Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
General Safety......................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 4
2 Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope
Guide................................................................. 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
4 Assembling the Grass Bag ...................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 8
Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 9
Adjusting the Handle Height..................................... 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9
During Operation .....................................................10
During Operating Safety..........................................10
Starting the Engine .................................................10
Using the Self-Propel Drive .....................................11
Shutting Off the Engine ..........................................11
Recycling the Clippings ...........................................11
Bagging the Clippings .............................................11
Side-Discharging the Clippings.................................11
Operating Tips ......................................................12
After Operation ........................................................13
After Operating Safety ............................................13
Cleaning under the Machine.....................................13
Folding the Handle .................................................14
Maintenance .................................................................15
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................15
Maintenance Safety.................................................15
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................15
Servicing the Air Filter ............................................15
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................16
Replacing the Blade ................................................17
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ................................18
Storage ........................................................................18
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................18
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................18
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI
B71.1-2012.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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Read and understand the contents of this Operator's Manual
before starting the engine.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving components
of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance away from the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow
children to operate the machine.
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Stop the machine and shut off the engine before servicing,
fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to the
safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional items of safety information in their
respective sections throughout this manual.
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