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MOWER

INSTRUCTIONBOOKModel

20456xgA

ThisInstructionBookcontainsinformationforseveralmodels.

Readandkeepthisbookforfuturereference.

Thisbook containsimportantinformationon

SAFETY,,ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,ANDMAINTENANCE.

PRODUCTINFORMATION

The owner must be certain that all

the product Information Is Included with the unit.

This Information Includes

the INSTRUCTION BOOKS,

the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.

This information must be Included to make sure state laws

and other laws are followed.

RECORDmE FOLLOWINGINFORMATIONABOUTYOURUNIT.

THISINFORMATIONISNECESSARYWHENORDERINGPARTS

ORINCASEOFLOSSORTHEFT.

WHBIEPIJRClIAS_:.

DATEPURCHASED:Mare D_.__ Y.P .

MODELNO.: BULTINTHE

DATEOFMANUFACTURE:. L,_I_;/._,.

F- 98525

MURRAY, INC, Two Year Umlted Warranty

Murray,Inc.warrantsto theoriginalpurchasertheethisunitshallbefloefromdefectsinma-

terialandworkmanshipunder normpJuse and servicefor a peded of"two (2)Yasm from

the dateof purchase;however,thiswarrantydoesneecoverengines,eocossodss (suchas

snowblowers,snowblades,grassbaggersendplows),transmissions,beetedesend Nor-

realWear Pelts (exceptas notedbelow)ortrenasxIssasthecompaniesthatmanufacture

these itemsfurnishtheirownwenantiesand provideservicethroughtheirauthorized itdd

servicefacilities.Foradditional information,see the warrantiescoveringtheseparticular

parts.If you are uncertainwhetheryourunit containsor isequippedwithoneor moreof

thaseparts,consuityourdeoJerpdortopurchsse.Subjeottothe termsandconditionsnoted

inthisLimitedWarranty,we shall,at our option,repairor replaceat nocosttothe edginal

purchaseranypartcoveredbythisUmitedWarrantyduringthe applicable warrantyperiod.

Inthe eventthe batteryprovesdefectivewithinninety(g0)daysfromthedate ofpurchase,

we wiUreplaceitwithoutcharge.Ifthe b_tery provosdefectlveafter(90)daysbutwithinone

hundredtwenty (120)days fromthe dateof purchase,we willreplaceitfor a charge of one

half (1/2) of the retailpriceof the batteryineffectat the lime of reeum.

NormalWearPertseredefinedasbeffs, blades,bladeadapters, pnoumeeictiras,headlights

and seat covers.These partsare warrantedto he freefromdefectsinmotedalandwork-

manshipas deliveredwiththe product.Anyclaimfor repairor replacement of NormalWee/

Partsmust bemadewithinthidy (30)daysof the deeeofpumhase. Noclaimsinvolvingdam-

age causedfrom mstedaluse, abuse or misusewillbe honored.

This Murray,Inc. Two (2) Year Umited Warranty isyourexclusiveremedy;however,this

warrantyisvoidordoesnotapplyto anyunittheehasbeentamperedwith,altered, misused,

abusedorusedforrentalor othercommercialend/orprofessional(non-homeowner)uses.

Yourwarrantydoesnotcoverminormechanicaladjustments whicherenotduetoanyde-

fect inmeeedalor workmanehip.Forassistance inmakingsuchadjustments, consultyour

InstructionBook.

Tomake a dalm underthis Murray,Inc.Two(2) Year Umlted Warnmty, rotumthe unit(or

itauthorizedinadvance,thedefectivepert)along withyourproofof purchasetoan Autho-

rizedService Centernear you.To locatethe noerostAuthorizedService Center,callthe

CentralPartsDieedbutorforyourareashowninthelistprovidedwithyourunitor checkthe

YellowPage listingsin yourlocaltelephonedirectory.Ifyou reeumthe entireunit, we will

repairthe unit.Ifwe authorizethe rotumof the defectivepartonly,we will eitherreplaceor

repairthe part Inthe caseof a defectinatransmission ordifferential(asdistinguishedfront

atraan,cexle), the entiretransmissionordifferentialmust be reeumedsincethey do notin-

cludeuserserviceableparts.

This Murray,Inc. Two (2) Year Umlted Warranty givosyouspecificlegaldghts, and you

mayalso haveotherrightswhich varyfrom steeetostate. Thla Umlted Warranty le given

In Ilmuof eelofhIN"expm'oe_KIand Impited wan'antloeIncluding the Imptled were'rarity

of msrchantablllty and warranty of fltneoe for apartlouler purpoas. Ifyou need eddi-

tJonalinformationon thiswrittanwarrantyorassistancein obtainingservice, writeorcall:

MURRAY, INC.

OutdoorPowerEquipment

CustomerService Depertmeof

P,O.Box 268

Brantwsod,Tennessee 37027

1-800-251-8007

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OWNER'S INFORMATION

Thisinstruction bookiswrittenfor sp_son withsomemechanicalability. Likemostserviosbooks,

notallthesteps aredescribed.Stepson howto loosenortightenfestanemarestepsanyonecan

follow withsomemechanicalability.Read and followtheseinstxuctiansbeforeyou usethe unit.

Knowyour product: Ifyouunderstandtheunit and howthe unitoperetos,youwillgetthe best

performance.As youreadthis manual, comparetheillustrationstotheunit.Lesmthe locationand

thefunctionofthe conb'ols.Tohelp preventan accident,followthe operatinginstructionsand the

safetyrules.Keep thismanualfor futurerefi)rance.

IMPORTANT:.Many unitsare notassembledandare sold incartons.It isthe responsibilityof the

ownerto makesurethe assemblyinstxuctionsinthismanual ereexactlyfollowed.Otherunitsare

purchasedin anassembledcondition.Onassembledunits, it is the responsibilityoftheownerto

make surethe unitis correctlyassembled.The ownermust carefullycheckthe unitaccordingto

the instnJctJonsinthis manualbeforeit is firstused.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER

The responsibility of the owner Is to follow the Instructions below.

1. Carefullyread andfollowthe rules for safeoperation.

2. Followall the assemblyand preperetlanInstructions.

3. Inspectthe unit.

4. Make sure thettheoperatorof theunitknowshowto corrantlyues allstandardand ancesanry

equipment.

5. Oparstetheunitonly withguards,shields,and otherasdetyitems inplaosandworkingcorreotly.

6. Correctlyadjustthe unit.

7. Servicethe unit only withauthorizedor approved replacementparts.

8. Complete allmaintenance on the unit.

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IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Walk- Behind Mowers.

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsend feetandthrowingobjects.Failureto ob-

servethefollowingse_y instructionscoutdresultin eedousinjuryordeath.

I. General Operstlon

Read, understand,end follow all Instrun-

ltons onthemachineandJnthemanual(s).

Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand

the properuse ofthemowerbeforestarting.

2. Do notputhandsorfeet nearorunderrotat-

ingparts.Keepdear ofthe dischargeopen-

ingat alltimes.

3. Only allow rseponslble individuals, who are

familiar with the Instructions, to operatethe

mower.

