3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
Unpack the mower
• Cutallfourcornersoftheboxfromtoptobottom.
• Removeallpackingmaterialsfromthemower.
• Locateandidentifytheitemsincludedwiththemower.
Read the manuals
• Carefullyreadallthemanualssuppliedwiththemower.
Theycontainimportantsafety,operating,and
maintenanceinformation.
Unfold the handle
• Removetheknob,lockwasher,andbolt(A,Figure1)
fromeachsideofthehandlebase.
• Loosen,butdonotremove,theknobs(B)onthe
upperhandle.
• Raisethehandletotheoperatingposition,and
tightentheupperknobs.
• Reinsertthelowerhandleboltsthroughthehandlebase
andhandle(C,mostuserspreferthemiddleposition).
Installthelockwashersandfullytightentheknobs.
Set up the recoil rope handle
• Holdthebailcontrolagainstthehandle(A,Figure2).
• Pulltherecoilropehandleouttotheropeguide(B)
onthehandle.Hooktherecoilropeintotherope
guide(itmightbeatightfit).
Add oil and fuel
• Movethemoweroutsidetoaflat,levelsurface.
• Removetheoilfillcap(A,Figure3).Usingthebottleofoilsuppliedinthe
carton,filltheenginewiththeproperamountofoil.(Checkthedipstick
ontheoilfillcap.)Replacetheoilfillcap.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil will result in engine damage.
• Removethefuelfillcap(B).Followingthethree-stepinstructionsonthe
FreshStart™card,snapthefuelpreservercartridgeintothebottomof
thefuelfillcap.
• Addclean,fresh,UNLEADEDfuelwithaminimumof87octane,leaving
oneinchofspacefromthetopofthetankforfuelexpansion.NOTE:Fuel
blendscontainingmorethan10%ethanolarenotrecommended.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
• Replacethefuelfillcap,andwipeupanyspills.
Start the mower
• Adjustallfourwheels(A,Figure4)tothedesiredcuttingheight.
• Setfrontcasterstostraight(B)orswivel(C).
• Setthemowertomulch,bag,ordischarge.(See3-in-1instructionsbelow.)
• Holdthebailcontrol(A,Figure5)againstthedrivehandle.
• Pulltherecoilropehandle(B)untiltheenginestarts.
• Toengagethedrivesystem,slowlysqueezethewheeldrivecontrollever
(C)backtowardthehandle.Squeezingtheleverfurtherbackincreases
groundspeed.
• Tostoptheengineandblade,releasethebailcontrol.
BBRS219BS 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:
• Leavethesidedischargecoverinplace
(Figure6).
2 To convert to bagging:
• Removetheknobsandwasherssecuring
thesidedischargecoverinplace,and
removethecover.
• Installthegrassbagadapter,usingthe
samehardwarethatsecuredtheside
dischargecover(Figure7).
• Reroutetherecoilropearoundtheguide
wheelonthegrassbagadapter(Figure8).
• Slidethefrontofthegrassbagontothe
grassbagadapter(Figure9).
• Hooktherearofthegrassbagontothe
middlebarofthehandle(Figure10).
3 To convert to side discharge:
• Removetheknobsandwasherssecuring
thesidedischargecoverinplace,and
removethecover.
• Installthesidedischargedeflector,usingthe
samehardwarethatsecuredtheside
dischargecover(Figure11).
SideDischarge
Cover
SAE30WOil
SideDischarge
Deflector
FreshStart™Fuel
PreserverCartridge
GrassBagAdapter
Operator’s
Manual
BailControl
RecoilRope
Handle
CuttingHeightAdjustLever
(AtEachWheel)
SwivelCaster
LockKnob(2)
OilFilland
Dipstick
FuelFill
Cap
GrassBag
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Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower Model BBRS219BS
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