Page 1: ...A1 73 196146600 Owner s Manual 431593 Rev 2 03 31 10 BY EspaSol p 18 Printed in U S A ...
Page 2: ...rstand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar withthe controlsand the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the dis charge openingat all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to oper ate the machine Clear the area of object...
Page 3: ... shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE 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 an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machi...
Page 4: ... grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on fede...
Page 5: ... carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefullyso as notto pinch or damage contmtcables 1 Raise handJes untillower handle sec tion rocks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handte padding holding operator pres...
Page 6: ...ar Handle knob Starte_ handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Grass catc Gasoline filler ca Muffler Air filtel Drive cover Housing on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine IlUlIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII I ill LLI I IIIIIII IIII MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American Nation...
Page 7: ...ontrol bar DRIVE CONTROLENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cutand lowerwheels for high cut adjust cutting heightto suit your requirements Medium positionis best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up ordownto suit yourrequirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properlyposit...
Page 8: ...en changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual oil cap Gasoline filler cap ADD GASOLINE F...
Page 9: ... chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housingfree of built up grass and trash See CLEANING inthe Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade willrecut the grass clippingsmany timesand reduce them in size so that as they fall ontothe lawn they witldisperse into the grass and not be noticed Also t...
Page 10: ...cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least o...
Page 11: ...e of blade oppo site sharp edge is uptoward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 11 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise Recommendedtighteningtorque 35 40ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown i...
Page 12: ...ontinue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 10...
Page 13: ...stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come incontact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation sectionof this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibi...
Page 14: ... service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetoris not adjustable If your engine does notoperate properly due to suspected carburetorproblems take your lawn mower to a qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for properengine speed Overspeeding the engine abovethe factory high speed setting can be...
Page 15: ...cur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and c...
Page 16: ...ing blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 BuiJdupof grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Empty fuel tank and refill tant_ with fresh clean gasoline 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tan with fresh clean gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade b...
Page 17: ...r of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set atl wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a qualified service cent...
Page 18: ...debe familiarizarse completamente con los contro es y e uso correcto de la maquina Para esto debe leer y comprender todas ias instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de Ins partes rotatodas Mant_ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de ta descarga Permita que solamente Ins personas re sponsabies que est6n familiarizadas con I...
Page 19: ...ue a esquinas donde no hay v sibilidad a los arbustos drboles u otros objetos que pueden interfedr con su linea de visi6n IV MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gaso lina La gasoline es extremamente inflamable y los vapores son explosivos Apagar todos los cigarrillos cigarros pipas y otras fuentes de ignici6n User solo un contenedor apropiado Nunca quitar el tap6n de Ia ...
Page 20: ... menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpfa con las leyes locales o estatales si existen Si se usa un amorliguador de chispas el operador debe rnantenedo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes En el estado de Califora a la ley exige Io anterior Secci6n 4442 del California Public Re sources Code Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecid...
Page 21: ...MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue e mango con mucho cuidado para no peliizcar o daP ar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta qua la seccien de mango inferiorse asegure en su lugar en la posicien para segar 2 Remuevala curia protectora Ievantela secci6n del mango superior hasta su fugaren el mango inferior y apriete ambas manitlas del mango 3 Remueva Ia cuSa del mango que sujeta Ia barra de lo...
Page 22: ...e aciete deI motor con varilla indicadora de nivel Recogedor de c s Tapa del deposito de la gasolina Bujia Silenciador Filtro de Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC de Ia impulsi6n la rueda en cada rueda Las segadoras a motor que se conducendesde la parte de atr_s rotatodas cumplen con los estAndares de segudd ad d...
Page 23: ...ONTROL DE LA IMPULSI6N ENGRANCHAR CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION DI SENGANCHADO PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Levante tas ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas para el cortealto ajuste ta altura de corte para que se acomode a sus requisites La posici6ndeI medio es la mejor para la mayoda de los c6spedes Para cambiar Ia altura de corte empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda Mueva a rueda h...
Page 24: ...te residual en el motor de ta prueba de calidad de 100 del fabdcante A cambiar el aceite puede necesitar 20 onzas 4 Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite IMPORTANTE Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso Agregue aceite si es necesado Llene hasta ta Ifnea de lleno en Ia varil a medidora de niveL Cambie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesita...