4. Thoroughlyinspect the mower and area

where the equipmentis to be used. Clear

the areaof objectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,

bones,sticksetc.,whichcouldbepickedup

and thrown bythe blade.

5. Be sure the area Is blesr of other puople be-

fore mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters

the area.

8. Do not oparete the mower when barefoot or

wearing open sandals. Always wear sub-

etentlal foot wear.

7. Do net pull mower backwards unless abes-

lutsly nenascary. Leek down and behind be-

fore and while moving backwards.

8. Do net operatethe mowerwithoutproper

guards,plates,gresscatcherorothersafety

protectivedevicesinplace.

9. See menufacturar'sInstructionsfor proper

operation and installationof aocessoriee.

Only use accsesodes approved by the

manufacturer.

10. Stop the blsde(s) when crossing gravel

ddves, walks,orroads.

11. Stop the engine (meter) whenever you

leave the equipment,before cleaningthe

moweroruncloggingthe chute.

12. Shutthe engine(motor)offandwaituntilthe

bladecomes to complete stopbefore re-

movinggrasscatcher.

13. Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.

ifon which can cause drowsinassor effect

yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely.

15. Neveroparetemowarinwetgrass.Always

besureof yourfooting;keepa firmholdon

the handleend walk;neverrun.

16. Disengagethe self-propelledmechanism

ordrivedutch onmowerssoequipped be-

fore startingthe engine (motor).

17. Ifthe equipment shouldstart to vibrateab-

normally,stopthe engine(motor)andcheck

immediatelyfor thecause.V_bretionisgen-

erally a warningof troublesuchas ablade

that Is damaged, a looseblade,or the en-

glnemounting boltsare loose.

18. Always wear as_ety goggles or safety

glasseswith side shieldswhen operating

mowarto protectyoureyesfromforeign ob-

jects which canbe thrownfrom the unit.

19. Plan your mowing pettem to avoid dis-

charge of metedaltowardroads,sidewalks,

bystandersandthe like.

20. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe en-

gine.Removethewirefrom thespark plug.

Inspectthe bladeand mowerfordamage.If

damaged,repairbeforestartingandoperat-

Ingthe mower.

21. Keep anywashoutportsandothermower

housing service openings clnsed when

mowing.

II. Slope Operation

Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedtoslipendfall

aoctdentswhich canresultInsevereinjury.All

slopesrsquire ex_a caution.Ifyoufeel uneasy

ona slope, donot mowit.

DO:

Mow across the face of slopes; never up

end down. Do not mow excessively steep

slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas

where the ground is very rough. See the

"Guide" in the back of this manual to check

a slope. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,

etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall gre,ss

car= hide obstacles.

14. Do not operate the mower while under the

influence of slcohol, drugs or other medica* (ConUnued Following Page)

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IMPORTANT

DONOR

Do not mowneardrop-offs, ditches,orera.

benkmente.Theoporatorcouldlosefooting

orbalance.

Do not mow excessivelysteepslopes. 4.

Do notmowonwatg_'ass.Reducedfooting

c_JId causeslipping. 5.

III. Children

nectthesparkplugwire,andkeepthewire

away fromthe plug to preventaccidental

starting.Alwayswear eye protectionwhen

you makeadjustmentsor repairs.

Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade st-

tschment bolts, tight and keep equipment in

good condition.

Never tamper withsafety devices. Check

theirproperoperationregularly.

Tragicaccidents canoccuriftheoperatorisnot

alert to the presenceof children.Childrenare

oftenattractedto the mower andthe mowing

activity.Never assumethatchildrenwill remain

whereyou lestsawthem.

1. Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea end

under the watchful care of a resportslble

adult.

2. Be aledend turnmowaroftifchildrenenter

the area.

3. Before and while moving backwards, leek

behind and dotwl for small children.

Toreducefire hazard,keep mower fi'ee of

grass, leaves, or other debds tiulld-up.

Cleanupoilorfualspillage.Allowmowerto

cool beforestoring.

Stopend inspecttheequipmentifyousffike

an object.Repair,if necessary,beforere-

starting.

Never sttempt to make wheel halght adjust-

meflts while the engine (motor) is running.

Alwaysdisconnectelsctdcmowers(fiveop-

erstad) before cleaning, repairing,or ad-

justing.

4. Never allow chlldren to oparate the mowar. 10.

5. Use extra care when appmsching blind cor-

ners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that

may obscure vlalon.

IV.Service

"I. Ueeextracareinhandlinggasolineend oth-

erfuels.Theyarefiammableandvagersere

explosive.

a. Use onlyan approvedcontainer.

11.

Grass catchercomponentsare subjectto

wear, damage, end dstedoradon,which

couldexposemoving partsor allowobjects

to bethrown.Frequentlychockcomponents

and replace with manufacturer'srecom-

mended parts, when necessary.For stor-

age, always make sure grass catcher Is

empty.

Mowerbladesare sharp andcancut.Wrap

the blade(s)or wear gloves,anduseextra

cautionwhen servicingthem.

b. Nevarmmovegescaporaddfualwith 12.

theengine running.Allow engineto cool

before refueling.Do notsmoke. 13.

c. Never ratualthe machineindoors.

d. Never store the machine orfual cohtaln-

er inside where there is en open flame,

such as a water heater.

*2. Never run an engine indoorsor insidea

closedarea.

3. Nevermakeadjustments orrspalrsto items

suchas theheightadjusters or grasscatch-

er withthe engine(motor)running.Discen-

14.

Do notchangethe engine governorsetting

orover-speed the engine.

Frequentlycheckthebladeforwearordarn-

agessuch ascracksandnicks.A bladethat

isbentor darnagedmustbe immediatoiyre-

placed with afactory replacementblade,

For safety and goodcuttingperformance,

mplsce the blade every two years. Fre-

quenttycheck the bladeboltandtheengine

mounting bolts. Replace damaged bolts

andtightenlousebolts.

Use only odginoi equipment or authorized

replacement parts.

'Astadckadltarnsdo not applyto electricmowers.

F-es525 5

SAFE MOWING GUIDE

Every person who uses power equipment

mostlearnthe differencebetweenproperand

improperuse,safe and unsafemowingprac-

tices. Read the next few pages carefully.

They can help you lesm. Too oftenthe mow-

er user is inexgedooced, not properly in-

struoted, orhasnotreed the InsthJctlooBook

andinstruc_oosonthe unitbeforeusing it for

theflintt_me.Thiscanresultinunsafeuseen-

dangedngthe operator,bystanders,and the

equipment.Anotherresultcan be a poor ap-

peanmce of the area mowed.

Read this Instruction Book. Reed the in-

structionson the unit.Operatethe mower ac-

cordingto the Safe MowingGuide and othor

safety mlas andrecommendationsinthis In-

strustlonBookand on theunit.Makesureany-

onewhousestheualthasreedtheinstmctions

andhas beentold howto operstethe mower

safely.

trgency.Leernhowto cutandhowto keepoon-

ol of the mowerat all times.

Manymowerserestartedmanually.Whenus-

ingapullstart or rope start, place your feet

firmlyandaway from the blade.Holdtherope

handle securely, but never wrap the rope

aroundyourann or fingersfor a "bettergdp'.

Themower isdesignedforusa byoneperson.

