(Self-Propelled Model Shown)
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
Thank you for purch£sing an American-buiEt product,
21 "
CONVERTIBLE
ROTARY
MOWERS
Models 809 and 849
IMPORTANT!
Record the exact Model No, and Serial No.
which appear on the rear of your unit (on the
deck) in the _pace below¸ You must have these
numbers, al_r)_ wlth the date Df purchase, in
order to receive warranty or service.
MODEL NO, SERIAL NO. I
t_-81394ol
IMPC RTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
instructions Carefully
WARNING: This Unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
foreM-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable Ioea: or state laws (ff any) If a spark arrester is used, it should he maintained in effecl_ve working order Dy
the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Sectlon 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may
have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arreeter for the muffler is avaiJable through your nearest engine
author zed seMce deaJer or contact the service department PC. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
PRINTED IN U,S.A. FORM NO. 770-8832L
iMPORTANT SAFEOPE.AT,O"P.ACT'O S
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, JENOT FOLLOWED, gOULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
_ SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF ANN OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INNTRUOTIOr_S IN THIS N1ANUAL BEFORE
ATfEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER¸ FAILURE TO DOMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUSTIONS MAY RESULT iN PERSONAL
INJURY¸ WHEN YOU SEE THiS SYMBOL-- _b HEED ITS WARNING.
DANGER:
•_Jk 1. 6SNERAL OPERATION
1. Read tNs owner s guide carefuPy in ds entirety before attempt-
ins to assemble this machine Read, undersfaad, and follow all
ins rue ions on he math ne and n t e manual(s) b_fo e opa a-
Non. Be oornplat_ly famlbar with the controls and the proper
use ol this machine before operating it. Keep thrs manuar in a
safe place for future and regularreference and for o daring
rehlacement parts,
2. Your rotary mower is a preNeion piece of power _qaipr_eaN
not a playth{ng Therefore. exerese extreme caution _l all
times Your unit has been designed to p_rform oneiob:fo
rlowgrase Do not use it fur any other purpose
3 Never a]lo,_ children under 34 years o:d to operate a bower
mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate
raowe undo c gee pa enal suderv]sion Only responsible indi-
viduals who are familiar with these rol.s of sa,8 oper_hon
should be allowed to use your mawer
d Keep the area u operalon eear gin oersons, partcualy
sinai children and pets Stop engine when Nley are [n the
vicing_y of your mower to help prevam slade contact or hrown
object i_jury NPlaugh the area of operation should be com-
p;etely cleared of !o[eign objects an objee! may ha'Je been
overlooked and could he aceidextallg thro/v,_ by the mower in
any direePorl and cause serious persolal injury lU 1he operator
Your lawn mowar was built to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operation in this manuah A_
with any lype Dfpowor eqllipmeIR, _arelessness or errDI Onthe part of fJIBoperatorcan resull In serious
injury. Tkis IBWRmower is _apahle of amputatingNan(ISand fBel _nd throwing objecl_. Fail_re to observe
lhe following safety i#SlrlJctions couldresull i_ seriousinjury or death.
5 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 9e
used REr¢ove ag stone& sticks, wire¸ hones, toys a_d other
Iorelgn Objects which could be picked up and thrown by the
1lower ¸ in any direction and cause serious persorlal injury to
ug pattern 1o avoid disaharge el n'ateriar toward ,o_ds side-
walke aystanders and th_ gk_ To help avoid a thrown objaete
iniury keep childrer,, hystardere Bad helpers at least 75 leet
13. The blade control handle is a safety device Never aRempt to
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device i_oper-
afire _nd may resell in paragon injury through contael with the
rotating blade¸ The hinge control handle musl operate easgy in
both directions arP automatically return to the disengaged
osidon when released¸
14. _ever operate tile mowe n we g _ss Always be sure of you_
footing. A slip and tall ca_ c_use s_dou_ pe_o_aJ glju rE, Keep
a firm hold on fhe handl_ and w_lb never run. Mow o_ly i_
15 Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,#alk_ nr roads
16. If the equipmenl should ct_rt to vibrale abnormagy, stop the
erlgae ant cbe_ immed_elyto theea s_ Vb 81oni8 gsn-
17 Shut the engine off and wait anti; the olade comas to a com-
plete Stop before removing the grass catcher or unologgiagfhe
c_ute The cultino b_ade conli_u_e to _otate for a few seconds
all_r the ergine is s_ul off Never place any part otthe body in
mg
18 Neve_ operale mou,,er without proper guarde grass catcher
pla_eaor og"Er SaleIE p ofactive derides in place
19 Muffler and 6ogirle become hot and can cause _ hLra Do act
tough.
