Husqvarna 6022CH Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 10 12 WARRANTY A uk Nu TT us 4 ASSEN BLY u II a a asas sss 5 OPERATION u 6 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 13 STORAGE u 2 L Du a uu uns Sss 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 16 17 66 11 E2 18 8 LES 91282 IN ALLOTYVHO JAYA SAOOM 43 1L3WNI43d 9006 VNYVAOSNH ease INOA ul J e p E 10 ZOAMSNH 008 1 uies Aq Jo Asojoasp suoydaja e9o ay Jo sabed moje A 24 yno pajeso Aljewuou aq ued Jejesp eulenbsnH pazuoyine uy Ajueuem siy Aq paaano jou ase sebieyo len ep pue dn x0 d su dx s Jaumo ay Je Pa4en lap eq Jsnw Jonpoud ay anje 40 Wajqoud Jeuoifeledo ay Jo ajep WO s ep 08 Aulu uey Joe ou Yauueu AOI e ul Jejesp eulenbsnH paziioyine ue o pajenijep eq 1snuu All99J9p q 0 pana1 8q JONPOJA ul Alue ueA SIU JO Jyeusq ay urelgo o 1 e p Bulas ay Jo Sseuppe pue auweu l duuo25 pue Jaequinu seas saequinu jeapow p seuoJnd sep apnjou Jsnw JooJd silu eones uenem uIE QO 0 Japo u Jajesp eulenbsnH pazuoyine ay o pajuasajd eq snu aseyolnd Jo Joold QDIAJOS O eS SOd 9 811 108 0 pue AJUBUEM OU uullJUo2 0 J9PJO u SSEYIANA Jo ayep y WO SAep OL Ud UIY2. 6022CH Owner s Manual 532177948 01 10 01 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DONOT l GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions onthe machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc whichcouldbepickedupandthrownby theblade Besuretheareaisclearofother people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Donotpull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Donotoperatethe mowerwithoutproper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop
3. Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 Handle Grip Rear Baffle Rear Skirt Side Baffle Back Plate Grass Bag Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Discharge Baffle Rope Guide Wire Ties Lower Handle Handle Bolt Hairpin Cotter Hubcap Flanged Locknut Wave Washer Wheel amp Tire Assembly Front Shoulder Bolt Belleville Washer Axle Arm Selector Spring Selector Knob NUMBER 6022CH 6022CHA KEY NO 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 54 55 57 59 60 61 62 PART NO 532752063 532146630 532155047 532150078 532169931 532177130 532177131 532751592 532125078 532150406 532170557 532851084 532850263 532851074 532141114 532851514 532176576 532088652 532166649 532088348 532128415 532162233 532061651 874760612 532150653 532111190 532083816 532087877 532165912 532141730 532170939 532170938 532162300 532177948 DESCRIPTION Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket R R Self tapping Screw 5 16 18x 3 4 Catcher Frame Handle Bracket Right Handle Bracket Left Locknut 3 8 16 Washer Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Front Baffle Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 Helical Lock Washer Hardened Washer Blade 22 Blade Adapter Lawn Mower Housing Kit Includes Key No 17 Engine Briggs and Stratton Model No 12H802 Order parts from engine manufacturer Hinge Screw Mulcher Plug Flat Washer Pop Rivet Axle Arm Assembly Spacer Screw Clip on Gua
4. you attemptto assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed inthe parts bag Toensure safe and proper operation ofyour lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdown two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control barto upper handle 4 Rolllawn moweroutofcartonand checkcartonthorougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 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
5. frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear BAG Ub GRASS CATCHER HANDLE FRAME HANDLE FIG 6 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 7 Yourlawnmower is shipped without oilin the engine Engine holds 20 oz of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick Pour oil slowly Do not over fill NOTE ALLOW OIL TO SETTLE DOWN INTO ENGINE FOR ACCURATE READING TO READ PROPER LEVEL TIGHTEN ENGINE OIL CAP THEN REMOVE IT TO READ THE DIPSTICK 3 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE See Fig 7 NOTE BEFORE FILLING FUEL TANK REMOVE AND DISCARD THE DEBRIS PLUG THAT IS INSIDE THE TANK Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Experien
6. future reference Thesesymbols may appear on your lawnmowerorin literature suppliedwiththeproduct Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning A oam NI dir CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR THROTTLE CONTROL STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB GRASS CATCHER OIL Se R N Z LAWN MOWER HOUSING MULCHER PLUG MULCHER DOOR IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS PRIMER WHEEL ADJUSTER SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine engine MULCHER PLUG located at the discharge opening must be removed when converting to bagging operation STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine OPERATION 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 WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend w
7. manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancerand birth defects or other repro ductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 6 quarts AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR ONLY OIL TYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F 20 ozs Champion RJ19LM OIL CAPACITY SPARK PLUG GAP 030 BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES u een 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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10. ORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL Thespecial mulching blade will recutthe grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and notbe noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun Forbestresults adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 8 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week M
11. and Adjust ments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE LIFT UP TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging See TO CONVERT MOWER in the operation section of this manual TO ASSEMBLE amp ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Figs 2A amp 2B 1 Putgrass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using 3 Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins 4 Thegrass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attemptto operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open CATCHER FRAME HANDLE x lt PIVOT PINS ES GRASS CATCHER FRAME HANDLE GRASS CATCHER N FRAME HOOK FIG 2B OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mowerto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for
12. arburetor are up 3 Use awood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Removeblade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 9 1 Positionthe blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter andcrankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Besure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE Wedonotrecommend sharpening blade butif you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower orengine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not
13. attempt to sharpen while on the mower Tocheck blade balance drive anailinto a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced CRANKSHAF BLADE KEYWAY ADAPTER KEY BLADE BOLT HARDENED CRANKSHAFT WASHER TRAILING EDGE LOCK WASHER BLADE ADAPTER FIG 9 GRASS CATCHER Thegrass catcher may be hosed with water but mustbe dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio ration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES oF 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve
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15. ce control bar Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a qualified service center Depress control bar to upper handle before Contact a qualified service center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 6022CH 6022CHA L REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO 532176573 532167163 532063601 532130861 532700637 532144929 532136376 532170947 532125162 532150756 532107339 532150050 532750097 532164265 532125348 532140540 532138860 532166800 532176575 532054583 532177133 532132001 532066426 532153605 532131959 532051793 532077400 532083923 532057143 532750550 532142748 532062335 532149857 532177132 532175477 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL DESCRIPTION Control Bar Upper Handle Locknut Engine Zone Control Cable Throttle Control Hex Washer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 Handle Knob Rear Door Kit Upstop Bracket Combi Cut Mulcher DangerDecal Screw
