Use fresh fuel next season, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. TO STOP THE ENGINE • To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position. STARTING YOUR ENGINE AO&WARNING: You MUST make sure the tube is secure before using the unit. • Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site, • Hold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glas

Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel- soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, 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. • Mower blade is sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing th

• Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number G26LRV Product No. 960 73 00-27 26 Inch Mower Grass Catcher WARNING Do not operate mower unless container is properlyissubject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace whencracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container. WARNING SAFETY RULES DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CA PABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOL LOW ING SAF

8) 8 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blade. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter clock wise. 3. Install new blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing downward. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.). IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated. BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER

FUELING ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. - -- THROTTLE LEVER The throttle lever is used to select the desired engine speed and to stop the engine. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position and hold until engine stops running. PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer Choke Lever pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and al

Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of recom mended type and heat range. S Clean air filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER S Do not store gasoline from one season to another. S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. - -- -- 9 -- TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de securite. Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves. Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530163806 2/4/04 Instruction Manual Manual de Instru

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2000- --2003 small off- --road engine. In California, all new small off- --road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti- --smog standards. POULAN/ WEED EATER must

- -- -- 6 -- NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE S Move the choke lever to the RUN position. S Move throttle lever to the position. S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. If unit still doesn’t start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler ar

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts. WARNING: If you receive your unit assembled, check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety information in the manual and