20. O_ly use a_,eeesories approved lol tgis machine by the Tar=u-
f_efurer Read, und_"rstand and follow alliostructioas provided
uH_hthe ap3roved ao_easa'v
21 g s!tu_ti0_'lS OCCUrwhich _r_ not eo_ereg in P_ ICaaual, use
;are and good judgment Dontaet pOUl ,deale_for as_islanc_
_ll. SLOPE OPERATION
For your safely, u_etha s ope gauge in Jaded as part ol this manual
_o me_e_r_ SUDan b_or_ opera'ng hie Lnl on a siopeo o hg
A!ways wear safety glasses ot safety goggles during adoration
or whil_ perfornlPlg an _djastme_t or r_pair, to proleet eyes
from for.Ngn objects that may be tllrown from the machine la
any dDeefion
7. Wear sturdy, rough-sol_d work shoes and clos_ gtgng slacks
and dirts Shirts and pants th_ cover the arms and leg_ and
Sleet-toad shoes are recommended. Do _ot wear loose filling
uluth_s or jewelry They can be _aughl iN moving parts Never
operate a unit ia bare lee_, sand aIs, or sneakers.
S DO no_ put hands or leer near or under rotating parts Keep
causeinjury.
10 Never pc,II the mower towarJ you while you arewalki[_g If ou
mus_ hae_ the mower away from a wag Dr obstruction lYirsl
a. Step back fram the mower to fJlly extend yaur arms.
b Be SUreyOUare well balanced with sur_ footing
e. Pull the mower back slowly, 30 rrore H/an hNf way toward
P Repeatthese steps as "=ceded.
11 De not opera:e the mo_er white underthe influence ol alcohol
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down E×er_lse
extreme CBLNIOTwhen chal'glng dirueDon on s!opes.
• Welch <o holes ts hidden objects, or bumps. Tail g,ass can
hide obstaeJes
• A rays he sure ol yoer fooe[lg A s Jg arid 7a Can CaLlaOseoas
personal injury
DO NOT:
* Dono a]o,vneardropofts,dltche or embankmentsTheopera-
lot could loose tooting or balance
• Do not mow slopes greater [bar; 1_° a show_ on the slope
gauge
• Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could CaUSedipping
Ill. CHILDREN
_*Tragie accidents can occur g the operate= is not abrl to the pros-
lastsawtnem
1 Keen ePildrea gel el 1de mowing a 6a and undo h _atshful
2 Bealert and tu-n mower ONif achild entersthe area
3 Belore aid wh:N moving backwa,ds, !cog behind and down fur
12 Disengage Nle so!f-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on
4. Never allow children under &go 14to opalal8 the rqower
2
S. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
rees, oT o her ob_ect._ ha mayobsou _yOU V$OIIOf B ohlbJ
or hazard.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extreme care in handlinggasoline and other fuels They
are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive
a Useonlyan approved container
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running. AlJow engine to cool at leasl two mlnutas before
refuelir]g.
c Replace 9asctlne cap se_urel_ and wipe ofl any spilled
gasoline before starting the englr)eas it may causea fire or
expbsiom
P Ex:ing_ish all cigdrettes, clpars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
e. Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors
will accumulate in the area
f Never store the machine or fuel container inside wNere
N-ereisan open flame or spark such ¢,sa gasw_ter heater,
space h_ater, OFILl,ante,
2 Never ran ar]engine insdea cb£ed area
3 TO reducefire hazard keep mower flee of £rass, leaws, or
other debris build-up, Clear] up oP or fuel spillage. Allow
4. Before cleaning, rapturing, o Inspect'rig, make certan the
blade arid all movln0 parts have stopped, Disconnect the spata
pl_agwire, and ke_p _B wNe away from the spark plug to pre-
vent accidentar start ng
5 Check the blade and engin_ mountlnQ bolts at frebuent
intervals for proper tightness, Also, visually inspect blade for
damage (e,_., bent, cracked, geplac_ w_h blade which meets
original vpulpment specifications.
6 Keep all nuts, bO!tS, and screws tight to be sue the equipment
is in s_fe Working condiPon
7, Never t_mpeT with _fely devices¸ 0hBck their proper operation
regularl ,,
8 After striking a foreign object stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark blug, and thoroughly Iffspect th_ mower for any
damage, Repair the bama_ b_fore starting and operating th_
mower,
9, Never attempt to make a wheel or cuttir]g height adjustment
while the engine is running
t0. grass catcher componer]ts are subject to wear¸ damage and
detBriorafior], which could expose movin_ p_r% or allow
objefts to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently _heck
_omponanta and l_pg_e with marluf_ctu_er's reoonlmellP_d
parts, whoJ3_eee_sarv.
11. Mo_ver blades are s_arp and can cut, Wrap the blade(s) or
weal _ oves, &fin USe8X ra caLtaOI3wqen Servlell_ them.
12. DO not chan0_ tile engFr]e governor setting or overspeed the
_l_glne Excessive err]g_r]espeeds are d_ngerou_
SAF WARNING - rOU, ESPONSmZUFr
R_S rio he ue_ o I_ 8 pov_e re&el'lie IC pe _o_'_ v.bo e C
understand and foPow he wan rigs _nP mns_ruelicns intr]i_
UNPACKING
TOREMOVEUNITFROMCARTON
!. Remove staples, break glue on lop flaps, or out
tape st carton end and peel along top fl£p to
open carton
2, Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e,,
owner's maF3uBi, e[c.