Always mow alone. Nevercarry passengers.

Carryingapassenger is dangerousfor the

passengerandthe operator.Amowerisnotfor

amusementorfor cenying objects.

Yourmower is designedto providegoodasr-

vice and durabilityin normal rasldantlalcut-

ring.Ifthe mower is notproperlyservicedand

melntalnedor used onunsuitableterrainorIn

cond_oos not suitablefor mowing, product

gedormance andsafetywillbe reduced.

Properattire isan Importantpartof safemow-

ing. Sa_. glasses protect the ayes from

thrownobjects.Sststyshoeswith steel toes

canprotecta footfrom beingcutbythe blade.

Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe armsandlegs

canstop ordeflecta thrown object.

Practice using the mower before you actually

begin cutting grass. Select alarge open level

area_ Learn the location and function of the

controlsand how they work. ttis important that

the blade can be stopped quickly in an emer-

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Isthe areayouere planningto mowwet?Nev-

or cuta wetlawn.Cuttingwst grasscancause

an accident.Itcan effectmower performance

end also cause problemswith future lawn

growthand appearance.Wet grassisslippery

end might cause the operator to fell or the

mowm to slip. Someone co_ddbe hurt by

touchingtheblade.Wet grasstendstoclo_the

mower,causingpoordischarge.Wst clippings

bunchupon the lawn rsterdmgthe growth of

_andaSs.A wet mower can cause parts to rust

reducethe usefullife of the unit.

When you look over the lawn, refreshyour

memory about hard, immovable obstacles

such as pipes,stumps, and rocksand avoid

them. They can cause damageto the mower

or an accidentinudng the operatoror aby-

stander.Take a itterbagalong andwalkover

the area to be cut. Pick up any stones,toys,

wire, bones, or other loose objects. These

itemscan damagethe mowerorthey can be-

come dangerousflyingobjects if the mower

bladehitsthem. The bladeof a powermower

travelsveryfast. It canthrow rocksandother

objects withforceoverlongdistances.Objects

thrownbymowers canbreakwindows, cause

SAFE MOWING GUIDE

bruise_,oreven putoutan eye. Oltan_e ger-

sonhurtbyathrown ob actIsabystandersuch

as achild,anotherfamilymemberoraneigh-

bor. _pecpleand.L)ptscompletelyaway

irom me mowing area. Dirantthe mower'sdis-

charge awayfromareaswherepeoplecan be.

Pfanrdngyour mowingpattern has adouble

benefit.It canreduce chancesofan inmy and thesepartswhen the moweris runnng. Stop

makethe cleanup aftermowing eas ar. theengineandlotitcooldownbeforesarvJcing

Are there ditches,

wails, or major in-_

_naslntheareatobe

cut?.Planthe mowing

pattarnto avoldsuch I[ v i\

areas.In-t P!

clinesandroughter-_

rainmustbe mowed _I%..._'-€_:I_'_

areasmustnotbeeut I\_I]_'_.,_RL_.;,_

With a mower at all._ _J "_,_.,_'_'_

equipment, mow _ o_',_:

acrossthe inclineso

that ifyouorthe mow- _-'_'%_'_'

er slip youwon't run

ntoeach other.

NOV._.mow elopesgreaterthan 15 degrees

ee me Guide inthe backof thisInstruction

Bookto check any sk)pas.

Readyto start cutting?Not yet. Be sure the

mowerhas beenfullyausarnbed accordingto

drectfonsfn the InstruotlonBook.Even ifas-

sernblywasdonebye.lawn andgardenshop

orthe store where me unitwas purchased,it

must be checked. Are all nuts, bolts and

screwstight?Doestheenginehaveoil?These

itemsmustbecheckedperiodlcailythroughout

the life of themower.

Your mower has agasoline engine. Gas s

d_ge.ro_. ,Storefuel onlyin a approvedgas

oontemar.Do notstorelargeamountsof gas.

Putoutallcigarettes,pipesand cigarsbefare

wo_in._,with gaso#ine.Storefuelendthemow-

er itselfinewellventilatedarea away fromany

po6alblesourceofignitionsuch apilotlighton

afumece, lfthemowarlsto bestoredferanex.

t.an.dadt me, removethe gas from the tank.

ThB minimizes thechance of afire andkeeps

the tank clear of depositsand old gasoline,

thus improvingmowerperformance.Movethe

moweroutsidebeforeaddinggasoline Use a

funnelandwipeupany spilledfuelbeforestart-

ing. Remember, gaseline expands when

heatedsoleave some expansion room.Also,

meat mower gas capsare ventedto allowfor

expansion.Alwaysusethepropercap.People

are needlesslybumed byfires, hurtin cx_o-

sions, mowersend otherpropertyare dem-

aqad becauseof failureto follow basicsafety

rulesrelatedto gasolineendtuaiing.

Neveraddgasolinetoan enginathatisruardng

orthatishotfromrecantuse,thiscanceuse an

acc_orif. Removedry grassandofher debris

fromthemower. Keepingthe mower cleanwill

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improveths performance helpthe ongine stay

c.ool,ar, extend the life of moving parts, end

min!.mize _e danger of fire. PeOple get burned

wor_ng w_thend eround their mowem for oth-

er reasons than fire and explcelons. It takes

ooly afew seconds of operat_or_for the _:g_ne

a_stthe mutfler to become hot. Do not touch

the mower. Remember, exhaust fumes can be

dangerous. Never operate the engine ndoore

o_In an ancased area.

_,;n_ anew mower can be a bigeventfix a

Y.Lmfamilymembem satisfytheircurius.

itYoboutthe mowe¢and at the sametime,tell

them aboutitsdangers.Remember,a mower

isnotetoy and isnotforuse bychildren orany-

one lackingin age, strengthoraxpehence.

dA_angWithany.jpwerequipment,a mowercan be

erous ifnot assembled, misused, or not

properlymaintained.The mostimportantrule

isto always usegoodjudgementandcommon

sense,

Your mower will cut thtckgrass end heeh_

plantstemswithease. Fingars,andtoasare no

more rus_stontto the mowers blade. Many

peopleare injurer becausethey _forgot"and

reachedIntothedischargechute. Alwaysfreat

yourlawn mower as if the blade is rotating.

N..ev_peffom]any serviceorfryto makeany

adlustmont,except carburetor,while the en-

gineis running.

Use only acceesodas suitedfor yourmower.

Use of imp'oparaoceusodescan reducethe

safetydes_ned intoboththe mower and the

accessory,itcaneven d_unagetheunit.Read

andfollowthe Instructions which onmewifhthe

eco_ssoP/and the mower.

SAFE MOWING GUIDE

Use onlyodginolequlpmantor approvedsub- intherainisno funandtiis dangerous.AJweys

stitutionsss sanriceporte.If younesdprofes- seek sholterInan aiantdcaistorm.Inextreme-

slonci sauce, select a shop that is an lydrymowingconditions,yoursefstyglsssos

AuthorizedService Center for your brand of conserve adual purposeby prateatingyour

mower.Ifyouplonto cervice theunityoursaif, eyesfromdustondthrownobsots, olso a dust

followdirectionsinthe Insh'uctionBook. orpo anmask can be holptut.

