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Operator’s Manual

English (GB)

Form No. 3324–377

ProLine

13hp–92cm Mid–Size Mower

30184—200000001 & Up

 

Summary of Contents for 30184 ProLine

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English GB Form No 3324 377 ProLine 13hp 92cm Mid Size Mower 30184 200000001 Up...

Page 2: ...ou allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even deat...

Page 3: ...ng the Engine 18 Operating Blade Control PTO 19 The Safety Interlock System 19 Page Driving Forward or Backward 20 Lower Control Bar Operation 21 Stopping the Machine 21 Adjusting Height of Cut 22 Hei...

Page 4: ...et and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and the prop...

Page 5: ...efore and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Stop the blade s if the mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting...

Page 6: ...r spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine muffler battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass leaves or excessive greas...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 9...

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Page 9: ...Fire open light smoking prohibited Eye protection must be worn Caution toxic risk Safety alert symbol symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Fire or open flame Explosion Do not dispose of lead batt...

Page 10: ...ing of toes or foot mower blade Machine being transported rotary mower blade whole body exposure mower blade Severing of fingers or hand Thrown or flying objects whole body exposure Keep guards and sa...

Page 11: ...y Fast Slow Decreasing Increasing Stop Engine Choke Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Reverse Fuel Power take off PTO Fourth gear Fifth gear Engage Disengage Parking brake Traction drive Parki...

Page 12: ...away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasol...

Page 13: ...ard starting IMPORTANT Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer conditioner to the gas Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective whe...

Page 14: ...o mower Upper handle Bolt 3 8 16 x 26 mm 1 Locknut 3 8 16 Plastic terminal Wire tie 1 4 4 1 1 Install upper handle to frame Install wire harness to handle Rod fitting Clevis pin Washer 1 4 Hairpin cot...

Page 15: ...with 8 3 8 16 flange nuts below mower Fig 1 Note Tighten lower bolts first to pull castor against front then top bolts last 2 Torque bolts to 40 47 NSm 30 35 ft lb m 3777 Figure 1 1 Front castor 2 Bol...

Page 16: ...rn around 4 Push plug onto switch to latch interlock Fig 4 5 Secure wire harness and throttle cable to left handle away from PTO lever with wire tie Fig 3 m 3782 Figure 4 1 Terminal 2 Clip 3 Plastic p...

Page 17: ...d control bar 3 Parking brake lever 4 Upper control bar Connect Throttle Cable 1 Place throttle control lever in FAST detent position Fig 7 2 Route cable along left handle under fuel tank mount and up...

Page 18: ...aft Secure lever to transmission with previously removed spring washer and locknut Fig 9 3 Replace the spring washer dish down and locknut Fig 8 4 Torque nut to 47 NSm 35 ft lbs 5 Shift lever to secon...

Page 19: ...ure fuel tank left side to frame with 2 5 16 18 x 22 5 mm 7 8 in studs 2 5 16 washers and 2 5 16 locknuts Fig 10 4 Tighten nuts until stud threads appear just below nut m 3771 1 2 3 5 4 6 3 Figure 10...

Page 20: ...driving mower blades Gear Shift Lever Transmission has five forward speeds neutral and reverse and has an in line shift pattern Do not shift while unit is moving as transmission damage may occur Uppe...

Page 21: ...position Fig 13 2 Lift the parking brake lock up and gradually release the upper control bar Fig 13 The brake lock should stay in the set locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Pull rearward o...

Page 22: ...pe to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 14 Note If the engine ha...

Page 23: ...engine from starting if The throttle lever is all the way back past SLOW The blade control lever PTO is engaged The safety interlock system is also designed to stop the engine if you released the bai...

Page 24: ...e 19 3 Slowly press on the upper control bar to move forward Fig 16 To go straight apply equal pressure to both ends of the upper control bar Fig 16 To turn release pressure on the upper control bar s...

Page 25: ...rd or backward 2 Select first gear or reverse to drive machine 3 Drive machine until drive wheels contact curb Fig 18 Note Both drive wheels should contact the curb and castor wheels straight 4 At the...