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay canon down flat
4. Remove packing material.
5, Rod or slide und out of carlon. Check c_rton
thoroughly for loose parts.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
Before setting up your I_wn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
ag_gnst the engine by £ttaching rubber boot to a belt
onfhe engine. See figure 1.
TOOLS REQUIREDFORASSEMBLY
Pair o P =ors No necessay, but helpTul)
Spark Plug Wire
With Rubber Boot
Spark Plug
FIGURE 1,
SE%UPINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to ser-
vice engine with gasoline and oil before operating
your mower.
NOTE; Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
HOWTOSET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER
(Refer to Illustration Below)
1 Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes
2 For shipping purposes your mower is set with the
wheels in the lowest cu_ing height position. Raise
the mower to the highes{ setting for assembly of
handle
3. Remove the bagpln clips which are Jn the weld
pins on the handle mounting brackets
4. Lift the handle as£embly, and attach the handle
by placing the bottom holes in the lower handle
over the word pins on the handle mounting
brackets. Make certain the lower handle is seated
securely into the handle mounting brackets
5 Pull up on the upper handle to raise il into the
operating position. Tighien the hand knobs on
each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be
seated properly into the hand;e).
Wing Nut
Upper
Handle
NOTE: Your mower is shipped w#h the handle in the
higher height position, If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, referto the Adjustment Section atthfs dine.
6. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the
lower handle against the handle mounting
bracket, Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole
on the weld pin. Repeat on other side.
7. The rope guide is attached to the right side ef the
handle. Loosen the wing nut whMh secures the
rope guide.
8. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against
the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of
the engine. Release the blade control handle,
Slip the starter rope into the rope guide, Tighten
the wing nut.
9. S][p the starter rope into the rope guide on the
side of the rear catcher panel assembly,
10. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
Blade
Handle
Lower
Handle
Hand
Rope Knob Rear
Guide Guide Catcher
Panel
Starter Assembly
Rope Handle
4airpin
C_ip in
Inner Hole
Weld
Pin
HandJe
Mounting
Bracket
Rope
Rope
Guide Rope'
Guide
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Spark
g
FIGURE 2.--self-Propelled Model Shown
Discharge
Chute
4
Grass Catch
TO ATTACH BAG TO MOWER
1. Hold the chute door on the catcher panel open as
shown in figure 3.
2. Slide the frame of the grass catcher down into the
channels on each side of the mower. The hooks
on the frame go over the paner en the discharge
chute. See figure 3.
To remove the grass catcher, lift the grass catcher
straight up.
Channel on.
Mower
Frame
FIGURE 3.
Chute
Deflector
Wing Nut ¢_. "-
TO CONVERT MOWER TO SIDE DISCHARGE
To conver_ your mower to a side discharge unit
proceed as Iollows.
1. Remove the rear discharge chute assembly by
removing two wing nuts. Lift up on the two bottom
corners of the discharge chat6 assembly, and
slide it off the deck,
2. Attach tke side chute deflecto_ by first placing it
over the rear boil in the side of tile deck. Then
slide the notch in the top of the deflector around
the shoulder bo!l on top ol the deck Slide the
notch in lhe side of the deflector around the front
bolt in the side of the deck. See figure 4.
FIGURE 4.
Nut
3 Secure the front of the chute deflector tu the bolt
on the side ot the deck with one wing nut. See
figure 4. Secure the back of the chute deflector in
/ _'_ the same mBnner. See figure 5,
FIGURE 5,
Chute
Deflector
Mulching Plug
Shoulder Bolt
J
TO CONVERT MOWER TO A MLILCHER
To use your mower as a mulcher, proceed as follows.
1. Remove either the rear discharge chute assembly
or the side chute deflector from the mower as
instructedpreviously.
2. Attach the mulching plug by first placlng it over
the rear bolt in the side of the deck, Then s]ide
the notch in the top of the rnutching plug around
the shoulder bolt on top of the deck. Slide the
notch in the side of the mulching plug around the
front bolt in side of the deck. Secure using two
wing nuts, See figure 6.
FIGURE 6.
Dischal
Chute
Assembl
FIGURE 7.
\
Shoulder
\ Bolt
Wing Nuts
Ribs
Rear
Panel
REPLACING THE REAR DISCHARGE CHUTE
To replace the rear dlscharge chute assembly, pro-
ceed as follows.
Slide the ribs on fhe discharge chute assembly under
the flange on rear panel as you inseE the side of the
_discharge chute under the two tabs See figure 7,
The edge of the discharge chute assembly goes
under the shoulder bolt on deck Push down on the
chute assembly and sride the bottom corner slols
over the bolts on side of deck.
Press down on the discharge chute assembly and
secure with wing nuts. Make certain wing nuts are
seated properly.
WARNING: Never operate your unit with-
out either the side chute deflector,
mulching plug o ent're rear discharge
chute and grass catcher assembly in
place.
CONTROLS
BLADE CONTROLHANDLE
Blade
Control
Handle
Clutch
Control
Control
Shin
Stader Lever
FIGURE 8.--Self-Propelled Model Shown
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han-
dle of the mower. See figure 8. The blade control han-
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit
Release the blade control handle to slop the
engine and blade,
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
wher_ever the engine is unnng,
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