head protection when operating unit 7 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not mow up and down slopes only mow across stop the create unsafe operating conditions If the cable s is damaged do not use the machine and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Remove...

Page 7: ... 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 accept...

Page 8: ...stop Travel Forward Release Lever Note Do not pull mower backwards when you are using the self propelled travel Installing the Grass Bag 1 Lift up the rear deflector 2 Make sure mulching baffle has been removed if not remove it before installing grass catcher 3 Insert the grass catcher onto the bracket rod 4 Lay the deflector plate down onto the bag Stop Engine Before removing or installing dis ch...

Page 9: ... Clippings If the grass catcher is on the machine remove it before mulching the clippings and install the mulching baffle Installing the Mulching Plug 1 Lift the rear deflector up 2 Insert in the mulching plug into the discharge 3 Close the rear deflector securely Mulching tips Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best ti...

Page 10: ...l storage Y early Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly by an Authorized Saber Edge Dealer Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Preparing for maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing any maintenance procedure...

Page 11: ... until the oil level reaches the FULL line on the dipstick Do not over fill 6 Wipe off dipstick end with a clean cloth 7 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube 8 Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick Once it has reached the full line 9 Install the dipstick securely 10 Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center Note For best results use clean fresh unleade...

Page 12: ...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 it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cyli...

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