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Safely Rules ................. 2-3 Maintenance ............. 14-16 Storage ..................... 18-19
Assembly ...................... 4-7 Service and Troubleshooting ........ 19-20
Operation .................... 8-13 Adjustments .............. 16-17
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing ob-
jects. Failureto observe thefollowing safetyinstructions could resultinserious injuryordeath.
`&Look for this symbol to point out impor- • Do not pull mower backwards unless
rant safely precautions. Itmeans
CAUTION/!! BECOME ALERTt!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
`&WARNING: Inordertopreventaccidental •
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs, always disconnect
sparkplug wire and place wirewhere itcannot
come in contact with plug.
,&WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its •
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and •
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
`&WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State °
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
`& CAUTION: Muffler and
other engine parts become
extremely hot during
operation and remain hot
after engine has stopped.
To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
° Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
° Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards,
Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoiddischarging materialagainst
awall or obstruction. Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place.
See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories, Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
° Mow only in daylight /good artificial light.
° Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
° Disengage the self-propelled mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine,
• ]f the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Alwayswear safety goggles orsafetyglass-
eswithsideshields when operating mower.
!1,SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
faUaccidents which can result in severe in-
jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
° Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
2 when changing direction on slopes.
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