Southland SM2010, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...es receipt Consumer Toll Free Number 1 800 737 2112 KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL NO s SM2010 If you have a question or problem CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 Refer to the website for ele...

Page 2: ...u Do not touch DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY DANGER The mower is capable of amputating hands and feet To avoid risk or seri ous injury do not put hands or feet near or under the mower Keep clear of...

Page 3: ...h as rocks wire toys etc which could be thrown by the blade WARNING This mower can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage WHILE OPERATING THE MOWER 1 Stay alert U...

Page 4: ...ide this manual see pg 5 to measure slopes before operating this mower on a slope or hilly area 2 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on sl...

Page 5: ...safety or any labels from the mower for any reason 8 Do not change engine governor setting or overspeed the engine 9 Do not remove or modify any parts Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury...

Page 6: ...CE Use this guide and do not mow on a slope greater than 15 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet WARNING Slopes are a major factor related...

Page 7: ...ures If you need assistance or have any questions CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 6 Cutting Width 20 in 510 mm Cutting Heights 2 25 3 5 in 57 89 mm Engine Speed 3000 RPM Unit Weight 48 5 lb 22 0 kg Gaso...

Page 8: ...wn here to help familiarize you with the location and con tent to the safety messages you will see as you perform nor mal mowing operations Please review these labels now If you have any questions reg...

Page 9: ...ITY WARNING Do not operate the mower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE PACKED MOWER Item in Figure 2 QTY 13 Upper Handle 1 14 Lower Handle 1 15 Discharge Gua...

Page 10: ...her item 7 discharge guard item 15 and through the deck 2 Secure each bolt with a lock nut item 5 as shown in Figure 3 TO ASSEMBLE THE LOWER HANDLE Item numbers in assembly instructions and figure cor...

Page 11: ...e Bracket as shown in Figure 6 Note It may be necessary to temporarily remove the pre assembled cable clip from the upper handle to get enough slack in the cable Reassemble the clip after the pin is i...

Page 12: ...vertical holes representing the 3 possible cutting height settings The cutting height is fixed and adjusted with the choice of hole the wheels are assembled Make sure to assemble the wheels in the sam...

Page 13: ...engine oil may damage the engine and void your warranty 1 Check oil level each time before starting engine Check oil level daily or every eight 8 hours of operation Keep oil level at UPPER LEVEL on d...

Page 14: ...neck to allow for fuel expansion Never overfill fuel tank 2 After refueling replace fuel cap and tighten securely 3 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 4 Move at least 10 feet...

Page 15: ...if the mower starts to vibrate abnormally stop the engine Remove spark plug boot from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating t...

Page 16: ...ting problems c Scrape excess grass clippings with an appropriate tool Do not spray deck with water 3 Using a light lubricating oil a lubricate pivot points on the blade control lever at least once ea...

Page 17: ...ne maintenance items required for good performance by the mower is given below 1 Check engine oil level before each use and maintain oil level to the full mark on the dipstick See section titled Check...

Page 18: ...the spark plug and reset the gap once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 6 for correct plug type and gap specification...

Page 19: ...Mowers stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in the engines fuel system If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need...

Page 20: ...ove fuel filter Inspect Replace if necessary 7 Clear or replace fuel line 8 Drain fuel tank Clean fuel tank Fill with fresh fuel 9 Take unit to an authorized service center Low Engine Power 1 Grass to...

Page 21: ...that governs the sale of the product this express warranty excludes any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantab...

Page 22: ...Engine Technologies LLC METL must warrant the emissions control system on your power equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintena...

Page 23: ...epair of your engine or product may be disallowed METL shall not be held liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts caused by the use of such an unapproved add on modified counterfeit and or...

Page 24: ...ition System Spark plug1 ignition module coil Exhaust System Catalytic muffler assembly if so equipped muffler gasket exhaust manifold Crankcase Breather Assembly Breather connection tube Miscellaneou...

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