16. ce indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank startthe engine and letit run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur OPERATION CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame ENGINE GASOLINE OIL CAP FILLER CAP PRIMER TO START ENGINE See Figs 7 NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amountofsmoke may be present during the initial use ofthe product and should be considered normal 1 Tostartacoldengine push primerthree 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Move throttle control lever to fast position 3 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator presence co
17. d ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 5A Openreardoorandremove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install grass catcher Toconvertto mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 5B e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower see above instructions Open discharge guard and install discharge deflector under guard as shown Moweris now ready for discharging operation Toconvertto mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and discharge guard must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Side discharge guard closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Side discharge guard closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Side discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug in place or approved grass catcher in place Never attemptto operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG OPEN DISCHARGE GUARD DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 5A OPERATION Pe DISCHARGE GUARD FIG 5B TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 6 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the
18. dd stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pouroneounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unitwith 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 WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power Poor cut u
19. e air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug andclean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 10 LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE OIL DISCHARGE GUARD WHEEL ADJUSTER REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 2 SPRAY LUBRICANT IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade mustbe kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 9 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and c
20. ep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lil 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 Neverassume that children will remain where you last saw them e 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 andwhilewalking backwards lookbehind and downfor small children Never allow children to operate the machine Useextracarewhen approaching blindcorners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Useextracare in handling gasoline andotherfuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Useonly an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Neverstore the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Keepnuts andbolts especially blade attachementbolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation reg
21. ide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses available ENGINE SPEED See Fig 3 The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle Fast position is for starting normal cutting trimming and better grass bagging Slow position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy FIG 3 ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is running Yourlawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 4 Raise wheels for low cut andlower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns Tochange cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT PLATE TAB FIG 4 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shippe
22. mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the dis charge opening into the operator mowing position If the discharge guard becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 11 The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mount ing pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mount ing pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle 13 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment THROTTLE CONTROL If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the th
23. neven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass position Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven height Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released pulling starter rope Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you 15 CORRECTION Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Repla
24. nspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your
25. ntrol bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps MOWING TIPS Undercertain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time Forextremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position For side discharge lawn mowers cutting in a counter clockwise direction starting atthe outside of the area to be cut spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass Topreventthis regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMP
26. ow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn AN MAX 1 3 MN y RN ll FIG 8 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive belt pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery Recharge Electric Start Mowers Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 4 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e Onceayear replace the spark plug clean or replac
27. rd Cable Clamp Screw Selector Knob Door Bolt Selector Spring Door Spring RH Door Spring LH Warning Decal Owner s Manual English French NOTES
28. rottle control see the adjustment section of your engine manual CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load The airfilter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine e Bestcarburetor adjustmentis obtained when fuel tank is 1 4 full Inorder forthe engine to run the control bar must be held in the operating position Therefore and assistant will be required to hold the control bar in the operating position when making final adjustment to the carburetor See the Adjustment section of your engine manual for further instruction STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in aclean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE See Fig 12 You can fold your lawn mo
29. starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once ayearifthe lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 10 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawnmower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See Add Oil in the Operacion section of this manual 6 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug CONTAINER AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter To change air filter see engine manual MUFFLER I
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31. the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stopthe engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shutthe engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machineinwetgrass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor Ifthe equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and 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 Mowacross the face of slopes never up anddown Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watchforholes ruts or bumps Tallgrasscanhide obstacles Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively ste
32. ularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil orfuel spillage Allowmachinetocoolbefore storing Stopandinspectthe equipmentif youstrike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subjecttowear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replacewith manufacturer s recommendedparts when nec essary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do notchange the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower lthas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower Please read and retain this
33. wer handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE J SN N x ya y SS MOWING POSITION 14 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age A
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