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Page 1: ...st be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed PRODUCT INFORMATION Read and keep this book for future reference This book contains important information on SAFETY PREPARATION OPERA...

Page 2: ...ENGINE 22 HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING 23 HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS 23 OPERATING TIPS 24 MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS 24 MULCHING TIPS 24 MAINTENANCE 25 MAINTENANCE TABLE 25 HOW TO CHECK T...

Page 3: ...ed This warranty covers product related defective material and or workmanship only To avoid misunderstanding which might occur be tween the customer and the Dealer listed below are some of the causes...

Page 4: ...replacement parts 8 Complete all maintenance on the unit Environmental Awareness D Do not fill the engine s fuel tank completely full D Drain fuel for off season storage D Use only unleaded gasoline D...

Page 5: ...chments they can change the stability of the machine 7 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 8 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tire...

Page 6: ...e machine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater 2 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area 3 Keep all nuts and bolts especially t...

Page 7: ...n Never let another person ride with you on the unit or on any accessories A passenger will make the unit harder to control block the visibility or distract the operator and is dangerous to the operat...

Page 8: ...e mower is not correctly assembled not operated correctly or not regularly serviced the mower can be dangerous The most important rule to follow is always use good judgement and common sense Mow safel...

Page 9: ...the grass bagger always stop the engine Before each use of the grass bagger check for cracks wear or deterioration Before you use the grass bagger replace a damaged part with a replacement part approv...

Page 10: ...anders Away Read User Instructions Before Operating This Machine 8 WARNING Do Not Use This Machine On Slopes Greater Than 15 Degrees 9 DANGER Keep People Especially Children Away From Unit 10 DANGER N...

Page 11: ...Re grasp the tear tape next to the carton and pull again 4 One the tear tape has been completely removed from both ends remove the top wood and set aside 5 Repeat the process on the tear tabs at the b...

Page 12: ...retainer from the battery tray push in on the lower end of the battery retainer 2 Remove the battery from the right side of the unit 3 Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal 4 Use a 12 v...

Page 13: ...he level of the oil Add oil as needed NOTE The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in a slight amount of smoke This smoke is caused by paint or oil on or around the muffler This is normal...

Page 14: ...top the forward or reverse motion of the unit IGNITION KEYSWITCH Use the ignition key switch to start and stop the engine When you start the engine and release the ignition key the ignition key switch...

Page 15: ...urn the ignition switch to the START position The engine should not start If the engine starts the switch is defective and must be replaced 3 Check the Operator Presence System switch DO NOT sit in th...

Page 16: ...ng brake Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position Stop the engine and remove the ignition key Figure 5 Parking Brake Clutch Brake Pedal HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL CAUTION A...

Page 17: ...ion control to the DISENGAGE position 5 Before operating in reverse move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGED position If the blade rotation control is not in the DISENGAGED position the engin...

Page 18: ...n and push the unit pull and twist the automatic drive disconnect Latch the automatic drive dis connect in the PUSH position Figure 9 The transmission is now released and the unit can be pushed NOTE I...

Page 19: ...oot on the pedal 3 Move the speed control lever to NEUTRAL position see Figure 11 4 Slowly release your foot from the clutch brake pedal see Figure 10 Do not keep your foot on the clutch brake pedal 5...

Page 20: ...CONTROL LEVER POSITION THROTTLE Trimming Steep Hills 1 3 Bagging Grass 1 3 to 1 2 FAST CHOKE Normal Mowing 1 2 to 2 3 CHOKE FAST Easy Mowing 1 2 to 3 4 SLOW THROTTLE Transport FULL Pull Behind Attachm...

Page 21: ...rass out the side install the side discharge attachment as follows 1 Remove the fasteners that secure the mulcher cover see Figure 13 2 Lift the mulcher cover Mount the side discharge attachment onto...

Page 22: ...To adjust the carburetor see the engine manufacturer s instructions 1 The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth 2 A change from summer to winter operation 3 A 40 degree change in the oper...

Page 23: ...vy grass or mow with a bagger operate at a slow forward speed 9 Move the throttle control to the FAST position If you need to go faster or slower move the speed control lever forward or back ward 10 M...

Page 24: ...8 When you mow large areas start by turning to the right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs fences drive ways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direc tion making left...

Page 25: ...t or repair to the unit disconnect the wire to the spark plug Remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER Check the muffler every 50 ho...

Page 26: ...down the blade will not cut correctly and can cause an accident 3 Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 16...

Page 27: ...and four tablespoons of baking soda sodium bicarbonate Make sure the solution does not get into the battery cells 3 Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush 4 Install the batte...

Page 28: ...CAUTION If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit ENGINE HOW TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG 1 Check the gap of the spark plug with a feeler gauge Figu...

Page 29: ...use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40_ F 4_ C will result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a multi viscosity oil check oil level more freq...

Page 30: ...ure 23 Make sure both sides of the mower housing are set ting on a flat surface 7 Make sure that the adjuster plate is loose and can easily move up or down see Figure 23 8 Tighten the front and rear a...

Page 31: ...tion control to the DISENGAGE posi tion Stop the engine Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 7 Check the operation of the blade brake Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure the brake pad is pre...

Page 32: ...wer drive belt is against the stack pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the front hanger to the frame support with the hanger rod Fasten with the fasteners as shown See...

Page 33: ...nuts Loosen until the nuts are at the top of the bolts 7 Slip the rear of the motion drive belt over the drive pulley and out the front of the transmission Then pull the motion drive belt down betwee...

Page 34: ...nter 4 Install the new mower drive belt Pull the brake pad away from the jackshaft pulley Put the mower drive belt around the jackshaft pulley 5 Pull thebelt retainer away from the idler pulley Put th...

Page 35: ...rod 6 Assemble the adjuster nut to the hydro actuator arm and secure with the hair pin 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug Start the engine and test drive the unit Make sure that the unit will come t...

Page 36: ...e sure the washer hold the hub caps in place Rear Wheel 1 Install the washers and spacer onto the axle as shown in Figure 38 2 Mount the square key in the key slot See Figure 38 3 Make sure the valve...

Page 37: ...INE 1 Clean the dirt and grass from the engine 2 Change the oil See the instructions How To Change The Oil 3 Check the air screen See the instructions How To Clean The Cooling System 4 Check the spark...

Page 38: ...OBLEM Excessive vibration 1 Replace the blade 2 Check for loose engine bolts 3 Decrease the air pressure in the tires 4 Adjust the carburetor 5 Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley Replace the d...

Page 39: ...5 Fuse 37 Install Wheels 36 Lubrication 28 Mower Housing Clean 37 Install 32 Level 30 Remove 32 Muffler 25 29 Spark Plug 28 Maintenance Chart 25 Motion Drive Belt Adjust 35 Replace 33 Mower Drive Belt...

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