User's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Introduction ............................................3
General .................................................3
Driving and Transport on Public Roads 3
Towing ..................................................3
Operating ..............................................3
Good Service ........................................4
Manufacturing Number .........................4
Symbols and Decals .............................5
Safety Instructions ................................7
General Use .........................................7
Operating on Slopes .............................9
Children ..............................................10
Maintenance .......................................10
Transport ............................................12
Customer responsibilities ...................13
Controls ...............................................13
Engine Speed .....................................14
Fuel Shut Off Valve ............................14
Refueling 14 ............................................
Choke Control (All Models) ................15
Throttle Control (All Models) ...............15
Blade Brake Control (BBC) ...............16
Cutting height .....................................17
Ground Drive Bail ...............................17
To Convert Mower ..............................19
To Empty Grass Catcher ....................19
Before Starting Engine .......................20
Transmission Selector ........................22
Self Propelled Models Only ................25
Push Models Only ..............................27
Mowing Tips .......................................28
Mulching Tips .....................................29
Maintenance ........................................ 30
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 31
Before Each Use ............................... 31
Ignition System .................................. 31
Engine's Cooling Air Intake ................ 32
Throttle Cable and Choke Cable ....... 33
Replacing Air Filter ............................ 34
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 35
Checking Tire .................................... 35
Drive Wheels ..................................... 35
Checking the V-belts ......................... 36
Checking the Blade ........................... 36
Blade replacement: ............................ 37
Gear Case ......................................... 37
Grass Catcher ................................... 38
Muffler ................................................ 38
Cleaning ............................................ 38
Adjusting the Lawn Mower ................ 39
Engine Adjustment ............................ 40
Cleaning and Washing ...................... 40
Hardware ........................................... 40
Lubrication .......................................... 41
Mower Lubrication Chart ................... 41
Engine Lubrication ............................. 41
Trouble Shooting Guide .................... 44
Storage ................................................ 46
Winter Storage ................................... 46
Service ............................................... 46
Technical Data .................................... 47
Conformity Certificates ...................... 54
USA requirements ............................. 54
EU declaration of conformity ............. 54
Service Journal ................................... 55
Delivery Service ................................. 55
After the First 5-8 Hours .................... 56
25-Hour Service ................................. 57
50-Hour Service ................................. 58
100-Hour Service ............................... 59
300-Hour Service ............................... 60
At Least Once Each Year .................. 61
21" PUSH MOWER