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Lawn-Boy SilverPro Series Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Walk-behind Power Mower

Summary of SilverPro Series

  • Page 1

    Operator’s manual para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous. N’oubliez pas d’...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Lawn boy, inc. – 1999 all rights reserved printed in usa 2 contents page introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe operating practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Safety

    3 the lawn-boy warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. Danger, warning and caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely car...

  • Page 4

    4 feet away from the mower housing and cutter blade when the engine is running. Stay behind the handle until the engine stops. • since the blade rotates for a few seconds after the blade control bail is released, stay behind the handle until all movement stops. • after striking a foreign object or i...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    5 assembly unfolding the handle 1. Loosen the handle knobs and lift the top handle half in an arc until the handle halves are in line and nest together (fig. 1). 1068 2 1 figure 1 1. Knob 2. Top handle half important: use care to prevent pinching or stretching the cables. 2. Tighten the knobs secure...

  • Page 6: Mixing Gasoline and Oil

    6 mixing gasoline and oil danger potential hazard • when fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. What can happen • a fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage. How to avoid the hazard • always place gasoline co...

  • Page 7: Operation

    7 note: lawn-boy recommends that lawn-boy 2+4 r fuel conditioner (fig. 6) be used during operation and storage. Lawn-boy 2+4 r fuel conditioner cleans the engine and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming during storage. 1058 figure 6 important: do not use fuel additives other than those ma...

  • Page 8: Self–Propel Drive

    8 1060 figure 11 1. Blade control bail self–propel drive self–propelled models only 1. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel bail against the handle and hold it (fig. 12). 1017 1 figure 12 1. Self-propel bail note: maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To reduce ground speed...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    9 • only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump and may cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall. They may also be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. Warning potential hazard • wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact the blade. What can...

  • Page 10: Air Filter

    10 recommended maintenance schedule service item service operation each use 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours fasteners check blade and engine mounting fasteners frequently. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe operation. X blade brake check stopping time before each use. Blade must stop w...

  • Page 11: Maintaining The Spark Plug

    11 ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ m–3834 1 2 figure 15 1. Filter 2. Cover 2. Remove the air filter. 3. Wash the air filter in laundry detergent or kerosene (fig. 16). 988 figure 16 4. Squeeze the filter to remove excess liquid and blot it dry with a paper towel or rag. 5. Apply one tablespoon of sae 30w oil to the ...

  • Page 12: Maintaining The Blade

    12 6. Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the moisture on the mower and its components. 7. While the engine is running, engage and disengage the traction drive several times to dry it out. Scraping method if washing does not remove all debris from under the mower, tip it and ...

  • Page 13

    13 c. If there are no signs of wear of dullness, return the mower to the upright position and replace the spark plug wire (fig. 7). 270 1 1 2 3 4 a b c figure 23 1. Sail 2. Flat part of blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed danger potential hazard • a worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of the blad...

  • Page 14: Drive

    14 2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Installing the blade 1. Install the blade driver onto the crankshaft (if removed) (fig. 24). 2. Install the blade over the ...

  • Page 15: Exhaust Ports

    15 2. Unhook the cable spring from the drive bracket (fig. 31). M–4461 1 3 2 4 figure 31 1. Belt cover 2. Screw 3. Cable spring 4. Drive bracket 3. Remove the belt cover by pulling it straight out from the engine. Note: if the belt cover is pinched between the handle and handle bracket, remove the h...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 11. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle (fig. 34) and pull the starter rope several times to blow out loose carbon. 982 1 3 2 figure 34 1. Blade control bail 2. Upper handle 3. Starter handle 12. Wipe the bottom of the cover plate and the edge of the engine mounting plate where t...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    17 problem corrective action mower or engine vibrates excessively 1. Balance the blade g y 2. Tighten the blade mounting nut 3. Clean the mower discharge chute 4. Clean the underside of the mower deck 5. Tighten the engine mounting bolts uneven cutting pattern 1. Place all four wheels at same height...

  • Page 18

    18 1073 1 2 3 figure 36 1. Chute baffle 2. Deck baffle 3. Toe guard note: the chute baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and between the blade and toe guard to prevent contact with the blade. 5. Insert the chute support rod through the hole in the right side of the deck (fig. 37). 1014 1 figu...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cover Plate

    19 13. Close the rear of the bag by folding the sides in and pressing the interlocking rear handle halves together (fig. 41). 1012 figure 41 14. Hang the rear bag handles on the bag hanger on the handle. 15. Grasp the bag assembly handle and slide it over the flange of the grass chute (fig. 42). Pus...

  • Page 20: Storage

    20 warning potential hazard • an uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in the operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. What can happen • thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury. How to avoid the hazard • never operate the m...

  • Page 21: Engine

    21 engine 1. Remove the spark plug. 2. Using an oil can, squirt about one tablespoon of oil through the spark plug hole (fig. 45). 1009 figure 45 3. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil (fig. 10). 4. Replace the spark plug but do not connect the spark...

  • Page 22

    What is covered by this express warranty? For a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, lawn-boy promises to repair any lawn-boy product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component. The cost of parts...

  • Page 23

    Rev. 10/29/1998 federal emission control warranty statement a two year limited warranty your warranty rights and obligations the u.S. Environmental protection agency (epa) and lawn-boy are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment en...

  • Page 24

    Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of ”repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required mainten...