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General| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4-cycle |
| Engine Displacement | 190cc |
| Cutting Width | 21 inches |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | Dual-lever |
| Cutting Height Positions | 6 |
| Drive Type | Self-propelled |
| Speed Settings | Variable |
| Mulching Capability | Yes |
| Bagging Capability | Yes |
| Side Discharge Capability | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
Important safety instructions and operating guidelines must be read and followed before using the product.
Identifies the specific model and series of the lawn mower.
Details the two-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
Lists items and conditions not covered by the warranty, such as expendable parts and normal wear.
Provides essential guidelines for safe operation of the mower.
Warning about serious injury or death from rotating blades and debris.
Advises extra caution on slopes and not mowing slopes greater than 15°.
Details safe practices for operating the mower on slopes.
Safety guidelines regarding children's proximity and operation of the mower.
Provides critical safety information for handling gasoline to prevent fires and explosions.
Warning against modifying the engine governor setting to prevent runaway engines.
Requirement for a spark arrestor in certain conditions and where to obtain one.
Reiterates the danger of operating on slopes exceeding 15 degrees and safe mowing practices.
Instructions for removing the shipping brace before operating the lawn mower.
Step-by-step guide for connecting the battery cables correctly.
Instructions for attaching the shift lever to the shift plate.
Guidelines for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safe operation.
Identifies key mower controls like throttle/choke, blade control, and deck height lever.
Explains how to use the throttle/choke control for engine speed and stopping.
Instructions for starting and stopping the engine using the ignition switch.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system.
How to engage and disengage the mower deck blades.
Explanation of the indicator monitor, LCD display, and maintenance reminders.
Notes on battery charging and potential issues indicated by the battery light.
Specifies the type of gasoline required and warnings about using incorrect fuel.
Step-by-step instructions for checking the engine oil level.
Safety precautions and instructions for adding gasoline to the mower.
Procedures for safely stopping the mower's engine, including after hitting an object.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system for forward and reverse travel.
Instructions on how to safely engage the mower blades.
Warnings and guidance for operating the mower on inclines.
Guidance on using the mulch kit and achieving the best mulching results.
Steps for installing and removing the mulch baffle.
General advice for performing maintenance, including safety and warranty.
General guidelines for engine maintenance.
Steps for draining the engine oil, including safety precautions for hot components.
Instructions for replacing the oil filter during an oil change.
Detailed steps for adding engine oil, including precautions against overfilling.
Instructions for servicing the air filter, including cleaning and replacement.
Information on battery maintenance, handling lead compounds, and cable connections.
Safety warnings and steps for jump-starting the mower's battery.
Importance of maintaining correct tire pressure for optimal mower performance.
General lubrication instructions for mower components.
How to lubricate the front wheel axles and casters.
Instructions for lubricating the rear wheels after removal.
How to check the blade timing belt for proper alignment.
Steps for removing the cutting deck for maintenance.
Warnings related to handling cutting blades, including sharpening and damage.
Instructions for replacing the trail shield.
How to check and replace the mower's fuse.
Information on changing the deck timing belt.
Information on changing the transmission drive belt.
Instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and storing the mower.
Information on available accessories for the mower.
Information on finding additional help and resources via managemylife.com.
Details the duration and scope of the manufacturer's warranty for emission-related parts.
Outlines the owner's duty to perform required maintenance and present the engine for warranty service.
Defines the conditions and terms of the general emissions warranty coverage.
Mentions limitations, exclusions, and contact information for the protection agreement.
Lists items and conditions not covered by the warranty.
Key product specifications such as engine oil, fuel, and motor type.
Fields to record the model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Information on California Proposition 65 regarding chemicals in engine exhaust.
Emphasizes the operator's responsibility to read and understand safety instructions.
General operating instructions and safety precautions for the mower.
Safety instructions specific to keeping children away from the mower.
Crucial safety advice for handling gasoline to prevent fires and explosions.
Safety measures for operating the mower, including blade and engine precautions.
Warning against modifying the engine governor setting to prevent runaway engines.
Information regarding emissions regulations and control systems.
Requirement and use of a spark arrestor for the mower's exhaust system.
Reinforces warnings about operating on slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Lists the loose parts included in the carton for assembly.
Specifies the tools required for assembling the mower.
Instructions for removing the shipping safety brace before assembly.
Step-by-step guide for correctly attaching the mower's battery cables.
Instructions for attaching the shift lever to the mower's control mechanism.
