3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
Unpack the mower
• Cutallfourcornersoftheboxfromtoptobottom.
• Removeallpackingmaterialsfromthemower.
•Locateandidentifytheitemsincludedwiththemower.
Raise the handle assembly
• Loosen,butdonotremove,theknobs(A,Figure1)
onbothsidesoftheupperhandle.
• Unfoldtheupperhandlesothatitisalignedwiththe
lowerhandle,andtightentheupperknobs.
• Removethehandleknobs,washersandcarriagebolts
fromthelowerhandle(B).
• Raisethelowerhandle,aligningitwithoneofthe
threesetsofholesinthehandlebracket.(Mostusers
willpreferthemiddleposition).Replacethehardware,
tighteningsecurely.
Set Up the starter rope handle
• Squeezethebladecontrol(A,Figure2)againstthe
drivecontrol(B).NOTE:Thebladecontrolanddrive
controlcanbeoperatedfromeitherside.
•Pullthestarterropehandle(C)outoftheengineto
theropeguide(D).Hookthestarterropeintothe
ropeguide(itmightbeatightfit).
Add oil and fuel
• Movethemoweroutsidetoaflat,levelsurface.
• Removetheoilfillcap(A,Figure3).Addtheentirecontentsofthe
suppliedoilcontainertotheengine.Replacetheoilfillcap.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil before starting engine will result in
engine damage.
• Removethefuelfillcap(B).Followingthethree-stepinstructionson
theFreshStart
®
card,snapthefuelpreservercartridgeintothebottom
ofthefuelfillcap.
• Addclean,fresh,UNLEADEDfuelwithaminimumof87octane,
leavingoneinchofspacefromthetopofthetankforfuelexpansion.
NOTE:Fuelblendscontainingmorethan10%ethanolarenot
recommended.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
• Replacethefuelfillcap,andwipeupanyspills.
Final preparation
• Movethecuttingheightadjustlevers(A,Figure4)tothedesired
cuttingheight.
• Setthemowertomulch,bag,ordischarge.(See3-in-1instructions
below.)
Read the manuals
• Carefullyreadallthemanualssuppliedwiththemower.
Theycontainimportantsafety,operating,andmaintenance
information.
Overview
Items that you will need
UtilityKnife
UnleadedFuel(minimum87octane)
Items Included
Failure to read and follow instructions in the
operator's manual could result in death and/or
bodily injury.
Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate this product inside any building or
enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
DANGER
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.
IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately.
Fuel stabilizer contains:
2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
1 For mulching:
• Leavethemulchingcoverandthe
installedmulchingpluginplace(Figure5).
2 To convert to bagging:
• Liftthereardoorandremovethe
installedmulchingplug(Figure6).
• Holdingthereardooropen,attachthe
grassbagtotherearofthemower
(Figure7).
• Makesurethehooksonbothsidesof
thebagframehookontotherear
doorrod(Figure8).
• Releasethereardoor(itwillrestontop
ofthegrassbag).
3 To convert to side discharge:
• Makesurethemulchingplugisinstalled
intherearofthemower,andthegrass
bagisremoved.
• Liftthemulchingcover,andinstall
thesidedischargedeflectorontothe
mowerdeck(Figure9).
• Makesurethedecktabsstickupthrough
thelockingslots(Figure10).
• Releasethemulchingcover(itwillrest
ontopofthedischargedeflector).
Mulching
Cover
SAE30W
Oil
SideDischarge
Deflector
FreshStart
®
Fuel
PreserverCartridge
GrassBag
Operator’s
Manual
StarterRope
Handle
CuttingHeight
AdjustLever
(ateachwheel)
OilFilland
Dipstick
FuelFillCap
MulchingPlug
(Installed)
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FormNo.7105027(Rev.‘-’)
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Drive
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Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
Models
SPXV2270HW
NSPXV2270HW
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