\ OPERATOR'S MANUAL ECONOMY PUSH ROTARY Lawn Mower • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting AWARNING: This lawn 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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance ......................................... 2 9 16 19 Service and Adjustments ...................... Storage ................................................. Troubleshooting .................................... IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating ing objects.
• Alwayswearsafety gogglesor safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. DO: • 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. inside a closed area.
CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a new Lawn Mower.It has been designed, engineered mance. and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perfor- 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.
NOTE: Depending upon the features on the lawn mower parts shown may not be included with your mower. model you purchased, all the For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the groups shown. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step. PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON NOTE: Some model lawn mowers already have the wheels preassembled to the mower.
ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS GROUP"A" LOWER HANDLE TO MOWER DECK For models with Bolt-on lower handle only F- b-- (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4 (4) Flange Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8" Dia.
ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "C" For models with bolt-on wheels only WHEELS TO MOWER HOUSING (4) Shoulder Bolts I I I I I I (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 I I I I I I (2 or 4) Washers 1-1/4" Dia. (4) Spacers For models with "Quick (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 Adjust" wheel height adjusters only (4) Retainer (4) Flanged Locknuts 3/8-16 GROUP "D" (4) Washers (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs 1" Dia.
ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS CON'T GROUP"E" REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (1) Diecast Clamp with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw (For Briggs Engines only) (If equipped) TO ENGINE NOTE: Tecumseh engines have clamp and screw preassembled to engine.
_k, CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without proved grass catcher in place. These guards by the American National Standards Institute mission. the discharge A_:_OAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark cannot come in contact with plug.
MODELS HANDLE WITH FOLDING UPPER (SIDE DISCHARGE • Position upper handle over lower handle with small hole for mounting upstop bracket to left hand side. • Assemble handle Tighten securely. MOWER SHOWN) 1-1/4" diameter Washer (Rear wheels only) Mower housing bolts and wing nuts. Shoulder Spacer bolt Upstop bracket Wheel Upstop bracket screw #10-24 x 1/2 ./ \. 3/8-16 Locknut Wing nuts \ Handle bolts ASSEMBLE UPSTOP (SEE ILLUSTRATION MODELS WITH "QUICK ADJUST" WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS Loo
SIDE DISCHARGEMOWERS Tabhole INSTALL 1-1/4"Washer(Ifsupplied) Right rear/left front height adjuster • Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening. • Install two (2) 1/4-20 short hex bolts through housing and discharge guard. • Install two (2) 3/4" washers and two (2)1/4-20 Iocknuts. Tighten securely. TYPE Tab hole Right front/left rear height adjuster DISCHARGE MOWERS Tab hole 1-1/4" Washer (If supplied) BOLT-ON _t_k!_ <" b_ I \, Right rear/left front height adjuster TYPE Loc
MODELS WITH SPRING DISCHARGE GUARD LOADED • Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening. • Install two (2) hex self-tapping screws through housing and into guard mounting bracket or, install two (2) 1/4-20 Iocknuts (If equipped). Tighten securely. /' CHOKE / ! \\ Discharge guard Locknuts ____--_- INSTALL CONTROL (NO HARDWARE • Position control BAR REQUIRED) bar so flattened FAST / START I I section //._ I i. \ I I ! I with hole is on opposite side of upstop bracket.
BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINESHOWN (Clamp and Screware preassembledon Tecumsehengines) Speedlever QUANTUM ENGINES SPARK PLUG TO REAR OF MOWER Throttle Diecast clam # 10 x 5/8 Hex head screw cable Hex Head Screw #10 x 5/8 BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC AND SPRINT ENGINES WITH THE SPARK PLUG TO FRONT OF MOWER • Attach throttle cable to side of engine housing with cable clip and #10 x 5/8 hex washer head screw. Tighten securely.
MODELS WITH OF MOWER SPARK PLUG TO REAR MODELS WITH BRIGGS QUANTUM ENGINES To prevent cable damage, the cable must be attached to the side of engine, away from the muffler. • Hook the "Z" bend fitting on inner wire of cable (end with tapered plastic fitting) into hole in brake lever of engine. Correct brake lever to use is determined by position of spark plug on your mower - forward or rearward. • Above the muffler, locate the hole in engine shroud.
Throttlecontrol (If equipped) Controlbar Controlbar Upper handle 1/4-20 Machine screw or hex bolt supplied Cable ties Engine starter rope ASSEMBLE STARTER (USE HARDWARE CENTER • MOUNT ROPE GROUP GUIDE "G") TYPE Install threaded end of rope guide through hole in top of lower handle crossbar. • Loosely assemble 1/4-20 keps Iocknut on threaded portion of rope guide. Do not tighten.
The operationof any lawn $AFETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommendstandard safetyglasses or a wide vision safetymask worn over spectacles.
MODELS WITH "QUICK HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: wheels adjusted wheels. wheels • Raise ADJUST" WHEEL For shipping purposes, the rear on your lawn mower may not be to the same position as the front Before operating mower, adjust all to the same cutting height. wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. • Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. • To change juster lever up or down Be sure all cutting height, squeeze adtoward wheel.
WARNING: Alcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor using ethanol or methanol)can attractmoisturewhich leads to separation and formationof acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an enginewhile in storage. To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be emptied beforestorageof 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See StorageInstructionsfor additionalinformation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Clean / Inspect _ Check N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ....
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety ing any maintenance. TIRES • Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer into blade adapter and crankshaft in exact order as shown. • Position block of wood between blade rules when perform- and mower housing. • Tighten blade bolt securely. Recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL SPARK (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) • Be sure mower is on a level surface. Change the spark plug once a year to make the engine run better and easier to start. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specifications. MUFFLER • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • For engines without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap and turn mower on its side.
Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. ACAUTION: Neverstore the lawn mowerwith gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reachan open flame or spark. Allow the engineto cool beforestoring in any enclosure. LAWN MOWER ENGINE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
CAUTION: • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower engine and exhaust areas TROUBLESHOOTING directed Does not start while are still warm. - See appropriate to an authorized PROBLEM service section in this manual unless center. CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) - See appropriate unless directed to an authorized service center. PROBLEM CAUSE Starter rope hard to pull CORRECTION Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 1. 2. Bent engine 2. 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. , section in this manual crankshaft. 3. 4. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact a qualified service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface.
