en da da el es fi fr it nl no pt sv bg English Dansk Dansk ÅëëçíéêÜ Español Suomi Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk Português Svenska Áúëãàðñêè Operator's Manual Betjeningsvejledning Bedienungsanleitung Åã÷åéñßäéï ×ñÞóçò Manual del Operario Käyttäjän käsikirja Manuel de l'opérateur Manuale dell'Operatore Gebruiksaanwijzing Brukerhåndbok Manual do Operador Instruktionsbok Èíñòðóêöèè çà åêñïëîàòàöèÿ cs et hr hu lt lv pl ro ru sk sl tr Èestina eesti keel Hrvatski Magyar Lietuvi Latviesu Polski Românã Ðóññêèé Slovák Slovensèina Türkçe Návod k obsluze Kasutusjuhend Priruènik za operatora Kezelési útmutató Naudojimo instrukcija Operatora rokasgrmata Instrukcja obs³ugi Manual de utilizare Ðóêîâîäñòâî ïî ýêñïëóàòàöèè Pokyny na obsluhu a údrzbu Priroènik za uporabo Kullanma Kýlavuz Form No. 880496-9/07 1 A K B C D J E J B C D E H F I H G I G F A L 2 C D A E F B D 3 B A C A 4 A F G H 5 A 6 C 7 G E F H I B D 1 8 B 9 B 10 B A A A 11 12 13 E C D A E 14 15 A 16 B 17 B 18 19 A A 2 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com 20 21 22 B C E D A B B C A A C 23 A B C D E F G H 24 I J K L M N 3 Contents Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pictorals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safe Operation Practices For Pedestrian Controlled Rotary Walk-behind Mowers I. 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the walk-behind mower before starting. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the walk-behind mower. Inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Your equipment can propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage. Stay away from breakable objects, such as house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. Wear appropriate clothing such as a long--sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts. Do not wear loose clothing which could get caught in this equipment. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating walk-behind mower to protect your eyes from foreign objects which can be thrown from the unit. Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people. These will protect the operator's ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other debris, and improve traction. It is advisable to wear protective headgear to prevent the possibility of being struck by small flying particles, or being struck by low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects which may be unnoticed by the operator. Do not operate the walk-behind mower without proper guards or other safety protective devices in place. Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not operate the mower over loose material, such as gravel, sticks, rubbish, etc., that cause risk of thrown objects and damage to the mower. See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the walk-behind mower while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely. Never operate walk-behind mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. Before each use, inspect the throttle control lever and cable. Make sure that the cable is free and that the lever is not damaged. Also check the cable linkage running to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings, and obstructions. Verify that the control bail is working properly. General Operation 2. 3. 4. 5. Operator Safety Symbols And Warnings The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. 6. 7. 8. 9. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. might result in minor or moderate injury. 10. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, 11. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product. Owner's Information Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Responsibility Of The Owner WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below. 17. 18. 4 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM 19. Stop the engine (motor) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. 20. Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roads. 21. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit, be sure that all moving parts have stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. 22. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor), disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 23. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Remove the wire from the spark plug. Inspect the walkbehind mower for damage. If damaged, repair before starting and operating the walk-behind mower. 24. Regularly inspect the walk-behind mower. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged or loose. 25. Never pick up or carry the walk-behind mower while the engine is running. 26. Prolonged exposure to noise and vibration from petrol engine powered equipment should be avoided. Take intermittent breaks and/or wear ear protection from engine noise as well as heavy work gloves to reduce vibration in the hands. IV. Service 1. Use extra care in handling petrol and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. a. b. c. d. e. Use only an approved container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully. Old oil and petrol should be carefully poured into containers especially designed for oil and fuel. Filled containers should be carefully transported to a collection center for proper recycling. f. g. 2. 3. Never run an engine indoors or 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 (remove the ignition key if equipped with an electric start). Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or repairs. Check the engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition. If items are replaced, make sure the mounting fasteners are tight. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. When servicing or repairing the walk-behind mower, do not tip the machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this Manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the walk-behind mower in an upright position. Some procedures will be easier if the machine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface. To reduce fire hazard, keep walk-behind mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build--up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow walk-behind mower to cool before storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. II. 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 mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Do remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Do not mow near drop--offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas where the ground is very rough. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. III. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. 2. Be alert and turn walk-behind mower off if children enter the area. 3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children. 4. Never allow children to operate the walk-behind mower. 5. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 9. 10. Always disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, repairing, or adjusting. 11. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. 12. Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. 13. To guard against engine over--heating, always have engine debris filter mounted and clean. 14. Inspect walk-behind mower before storage. 15. Use only original equipment or authorized replacement parts. 16. Replace the cutting blade with factory authorized part. en 5 Description The walk-behind lawn mower is an engine powered rotary type mower. The engine drives a cutting blade located under the mower housing. The blade lifts and cuts through the grass. The height of cut can be adjusted to give the lawn the desired finish. The cut pieces of grass are either collected into a rear mounted grass bag or, on some mowers, it can be recycled to feed the lawn. Recycling the cut grass is known as "mulching". Push models require the operator to push the mower. Self-propelled models have a rear wheel drive system to make mowing easier. F. WARNING: Keep Feet And Hands Away From Rotating Blade. G. CAUTION: Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before Servicing Unit. H. WARNING: Crushed Fingers. Control And Operating Pictorials (Figure 24) I. J. K. L. M. N. Slow Fast Oil Fuel Engine -- Start/Run/Stop Drive Control Lever -- Engaged/Disenaged Intended Use/Limits Of Use The walk-behind lawn mower is designed to cut lawn grass. Any other use is not permitted. It is not designed to cut grass over 15cm in length or grass mixed with tall weeds. The lawn mower is only suitable for private use in a domestic garden. It is not suitable for cutting grass in public parks or playing fields. Assembly Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 1. Features and Controls (Figure 1) Compare the following features and controls with your model. Make sure that you know the location and understand their purpose. A. Engine Stop Lever B. Upper Handle C. Knob or Lockin ...