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Eastman Industries WM20-H Operator's Manual

Manual is about: 20” Commercial Mower

Summary of WM20-H

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    Eastman industries 20” commercial mower model wm20-h operator’s manual.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents pages safety instructions general operations 3 slope operations 4 children 4 service 5 assembly installing the handle 8 filling the crankcase with oil 9 filling the fuel tank with gasoline 10 operation throttle controls 11 starting the engine 11 adjusting the cutting height 12 operating t...

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    3 important safety instructions this lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. General operations 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the man...

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    4 slope operations 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. Exercise extreme caution when changing directions ...

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    5 service 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. Gasoline is highly flammable. A) use only approved containers. B) never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. C) never refuel the mower indoors. D) never store the mow...

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    6 8. Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. 9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with eastman’s recommended parts, when ne...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    7 introduction read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although eastman designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly an...

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    8 assembly installing the handle 1. Mount the lower handle on the handle brackets with four (4) 5/16”- 18 x 3/4” bolts and nuts (fig 1). Do not tighten the bolts yet. Figure 1 1. Handle bracket 2. Lower handle 3. Handle adjustment holes 2. Attach the upper handle to the lower handle, with four (4) 5...

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    9 preparing the engine important: the engine is shipped without oil. Fill the engine with oil prior to startup in order to avoid serious damage to the engine. Consult the engine manual for more complete instructions regarding engine maintenance and operation. Filling the crankcase with oil the crank...

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    10 6. If the oil level reading is below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil un...

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    11 operation warning before mowing, make sure the safety control lever (bail) operates properly. When bail is released, the engine and the cutting blade should stop immediately. If they do not, contact your authorized servicing dealer. Do not attempt to repair the safety control device yourself. Saf...

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    12 4. Pull the safety bail up towards the handle grip and hold it securely with your left hand. 5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull it sharply . 6. Push the throttle control out of choke position after engine starts and into run position. (fig. 8) run position...

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    13 5. Release the lever to lock the adjuster in position. 6. Repeat this procedure for all the wheels. 7. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Operating tips • never tip the mower with the carburetor facing toward the grass. When mower is tipped in that position, gas and oil wil...

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    14 maintenance note: determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended maintenance schedule service interval maintenance procedure check the engine oil level check the air filter each use check the stopping time of the blade. The engine must shutdown a...

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    15 checking the engine oil level before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil level is between the upper and the lower marks as shown on the dipstick. If the oil level is below the lower mark, add oil. Cleaning the underside of the lawn mower housing to ensure the best performance, keep the...

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    16 6. Saturate the foam element with oil, then squeeze it (do not twist) to remove the excess oil. 7. Remove paper element and clean by tapping gently on a flat surface to remove dust. Do not wash the paper element. 8. Wipe dirt from air cleaner base using a moist rag. Do not allow any dirt to enter...

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    17 maintaining the cutting blade always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 4. Tip the law...

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    18 draining the fuel tank and carburetor clean the fuel filter element every 50 operating hours. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove the carburetor bowl drain bolt and gasket with a 10mm wrench and drain the fuel into an approved fue...

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    19 storage to prepare the lawn mower for storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to maintenance on page 14. To avoid gum deposits, run mower until it is out of fuel, or empty fuel completely from the mower into an approved fuel container. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from spar...

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    20 troubleshooting problem possible cause corrective action engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh the fuel system contains gasoline. If the problem persists, contact stale fuel. An authorized service dealer. 2. The throttle lever is not in 2...

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    21 troubleshooting problem possible cause corrective action mower or engine 1. The blade is bent or is out 1. Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, vibrates excessively of balance. Replace it. 2. The blade mounting nuts 2. Tighten the blade mounting nuts. Are loose. 3. The underside of the lawn 3...

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    22 eastman industries limited warranty statement effective june 1, 2002 eastman industries warrants to the original retail purchaser that this eastman product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase, eastman industries agree...

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    23 • cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, blade sharpening, worn blade, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments. • repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel system or failure to properly p...