As youmow,rememberchildrenand petsare

sometimesattractedto the activity. Be espe-

dallycarefulwhentrimmingaroundshrubbery

or when backingup. If at all possible,don't

mowwhen mo_ngbackwards,itisdangerous

becausevisionIs restricted.Also, bladesare

_€l_ned to cutwhile the unit is movingfor-

socuttingperformanceisreducedwhen

mowingInreverse.

Never leave the mower running and unat-

tended. Shutoffthe engine.Putthe mower in

apositionso that it can not roll. If the unit is

self- propelled,make surethe drivecontrolis

disengaged.

Whenmowing, beawareof yourconditionand

the weatherconditions.Aftor mowingalong

time, you will be tired. This is the time when

reasons slowdown,yourattentionwanders;

thetime when you are wideopenfor an acci-

dent.Take ashortbreak. Iftemperafumsere

high,takeprscautionsto avoid becomingdo-

hydrated.|fyou are angry,tired, or ueab|eto

gqveyourful/sttentionto mowing, ifyouhave

been consumingalcohol,medicines, ordrugs,

do not use yourmowerorany type of power

equipment.

Ifweather conditionsbecomeworsewhile you

arecutting,stopandfinishlater.Cuttinggrass

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Yourmowerisequippedwithanumberof cefe-

tyfeatureswhich areimportantto the safetyof

the operatorand bystandersand mustnever

be altered or removed. Ifasafetyfeaturebe-

comesinoparable,lost,ordsmaged, itmust be

repniredorreplacedbeforethe mowerisused.

Enginespeed is akey to safe mowingand a

nicelookinglawn.The maximum speedof the

engineonyourmowerhasbeenset at the fan-

tow.Donotchangethe enginegovernorinany

way.

Selectthemaximum anginaand groundspsed

that is rightfor the terrain andthe heightof

grass. You getthe best cuttingand begging

performancewhen using sgrasscatcher by

operatingthe engineat maximumspeed.Nev-

erwalkfastorrun ustto getthejobdonesoon-

er. On incnss, reduce ground speed and

exemlse extremecare.

It is bestto mow only duringdaylighthours;

however,ifyoumustmow inthe lateafternoon

orevening, make surethere is goodartificial

light.

Yourmowerwill requiremaintenanceincluding

smviosandadjustmentsbeforeand etter use

as w_ any machine. The fTequancyof the

maintenanceis generallybased on hoursof

use,however,thefrequancycanvarybecause

of mowingconditions.Check the Instruction

Bookfor more detailed instructions.Proper

malntananos protectsyour investmentin the

mowerand helps Insure that it will function

safelyand reliably.

Never attempt any _

sen4ce(withthepos-

sibleexceptionat car-

burstor adjustment) ,.,.

with the engine run- [_]'_l.

ninQ.Altarturningthe |[VR_o

angme off, always [fin|

disconnectthe spark IP'"

plug wire to prevent

acQdontai restarting

while theunitIs being

ss_lced,

SAFE MOWING GUIDE

VV'_t. moving, _fyou hit_.fo_.ignobiect, Stop _.ow_ grouru=sp_ --,, P_"'

theengine.R.mOvethespe_ plugwlre_lu'_

full e_d thorougty /_.__ :_h ere- Chengethemowingpettemst{gt_y__...c-h.._h_

,4m,_nYaoe Make nece_ary ,,=-p=.mp__erl_

--". = '...... _.._=,*=to_t_ate e=n_,e,,y, ou cut.If you eJwayscutthe same i ac-

starting,tu,t,u ...... the Y._r,=_e.,_w_ltdi_etoQe, set"andclipp|n_]s_|

="_Hmo{ne{mmediatetys_nd_'kt_ -_ _ate mornheavilyIn,omoeo_ner_X

_i-Vib_ation is generalty a wm'rm_._ anin otherscouslnggrasS'

_. Keepell _, bolts,andsc_ewst_gm' t_set am_. Do notserviceyourmower_

The bladeis the mostdangerouspart of the +h=,nrA_ So,tieddl andgescamu, u,e g,=o,..

mower =u_dalsothem_t _emtcPt_ci_ _t_e ........ h sss, do not trytoInt_l graseorve_'y esvy _tol_ttonthe

teinlng a nlce lawn aPl_ ._. 'up•-- .. cutitedlat once.H=useu,o,,--_" .

quently, ittight ifthe bl_,oer_s a s_r_

object,_c._ i_.th°..mu__gh/Y_rd _°_a_et_r°r_ seinedayorw_ln amwuaY=...r"' __=

to cutordypint of thewidth otme mow_ w,_

cracks_repute, a_,!._. _l_=m_l_J,;de .trstyourgroundspeed (notthe engine)t°

pl_the bie_Je_e_.o Y+_ =-;;_;ineahdouts m_J_ more slo_ s.ot_e mowercan dear it-

_rass m_°r.e_cle_t_Y'==,,__twsvs ck_setothecut-

Is_deof themowe_housing.F= best t_.mm,tn_

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w_thb,.__t_t_r _ln the Instru_on B°°k-

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_rnber to ch_k th_=gr_e_",_e_

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before usin9 the 9resscmz_,,.=,_ .

proper cut_n9technique is impo.rt=antI_o_.

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whenthegrassIslusn.u "-=s _'_n(_J_

he_hts inextremelyorypen_ .:; bnU_ses,

a d-u_b}ede o( low eng=nespuuu ..

the taw_{ookdutte_d b¢owq8 ''T ".",__',-'Z'_:_-

curling.AlwaysFutthethrottlecontr= inr,_._-

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un_keep=theoperator_r_ _t_ mowr in

_._ "^n=r_tor's zotle"forbetterco_ro_,push-

?" _T:-."; also,.ires youa chance_oseeex-

_'tN where and whmyouare mo_n_. _._

wt{I_e _m_ whileyouaremowingmmyou ,,,,

haveto p_! the mower backw.__ds(suctl

hindyou.Re_ume_orl].€=.,,_..,..u

possible,

If you;"unit is serf-prop_led remembm that

thedrivel_m LSnotdesignedto do eJl

thework,butthe unit can_m_over,the°utiliZer

kee ouI nm_a=

help. Always g . . .

_, _...k,=rtnnthattheselt- propet_wa._"_ _"

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._,.__n be dangerous.Keep hend ,__

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m,_vfrombeltsandchalns,h_w ys =_, _

before e#_temptin.g.toremove _o,_

_'hi_t_=_r,es_t=g_ed ,nthe=,_- prop=,

system.

eJ_ be danoefous.F_wOWL.,O,.o..

_,T,_I-r,_._uct_onBook.Use_e mowerpropeny

_,_ ¢_l_}-y enditwill_iveyoumanyhours =

_e _ee, accident 1tee opereuons.

STEPS TO FOLLOW

BEFORE MOWING

• Be sum to dresscorrsctty.Wear herdshoes,notsendals or tennisshces.

•Examinethe blade.A bladethatis bent,crocked,or damagedmustberaplscedwithafactory

replacementblade.

• RII thefuel tank outside.Clean offspilledfuel.

