User Manual Remington 11A-B2SD883 21" 140cc Gas Push Lawn Mower

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Manual User Push Mover

Adjustments

Cutting Height Adjustment
There are wo cating eight ajsimentoniguatinsReferto thesection applicable toyourmawe.

SINGLE LEVER (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Carefully pull the height adjustment lever outward towards wheel (mover will tend to fall when lever 's moved outward)

2. Move eerto desired poston fora change incutting eight.

3. Release evertowards ec “Figures
DUALLEVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The dual ever cutting height ajustment eves are located above theron andrea ight wheel Figure 16.

1. Careful pl the height ajustment ver outward towards hel (rower wl tend to fll when ever ismoved outward)

OTE: The ront and eareight adjustment levers movein the opposte direction ta aust

2. Moe everto desired poston oa change incutting high.

3. Release ever toward ec

IMPORTANT: To aoid uneven cutting all whels must be placed inthe same cuting height poston. Fr rugior uneen wns. move each height adjustment lever toa higher postion. This will prerent you from ating the gress tao close tothe ground.

Handle Pitch Adjustment (If Equipped)

For convenience of operation. youmay ast the ptchofthe hale. Perform ane ofthe fallowing.

PULL-OUTHANDLES

1. Remove two knbsor wing nuts and crag bolts fom handle (gue 17

2. Pasion the hand n nef the three postions hats most <amfortabl. See inset. Figure.

3. Secure ita poston with wo knobs ar wingnuts and ariage alts emved in STEP 1

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VERTICAL STORAGE HANDLES
1. Uslckthe ta andl release eer. See inset. Figure 1

2 Move the upperhandle at aign the postion indicator (b) ith ee most comfortable ofthe tree handle pastons

3. Locktherwohanderelease levers. Se inset. Figure 8

Lock.

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Features

A. BLADE CONTROL
The blade controls attached tothe upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper rane to operate the mower. Release the blade control to stop blade and engine

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This blade controlisa safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation

B. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
There are two cutting height adjustment configurations

1. Dual Lever -The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are located above the front and rear right wheels
To adjust the cutting height. refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 10.

2. Single Lever- The cutting height adjustmentlever is located above the earleft wheel. To adjust the cutting height. refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 10

C. RECOIL STARTER

The recoil starters attached tothe right upper handle. Standing behind the mower and while holding the blade control down. pull the recol starter handle to start the mower.

D. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED)

The grass catcher. located atthe rear of the mower. is used to collect the grass clippings for disposal. Once the bagis ful. remove it up through the handles and empty it before any further mowing

E. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)

The mulch plugis located onthe right side of the mower ands used for mulching purposes (recirculating the clippings back to the lawn)

F. SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (IF EQUIPPED)
Theside discharge chutes used to discharge grass cppingsto the side ofthe mower instead of collecting te ipingsin the fas catcher or using the maweras a mulcer.

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Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning labelon the uit

6. TRAIL SHIELD
The tralshield is attached to the rear ofthe mower and sthere to protect the operator from ying debris. Do not use te mower tunes the shies fully functional and in place

H. DECK WASH (IF EQUIPPED)
Your mower’ deck may be equipped with afast attach deck wash nrzeonits surface aspartofits deck wash system. Use the deck wash rinse grass ippngs from te dec’s underside [LVERTICAL STORAGE (IF EQUIPPED)
This featue allows the handle to be fled forward andthe mower tipped back and stored vertically.

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Standing a mower without te vertical storage feature in the upright postion may cause damage tothe engine or causea fuel oroil leak.

Only mowers withthe vertical storage featureincludean engine that can be stored inthe upright pasion

Gasoline And Oil Fill-up

IMPORTANT: Refer tothe separate Engine Operator's Manval for additional engine information

Thismowerisshiped without gasoline (fue) or itn the engine

Be certain to sevice engine with gasoline andl as instructed before starting or operating yourlawn mower

1. Add provided ol before starting mower forthe ist timeas instructed the separate Engine Operator’ Manual

2. Service the engine with gasoline a instructed inthe separate
Engine Operator's Manual. ead

ToStart Engine ed

Besureno one other than the operatris standing near thelawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Neverrun engine indoors in enclosed. poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands. fet. hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine andlawn mower.

