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EASTMAN INDUSTRIES

Model HM19H-4
Model HM19H-4-OP

Operator’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for HM19H-4

Page 1: ...EASTMAN INDUSTRIES Model HM19H 4 Model HM19H 4 OP Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...gine 13 Stopping the Engine 15 Adjusting the Cutting Height 15 Operating Tips 17 Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule 19 Checking the Engine Oil Level 20 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower 20 Servicing the Air Filter 20 Changing the Engine Oil 21 Maintaining the Cutter Disc 22 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 23 Servicing the Spark Plug 23 Storage 24 Troubleshooting 26 Schematic...

Page 3: ...d in the front to back position is capable of continuous operation on slopes reaching 45 degrees incline The use of this mower on inclines steeper than 45 degrees will cause severe damage to the engine VOIDING ALL APPLICABLE WARRANTIES ...

Page 4: ...ot pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Look down and behind before and while moving backwards 8 Do not operate the mower without proper inspection of the safety and protective devices 9 Read the Operator s Manual for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by Eastman Industries 10 Shut the engine off when crossing gravel drives walks or roads 11 ...

Page 5: ...xtra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes Always keep the mower below you when mowing on the slope Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Figure 1 ...

Page 6: ... slipping Figure 2 Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area 3 Before and while moving backwards ...

Page 7: ...ground away from your vehicle before filling f When practical remove the mower from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle g Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a ...

Page 8: ...arts 10 Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it 11 Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine 12 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ...

Page 9: ...service genuine Eastman parts or additional information contact an Authorized Eastman Dealer or Eastman s Customer Service and have the model and serial number of your mower ready For the Model and Serial numbers refer to the silver tag attached to the rear of the mower housing Eastman Industries 70 Ingersoll Drive Portland Maine 04103 USA Tel 207 878 5353 Fax 207 878 9109 www hovermower com Write...

Page 10: ...re 3 1 Handle Bracket 2 Lower Handle 3 Clevis Pin 4 Cotter Pin 2 Attach the upper handle to the lower handle with four 4 5 16 18 x 1 shoulder bolts and wing nuts Fig 4 Figure 4 3 Secure the throttle cable neatly behind the handles using black tie wraps Use one tie wrap for the upper handle and one tie wrap for the lower handle ...

Page 11: ...has the American Petroleum Institute API service classification SF SG or equivalent SAE 30 W oil is recommended for ambient temperatures exceeding 80 F Before each use ensure that the oil level is between the Lower and Upper limit marks on the dipstick Fig 5 Figure 5 To add oil 1 Move the lawn mower to a level surface 2 Stop the engine and wait for the blade to stop 3 Clean around the dipstick 4 R...

Page 12: ...line with an octane rating of 86 or higher Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life Do not use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Using fuels containing a higher percentage of these additives will damage the engine and void manufacturer s warranty Do not use gasoline that is stale or has been stored since the last mowing season...

Page 13: ...h the carburetor leaning toward the ground This will cause gasoline and engine oil to flow through the carburetor and soak the air filter Replace the soaked air filter before attempting to start the engine Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve Fig 7 Fuel Valve Lever Figure 7 3 Move the throttle control to the Choke position Fig 8 Figure 8 Throttle Control i...

Page 14: ...ard the handle and hold it securely with left hand Fig 9 Figure 9 4 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Fig 10 Figure 10 5 Push the throttle control into run position after engine starts Fig 10 Figure 11 Throttle control in operating position ...

Page 15: ... OPC arm to shut off the engine Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height can be adjusted from 1 2 3 The height is preset at approximately 2 The height can be raised or lowered in or increments 1 Stop the engine and wait for the blade to stop before adjusting the cutting height 2 Tilt the mower to its left side making sure the carburetor is on the upside of the mower and away from the ground...

Page 16: ...retaining bolt d Tighten the bolt securely e To obtain the maximum cut height do not use any spacers f Use a 3 long Impeller retaining bolt when no adjustment spacers are used Figure 14 1 Impeller 3 Impeller Flat Washer 2 Cutter Disc 4 Impeller Retaining bolt 6 To obtain a lower cut add height adjustment spacer s between the impeller hub and the cutter disc Remount the cutter disc Install the flat...