Guidelines for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safe operation.
How to use the oil drain valve to drain engine oil.
How to access and replace the air filter cartridge.
Information on spark plug replacement.
How to check the engine oil level using the dipstick.
How to operate the throttle/choke control for engine speed and starting.
Location and function of the fuel tank cap.
How to engage and disengage the mower blades, with safety precautions.
How to use the transmission control for driving the mower.
How to select forward speeds, neutral, or reverse.
Explanation of the indicator monitor, LCD display, and maintenance reminders.
Notes on battery charging and potential issues indicated by the battery light.
Specifies the type of gasoline required and warnings about using incorrect fuel.
Step-by-step instructions for checking the engine oil level.
Detailed instructions for starting the mower's engine, including cold and warm starts.
Procedures for safely stopping the mower's engine, including after hitting an object.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system for forward and reverse travel.
Safety guidelines and best practices for operating the mower on slopes.
How to adjust the cutting deck height using the lever.
Tips and safety advice for mowing the lawn effectively.
Instructions for installing and removing the mulch baffle.
General advice for performing maintenance, including safety and warranty.
General guidelines for engine maintenance.
Steps for draining the engine oil, including safety precautions for hot components.
Instructions for replacing the oil filter during an oil change.
Detailed steps for adding engine oil, including precautions against overfilling.
Instructions for servicing the air filter, including cleaning and replacement.
Information on battery maintenance, handling lead compounds, and cable connections.
Safety warnings and steps for jump-starting the mower's battery.
Importance of maintaining correct tire pressure for optimal mower performance.
General lubrication instructions for mower components.
How to lubricate the front wheel axles and casters.
Instructions for lubricating the rear wheels after removal.
How to check the blade timing belt for proper alignment.
Steps for removing the cutting deck for maintenance.
Warnings related to handling cutting blades, including sharpening and damage.
Information about the mower's fuse and its function.
Steps for replacing the deck engagement belt, with safety warnings.
Information on changing the deck timing belt.
Information on changing the transmission drive belt.
Instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and storing the mower.
Information on available accessories for the mower.
Information on finding additional help and resources via managemylife.com.
Details the duration and scope of the manufacturer's warranty for emission-related parts.
Outlines the owner's duty to perform required maintenance and present the engine for warranty service.
Defines the conditions and terms of the general emissions warranty coverage.
Mentions limitations, exclusions, and contact information for the protection agreement.
Information on carry-in repair services for various items and nearest service center locations.
How to purchase a protection agreement on products serviced by Sears.
Warnings about hazards from rotating blades and thrown objects.
Caution regarding operating on slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Safety advice for operating the mower on slopes.
Safety instructions related to children's proximity and operation of the mower.
Crucial safety advice for handling gasoline to prevent fires and explosions.
Warning against modifying the engine's governor setting.
Information regarding emissions regulations and control systems.
Requirement and use of a spark arrestor for the mower's exhaust system.
Reinforces warnings about operating on slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Instructions for removing the shipping brace before operating the lawn mower.
Step-by-step guide for correctly connecting the mower's battery cables.
Instructions for attaching the shift lever to the shift plate.
Guidelines for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safe operation.
Identifies key mower controls like throttle/choke, blade control, and deck height lever.
Explains how to use the throttle/choke control for engine speed and stopping.
Instructions for starting and stopping the engine using the ignition switch.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system.
How to engage and disengage the mower deck blades.
Explanation of the indicator monitor, LCD display, and maintenance reminders.
Notes on battery charging and potential issues indicated by the battery light.
Specifies the type of gasoline required and warnings about using incorrect fuel.
Step-by-step instructions for checking the engine oil level.
Safety precautions and instructions for adding gasoline to the mower.
Procedures for safely stopping the mower's engine, including after hitting an object.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system for forward and reverse travel.
Instructions on how to safely engage the mower blades.
Warnings and guidance for operating the mower on inclines.
Guidance on using the mulch kit and achieving the best mulching results.
Steps for installing and removing the mulch baffle.
General advice for performing maintenance, including safety and warranty.
General guidelines for engine maintenance.
Steps for draining the engine oil, including safety precautions for hot components.
Instructions for replacing the oil filter during an oil change.
Detailed steps for adding engine oil, including precautions against overfilling.
Instructions for servicing the air filter, including cleaning and replacement.
Information on battery maintenance, handling lead compounds, and cable connections.