Page 25: ...sol directo Para obtener los mejores resultados ajuste ta altura det corte de la segadora de modo qua _sta corte solamente el tercio superior de las hojas de c_sped En el caso de que el cesped haya crecido demasiado puede ser necosario el elevar la a turadet corte para reduoir el esfuerzo necesado para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor dojando montones de recortes de c6sped Pa...
Page 26: ...ES GENERALES La garant_a de esta segadora no cubre los articulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garant a el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segSn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri5dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez eada estaci6n...
Page 27: ...rado en que giran as manillas del reloj 5 Remueva Ia cuchilla y los art culos de fer reteria adjuntadores el perno la arandela de seguddad y la arandela endurecida 27 AVISO Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap tador de la cuchilla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Cambie e adaptador si estd dafiado PAR...
Page 28: ...o pare dejar que el aceite se ar regle 7 Contin0e agregando cantidades pequeas de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varitla medidora settles del nivel de aciete en lleno FULL NO sobrellene el motor con aceite o fumarA pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar 8 AsegOrese de apretar la varilla medidora deI aceite antes de arrancar el motor 9 Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujfaa _...
Page 29: ...No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardfn para limpiar la segadora a menos que el sistsma eldctdco el silenciador el filtro de aire y el carburadorest6n tapados para evitar que les entre el agua El agua en el motor puede acortar la duraci6n de _ste LIMPIE DEBAJO DE LA CUBIERTA DE LA IMPULSION Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsi6n por Io menos dos veces cada temporada Rasps debajo de ...
Page 30: ...ango 1 Remueva el mango superior y conexi6ne s el asegurar 61 los cable s a mango inferior 2 Remueva las clavijas de horquilla de Ja clavija de montaje deI puntal del mango 3 Apreite el mango inferior hacia dentro para removerlo de las clavijas de montaje 4 Gire el mango inferior por encima para Ievantar o bajar el mango 5 Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla pot encima de las clavijas de mon...
Page 31: ...o PARA superior ALMACENAR Manilla deI mango APRtETE PARA DOBLAR Mango inferior MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustibletales como el carburador el filtro del combustible a mangura del combustible o en e estanque durante el almacanamiento Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocido come gasohol...
Page 32: ...a chispa Permita que se enfrie el motor antes de almacenarla en alg_n recinto cerrado SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico cualificado PROBLEMA CAUSA Filtro de aire sucio Sin combustible Combustible rancio No arranca 1 2 3 4 Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de la bujfa desconectado 6 Bujia mala 7 Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de ...
Page 33: ...c_sped demasiado Ileno 4 Posicidn de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa est fuera de ta polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECC ON 1 Eleve la altura de corte 2 Eleve la altura de corte 3 Umpie cambie el filtro de aire 4 Limpie ta parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 5 Revise el nivel de...
Page 34: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER At73K22 MFG I D NUMBER 96146000600 64 o 28 t5 25 12 f 11 t6 27 34 3O 28 6 14 12 17 35 59 27 25 56 52 68 39 31 51 ...
Page 35: ... Screw Self Tapping RH 64 Engine Bdggs Stratton 10 24 x 5 8 37 428867 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Model Number 126L02 17060410 Screw Seres Hex Head 39 195916X479 Handle Bracket Assy LH 1459 F1 For engine service 1 4 20 x I 2 40 195917X479 Handle Bracket Assy RH and replacement parts call 195622X479 Back Plate 41 150406 Screw Hex Head B S at 1 800 233 3723 410545X479 Side Baffle Thread Roll 3 8 16 x 1 1t8 ...
Page 36: ...O3 54 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER A173K22 MFG I D NUMBER 96146000600 J 33 13 17 14 11 12 29 ...
Page 37: ...Cover 36 415226 Gear Case Assembly Complete 15 404845 Paw Drive 38 73800400 Locknut Hex 1 4 20 16 67725 Washer Fiat 3 8 40 t37090 Spring 17 191039 Bearing Wheel Adjustor 41 424200 Kit Wheel Adjuster RH 18 701037 Selector Knob includes Knob and Bearing 19 150495 Spring Retainer 54 430858 Grassbag Assembly 27 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 57 411952 Frame Graesbag NOTE All component dim...
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Page 40: ...or rental or commercialpurposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to al teration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to nor...
