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Operator Manual

DX148 / 966663901

DX148 BF /966664101

DX152 CARB / 966664001

DX152 / 966664201

DX152 BF / 966664301

DX161 / 966664501
DX161 / 966698901

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure

you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Form Number 115 390327R2

11/8/10

Summary of Contents for 966663901

Page 1: ...6664101 DX152 CARB 966664001 DX152 966664201 DX152 BF 966664301 DX161 966664501 DX161 966698901 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using t...

Page 2: ...nformation contained in these instructions Use only original parts for repairs The use of other parts voids the warranty Do not modify or install non standard equipment to the unit without consent fro...

Page 3: ...4 Fuses 24 Fuel Tank 25 OPERATION 26 Training 26 Steering 26 Before Starting 27 Starting the Engine 27 Jumper Cables 30 Running 31 Operating on Hills 32 Stopping the Engine 33 Mowing Tips 34 Moving Ma...

Page 4: ...d mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the...

Page 5: ...ning equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow ch...

Page 6: ...ne s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D 1 The manufacturer s t...

Page 7: ...s stated in the chapter TECHNICAL DATA and on the decals Only for European market Use protective gloves WARNING Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx Used in this p...

Page 8: ...Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward watch for thrown objects shields while people other people eng...

Page 9: ...unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ri...

Page 10: ...ts or counterweights Anyone who operates this machine must first read and understand this Operator Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris...

Page 11: ...tacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose tr...

Page 12: ...sponsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the bla...

Page 13: ...round If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening...

Page 14: ...ularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the setti...

Page 15: ...nnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last Do not make a bridge short circuit across the starter relay to run the starter Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking...

Page 16: ...rt the machine Activate the parking brake turn off the fuel supply and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices such as bands chains or straps when transporting Do not operate this machine o...

Page 17: ...rning crossing slopes and on rough slick or muddy surfaces Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation Watch where you are going especially at row ends on roads and around trees Do not permit others...

Page 18: ...Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 12 6 11 Motion control levers 1 Tracking bolt 2 Parking brake 3...

Page 19: ...control towards the neutral position The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position...

Page 20: ...or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING for...

Page 21: ...start and stop the engine Press in and turn the key clockwise to start the engine 8050 602 Ignition switch 8050 603 Ignition switch RUN position Release the key to the RUN position when the engine has...

Page 22: ...n field Rotating the tracking bolt allows fine tuning 3 adjustments so the machine tracks straight with the steering control levers in the full forward position Rotate the bolt clockwise as viewed fro...

Page 23: ...lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left as seen by the driver in the seat so the seat can be moved backward or forward Parking Brake The parking brake is found on the left of the m...

Page 24: ...e rear engine plate The bypass linkage is used when manually pushing or pulling the unit See Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section 8065 061 1 IZT locked into the bypass position 2 Release le...

Page 25: ...urns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling WARNING Fill to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near...

Page 26: ...tarting in the Operation section Adjust the engine speed to idle disengage the parking brake but do not engage the blades at this time Rotate control levers inward As long as the control levers have n...

Page 27: ...ion The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed The parking brake must be on Both steering controls mus...

Page 28: ...blade switch Move the steering controls outward to the locked 5 outer neutral position 8050 607 Press the control for disengaging the mower deck 8066 031 Place controls in neutral position Move the t...

Page 29: ...INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds before retrying WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain o...

Page 30: ...the discharged battery away from the fuel tank and battery To remove cables reverse order Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery Remove RED cable last from both...

Page 31: ...ure the work area is free from objects that 4 could be thrown by the rotating blades 8066 027 Cutting height selection 8050 601 Move the throttle to FULL engage the mower deck 8066 029 Parking brake r...

Page 32: ...e of the unit and engage the parking brake IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released This may cause the mower to suddenly stop WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slo...

Page 33: ...8050 607 Disengage the mower deck and move throttle to minimum Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedal 2 forward to the transport position When the machine is standing still activate the 3 pa...

Page 34: ...ings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Avoid mowing wet lawns The mowing result is po...

Page 35: ...of the rear of the unit below the engine plate Raise the deck to the highest transport position Pull the bypass linkages up and out of the keyhole slots Release the lever with the head outside the br...

Page 36: ...e screws nuts Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressu...

Page 37: ...ng parts have completely stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintena...

Page 38: ...attery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding Cleaning battery and terminals Corrosion and dirt on the...

Page 39: ...lades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the driver s seat IMPORTANT INFORMATION To be able to drive the driver must sit in the seat and release the parking brake before the steering con...

Page 40: ...eys Remove the belt guide hardware with a wrench 5 and set belt guide aside Remove the belt from around the electric clutch 6 on the engine shaft 8065 045 Remove belt guide Deck Belt Installation NOTE...

Page 41: ...eck belt see 1 Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual Tilt seat forward to access fan covers Remove 2 both fan covers 8058 064 Remove fan covers Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt unt...

Page 42: ...idler in the extended position and allow removal of the breaker bar Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys 6 over the top of the fans Belt Installation Repeat Steps 4 and 5 from the above instr...

Page 43: ...DE facing towards ground grass down or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and spindle housing Install and tighten blade bolt securely 3 Torque blade bolt to 45 55 ft lbs 60 75 Nm 4 1 Blade 2 Blade bolt special...