Refer to the Engine Operator's Nanva for instructions onstrting and stopping the engine.

To Stop En
Release lade contralto stop the engine and blade e

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Wait forthe Blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower orto remove the gras catcher.
Check blade stopping timeiswithin3 seconds. fblade doesnot stop within 3 seconds contact your Service Cente.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Besure lawn sear af stones. sticks. wie or other objects which could damage vn maweror engine. uch abjects could be thrown by the blade in any direction and cause serious personal
Injury tothe operator and helpers

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The operation of any lawn mower can resultin foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. which can damage your eyes severely. lays wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Using Mower asa Mulcher

For mulching ras. remove the grasscacher from the mower
When you remave the gras catcher from the mower allow the rear discharge door to se completely. For effective machin. donot cut wet grass. the grass has ben allowed to growin eacessoffourinches. mulching isnot recommended. Use the grass catcher to collect ippings instead.

Using Mower with Grass Catcher

You anus the grass catcher to cllect ipings while you are operating the mower

1. Attach grass catcher following instructions inthe Assembly section. Grass copings will automatically cllecin bag
Operate mower untl grass bags fll

2. Stop engine by releasing thetlade control. Make sure that the engine has come toa complete stop.

Liftear discharge door and pl ras bag up and away from. the mower to remave the bag Dispse of the grass clippings andeintall the bag when complete youstrkea foreign object. stop the engine. Disconnect the sparkplug wire. thoroughly inspect mower for any damage. and repair damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operationisan indication of damage. The mower should be promptly inspected and repaired.

Vertical Mower Storage (If Equipped)

Standing a mower without the vertical storage featurein the upright postion may cause damageto the engine or causea fue oroil leak

Only mowers with the vertical storage featureindludean engine that can be stored inthe upright pasion

Do notstore the mower outside ori damp area. Store mowerina dry. dean area.

STORING THE MOWER ead

Wait for engine to coo before wiping or storing

IMPORTANT: Before toring the mowerin the vertical postion censure the fel eels ator below te recommended illevel.
Refer tothe Engine Operator's Manual

1. Using compressed airor dry rag dean the outside ofthe mowerandremave any debi fom around the engine

2. equipped remove the starting ky.
3. Unlock the two handle releaselevers. ee inset Figure 20.

4. Fold the handle (bforwardto the storage position (Figure 20). Donat rim blade contol ae or the drive
Contd cable if equipped) while lowering the hand

5. Lockthe two handle release levers. See inset Figure 20.

Figure 20

6. Lifting from the handle (tithe mover up onto the ear wiveeds and back of the hand bracket (Figure 2).

1. Position the mowers that the blades facing a wall.

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REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE eS

When moving the mower or unfolding the handle do not put hands or feet near orunder the cutting deck
Otherwise seriousinjury may occur

Toprevent accidentally starting the mower engine when unfolding the handle. do not hold the blade control against the upper handle. Otherwise seriousinjury may

1. Holding the mower by the upper handle. gently setthe mower down onalfour wheel.

2 Tounfold the handle unlock the two handle release levers “heat Ehnose 91) ane mppfeeen CFEDE Ea in ACEERR)

General Recommendations

+ Alay observe safety rules on the mowerandin the manuals) when performing any maintenance

+The warranty on this mower doesnot cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse ar negligence. To receive full yale from warranty. operator must maintain the mower asinstructd here

+ Changing of engine-govermed speed will oid engine warranty.
Check that all hardware sin plac secre and tight before
+ach use and before off season storage.

Lubrication

BLADE CONTROL
Lubricate pivot points onthe ade control at kas once a season and before storage wth ight ol. This control mus operate freely
Inboth directions Figure 2).

WHEELS

Lubricate all wheel hubs/axes at east once aseason and before storage with ight ol figure 22)

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Engine Maintenance

Annually check the engine mounting bots torque: Min. 29.2 ftelbs G86N-mi. Max. 41. ftlbs (56.3 Nem)

Refer tothe Engine Operator’ Manual packed with your mower fora detailed description ofall engine-eated sevice specifications and storage engine runs eratic overheats. skis (hesitates or ides poorly refer tothe Engine Operator's Manual.

