background image

Page 10 

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

WARNING:

Never  operate  the  mower  without  the  proper  safety 
devices in place and working. Never operate the mower 
with damaged safety devices. Failure to heed this warning 
can result in serious personal injury.

ADJUSTING HANDLE

See Figure 3.

  Fully  loosen  the  handle  knobs  on  both  sides  of  the 

handle.

  Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle 

into operating position. Make certain the handles snap 
into place securely.

  Tighten the handle knobs on both sides of the handle to 

secure.

INSTALLING SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

See Figure 4.

  Lift the side discharge door.

  Align the grooves on the deflector with the pins on the 

underside of the door.

  Lower the deflector until the hooks on the mower deck 

are secured in the openings in the deflector.

  Release the deflector and door.

INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG

(MODEL UT13220 ONLY)

See Figure 5.

NOTE:

  When using the mulching plug, do not install either 

the side discharge deflector or the grass catcher. 

  Lift the rear discharge door.

  Grasp  the  mulching  plug  by  its  handle  and  tilt  at  an 

approximate 15 degree angle.

  Insert the plug into the rear discharge opening.

  Lower the rear discharge door.

Fig. 5

HANDLE KNOBS

MULCHING

PLUG

SIDE DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR

SIDE

DISCHARGE

DOOR

GROOVE

GROOVE

PINS

HOOKS

OPENINGS

REAR

DISCHARGE

DOOR

HANDLE

REAR 

DISCHARGE 

OPENING

UPPER

HANDLE

LOWER

HANDLE

MODEL UT13220 ONLY

Summary of Contents for UT13218

Page 1: ... engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ...nce 14 16 Troubleshooting 17 Exploded View Parts List 18 19 Warranty 20 Parts Ordering Service Back Page INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ... lawn mower It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the lawn mower Do not operate the mower while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating the lawn mower may result in serious personal injury Keep machine in good working condition Keep...

Page 4: ... lawn mower strikes a foreign object follow these steps Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control lever Disconnect the power cord Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the mower Stop the motor disconnect the power cord and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the ch...

Page 5: ...lass II Construction Double insulated construction Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Al...

Page 6: ...hich can re sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 The following signal words and meanings are intended...

Page 7: ...substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS See Figure 1 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw An undersized cord will cause a...

Page 8: ...n Wheel Size 7 in Weight 47 lb Fig 2 UT13220 Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only 12 Amps No load Speed 3 600 r min RPM Cutting Path 20 in Height Adjustments 1 1 2 in to 4 in Wheel Size 7 in front 8 in rear Weight 60 lb SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MULCHING PLUG MODEL UT13220 ONLY GRASS CATCHER MODEL UT13220 ONLY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MOTOR BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY CORD RETAINER ...

Page 9: ...uced when using the side discharge deflector are noticeably larger than those produced when using the mulching plug ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard th...

Page 10: ...ischarge door Align the grooves on the deflector with the pins on the underside of the door Lower the deflector until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the deflector Release the deflector and door INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG MODEL UT13220 ONLY See Figure 5 NOTE When using the mulching plug do not install either the side discharge deflector or the grass catcher Lift the re...

Page 11: ...e Figure 7 When shipped the wheels on the mower are set to a low cutting position Before using the mower for the first time adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn The average lawn should be between 1 1 2 in to 2 in during cool months and between 2 in and 3 1 4 in during hot months To set the blade height To raise the blade height grasp the height adjustment lever and m...

Page 12: ...e and hold to allow access to the switch control lever Pull the switch control lever toward the mower handle and let go of the lever release Continue to hold the switch control lever against the mower handle as you mow To stop the mower release the switch control lever NOTE A high pitched noise and sparking may occur as the electric motor decelerates This is normal MOWING TIPS See Figures 9 10 Mak...

Page 13: ...not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles Remove all objects such as rocks tree limbs etc which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade Always be sure of your footin...

Page 14: ... lubrication is required At the beginning and end of each mowing season Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door with light oil Lubricatetheheightadjustmentleverandrelatedhardware with light oil Remove the wheels and lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Remove the blade and blade hub assembly and lubricate the motor shaft with light oil o...

Page 15: ...ction remove the mower blade DO NOT attempt to sharpen the blade while it is attached to the mower WARNING When removing inspect the blade carefully If blade is bent or damaged replace immediately with a new blade Failure to replace a bent or damaged blade could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury Using a fine tooth file or stone sharpen cutting edges on both ends of the blade r...

Page 16: ...nuts bolts knobs screws fasteners etc for tightness Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts Store mower indoors in a clean dry place out of the reach of children Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or rock salt To lower the handle before storing Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle and fold the upp...

Page 17: ...t the extension cord to a live 120V AC 60 HZ AC receptacle Reset house circuit breaker If it trips again call a qualified electrician Have motor control switch replaced by an authorized service center Mower cutting grass unevenly Lawn is rough or uneven or cutting height not set properly Move the wheels to a higher posi tion All wheels must be placed in the same cutting height for the mower to cut...

Page 18: ...crew 2 24 8NG 04B lock nut 2 25 8187 516201 rubber board backup plate 2 26 8186 517002 clip 2 27 8440 517002 18 in rear axle 1 28 8181 517008SB rear flap 1 29 8440 517003 height adjustment bracket left 1 30 8440 517004 height adjustment bracket right 1 31 8ND 10D flange nut 4 32 8SBCD10 20D bolt M10x20 4 33 8321 517009 spring board 1 34 8SACD05 14B screw 4 35 8313 513701 knob 4 36 8206 517001 bolt...

Page 19: ...ard backup plate 2 30 R8186 517002 clip 2 31 R8181 516208SB rear flap 1 32 R8440 516101 height adjustment bracket left 1 33 R8CE 08B ring washer 2 34 R8020 516216 rear discharge door 1 35 R8081 516211 rear discharge pin 1 36 R8342 516210 rear compression spring 1 37 R8440 516202 20 in rear axle assy 1 38 R8121 516102 8 in right rear wheel 1 39 R8291 516201 grass catcher frame 1 40 R8313 513701 kno...

Page 20: ...rect voltage or improper wiring improper maintenance improper modification or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence or the failure to install operate maintain and store the product according to the instructions in the operator s manual Damagecausedbycold heat rain excessivehumidity corrosiveenvironmentsandma...

Page 21: ...Page 21 NOTES ...

Page 22: ...tHomeliteauthorizedservicedealer Besuretoprovide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you please call 1 866 457 5888 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER ______...

Reviews: