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OPERA FOR'S MANUAL
DELUXE PUSH ROTARY
.LAWN MOWER
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
° Serviceand Adjustments
• Storage
° Troubleshooting
-&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internatcombustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193732 Rev. 5

09.24.10

BY

Printed in U.S.A.

Safely Rules ................. 2-3
Assembly ...................... 4-7
Operation .................... 8-13

Maintenance ............. 14-16
Service and
Adjustments .............. 16-17

Storage ..................... 18-19
Troubleshooting ........ 19-20

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

H

• Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs,etc.)
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass, Reduced footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not atert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
° Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the mower.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV, SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
° Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
° Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or on
other appliances.
• Never fill containers insidea vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground

away from yourvehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the
truckor trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
° Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
° If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
° Never overfill fuel tank, Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
V, GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
° Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
• Keepmachine free ofgrass, leaves,orother
debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
° Grass catcher components are subjectto
wear, damage, and deterioration, which
could expose moving parts or allow objects
to bethrown. Frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
° Mower blades are sharp and can cut,
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine,
° Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of anew Lawn Mower. Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance,
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest authorized service center. They have competent, well trained technicians and
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
• Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and to
prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
• Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembted for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation
of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
° All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,necessary to complete the assembly hav e
been placed in the parts bag,
3

TO REMOVE

MOWER

FROM

CARTON

° Remove all loose parts from carton.
° Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always
wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN
MOWER
Do i have a side or rear discharge lawn
mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on
your mower. If the opening is on the right
side of the mower housing,it is a side
discharge mower, if the opening is at the
back of the mower housing, it is a rear discharge mower. Only rear discharge lawn
mowers have a grass catcher included with
the mower. Approved grass catchers for
side discharge mowers may be purchased
from your nearest authorized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on
your mower. Raise the discharge guard
(rear door on rear discharge mowers). If
the opening is closed off by a plate, then
your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To
convert to a discharging mower, see the
Operation section of this manual.

What is the right and left side of the
lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this manual, it means when
you are in the operating position (standing
behind the handle).
What kind of engine is on my lawn
mower?
When learning how to operate your new
lawn mower, you will need to know what
kind of engine powers the mower. A decal
on the engine will indicate the manufacturer and type or brand name of the
engine,
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES

[BRiGGS & 8TRAT[ON]

[BRiGGS & _RATrON]

C L A S S I_.____bot-i/tt"
FRONT

QuAnTum°
LEFT
HAND
SIDE

RIGHT
HAND
SIDE

OTHER

ENGINES

KOHLER.
BACK or REAR
(Operating Position)

_CAUTION:
Do not operate this lawn
mower without the discharge guard or an
entire approved grass catcher in place.
These guards are for your protectionand
are required by the American National
Standards Instituteand Consumer Products Safety Commission.
&CAUTION;
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
........

RItTO'

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
2 POSITION / "ADJUSTABLE" HANDLES
° Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in operating position.

Operator

ALL HANDLES
• Raise upper handle section into place on
lower handle, remove protective padding
and tighten both handle knobs_
• Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to
"ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear
wheels on your lawn mower may not be
adjusted to the same position as the front
wheels. Before operating mower adjust all
wheels to the same cutting height.

MOWING
POSITION

control bar

Upper
handle

UP

Handle
knob

Lower handle

3 POSWION "EZ" HANDLES
• Raise lower handle section to operating
position and align hole in handle with
one of three height positioning holes.
• insert handle bolt through handle and
bracket and secure with knob.
• Repeat for opposite side of handle.

INSTALL REAR WHEELS
(HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY)
Some high wheel models require washers
which wilt be provided in aparts bag. Ifprovided, install washers on the axle first as shown.
• Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of
rear wheel adjuster.
° Install 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat procedure for other rear wheel.