• Readaud follow theOwner'sManueJ,theinslructianswiththe angina,andtheinstrustJonswith

anyattachmants. Owner'sManual instructionsare for yoursafetyandthe safetyof others.

•Exhaustfumes are daugerous.Startthe engineoutside.

•Make surealls_aty devicesere in placeand workingcorrectly.

•Operationof the mower is onlyfor apersonthat has experience.

•Wet grasscan be dangerous.Letthe grassdry.

•Instructchildrenand othersto keep away from the work area.

•Never cutthe grosswithoutgoodlight.

•Pick uploose objects.Removethem fromthe mowingerse.

WHILE MOWING

•Watchforfixed objectsand avoidthem. They can damagethe mower orcause injury.

•A hotengine and mufflerwill cause abum. Do nottouch.

•Inclinssand slopesmustbecerofullymowed.Sea the "Guide"inthe beckof thisbooktochsck

eslope.

•Lack of deytightorgood artificiallightis cause to stop mowing.

• Examinethemower,the blade,audother pertsfor damageofterhittingaforeignobjsstor ifthe

unitvibrates excessively.

• Do notmake adjustments orrepairswithoutstopping the engine(exceptfor carburetor).Dis-

connectthe sparkplugwire.

•On or nearreeds, watchout for Vaffic.Directdischargeaway from roads.

•Whanmowing,avoidereaswheretrsctionisunsure.Boforeaudwhilemovingbankwerds,look

behindand downfor smallchildren.

•Inheavygrass, raisethe cuttingheight.Cut slower.Stopthe engineto removedogged grass

from themower.

•Never removeany sofetyrelatedparts.

• Do not poorgasolineinto a engine that ishot or running.

AFTER MOWING

•Always letthe mower coolbeforestoring inan endused area.

•Foreignmatadalon the mower is dangerous.Clean off grass,leaves, grease and oilbefore

stodng.

•Tightenallloose nuts,boltsand screwsbeforeyouusethe unit.

•Emptyand clean any grasscatcherorother accessory.

•Removethe key ordisconnectthe spark plugwire to preventunauthorizeduse.

•Makesurethe moweris notkeptnear asourceof ignition.Gasfumes cancausean explosion.

•Only originslpartsor factoryapprovedsubstitutescau be usad to sen_icethe mower.

•Whenstoring the mowerfor an extendedperiod,removethe fuel from thefuel tank.

•Instructchildranto leavethe moweralone.It is notatoy.

•Never keep gasolinenear asourceof ignition,Always use an approvedcontainer,Keep

gasolineaway from children.

•lubricate according to the InstructionBook.See "Lubdcation".

IMPORTANT-- Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use end

reference.

A WARNING:Look for this symbol to _lnt _url Im_rlant

safety precautions. It means: "Attention! Become

Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."

F-9_5 10

PREPARATION

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

The mowerwasfullyassembledstthefacto(y.

When the mower was put In the carton,the

handlewas putinthe storagepo6ition.To put

the handleintheoper_ng position,followthe

stepsbelow.

1. Removethemowerfrom the carton.

2. Putthe lowerhandle Intheopetutlng posi-

lion (Figure1).

3. Removethe hair pins from the lowerpin,

Attachthe hairpinsto the upper pins.

4. Put the upper handle in the operating

position.Tightenthe knobs.

Lower

Heir Pin

Upper Pin

CAUTION: Be cargul when you fold or

raise the handle. Do not damage the

caldca. A cable thst Is bentwillnot work

correctly. Before you use the unit, re-

place nbent or damaged cable.

5. To ettash the recoil- start gdp to the rope

guide, twist the rope through the rope

guide mounted on the dghtside ofthe han-

dle (Figure 2).

NOTE: If you cannot attach the

recoil- start gdp becausethe rope Istoo

short, hold the angina stop lever

against the handle. Slowly pull the

recoil- start gdp.

Renoil-_m

Gdp

Offset Hole

Figure I

HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT

The lower handle has two assembly posi-

Uons,A HIGHend a LOW poaitlon(Figure 3),

The HIGH positionwill raisethe handle ap.

proximatelyfour inches.

Figure

The mouotlng holes In the lower handle are

offset (Figure 1). To change the hole offset, ro-

tete the lower handle. This will change the

angle of the handle and make the height ofthe

handle higher or lower (Figure 3).

1. Removethe cablatlas thst fasten the con-

trol cablcatothelower handle (Figure 4).

The cable ties can be re- used. To remove

acable tie, pull the tab on the cable tie to

free the cable.

2. Remove the bolto end wlngnuts that fas-

ten the upper handle to the lower handle.

3. PUt the upper handle on the ground be.

hind the mower.

PREPARATION

CAUTION: Do not bend the control

cables. A cable that Is bent or damaged

mum be replaced.

4. Remove the hair pin from the dght and left

handle bracket. (Figure 1)

5. Remove the lower handle from the han-

dle brackets (Figure 1).

6. Rotate the lower handle mound

(Figure 4). Mount the lower handle to the

handle brackets.

7, Installtheheir pin onthedghtandlefthan-

dle bracket (Figure1).

8. Fasten the upper handle to the lower

handle with the bolts and wlngnots

(Figure 4).

9. Secme the €ontrol cables to the lower

handle with the cable ties.

Bolt

Tab

Figu{n 4

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PREPARATION

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG

1. Toattachthesupporttube,pulltherearof

the beg through the front opening

(Figure5). Front

2. Look fo_ e small opening in the grass bag

next to the tag START LOOP HERE

(Figure 6). Slide the small opening in the

grass bag onto the support tube.

3. Slidethegmu bagontothesupl:N)rttube

untilthe grass beg meterisl is gathered

onto one side of the support tube

(Figure7).

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PREPARATION

4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the

support tuba until the grass bag mntedal

is gathered onto the top of the support

tube (Figure 8).

Rgura 8

5. Push the support tuba end bag through

thefTontopeninguntilonlythe twoends of

the supporttubeere visible (Figure9),

6, Slidethe frame sssembly intotheends of

thesupport tuba (Figure9).

FrameAssembly

Figure9

Frame

Assembly

Figure1(

7. Makesurethe handle Is on the ontsldeof

the grassbeg (Figure10).

8. Attach the clips to the frame assembly

(Figure10).

9. Close the top cover. When operating the

mower with the grass be.g, the top cover

must be in the closed operating position

(Figure 11)

cTo_°P,er

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PREPARATION

HOW TO MOUNT THE GRASS BAG

1. To mount the grass bag on the mower,

rsisethe rear door. Hold the handle ofthe

grass bag. Put the grass bag In the

opera_ing position (Figure 12). Lower the

rear door.

IMPORTANT:. Make surethe hooks, on each

side of the frame assembly, are mounted

on the pivot rod.

A WARNING: Do not use the grass

bag unless the cover Is In the op-

orating postlon.

Handle

Rear Door

Mount Frame

Hooks To Pivot Rod

Rgme12

HOWTO EMPTYTHE GRASS BAG

WARNING: Before you remove

_hk the grass bag, mp the engine.

Before you remove any grass

from the mower housing,

disconnect the wire from the

spark plug.