Safety warnings and steps for jump-starting the mower's battery.
Importance of maintaining correct tire pressure for optimal mower performance.
General lubrication instructions for mower components.
How to lubricate the front wheel axles and casters.
Instructions for lubricating the rear wheels after removal.
How to check the blade timing belt for proper alignment.
Steps for removing the cutting deck for maintenance.
Warnings related to handling cutting blades, including sharpening and damage.
Information about the mower's fuse and its function.
Steps for replacing the deck engagement belt, with safety warnings.
Information on changing the deck timing belt.
Information on changing the transmission drive belt.
Instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and storing the mower.
Information on available accessories for the mower.
Information on finding additional help and resources via managemylife.com.
Details the duration and scope of the manufacturer's warranty for emission-related parts.
Outlines the owner's duty to perform required maintenance and present the engine for warranty service.
Defines the conditions and terms of the general emissions warranty coverage.
Mentions limitations, exclusions, and contact information for the protection agreement.
Lists items and conditions not covered by the warranty.
Key product specifications such as engine oil, fuel, and motor type.
Fields to record the model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Information on California Proposition 65 regarding chemicals in engine exhaust.
Emphasizes the operator's responsibility to read and understand safety instructions.
General operating instructions and safety precautions for the mower.
Safety instructions specific to keeping children away from the mower.
Crucial safety advice for handling gasoline to prevent fires and explosions.
Safety measures for operating the mower, including blade and engine precautions.
Warning against modifying the engine governor setting.
Information regarding emissions regulations and control systems.
Requirement and use of a spark arrestor for the mower's exhaust system.
Reinforces warnings about operating on slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Lists the loose parts included in the carton for assembly.
Specifies the tools required for assembling the mower.
Instructions for removing the shipping safety brace before assembly.
Step-by-step guide for correctly attaching the mower's battery cables.
Instructions for attaching the shift lever to the mower's control mechanism.
Guidelines for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safe operation.
How to use the oil drain valve to drain engine oil.
How to access and replace the air filter cartridge.
Information on spark plug replacement.
How to check the engine oil level using the dipstick.
Overview of the mower's main operating controls.
How to operate the throttle/choke control for engine speed and starting.
Location and function of the fuel tank cap.
How to engage and disengage the mower blades, with safety precautions.
How to use the transmission control for driving the mower.
How to select forward speeds, neutral, or reverse.
Explanation of the indicator monitor, LCD display, and maintenance reminders.
Notes on battery charging and potential issues indicated by the battery light.
Specifies the type of gasoline required and warnings about using incorrect fuel.
Step-by-step instructions for checking the engine oil level.
Detailed instructions for starting the mower's engine.
Procedures for safely stopping the mower's engine.
How to engage and disengage the mower's drive system for forward and reverse travel.
Safety guidelines and best practices for operating the mower on slopes.
How to adjust the cutting deck height using the lever.
Tips and safety advice for mowing the lawn effectively.
Instructions for installing and removing the mulch baffle.
General advice for performing maintenance, including safety and warranty.
General guidelines for engine maintenance.
Steps for draining the engine oil, including safety precautions for hot components.
Instructions for replacing the oil filter during an oil change.
Detailed steps for adding engine oil, including precautions against overfilling.
Instructions for servicing the air filter, including cleaning and replacement.
Information on battery maintenance, handling lead compounds, and cable connections.
Safety warnings and steps for jump-starting the mower's battery.
Importance of maintaining correct tire pressure for optimal mower performance.
General lubrication instructions for mower components.
How to lubricate the front wheel axles and casters.
Instructions for lubricating the rear wheels after removal.
How to check the blade timing belt for proper alignment.
Steps for removing the cutting deck for maintenance.
Warnings related to handling cutting blades, including sharpening and damage.
Information about the mower's fuse and its function.
Steps for replacing the deck engagement belt, with safety warnings.
Information on changing the deck timing belt.
Information on changing the transmission drive belt.
Instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and storing the mower.
Information on available accessories for the mower.
Information on finding additional help and resources via managemylife.com.
Details the duration and scope of the manufacturer's warranty for emission-related parts.
Outlines the owner's duty to perform required maintenance and present the engine for warranty service.
Defines the conditions and terms of the general emissions warranty coverage.
Mentions limitations, exclusions, and contact information for the protection agreement.
Information on carry-in repair services for various items and nearest service center locations.
How to purchase a protection agreement on products serviced by Sears.