Page 17: ...nting down when mowing slopes Always stay above the mower when mowing slopes Walk across the slopes not up and down Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris that the blade could hit or throw Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow over any object If the lawn mower...

Page 18: ...ass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and come in contact with the blades Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each mowing Keep the engine in good running condition Clean the air filter frequently Mulching stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance Consult the Engine Operator s Manual for more complete instructions regarding ...

Page 19: ...l 2 3 Clean replace the air cleaner 1 50 Hours Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Clean the fuel filter Check for leaks in the fuel system and or a deteriorating fuel hose Replace parts if necessary Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary Clean replace the air cleaner 100 Hours Clean the cooling system remov...

Page 20: ...wn mower onto its left side with the carburetor and air cleaner on the upside of the mower and away from the ground Remove the grass thoroughly and return the mower to up right position Servicing the Air Cleaner Clean the air filter and foam pre filter every 25 operating hours Replace the air filter every season or every 150 operating hours clean and replace the filter and foam pre filter more fre...

Page 21: ...r in Kerosene then soak it in a mixture of 3 parts Kerosene and one part engine oil Squeeze out excess oil 7 Install the air filter foam pre filter and cover Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first month or after 5 operating hours and then after every 6 months or every 50 operating hours 1 Run the engine to warm the engine oil 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop ...

Page 22: ...ibration and hazardous operating conditions Loose components can be thrown causing serious injury or death 7 Inspect the pem inserts embedded in the disc for looseness or wear Replace the disc if the pems are loose or damaged Do not try to tighten the pems if they are loose Loose pems can be thrown into the operator s path causing serious injury or death 8 Inspect the blade attachment bolts for lo...

Page 23: ... force the carburetor bowl off the carburetor body Figure 19 5 Open the fuel valve by turning the lever to the open position 6 Drain the gasoline completely from the tank the fuel line and the carburetor into the container 7 Install the drain bolt and tighten securely Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 150 operating hours Use an NGK BPR6ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the...

Page 24: ...ngine 1 While the engine is still warm change the oil from the crankcase 2 Remove the spark plug 3 Using an oil can add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole 4 Slowly rotate the engine several times using the starter rope to distribute the oil 5 Install the spark plug Do Not connect the wire to the spark plug General Information 1 Clean the lawn mower housing 2 C...

Page 25: ...25 4 Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft lb 23 N m 5 Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 6 Check the engine oil level 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug ...

Page 26: ... gasoline 2 The fuel cap vent hole is 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace plugged the fuel cap 3 The air filter element is 3 Clean the air filter pre cleaner and or dirty and is restricting the replace the air filter air flow 4 The underside of the lawn 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower mower is clogged with deck the air intakes and impeller fins clippings and debris 5 The spark plug i...

Page 27: ...un position position 4 The air filter element is 4 Clean the air filter element or dirty and is restricting the replace the air filter air flow Mower or engine 1 The cutter disc is bent or 1 Replace the cutter disc vibrates excessively warped 2 The blade attachment bolts 2 Tighten the blade attachment bolts are loose or missing 3 The underside of the lawn 3 Clean the underside of the lawn mower de...

Page 28: ...28 MOWER PARTS HM19H 4 ...

Page 29: ...Shoulder Bolts for Stainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 19 HM19S 21603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 22 HM19S 1607 Bar Blade Not Available In The U S 23 HM19H 21571 Throttle Control Cable 24 HM19S 2175 Impeller Woodruff Key 25 HM 1551N Handle Stop 26 HM...

Page 30: ...30 MOWER PARTS HM19H4 OP ...

Page 31: ...ainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 19 HM19S 21603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 22 HM19S 1607 Bar Blade Not Available In The U S 23 HM19H 21571 Throttle Control Cable 24 HM19S 2175 Impeller Woodruff Key 25 HM 1551N Handle Stop 26 HM19S 21613 Cutter Disc...

Page 32: ...the date of purchase RENTAL USE 60 DAYS Complete unit will be covered against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties including any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY otherwise applicable t...

Page 33: ... to deliver or ship your Eastman Industries unit for warranty repairs and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made If you do not know the location of your nearest authorized Eastman Industries Servicing Dealer call Eastman Industries at 1 800 760 1680 during normal working hours Repair parts and accessories replaced under this warranty are warranted only for the ...

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