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1. USER MANUAL AWN DEVIL 22 Self Propelled Lawn Mower 3 in 1 DB8605 INTRODUCTION Please read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury Please also read and follow all safety rules and instructions in Engine Operation Manual packed into the product packaging You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely QUESTIONS PROBLEMS MISSING PARTS lf you have any questions and need technical supports call our customer service department at 1 800 791 9458 in Amerisun Inc located in 351 Hastings Drive Buffalo Grove IL60089 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ccs 000 ssn nennen cee eee nenn eee eee nn nennen nn nennen nnn nee 1 General Operations ttsssseseeeeeeeeeereeeeeereereeeereereeeeceeeeeeeeeereereeseeesesseeerenes 3 Slope Opera tions eenenenenenenennenene nennen seen nenne nennen ss res A Children WERLLERERZLERFRLTERFLTTEREETTELELTTELTEITERELTTERLERTLLLETFELLERTELDETFELDERFELDRRRRLLELTER A Safety and Instructional Decals ccccec cee ce rece cere e cee nn eee cce eee nn nennen nnn nennen nen A INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS cecceeccccccccc ccc ccc cee cee cee ceescsceesss cesses cesses cesses oe 6 Installing Lower Handle into HOUSING tsesseseesseseseeeseereeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeee 6 Connecting Upper Handle with Lower Handle rennen nennen en 6 Installing Recoil Starte2. Bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders Check the Grass Bag frequently Side discharging the Clippings Use the Side Discharge for cutting very tall grass If the Grass Bag is on the mower and the Mulching Control Lever is in the bagging position move the lever to the mulching position WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE Spark Plug Use only original replacement spark plug For best results replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use refer to The Engine Manual Lubrication Instructions CAUTION Disconnect Spark Plug Before Servicing gt WHEELS Lubricate the ball bearings at least once a season with a light oil gt ENGINE Follow The Engine Manual for lubrication instructions gt BLADE CONTROL Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil or WD 40 The blade control must operate freely in both directions Engine Refer to the separate Engine Manual for engine maintenance instructions Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to en
3. Stopping the Engine When you release the Blade Control Bar the blade should stop within 3 seconds If it does not stop properly stop using your machine immediately and contact our customer service department at 1 800 791 9458 Using the Self propelled Drive Bar Pull the lower Self propelled Drive Bar to the handle Figure 12 Figure 12 Figure 13 Engaging the Blade When starting engine the blade will not turn You must engage the blade to mow Pull the Blade Control Bar to the handle hold the Blade Control Bar against the handle Figure 13 Disengaging the Blade Release the Blade Control Bar Figure 14 ens zz zz cc eB eM ee SE EK Figure 14 Important When you release the Blade Control Bar the blade should stop within 3 seconds If it does not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact our customer service department at 1 800 791 9458 Mulching the Clippings If the Grass Bag is on the mower and the Mulching Control Lever is in the bagging position move the lever to the mulching position before mulching the clippings 11 If the Side discharge Chute is on the mower remove it before mulching the clippings Bagging the Clippings Use Grass Bag to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the Side Discharge Chute is on the mower remove it before bagging the clippings If the Mulching Control Lever is in mulching position move it to the bagging position WARNING A Grass
4. gapped plug refer Spark plug is defective to the ENGINE MANUAL Faulty ignition module Contact authorized service centre Dirt water or stale fuel tank Drain fuel and clean tank Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged Clean or replace fuel tank cap Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cleaner element Install new correctly gapped plug Pau DIN cree refer to the ENGINE MANUAL nap Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to Spark plug gap is incorrect 0 8 Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cleaner element Engine Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cleaner element pool Air vents in engine shield are blocked Remove debris from air vents Engine Cooling fan and air passages under Remove debris from cooling fans and air idles poorly engine blower housing are blocked passages Engine skips Gap between electrodes of spark is Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to at high speed too close 0 8 Remove any debris from slots in shield blower housing air passages Install correct spark plug and clear Incorrect spark plug ns cooling fins on engine Mower Cutting assembly is loose Tighten blade vibrates abnormally Cutting assembly is unbalanced Balance blade Engine difficult to start or loses power Engine operates erratically Cooling air flow is restricted Engine overheats 15 TWO YEAR WARRANTY Amerisun Inc and LCT Engine Corporation jointly
5. will result in excessive vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and mower Be sure to carefully balance blade after sharpening The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft Place the blade with the part number facing away from the adapter Align the washer over the blade and insert the hex bolt Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt must be tightened to 35 42 Nm torque To ensure safe operation of 13 your unit all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness After prolonged use especially in sandy soil conditions the blade will become worn and lose some of the original shape Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade should be replaced Replace with an approved factory replacement blade only Possible damage resulting from blade an unbalanced condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer Please contact our customer service department at 1 800 791 9458 to order approved a factory replacement blade WARNING Do not touch rotating blade STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage gt Following the final cut of the season allow the fuel tank to run dry g
