DELUXE PUSH ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 77-27 Rev. 3 12.11.14 BY Printed in U.S.A.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ..................2-4 Assembly.......................6-9 Operation ..................10-15 Maintenance..............16-18 Service and Adjustments ...................19 Storage ......................20-21 Troubleshooting ........22-23 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE 1. 2. 3. Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released position. Control bar defective. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position. Weak battery (if equipped). Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). Blown fuse (if equipped). 6. 7. 8.
STORAGE SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER 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. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn 3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES mower without the discharge deflector or • Raise lower handle section to operating an entire approved grass catcher in place. position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other These guards are for your protection and are until the pin in handle can be inserted required by the American National Standards into one of the three height adjustment Institute and Consumer Products Safety holes.
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
ASSEMBLY “FABRIC TOP” GRASS CATCHERS TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. • 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. • Lift the rear door on the mower housing. • For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
OPERATION OPERATION Use ear The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects protecthrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. tors to Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your avoid lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. damage to hearing.
OPERATION OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Read the engine manual packed with your mower. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models so equipped). • Slowly add oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OPERATION MULCHER PLUG TYPE “A” To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge opening of mower. • Open discharge deflector. • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. • Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge deflector. Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is seated in housing opening. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge deflector, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in place.