1. Holdtherear door.P_se the reardoor to

a vertlcstposltlou(Figure12),

2. Lift the frame assembly over the two

handlenotches.

3. Openthetop cover (Figure13).Emptythe

grassfromthe grass bag.

4. Tomountthegrossbagonthe mower,see

"HowTo MountThe Grass Bag'.

Grass Bag

"TOPCover

Figure13

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Before you use the mower, check the

assemblyof the wheels,the handle,endthe

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controls.Makesureallthefastenersaretight.

Makesurethethrottle co_b'olandthe engine

stoplever workcorrectly.

PREPARATION

HOWTO DISCHARGEOUTTHESIDE

1. Stoptheengine.

2. Loosenthe wfngnut (Rgure 14).

3. Move the chute deflector to the open

SIDE DISCHARGE position.

4. Tightenthewlngnut.

5. If equipped,removethe grass bag. Make

su¢ethe reardoor is completelyclosed.

HOW TO MULCH

1. Stopthe engJne.

2. Loosenthewlngnut (Figure15).

3. Move the chute deflector to the closed

MULCHpoeition.

4. Tighten the wingnut.

5. ifequipped, removethe grass beg. Make

sure the reardoor Is completelyclosed.

Wingnut

ChuteDeflector Rgure 14

Wlngnut

Chute Deflector

Figure15

MULCHING TIPS

Mulchingfineiycutsthe gresssothst the gress

Pan beeasilyrecycled.Becausethe nutrients

arerotumedtothe soil,the lawnwill needless

fertilizer.To correctlymulchthe lawn,follow

the tipsbelow.

• The grassmustbe dly. Ifthe grsss is

wet, itwill be diffloultto cut andcause

heavy clumps of grass.

•The grassmustnotbe tootoll The

maximumheightto effectivelycutis 4 1/2

inches.Set the heightadjusters sothat

onlythetop thirdof the grass is cut.

•If the gressis more then 4 1/2 inches

high,two mowingswillbe necessary.Fo(

the firstmowing,sot the heightadjusters

In the hlghestposition.Then, lowerthe

heightadjustersforthe secondmowing.

•Keeps sharpedge on the blade.A blade

that is not sharpwill causethe ends of

the grass to becomebrown,

•Cleen the undersideof the mower

housing.Grassend otherdebriscan

keep the mowerfrom workingcorrectly.

If the quality of cut Is marginal, try the

following:

•Setthe heightadjusters st a higher

cuttingheight.

•Cut thegrass marefrequently.

•Operatethe mowerst e slowerground

speed.

•Ovadapthe cuttingswathsinsteadof

cutting• fullswathwitheach pass.

•Mowacrossthe margineiareas a sscend

time.

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PREPARATION

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN

OIL OR GASOLINE

Seetheenginemonufacturer'sir,atructionsfo_

thetype of gasolineandoilto use.Beforeyou

usetheunit,readtheinformationonsafety,op-

eration,maintenance,and storage.

WARNING: Follow the engine

manufacturer's Insl?ucUons for

the type of gasoline and oll to

use. Always use asafety geso-

line container. Do not smoke

when adding gasoline to the en-

gine. When Inside an enclosure,

do not flu with gasoline. Before

you add gasoline, stop the

engine. Let the angina cool for

several minutes.

IMPORTANT:.'nlls unit Is equipped with an

Internal combustion engine and must not

be used on or nearany unlmprovad forest-

COVmKI,brush- covered orgrasa- covered

land unlessthe engine's exhaust system Is

equipped with •spark arrester meeting

applicable local or m laws (If any). If s

spark arrester Is used, It must be main-

talned In effective woddng order by theop

orator.

Jn the State of California the above Is re-

quired by law (Sentlon 4442 of the Ca,for-

nla Public Resources Code). Other states

may have almnar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lends. See an Authorized Ser-

vice Center for a spark arrestsr for the

muffler.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Beforeyou usethe mower, checkthe assem-

blyofthewheels,thehandle,andthecontrols.

Make sure eJIthe fasteners are tight. Make

surethethrottlecoflb'oiand theenginestop le-

verwork correctly.

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OPERATION

ENGINE STOP LEVER

Rsteasetheengine stoplever andtheengine

and the bladewillautomatloollystop. To run

theengine, holdthe engine stop lever inthe

Operating position (Figure16).

Beforeyou startthe engine,operatethe en-

gine stop lover severaltimes.Makesurethe

cablemoves easily.

Figure 16

WARNING: Always use a safety

gsaoiine container. Do not smoke

A when adding gasoline to the fuel

tank. When inside an enclosure,

do not add gsaollne. Before you

add gasoline, stop theengine end

let the engine cool for several

minutes.

3. Make sure the spark plug wire is con-

nected to thespark plug.

4. Move the throttle control,locatedon the

engine, to the FAST pesitien.

5. The palmerbutfonisenthesideoftheen-

gine(Figure17).Pushthepdmer button.

Everytime you pushthe palmerbutton,

waktwoseconds.Forthenumberof timas

requiredto pushthe palmerbutton, see

the engine menufacturer'sinstructions.

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

Tostop the engine,releasethe engine stop

lever.D_connectthewire hornthesparkplug

to preventthe engine fromstarting.

if the engine willnot stop,held a screwdriver

against thesparkplugandagainstthe engine

coolingfins. The speakwill go to groundend

the engine willstop.Beforeyoustart the en-

gine, checkthe engine stop cable.Make sure

the enginestop cable Is assembledcorrectly.

Beforeyouoperate the unit,replacea bentor

damagedenginestopcebie.

HOW TO START ENGINE

WARNiNG: The blade will mtm

when the engine runs.

IMPORTANT:.Before you start the engine,

operate the engine stop lever several

times. Make sure the engine stop cebie

moves freely.

NOTE: A two speed throttle conVol Is Io-

rated onthe engine, Setthethrottle control

In theFAST positionfor cuffing gross, bag-

glng grass, end for extended engine life.

1. Check the oil.

2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded

gasoline, Make sure the gasoline is clean.

Leaded gasoline will increase deposits

and shorten the life of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do

not use premium unleaded gasoline.

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NOTE: DO not usa the palmer button to

stert • warm engine.

6. Stendbehindthemower(Figure18). Ues

onehandto holdtheengine stop lever In

the operatingpositionas shown.Use the

otherhandto holdthe recoil- start grip.

7. Ropidlypullthe recoil- stert gdp. Slowly

returnthe recoil, start grip.

8. If the enginedoes notstert in5 or6 tdes,

See the "Problemand Repair" Inatmc-

tions.

Hold the engine

stop lover in the

operating pestion.

Recoil-Start

Grip

Figure18

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Usethefollowingmsintananceasctionto keep

your unitIn good operatlnpcondition.Allthe

maintenanceinformationmr the engine is in

the"EngineIPatmctionBook'. Befereyoustart

the engine,readthisbook.

WARNING: Before you make an

A Inspection, adjustment (except

carburetor), or repsir, stop the

engine and disconnect the wire

from the spark plug.

HOW TO CLEAN

THE MOWER HOUSING

WARNING: The blade will rotate

A when the engine runs. Before

you clean the mower housing,

stop the engine and disconnect

the wire from the spark plug.