6. Plugs meeeenenenenenenennsnenensn nennen nennen ns sense essen sten see 12 Lubrication BERKRZZRLERZLELLRZZLLLEFFELLERFLLLERTLLDETFLLDELLETTELERTTERLETTELTETTERTETTERTERDERTTTR 12 Engine een nennen sense nennen nsn nenne nennen 12 Cutting SIETST IERERKREERERELTERTELTETFELLETTELTETTELLERTLLTERTLLTERTELTERTELTERTETTERTEITERTETTETR 13 Blade Mounting Torque re eenenenenennensn nennen sense nnn sn essen sn cee cee as ceenes 13 STORAGE GUIDANCE rss00 sen cee nen nnnnennnnnnn nn nnnnnnnnnssnnnnssnnnn nenn scenes 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING ccc ss ccs cce cee cce cee cce ces cee ses nenn nn nenn nenn nnnnnenne 15 WARRANTY ccccccccccccccccccccscessscecs cesses eeeeeeeee cesses senses eee see eee eee eee ees eee eee eetesens 16 INTRODUCTION General Operation gt Y Y Vv Y YV VY MV V VV V VV VV VV VV VVV Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine 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 Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals Always wear
7. al use Please refer to Engine Manual for more details Figure 7 Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others gt To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object gt Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills gt Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks gt Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Please refer to Engine Manual for more details Adjusting the Cutting Height Warning Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury gt Adjust the height with the engine off gt Move the height adjustment forward to lower the height back to raise the cutting height Figure 8 Starting the Engine gt Before starting the engine adjust the engine speed lever to the upper start position as shown in Figure 9 gt Hold on the Upper handle and Blade control Bar tightly with your right hand pull the Recoil start Grip lightly until you meet ressistance then pull briskly Release the starter grip gently after the engine starts as shown in figure 10 gt Adjust the Engine Speed Lever to suitable speed for mowing Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 10
8. gine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris 12 from muffler area Do not hose engine Water can damage engine or contaminate the fuel system CAUTION Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element The engine air cleaner element must be serviced cleaned after 25 hours normal mowing The foam element must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions Replace air filter if frayed torn damaged or unable to be cleaned Clean the air filter with warm soapy water You can use a liquid dish soap to clean the air filter Cutting Blade CAUTION Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before working on the cutting blade to prevent accidental engine starting Protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blades Remove the hex bolt and washer which hold the blade and blade adapter to the engine crankshaft Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary For best results your blade should be sharp The blade may be re sharpened by removing it from the machine and either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original bevel as possible It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade Improper blade balance
9. hild Safety and Instructional Decals For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury Read operator s manual A Keep bystanders away Payattention to th operatoMamds and feet to avoid inju Fuel is flammable away from fire Do add fuel with mac running When mowing pleas wear safety glasses earplugs for protecti Toxic fumes Do operate inside l Caution Engine hot All repairs n be according the manual Ey Release switch handltsptathe motor INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing Lower Handle into Housing WARNING gt Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition gt Remove the bolts from the mower housing Figure 1 D A RA Figure 1 Figure 2 gt Move the handle to the operating position Figure 2 gt Install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed in step a so that lower handle is installed and tightened into the mower housing Figure 2 Connecting the Upper Handle with the Lower Handle gt Remove the handle knobs from the Lower Handle gt Move the Upper Handle to the operating position to install and tighten the handle knobs that you removed so that the Upper Handle and Lower Handle are installed together and tightened Figure 3 Figure 3 Figure 4 Installing Rec
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11. oil starter Rope in Rope Guide gt Pull the Recoil starter Rope through the Rope Guide on the handle Figure 4 Installing the Grass Bag 1 Raise and hold up the Rear Deflector Figure 5 C Rear Deflector B Grass bag pin x 2 A Notch x 2 Figure 5 2 Install the Grass Bag ensuring that the 2 grass bag pins rest in the Notches on the handle Figure 5 3 Lower the Rear Deflector Installing the Side Discharge Chute Lift up the Side Deflector and install the Side Discharge Chute Figure 6 Figure 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW OONDORWND Upper Handle Blade Control Bar Recoil Starter Grip Rope Guide Grass Bag Mulching Control Lever Cutting Height Adjust Lever Oil Fill Dipstick Side discharge Deflector 10 Side discharge Chute 11 Deck 12 Spark Plug 13 Air Filter 14 Fuel Tank Cap 15 Handle Knob x2 16 Lower Handle 17 Engine Speed Lever 18 Self propelled Drive Bar Technical Data 4 stroke Model Number DB8605 Bagging Height Adjustment 8 positions 1 3 1 4 inches Rear Wheel 10 inch OPERATION GUIDANCE Filling the Engine with Oil This engine is shipped from factory without oil Check oil level before starting engine Figure 7 if you start the engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty gt Your mower does not come with oil in the engine Max fill 18 ounces SAE 10W 30 is recommended for gener
