INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26" 3-in-1 Self Propelled Lawn Mower Model # DB8611-26BS Have product questions or need technical support? Please feel free to contact us! Website: www.Amerisuninc.com www.powersmartusa.com Toll free: 1-800-791-9458 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST Email: support@amerisuninc.
CONTENTS Technical data…...………………………………………………………... Introduction………………………………………………………………. Safety information…….………………………………………………... General safety procedures ……....……………………………………… Important safety instructions……………………………………………. Knowing your lawn mower……………………………………………… Lawn mower preparation………………………………………………... Operation……………………....………………………………………… Maintenance……………………………………………………………... Storage……………………………………………………………………. Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….
INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing a PowerSmart® Product. This manual provides information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of this product. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. PowerSmart® reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice. Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the lawn mower.
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES For any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual or on the product, please call (800) 791-9458 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST before using the engine. DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the engine exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Operation Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this machine. 3. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine is running. 4.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. Service 1. Safe Handling of Gasoline 2. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 3. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 4. Only use a US EPA approved compliant portable fuel container. 5. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
11. KNOWING YOUR LAWN MOWER Please use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with the location and function of the components that control of your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PREPARATION The following section describes steps necessary to prepare the lawn mower for use. If after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call (800) 791-9458 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the lawn mower or shorten its lifespan. UNPACKING Unpack the lawn mower and all its parts, and compare against the list below.
ATTACH FRONT WHEELS 1. Inserting the Universal arm branch pipe into the Front wheel bar. Assemble them with bolts (4), washers (4), nuts (4). Bolt, Washer and Nut ATTACH LOWER & UPPER HANDLE 1. Adjusting the handle-lock lever rearward to the lowest position. handle-lock lever 2. Pull upper handle up and lock it in position with bolts，washer and knob on both side.
GRASS CATCHER Attach grass catcher 1. Lift mower rear discharge door. 2. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets. 3. Release the rear discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. Caution: Make sure that the mulch plug adapter has been removed from of the rear deck door’s opening. Remove grass catcher 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift mower rear discharge door. Lift grass catcher up and off the slots in the handle bracket. Slide the mulch plug into the ejector opening. .
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Warning! Cutting height adjustments should only be performed after the engine and blades have come to a complete stop! It is always best to begin cutting your lawn with a higher deck height to prevent scalping your lawn. Rear wheel The cutting height for the rear wheels is adjusted with a single lever. Actuate the adjustment lever and pull it to the required position. Please make sure that the lever locks into position.
OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP The engine comes shipped without oil or gasoline. Be sure to add oil and gasoline before starting the engine. Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual for additional engine information. 1. Add oil before starting mower for the first time. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine operator’s manual. Warning: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors are explosive.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR Drive control bar If you press drive control bar the clutch for the drive will be closed and the lawn mower will start to move with the engine running. Release the drive control bar in good time to stop the moving lawn mower. Practice starting and stopping before you use the mower for the first time until you are familiar with controlling the mower. MOWING The engine throttle on your mower has been preset to provide optimum bagging and mulching performance for years to come.
USING AS A REAR BAGGER To use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. 1. Attached grass catcher following instruction in the lawn mower preparation. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run the mower. Operate mower until grass catcher is full. 2. Stop engine completely by releasing the engine start/stop lever. Make sure that the engine has come to a complete stop. 3.
MAINTENANCE Proper routine maintenance of this mower will help prolong the life of the machine. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full valve from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
To ensure safe operation, have all blade sharpening, balancing and mounting work carried out by an authorized service center. To achieve optimal results, we recommend having the blade checked once a year. If, in spite of all caution, the blade comes into contact with an obstacle, switch off the engine immediately and pull off the spark plug connector. Tilt the lawn mower to the rear and check the blade for damage. Always keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Damaged or bent blades must be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause Solution Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed. Press primer bulb. Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Engine flooded. Wait a few minutes to restart, do not prime. Spark plug wire loose. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Clean fuel line.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 19
Item Stock# 1 303020146 2 303070896 3 303020520 4 203100003 5 303030077 6 Description Qty Item Stock# Description Qty 2 24 303100067 6203Z bearing 4 1 25 303060110 DB8611 tool apron middle cover 2 1 26 303020521 DB8611 tool apron 2 3 27 303060111 DB8611 long cutter shaft welding 1 Flange lock nut 7 28 303070894 DB8611 14" blade 2 303020519 Outer six angle bolt 1 29 303020563 Outer six angle bolt 2 7 303042005 Flat gasket 1 30 303043023A DB8653 dish w
Item Stock# 1 203050309 2 303060113 3 303130328 4 303042009 5 302080039 6 303020276 7 302120014 8 303180849 9 302120024 10 303170007 11 303130329 12 Description QTY Item Stock# 1 26 303070908 DB8611 lower bar left mounting plate 1 27 303060104A DB8611 rise plate 1 1 28 303020277 Outer six angle Flange bolt 2 3 29 303060118 DB8611 belt protect support 1 1 30 303060119 Engine principal axis bushing 1 3 31 303042013 Flat gasket 3 1 32 303020240 Outer
Item Stock# Description QTY Item Stock# Description QTY 1 303020059 T-screw(R11) 2 25 302120026 Flameout connect wire 1 2 303030026 Upset plain nuts 4 26 302120027 Flameout switch 1 3 303060126 DB8611 bar bushing 2 27 303042019 Flat gasket 4 4 203050316 Left Drive cable support 1 28 303010226 5 303080386 1 29 303200081 6 203050392 1 30 303200082 DB8611 drive cable 1 7 303160648 Flange lock nut 3 31 303200083 DB8611 speed cable 1 8 203050320 Cable b
Item Stock# Description QTY Item Stock# 1 203050364 DB8611 self-walk dust cover 2 12 303210024 2 203050307 DB8611 back rise handle 1 13 303060116 3 203050308 1 14 303160621 4 303010298 5 15 303240459 5 303100002 bearing 6 16 303123017A 6 203050306 DB8611 10” wheel 2 17 303020339 7 303030077 Flange lock nut 2 18 303130334 8 203050314 DB8611 10”-wheel cover 2 19 303180847 9 303050007 Shaft ring 4 20 303160470 10 303160471 DB8605 L walking gear 1 21
Item Stock# Description QTY Item Stock# Description QTY 1 303030026 Upset plain nuts 2 16 303020384 Half round head square neck bolt 2 2 203050365 plastic bushing 2 17 303030036 lock nut 4 3 203050302 8611 front wheel cover (with hole) 2 18 302060012 DB7551 choke plug 2 4 203050303 DB8611 wheel (8") 2 19 303060128 5 303060124 2 20 303060127 6 303060125 4 21 203020351 DB5010M8 knob 2 7 303070917 1 22 303020426 Outer six angle bolt 4 8 303121011 cotte
TWO (2) YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY PowerSmart is committed to building equipment that will provide years of dependable service. Our warranties are consistent with our commitment and dedication to quality. TWO (2) YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY OF POWER SMART PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE. PowerSmart (“Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all PowerSmart consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