Grass and other dsbds can keep the mower

_'om workingcorrectly.After you mow, clean

the mower housingasfollows,

1. Stopthe engine,

2, Disconnectthe wirefromthe sparkplug.

3, Cleanthetopandthebottomef themower

housing.

LUBRICATION

1. Formaximumperformance,lubdcatethe

wheelsand all pivotpointswithengineoil

every25 hours.

2. To lubricatethe engine,referto the =En-

gine InstructionBook'.

NOTE: Do not lubdcste the engine mp

cable. Lubricants will damage the cable

and preventthe cable from moving freely.

Replace the cable If bent or damaged.

HOW TO ADJUST

THE HEIGHT OF CUT

WARNING: The blade will rotate

A when the engine runs. BMom

yOU change the hsight of cut,

stop the engine and disconnect

the wire from the spark plug.

To change the height of cut, move the position

ofthe adjuster ann at asch wheel (Rgure 19).

Make sure each adjuster arm Is in the same

position so that the mower will cut level.

1. Disengage the adjuster arm,

2, Move the adjuster ran1 to another posl-

iton.

Figure19

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MAINTENANCE

BLADE SERVICE

WARNING: Before you Inspect

the blade or the blade adapter,

A dleconnect the wire to the spark

plug. If the blade hits an object,

stop the engine. Disconnect the

wire to the spark plug. Check the

unit for damage.

Frequently check the blade for wear or dam-

age such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt

that ho_dsthe blade. Keep the bolt tight. If the

blade hits an object, atop the engine. Discon-

nect the wire to the spark plug. Check the

blade adapter for damage. Cf'_ck 1or a ban,t or

damaged blade, abadly worn blade, or other

de,mage. Before you operate the unit, dam-

aged parts must be replaced with factory re-

placement parts. For safety, roplacethe blade

every two years. Keep ashmp edge on the

blade. A blade that Is not sharp will cause the

ends of the grass to become brown. Remove

the blade as follows,

HOW TO REMOVE THE BLADE

Blad_ead e::_. : :_:_

_Bolt

_, Mulching Blade

__.. _tl_lls Washor

Flat Washer

Bo_ Figure 20

AWARNING: Botom you remove

the blade, dlsconneot the wire to

the spark plug. The blade has

sharp edges. When you hold the

blade, use gloves or (:loUt mated-

at to protect your hertd$.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Lift the aide of the mower that has the

muffler or spark plug.

3. Use e piece of wood to keep the blade

_Tornrotating.

4. Remove the bolt that holds the blade.

5. Check the blade according to the "Blade

Service" instructions. Replace abadly

worn or damaged blade with afe_tory re-

placement blade.

6. Mount the blade with the curved adgus to-

ward the housing. If the blade is upside

down, the blade will not cut correctly and

Can cause an accident,

7. Fasten the blade with the odginai wash-

ere and bolt. Make sure the outside dms

of the Bailevllle washers are toward the

blade (Figure 20).

8. Tighten the bolt that holds the blade to a

torque of 30 foot pounds.

WARNING:Always keep the bolt

that holds thebfadetlght. Atooas

bolt or blade can cause an ecci-

dent.

HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE

WARNING:_lbretlon Is the mult

A If the blade Is not correctly bat-

anced. A blade l_at Is damaged

with cracks can break and crmca

an accident.

1. Shaqoenthe bladetwo tirnasayear orev-

ery25 houm.

2. If the bladeIs anthe ur_lt,donotsharpan.

Remove the blade according to the in-

atructlons In"HowToRemoveThe Blade'.

3. Clean the blade withabrUSh,soap, and

water.Checkthe blade. Lookfor cracks,

nicks,c_otherdamage. Replacea blade

that _sbadly worn.bent, ordamagedwith

afactoryreplacementblade.

4. Sharpanthebladewlthafile.Make sure

youkeeptheodglnalbeveledcuffingedge

(Figure21}.

5. Make surethebladeisbalanced,Use a

ecr_tldrlv_randholdthebladeparallelto

thegroundasshown,A bladethatisbal-

ancedwillstayparalleltotheground.Ifthe

bladeis not b_ancad, the heavy endwiVI

rotate toward the ground. Sharpen the

heavy enduntilthe blade is baiancad.

6. A new bladewill cutbetterthan abadly

wornblade.Every twoyears replacethe

o_d blade with afactory replacement

blade.

(Continued following page)

MAINTENANCE

die. Move the ands of the lower handle

= m paralelto

I Ground I Rgure 21

CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT

Test the unit ina smell area. Ifthe height of cut

is notlevel or ifthe cut grass is not discharged,

the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam-

aged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn

blade, (4) or abroken blade adapter. Before

you use the unit, correct the problem.

STORAGEFORItANDLESTHATFOLD

CAUllON: Be careful when you fold or

rstas the handle. Do not damage the

cable=. Acable that Is bent will not work

correctly. Bofomyou uvetha unit, replacea

bent or damaged cable.

How To Fold The Handle

1. Loosenthe fastenersthat holdthe upper

partof thehandleto the lowerpart ofthe

handle.Asyoufoldthehandle,makesure

thecables arenotmoundthe loosefasten-

ersand donot becomedamaged.Rotate

the upper part of the handle beck

(Figure22).

2. Remove thehstrpinsfromthelowerhan-

dle,Push Inontheendsofthelowerhen-

past the lockingpinsor lockingtabs.

3. Rotstethehandleforwmd ovm theengine

as shown. Make surethe cablesare not

damaged.

Folding Handle

Rgure 22

How To Raise The Handle

1. Pull the handle back unitl the ends of the

lower handle lock into position.

2. Liftthe upper pint ofthe handle into the op-

erstor's poeiUan. "l'i_ten the fasteners

that hold the handle.

STORAGE FOR

NON- FOLDING UPPER HANDLES

For storage, fold the handle forweN.

How To Fold The Handle

1. Push In on the ends ofthe lower handle.

Move the ends ofthe !ower handle past the

locking tabs.

2. Rotate the handle forward over the en-

gine. Make sure the cables are not dam-

aged.

How To Raise The Handle

1. Pull thehandle backunitlthe endsofthe

lowerhandlelockintoposition.

HOW TO PREPARE

THE MOWER FOR STORAGE

AWARNING: Do not remove gin;o-

line while Inside • building, near

afire, or while you smoke.

Gasoline fumes can cause an

explosion or atire.

1. Drainthe fueltank.

2. LSttheenginerununtilitisoutof gaenline.

3. Dndntheallfrom the warmengine.Fillthe

angina crankcasewithnew oil.

4. Removethe sparkplugfrom the cylinder.

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Pour one ounce of oil into thecylinder.

Slowlypulltherecoil-startgdpso thstthe

ell will protectthe cylinder.Installanow

sparkpluginthe cyfindar.

5. Cleanthedirtand debris from the cylindm

coolingfinsandthe engine housing.

6. C_eanthe bottornof the moworhousing.

7. Makesurethegrassbagisernptyof grass.

Grassremaininginthe begdudngstorage

willdamagethe bag.

8. Complotelycleanthemowerto protectthe

palm.