12. rRope in Rope Guide mreenenenennenen essen nennen 6 Installing Grass Bag eneneneenenenennn essen nenne nennen een nennen se nenne 7 Installing Side Discharge Chute VERLERZRELLREELTTELERTTERTEITERLEITERLESTFELTERTELTERTEITERE 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW cccccccccccccccccccececccecccssscecsssceesss cesses cesses cesses cee nen nun ne 8 TECHNICAL DATA rss s sn ccs ceccceceescsceesee cesses cesses cesses cesses eeeeesceeees 9 OPERATION GUIDANCE cccccccccccecec cee ceeceeceeceeeeeeee cesses cesses cesses nennen nee 9 Filling the Engine With Oil Ree ree reer reer er errr err err rrr ere 9 Filling the Fuel Tank lt crcrsssrserecsceeteeeetcee eee eeeceecee cee nennen essen nennen nennen 9 Adjusting the Cutting Height ete tee et tee et ects nennen nennen ns eee eeeees eee ce 10 Starting the Engine eects ee ececeeeee esses essen nennen nennen nen ern ns 10 Stopping the Engine een nenne nennen en nesnsnenenennenene sees 11 Using the Self Propel Drive Bar stesssseeseeseseeseseereeeeereereeeeeeeseeseeseeseeseesees 11 Engaging the Blade een nennen nennen nenne nennen sn ee 11 Disengaging the Blade eeeenenenen seen nennen nennen nennen nennen 11 Mulching the Clippings E EEEE E CT eT TTT ee Teer Tee eT eT ee TCT te ee 11 Bagging the Clippings NEN RE Cs ETE PEE E sees eerueune se 12 Side discharging the Clippings eT N ern rn rr rea 12 MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE oceeecceccccccccc cee sen ccs cecseeceessececsss cesses cesses cesees nes 12 Spark
13. stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before starting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended starting Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Slope Operation Mowing on all slopes need extra cautions it is related to slip and fall accidents resulting in severe injury gt Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes gt Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident Tall grass can hide obstacles gt Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident gt Do no mow near drop offs ditches or embankments You could lose your footing or balance Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity gt Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator gt Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area gt Never allow children to operate the machine gt Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a c
14. substantial footwear Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backward Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing walk never run Disengage the drive system if so equipped before starting the engine If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check for the cause immediately Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear eye protection when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition If you strike a foreign object
15. t Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Disconnect the spark plug cap gt Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions gt Lightly coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting gt Store mower in a dry clean area gt Lubricate cables with WD 40 NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated area Care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts Be careful not to bend or kink cables If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle disconnect and ground the spark plug wire Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on the handle ENVIRONMENT Should your machine need replacement after extended use do not put it in the domestic waste but dispose of it in an environmentally safe way 14 Trouble Shooting Throttle lever not in the correct position for the prevailing conditions to correct position MANUAL Air cleaner element is dirty ENGINE MANUAL Spark plug is loose Tighten spark plug to 25 30Nm Engine does not start Spark plug wire loose or disconnected from plug Install soark plug wire on spark plug Saareiolua apis eared Set gap between electrodes Pa cad at 0 7 to0 8mm Install new correctly
16. warrant this product for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes The manufacturer will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser any part or parts which have been found to be defective in material and workmanship Residential use means use of the product on the same lot as your home e If you have questions or problems or before returning this product call toll free 1 800 791 9458 or email support amerisuninc com This warranty covers product defects only Neither Amerisun nor LCT Engine Corporation is liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of PowerSmart Products covered by this warranty including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of mal function or non use pending completion of repairs under this warranty Transportation to and from the services center is the responsibility of the consumer Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state DISCLAIMER The information contained within this manual is the latest information as of the publication date All content and images are subject to change without notice This manual is intended as a guide This manual is in tended as a guide For the
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