CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................ 4
Congratulations ..................................... 4
Use ........................................................ 4
Good service ......................................... 5
Serial number ........................................ 5
Symbols and decals................................... 6
Translation of instructions...................... 7
Safety instructions..................................... 8
General use ........................................... 8
Personal Safety ..................................... 10
Operation............................................... 10
Children ................................................. 11
Maintenance .......................................... 12
Movement/Transport ............................. 15
Customer Responsibilites...................... 16
Controls ...................................................... 17
Main Components and
Operating Instructions ........................... 17
Operation .................................................... 24
Before You Start .................................... 25
Starting the Engine ................................ 25
Start Engine with Weak Battery ............. 28
Running ................................................. 29
Operating on Hills .................................. 30
Mowing Tips .......................................... 31
Transport ............................................... 31
Stopping Engine .................................... 32
Moving by Hand..................................... 33
Maintenance ............................................... 34
Maintenance Schedule........................... 34
Battery .................................................... 36
Ignition System....................................... 37
Checking Safety System ........................ 37
Checking Engine’s Cooling Air Intake ....38
Checking & Adjusting Throttle Cable...... 38
Checking & Adjusting Choke Cable ....... 38
Replacing Air Filter ................................. 39
Replacing Fuel Filter .............................. 40
Checking Fuel Pump’s Air Filter ............. 40
Checking Tire Pressures ........................41
Checking Parking Brake......................... 41
Checking V-belts .................................... 41
Checking Blades .................................... 43
Adjusting Mower Deck............................ 45
Cleaning & Washing............................... 46
Caster Wheels........................................ 47
Hardware................................................ 47
Lubrication.................................................. 48
Lubrication Schedule.............................. 48
Troubleshooting......................................... 55
Storage........................................................ 58
Winter Storage ....................................... 58
Service ................................................... 58
Schematic ................................................... 59
Technical Data............................................ 62
Conformity Certificates.............................. 71
Service Journal .......................................... 72
Delivery Service ..................................... 72
After First 8 Hours ..................................73
25-Hour Service ..................................... 74
50-Hour Service ..................................... 75
100-Hour Service ................................... 76
300-Hour Service ................................... 77
At Least Once Each Year....................... 78
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