Page 26: ...6 5 Figure 19 1 Blade 2 Blade bolt 3 Cone washer 4 Spacer 5 Thin washer 6 Nut Adjust Axle Height Desired height of cut range can be obtained by adjusting the rear axle and placing caster spacers abov...

Page 27: ...just the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected Fig 21 2 Remove clevis pin slide castor from support and change spacers Fig 21 3 Install castor in support and insert clevis pin Fig 21 m 3...

Page 28: ...4 B 2 0 51mm 2 57mm 2 1 4 64mm 2 1 2 70mm 2 3 4 76mm 3 C 1 1 48mm 1 7 8 54mm 2 1 8 61mm 2 3 8 67mm 2 5 8 73mm 2 7 8 C 2 0 54mm 2 1 8 61mm 2 3 8 67mm 2 5 8 73mm 2 7 8 79mm 3 1 8 C 2 1 57mm 2 1 4 64mm 2...

Page 29: ...ck X X Cutting Blades check X X X Wheel Bearings grease X X Transmission Couplers grease X X Idler Pivots grease X X Blade Belt Idler Pivot grease X X Foam Air Cleaner service X X Paper Air Cleaner re...

Page 30: ...w the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 22 3 Remove the air cleaner assembly Fig 22 4 Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element Fig 22 1 2 m 2595 3 4 5 6 Figure 22 1 Cover an...

Page 31: ...damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Fig 22 2 Place the air cleaner as...

Page 32: ...ick 2 Metal end 3 Filler tube Changing Draining Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run five minutes This warms the oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower th...

Page 33: ...e crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing Draining Oil page 30 Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Check...

Page 34: ...ngine and potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 m 3817 Figure 29 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig...

Page 35: ...cally inspect the blade for wear and damage Immediately install a new blade if it is worn or damaged Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade c...

Page 36: ...break apart and pieces could be thrown at bystanders or at you as you use the mower WHAT CAN HAPPEN Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE...

Page 37: ...e blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Fig 35 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced 1 2 m 1855 Figure 36 1 Blade...

Page 38: ...the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubric...

Page 39: ...ustment is required Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper control bar Fig 12 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Remove belt guard 2 Check the brake b...

Page 40: ...e machine on a level surface to assure fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the blade control PTO and set the parking brake 2 Close the fuel shut off valve in fuel line Fig 41 3 Squeeze the ends...

Page 41: ...eck all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly whichever occurs first Look for dirt wear cracks and signs of overheating 1 Remove belt guard 2 Remove hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brak...

Page 42: ...stall new belt around engine and drive pulleys Fig 44 6 Slide idler pulley in engine frame to tension traction belt Fig 44 7 Install the mower belt Fig 47 8 Check the belt guides under the engine fram...

Page 43: ...t Fig 46 Space should be 2 3mm 1 16 1 8 8 Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from bellcrank Rotate clevis clockwise on rod to increase or counterclockwise to decrease clearance Fig 46 m 3860 1 4 5 6...

Page 44: ...belt Rotate turnbuckle toward front of mower to decrease tension on belt Fig 47 Note The eyebolt threads on both ends of the turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 8mm 5 16 Adjusting the Blade Bra...

Page 45: ...to the mounts Fig 50 2 Straighten deflector mounts if they are bent Fig 50 3 Install new deflector between mounts with spacer and spring Place spacer through spring and hook the front end of the sprin...

Page 46: ...Maintenance 44 Wiring Diagram P1 PTO 1 2 J4 J3 W1 W2 W3 J1 J2 KILL GND WIRE LIST DESIG AWG COLOR ROUTE W1 16 WHITE J3 J1 W2 16 BLUE P1 1 J4 W3 16 BLACK P1 2 J2...

Page 47: ...fer to Tire Pressure page 31 9 For storage over 30 days prepare the traction unit as follows A Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions from stabiliz...

Page 48: ...s low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is inc...

Page 49: ...ng height 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen blade s g g 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower from side to side and front to rear 4 Underside of mo...

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