IMPORTANT: Check engine cillevelbefore each use. Rferto

Engine Operator's Manva

CLEAN ENGINE

+ Before every use. can grass. chafforaccumulated debris from engine eeplinkage. pring. and control clean Keep area around and behind muffler fee of any combustible debi

+ Keeping engine chan allowsairmovernent around engin.

+ Engine parts shoud be kept lean to reduce the isk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

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Donot use water to clean engine pats. Water could contaminate uel system. Usea brush or dty doth.
Mower Maintenance

DECK WASH (IF EQUIPPED)

Your mower’ deckmay be equipped with a deck wash system.
Use the deck wash rnse gras cipings from the deck’ underside and prevent the buildup of orasve chemicals
Complete the folowing steps AFTEREACH MOWING:

1. Push the mower to aleve. dearlocaton on your bwn Ensure your garden hose can reach yourmower.

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Make certain the mower’ discharge chuteisdirected
AWAY from your house. garage. parked cars et.

2. Remave the fast attach deck wash nozze from the mower eck and thread itonto the end of your garden hose

3. Attach garden hse withthe deck wash nozzle tothe water port on yourdec’s surface (Figure 23)

4. Turn the water OM.

5. Start the engine as described inthe Engine Operators
Manual

6. Runthe engine for aminimum of two minutes. allowing the underside of the cutting deckto thoroughly cine

7. Release blade contolto stop the engine and blade.

8. Turmthe wate OFF and detach the deck wash nozae fromthe water port onyourdec’s surface

4 After leaning your deck. restart the mower. eep the engine and blade running fora minimum of two minutes allowing the underside ofthe cutting deck to thoroughly ry

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Figure 23

DECK CLEANING teas once a season and before storage. clean the underside of the mower deck to prevent buik-up of gras clippings orather debi.

1. Allow the engine to run untilitis outa fel Do notattempt to pour fuel rom the engine. Disconnect park plug wie
Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.

Turn moweron ts side keping the muffler side down and making sure that theater and the carburetor are facing up. Hold mower fim

Scrape and lean the underside ofthe deck witha suitable took Do not spray with water

IMPORTANT: Do not use pressure washer or garden hose to dean yourmower. These may cause damage a bearings or the engine. The use of water will esultin shortenedlife and reduce serviceabtity.

4. Putthe mower backon its wheels on the ground.
Blade Care

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Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower arto remove the grass catcher.
Check bade stopping timets within3 seconds. fblade does nat stop within 3 seconds contact your Service Center.

Pad hen removing the cuttin blade for sharpening or replacement. protect yourhands wth apair of heavy loves or usea heavy ag tohold the blade

Annually check the mower blade mounting bolt togue: Min 375 ftelbs (50.8 Hm). Ma. 50.0 ft-lbs (67.8 em)

Periodically inspect te lade and blade adapter for bends or cack. especialy if youstrikea foreign objector experience excessive vibration. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below forbade sevice:

1. Allow the engine to run untilitisoutof fu Do not attempt {to pour fuel from the engine

Disconnect spark plug wit. Refer to Engine Operator's
Manual

Turn mower on ts side keping the muffler side down and making sure that thea ter andthe carburetor are facing up.

4 Remove bot (a andblade bell support (b) which ho the bade and the blade adapter tothe engine crankshaft (Figure 24).

6. Remove blade from the blade adapter fr testing balance a. Balance the blade on around shat srewdiverto check.

1b. Remave metal rom the heavy side untitbalances evenly

NOTE: When sharpening the tade. llow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting edge equaly to keep the bade balanced.

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An unbalanced blade will ause excessive vibration when fotating athigh speeds. Itmay cause damage to engine and blade could break causing personalinjuy.

1. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and theIner surface ofthe blade adapter withligh of. See inset. Figure 24

2. Slide the blade adapter (onto the engine crankshaft Place the lade onthe adapter such thatthe ide ofthe
Blade marked "Grass Sid” (or with part number) aces the ground when the mower sin the operating position.
Make sure that the blades aligned and seated onthe blade adapter flanges.
8. Place blade bel support) onthe blade (Align notches on the Dade bellsupport with mall hols in blade
9 Replace hex bal) and tighten hex bol to torque: Min. 375 ftlbs (508 N-m. Max. 50.0 bs (678 N-m).

NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower. periodically check the Blade belt for corecttorque

Figure 24