Page 44: ...deck in 3 front to rear manner Reposition rear mounting bolts up or down until rear of mower deck is positioned level to 1 8 higher in the rear than the side to side measurement Confirm measurements o...

Page 45: ...tions IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface Anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper position 1 to 3 38 to 76 mm grass Middle position 3...

Page 46: ...rly clean deck and underside of the deck with normal water pressure Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner Avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water Do not rinse hot surfa...

Page 47: ...h grease unless otherwise stated use high grade molybdenum disulphide grease For daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to av...

Page 48: ...te with a grease gun until the grease is forced out from the caster tube Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings 8058 057 Lubricating front wheels 80...

Page 49: ...acts the filter base surface Reinstall the filter guard Torque screws to 5 65 in lbs each Repeat steps on the opposite side 6 Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to 7 disposal Place us...

Page 50: ...Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit See Safety System in the Maintenance section Engine runs rough Faulty car...

Page 51: ...n gears slack or has come off Air in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened The blade switch is fau...

Page 52: ...l stabilizer Start 4 the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor Remove the spark plug and pour about a 5 tablespoon of engine o...

Page 53: ...T GRN WHT BLK RED BLK BLK PUR RED BLK RED BLK YEL YEL YEL BRN GRY GRN GRN GRN YEL RED BLK BLK RIGHT MOTION CONTROL LEVER LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVER BRAKE SWITCH TO ENGINE PIGTAIL SEAT SW T 3 T 4 T 5 EL...

Page 54: ...am gripped Dual levers foam gripped Speed forward 0 9 mph 0 17 7 Km h 0 9 mph 0 17 7 Km h Speed reverse 0 5 mph 0 9 7 Km h 0 5 mph 0 9 7 Km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Mechanical parking brake F...

Page 55: ...spension Suspension Hinged Arm Rests Yes Yes Hour Meter Yes Yes Blade Engagement 200 ft lb 200 ft lb Deck Construction 11 gauge fabricated 11 gauge fabricated Productivity 3 3 acres h 13 355 m2 h 3 9...

Page 56: ...ed Dual levers foam gripped Speed forward 0 9 mph 0 17 7 Km h 0 9 mph 0 17 7 Km h Speed reverse 0 5 mph 0 9 7 Km h 0 5 mph 0 9 7 Km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Mechanical parking brake Front cas...

Page 57: ...on Hinged Arm Rests Yes Yes Hour Meter Yes Yes Blade Engagement 200 ft lb 200 ft lb Deck Construction 11 gauge fabricated 11 gauge fabricated Productivity 3 9 acres h 14 569 m2 h 3 9 acres h 14 569 m2...

Page 58: ...d reverse 0 5 mph 0 9 7 Km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Front caster tires smooth tread 13 x 6 5 Rear tires turf pneumatic 23 x 10 50 12 Tire pressures 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar 1 See the Engine Manuf...

Page 59: ...se Roller No Seat Suspension Hinged Arm Rests Yes Hour Meter Yes Blade Engagement 200 ft lb Deck Construction 11 gauge fabricated Productivity 3 9 acres h 14 569 m2 h Dimension Weight 910 lbs 413 kg B...

Page 60: ...203 225 305 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 513 591 801 11 8 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9...

Page 61: ...the machine will fulfill the requirements This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also b...

Page 62: ...er deck adjustment q Check The safety switch for the parking brake q The safety switch for the mower deck q The safety switch in the seat q The safety switch in the steering controls q Parking brake f...

Page 63: ...on q Check safety system q Check seat belt q Check fuel system for leaks q Inspect safety guards and shields q Check brake adjustment q Daily Service Clean debris from mower q Check engine oil level q...

Page 64: ...cables q Lubricate according to lubrication chart q Check clean the engine s cooling air intake q Clean the air cleaner s pre filter foam q 50 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service q Clean replace...

Page 65: ...belts q Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 hours q Change the air filter s paper cartridge q Change hydraulic pump oil and filter 200 hours q 300 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service...

Page 66: ...cleaner s pre filter foam 300 hours q Replace the air filter s paper cartridge q Change the engine oil 50 hours q Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours q Check adjust the cutting height q Check adju...

Page 67: ...SERVICE JOURNAL Date mtr reading stamp sign Action 67...

Page 68: ...Collection System 48 966693201 52 966693202 61 966693203 Operator Parts Manual Form Number 115 395527 Rev B 2012 07 31...

Page 69: ...contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and t...

Page 70: ...RH right hand or LH left hand are used it refers to when the operator is seated on the mower CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL p...

Page 71: ...e machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability...

Page 72: ...result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs...

Page 73: ...Stacked drive pulley Deck belt pulley Bolts for removal of discharge chute 5 Remove the top nut and the deck belt pulley Install new stacked drive pulley onto the deck spindle assembly seating the pu...

Page 74: ...engaged position 3 Place the belt over the top pulley of the new stacked deck pulley and refer to the illustration to complete the installation of the drive belt The belt should have a twist in both s...

Page 75: ...tch assembly onto the hitch tube 5 Open the hood and secure the 2 springs to the bolts on the hood assembly and the hitch assembly Attach springs to hitch and hood Set hood latch assembly onto hitch t...

Page 76: ...the bags will hook over the mounting tabs on the hitch assembly 11 Close the hood and lock the draw latch over the draw latch keeper on the hitch assembly 2 Bolt 3 Bolt Weight bracket Cast weight 1 B...

Page 77: ...the flow path causing clogging If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full a Di...

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