9. Putthe unitinabuildingthsthasgoadven-

itlstlan.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

The Engine will not start.

1. Move thethrottle controllever to the FAST orSTART position.

2. Make sum the fuoitank is filled with clanngasoline.Do not use oldgasoline.

3. On a coldongine, pushthe pdmerbutton(optionalon some models)fivetimes.

4. Make surethe wirefar the sparkplug is connectodto the sperk plug.

5. Adjustthe Carburetor.See the "EngineInslxuctionBook'.

6. There is ton muchgasolineinthe enginecylinder.Remove and drythe sparkplug.Put the

throttle controlinthe SLOW Ix_ition. Pullthe recoil-startgripseveraltimes.Installthe spark

plug.Connectthe wireto the sparkplug.Startthe engine.

7. The angina is difficuRto start in heavyer highgrass.Movethe mowerto aclesndrysurface.

8. Makesurethe enginestop lever is in the operatingposition.

9. Makeawe the fuelvalve is inthe ON pos'_ion.See the "EngineInal=uctionBook'.

10. On alectdc start models, makesurethe wiring horneasis connected.Chargethe battery.

The Engine will not stop.

1. Releasethe enginestop lever.

2. Checkthe enginestopcable. Replacethe cableif bentor damaged.

The Engine performance Is bad.

1. Check the heightof cutsettings. Raisethe heightof cut ifthe graasis high.

2. Checkthe bottomof the bladehousing.Clesn the blode houalngof graasond ether debris.

3. Checkthe wireto the spark plug.Make surethe wire Is connected,

4. Cleec the enginecoolingfinsof grass andotherdebris.

5. Check the corburetoradjustments.See the "EngineInstnJctionBook'.

6. Check the sperk pluggap. Set the sperkpluggab et 0.030".

7. Checkthe amountof oil inthe engine.Fillwithoil ifneceasery.

8. Check the engineAircleaner.See the *Engine Instrec_onBook'.

9. The gasoline is bad. Drainand clean the fuel tank. Fillthe fueltank withcleangasoline.

10. Check the throttle control.Make surethe leverIs net Inthe CHOKE poalifon.

Excessive Vlbrstion.

1. Removethe blade.Check the bladeand balanceif necessary.:Seethe blademaintenance

Instructions.

2. Checkfor a bent or brckenblade. A DAMAGED BLADE IS DANGEROUS AND MUST BE

REPLACED.

3. Check the blade adapter. REPLACEA BROKEN BLADEADAPTER.

4. Ifthe vibrationcontinues,takethe mowerto an AuthorizedServiceCenter.

The grass will not discharge correctly.

1. Cleanthe bottomof the mower housing.

2. Checkfor a badlywornblade.Removeand sherpantheblade. For safety, rsplecetheblade

everytwoyearswitha factoryroplacementblade.

3. Move thethrottlecontrolleverto theFAST poaltk)n.Checkthespeod ofthe ongine according

to the *EngineInstxuctionBook'.

The grass Is not cut even.

1. Checktheheightodjustment et eachwhesl.Theheightedjuetme_ mustbethesamefor eech

wheel.

2. Make surethebladeis sharp.

3. Checkfor a bentor brokenblade.A DAMAGED BLADE IS DANGEROUS AND MUST BE

REPLACED.

4. Check for abrokenblade adapter. REPLACE A BROKEN BLADEADAPTER.

F- 98525 22

MODEL 20456x9A

KEY

NO. DESCRIFItON

1 Handle,Upper(Black)

2 Handle,Lower(Black)

3 Bolt

4Knob,Plastic

7 Locknut

PARTNO.

672665E701

671917E701

2x77

71294

15x116

KEY

NO. DESCRIP_ON PARTNO.

8 EngineStopCable 672552

12 Guide,Rope 71530

13 EngineStopLever 671924E700

14 Bracket,StopLever 43628BC

15 Fastener,Cable 71372

F- 98525 23

MODEL 20456x9A

11 J27

5 4

6 1

28 12

\13

14 28

F. 98525 24

MODEL 20456x9A

KEY KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO.

1 Housing 776004 22 Washer 17x146

2 Engine* * 23 Nut,Flange 15x88

4 Adjuster,Lelt ReerHelght 672605A 24 Rod,Pivot 215x17Z

5 Nut,Push 28_49 25 Door,Rear 672611

6 Bracket,LeftHandle 672591 26 Spring 166x44

7 Ad'pJster,LeltFrontHeight 672601A 27 Guard,Rear 671970

8 Nut,Flange 15x68 28 Wheel 672080

9 Nut,Hex 15xl02 29 Bracket,RightHandle 672590

10 Washer 17x38 30 Adjuster,RightReerHeight 672604A

11 Screw 4x21 31 Screw 26x245

12 HubCap- Opdonel 43615 51 Bolt,Cmfiage 2x16

13 Nut,Flange 15x84 52 Screw 26x221

14 Washer,Belleville 17x137 53 PushOnCap 28x42

15 Washer 17x124 66 Wing_ut 71495

16 Bolt lx153 67 Retainer,Push 28x64

17 Blade 671921E701 68 Bezel 671_6

18 Adapter,Blade 672503 69 Pin,Pivot 215x18Z

19 Adjuster,RightFrontHeight 672600A 70 Deflector,Chute 671927

20 Bolt,Engine 25x6 -- Instn_honBook F- 98525

* Pa_ areavagablefromanAuthorizedEngineSelviceCenter.See"Engines,Gasoline"or"Gasoline

Engines"intheyellowpagesofthetelephonedirectop/.

F-as52s 25

MODEL 20456x9A

KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION

1Frame,Top

2 FrameAssembly

3 Bag, Cloth- Black

Bag, Cloth- Gray

PART NO.

71592

672614

672069

672614

F-g_25 26

SLOPE GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL THEE,

A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER UNE POLE, OR A FENCE.

) Operate • walk-behind mower

mcrossthe face of slopes,

never up or down slopes.

On, ddlng mower to d_m_rnlneIf, Jope I1 Hfe to mow: (1) dlswlglge the blade(s), (2_put the unit In revert•, and (3).t_/.to back at_l_ht UPldtheo

$1opL If you can back up the atop•, It Jsgent•ally ssfo tq...mow.H.ow_, _ _ do _.f_ _. _ If _m_ _m___u_Lusl m g

8nddo not mow •sl that I1 greater than 1Sd ree_ ff the r_lng mower iI use• wire it pURR-re•tooor rear moum_ ama_me.G

do notoperate the un_o_u• Mope that 18II _l_s_ 10 degreu.

A 15 degree slope is • hill that Inorease8 In hslght at appr_mate_f 2.5 _ !n 10

A 10 dsliree slopt Is • hlH that In,ream In hslght at 114_oroxlmatebJ1.711Je_in ] u TeeL

A se exlb_metaro at all tlrmm, and avoid sudden tome or rmmeuvenLFollow other Instm_Jon8 ]n this manual for safetyIn mowing on

• opu. Operate •riding mower up or down skiN, never •cross the h_e of alopem.Operate n watk-behind mower across the fa:e

of slopN, never up or down slopes. Usemxlracare when operating on or near slopes and obs4_cnm-,s.

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