Knob

/

Axle

Handle
adjustment
bracket

Iocknut

3 POSITION "QUICK" HANDLES
• Raise lower handle section to operating
position and squeeze the bottom ends
of lower handle towards each other until
the pin in handle can be inserted into
one of the three height adjustment holes.
SQUEEZE

Handle
bracket

assembly

ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
(REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY)
Handle pin
IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower
is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug
//
must be removed before using mower as
a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or
discharging, see the Operation section in
this manual.
Look at the different grass catcher illustrations that follow. Determine which type
of grass catcher you have and follow the
appropriate instructions.
5

"FABRIC
TOP" GRASS CATCHERS
TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS
CATCHER
• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
• Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes, tf
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
• Lift the rear door on the mower housing.
• For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher,
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge
bracket.
• For HANDLE BRACKET mounted
catcher, place frame side hooks into
slots in handle brackets.
• For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted catcher,
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
• For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher,
place the grass catcher frame hooks into
the slots of the rear door.
NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the
lawn mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

HINGE BRACKET

MOUNTED
Rear door
bracket
Grass
catcher
frame

Formed tabs

HANDLE

BRACKET

MOUNTED
Rear

Grass
catcher
handle

Frame
_dle

Catcher frame side hook
DOOR

PIVOT PIN MOUNTED
Rear

"'--

Vinyl
bindings

Grass
catcher
handle

Frame
opening

,i_,CAUTION: Under normal usage, the
catcher material is subject to deterioration
Catcherframehook
and wear and should, therefore, be
DOOR SLOT MOUNTED
checked frequently for replacement. Any
Rear door slots
replacement catcher should be checked to
_ .....
Grass
ensure compliance with original manufaccatcher
handle
turer's specifications.
_CAUTION:
Do not run lawn mower
without the discharge guard (rear door),
approved grass catcher, clipping deflector
or mulcher plate in place. Never attempt
to operate mower with the discharge guard
(rear door) removed or propped open ......
Catcherframe hook
6

SPARK PLUG BOOT
On some models a spark plug boot is
packed loose in the parts bag. If your
model has the boot, install on spark plug
wire and reconnect spark plug wire to
spark plug,
Spark plug

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED
BATTERY:
• After charging, connect engine connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will
not charge a discharged battery.
ALL UNITS:
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage,
_t_CAUTION: Always disconnect the
engine connector from the battery connector to prevent accidental starting when
transporting or storing your lawn mower
after the season.

TO PREPARE BATTERY
(ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH:
• Connect battery charger connector
(mate) to harness connector (female).
UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED
BATTERY:
° Disconnect engine connector (male)
from battery connector (female).
° Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female),
ALL UNITS:
• Plug battery charger into 110 voltA.C.
outlet.
° Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
first time,
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH:
• After charging, disconnect harness
connector (female) from battery charger
connector (male).
Connect your battery charger to charge
battery after each use.
IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge
your battery,

HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH
Engine

__i_

\_ \,.

Harness

{male).

_).,,`

(female)

connector

n_'\

connector

\
.-J

\\ \\

__DECK-MOUNTED
Batteq
Charger
Harness connector
connector
{female)

Engine connector (male)

_

Charger"
connector (male)
BATTERY
Battery
box

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINESPEEDCONTROL
MODELS WITH REMOTE TH RO'Ft-LE
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle
control located on the upper handle.
• Move lever forward to FAST engine
speed for starting and better bagging.
• Move lever backward for SLOW engine
speed.
• Some models have engines equipped
with a choke feature. Move the lever all
the way forward to the CHOKE position
when starting a cold engine.
NOTE: Be sure engineSTART/STOP
switch (if equipped) is in the ON position.
FAST

• Reinstall wheel components in the same
order as they were before removal.
Tighten securely.
° Make sure all wheels are at same height.
Flat washer

Bolt

Spacer

3/8-t6
Locknut

SLOW
_ ,,

MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST"
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS
NOTE: For shippingpurposes, the rear
I _\1
-,"-_- /
\
z,.wheels on your lawn mower may not be
adjusted to the same position as the front
wheels. Before operating mower adjust all
\
II/
Ih._-'/
z _ "wheels to the same cutting height,
° Raise wheels for lowcut and lower
_.-._, , ,,.._-_
wheels for high cut.
° Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
\ _r.._/_
f.f -""-Remote • Tochange cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
"(
.._
throttle
down to suit your requirements. Be sure
"_,,"
control
all wheels are in the same setting.
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES ........
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab insertsinto hole in lever. Also, 9Engine speed was set at the factory for
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
optimum performance. Engine speed is
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
not adjustable,

cHoKE
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