Weed Eater ONE User manual

Operator's Manual
26" RiDiNG MOWER
SiDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
Catalog No.
28600 IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
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Warranty .................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................... 3
Product Specifications ............................ 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 7
Operation .............................................. 10
Maintenance Schedule ......................... 16
Maintenance ......................................... 16
Service and Adjustments ....................... 20
Storage ................................................. 24
Troubleshooting .................................... 25
Repair Parts .......................................... 27
LIMITED WARRANT'-/'
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mater#
ale and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from dale of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or
replace, at our option, wilhout charge for parts or tabor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due
to maleriafs or workmanship, This Warranty Is sublect to the following limitations and exclusions
t- This warranty does net apply to the engine, battery (except as noted below) or components parts thereof Please refer to
the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.
2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchas-
er. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under Ihis warranty must be paid by the purchaser
unless such return is requested by the manufacturer.
3. Battery Wa_ranty: On products equipped wilh a Baltery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we find
to be defect_e in manufacture, during the first nfnety (90) days of ownership, After ninety (90) days, we will exchange the
Batter/, charging you 1tt2 of the price of a new Batte_ for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must
be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished
4_ The Warranty does not apply to any products used for rental or commercial purposes
5 This Warranty" applies only to products which have bean properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintafned in ac-
cordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to altera-
tion. m_suse, abuse, improper assembly or instatlatlon, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.
6, Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard
hardware end normal maintenance.
7In Ihe event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer
Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty_ please contact:
HOP
Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept,
9335 Harris Comers Parkway
Char]erie. NC 28269 USA
InCanada contact:
HOP
5855 Terry FoxWay
Mississauga. Ontario
LSV 3E4
giving the model number, sedat number and dale of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized
dealer Item whom it was purchased
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas
do net al!ow lhe limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above
_imitations or exclusions may net apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from locale to locale
This is alimited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnusen-Moss Act of 1975
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DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
_WARNING: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
_WARNING: Do not coast down a hilt in
neutral, you may lose control of the riding
mower.
_!_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
_WARNING:This unit is not intended for
towing, or use of wheel weights. Only use
attachments designed specifically for this
riding mower_
_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm, Wash hands
after handling.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
oRead, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual
before starting°
•Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
.Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
.Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc,, which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade°
- Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating° Stop machine if anyone
enters the area_
,Never carry passengers.
°Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary° Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
, Never direct discharged material toward
anyone, Avoid discharging material
against a walt or obstruction, Material may
ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the entire
grass catcher, discharge chute, or other
safety devices in place and working.
° Slow down before turning
°Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always turn off blade, set park,-
ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting.
•Disengage blade when not mowing. Shut
off engine and wait for all parts to come
to a complete stop before cleaning the
machine, removing the grass catcher, or
unclogging the discharge chute,
° Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial fighL
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
° Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
.Always wear eye protection when operat-
ing machine.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related inju-
ries, These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury,
, Keep machine free of grass , leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch hot
exhaust /engine parts and burn. Do not
allow the mower deck to plow leaves or
other debris which can cause build-up to
occur, Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or storing the machine° Allow
machine to coot before storage.
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II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to toss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
can not back up the slope or ifyou feel uneasy
on it, do not mow it.
o Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across°
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
otherhidden objects_ Uneventerrain could
overturn the machine, Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose
traction,
• Always keep the machine in gear when
going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral
and coast downhill.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blade, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
sloper if the tires lose traction, disengage
the blade and proceed slowly straight down
the slope.
° Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual, Do not make sudden changes
in speed or direction, which could cause
the machine to roll over.
• Use extra care while operating machine
with grass catchers or other attachments;
they can affect the stability of the machine.
•Do no use on steep slopes.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could sud-
denly roll over if a wheel is over the edge
or if the edge caves in.
Ill. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children,
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity_ Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children outofthe mowing area and
in the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator,
°Be a]ert and turn machine off ff a child
enters the area.
• Before andwhile backing, look behind and
down for small children.
. Never carny children, even with the blade
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation. Children who have been given
rides in the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride and be run
over or backed over by the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
° Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine orfuet container
where there is an open flame, spark, or
pilot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances.
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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle when filling.
• Removegas_powered equipmentfromthe
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with aportable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle,
o 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.
• Iffuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
° Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in aclosed area,
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices, Check
their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oilorfuelspill-
age and remove any fuel-soaked debris,
Allow machine to cool before storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine° Repair, ifnecessary,
before restarting.
° Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running°
•Check grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary_
o Mower blade is sharp. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
,Check brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
° Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary_
•Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine ifanyone
enters the area.
°Never carp/passengers.
o Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
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