Full Product Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
• Never fuel mower indoors or near ignition sources.
• Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom
of filler neck to allow space for expansion.
• If necessary, use a funnel to avoid spillage.
• Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
• If fuel is spilled, wipe off the engine and equipment. Wait 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil and fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
• Never store the mower or fuel container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
General Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the key from the ignition to prevent unintended starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop
within approximately (7) seven seconds after operating the blade
disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within this time
frame, the mower should be serviced.
4. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices.
5. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper function, as
described later in this manual. If the safety interlock system does not
function properly, have the mower serviced.
6. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during
normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
7. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
“Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
10. After striking a foreign object (or if abnormal vibration occurs), stop the
blades and engine and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Make necessary repairs before resuming operation.
11. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the mower while the
engine is running.
12. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear
and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to
be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and
replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.)
parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!”
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the
engine.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
Do Not Modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering
with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
This mower is equipped with an engine that is certified to federal EPA
emission standards for non-road engines and equipment, and where
applicable to California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards.
The engine owner’s manual is supplied by the engine manufacturer, and
provides additional information relating to the emission system, warranty,
maintenance of the engine in accordance with EPA and/or CARB regulations.
Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine, fuel, or
venting systems may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel
tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a
carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding
the evaporative emission control configuration for your model.
This mower is designed to run on regular, unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or
higher. Never use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more
than 10% ethanol (i.e., E15 or E85 fuels) because the fuel system may be
damaged.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
This mower is equipped with an internal combustion 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
arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor 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 arrestor for the muffler is available through the nearest engine
authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.