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Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
SPXV2270HW
NSPXV2270HW
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Unpack the mower
Add oil and fuel
1
4
B
A
• Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.
• Cut all four corners of the box from top to bottom.
• Remove all packing materials from the mower.
• Locate and identify the items included with the mower.
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 3). Add the entire contents of the
supplied oil container to the engine. Replace the oil fill cap.
A
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil before starting engine will result in
engine damage.
A
Figure 3
B
DANGER
IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately.
Fuel stabilizer contains:
• Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on
the FreshStart® card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom
of the fuel fill cap.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.
B
Raise the handle assembly
2
2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
• Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 87 octane,
eaving one inch of space from the top of the tank for fuel expansion.
NOTE: Fuel blends containing more than 10% ethanol are not
recommended.
• Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs (A, Figure 1)
on both sides of the upper handle.
Overview
• Unfold the upper handle so that it is aligned with the
lower handle, and tighten the upper knobs.
Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate this product inside any building or
enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
• Remove the handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts
from the lower handle (B).
• Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
Blade
Figure 1
Control (2)
• Raise the lower handle, aligning it with one of the
three sets of holes in the handle bracket. (Most users
will prefer the middle position). Replace the hardware
tightening securely.
Starter Rope
Handle
Drive
Control (2)
Final preparation
5
A
• Move the cutting height adjust levers (A, Figure 4) to the desired
cutting height.
A
A
• Set the mower to mulch, bag, or discharge. (See 3-in-1 instructions
below.)
Fuel Fill Cap
Set Up the starter rope handle
C
3
A
Oil Fill and
Dipstick
B
• Squeeze the blade control (A, Figure 2) against the
drive control (B). NOTE: The blade control and drive
control can be operated from either side.
Figure 4
D
Read the manuals
6
Mulching
Cover
A
• Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the mower.
They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance
information.
• Pull the starter rope handle (C) out of the engine to
the rope guide (D). Hook the starter rope into th
rope guide (it might be a tight fit).
Failure to read and follow instructions in the
operator's manual could result in death and/or
bodily injury.
Figure 2
Cutting Height
Adjust Lever
(at each wheel)
3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
• Holding the rear door open, attach the
grass bag to the rear of the mower
(Figure 7).
1 For mulching:
• Leave the mulching cover and the
3 To convert to side discharge:
• Make sure the mulching plug is installed
in the rear of the mower, and the grass
bag is removed.
Items that you will need
Utility Knife
installed mulching plug in place (Figure 5).
Unleaded Fuel (minimum 87 octane)
• Lift the mulching cover, and install
the side discharge deflector onto the
mower deck (Figure 9).
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 9
Items Included
• Make sure the hooks on both sides of
the bag frame hook onto the rear
door rod (Figure 8).
2 To convert to bagging:
• Lift the rear door and remove the
FreshStart® Fuel
Preserver Cartridge
• Make sure the deck tabs stick up through
the locking slots (Figure 10).
installed mulching plug (Figure 6).
• Release the rear door (it will rest on top
of the grass bag).
• Release the mulching cover (it will rest
on top of the discharge deflector).
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 10
Mulching Plug
(Installed)
Side Discharge SAE30W
Deflector Oil
Operator’s
© Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Grass Bag
Manual
We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
Form No. 7105027 (Rev. ‘-’)
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