Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3325-177
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 12.5 HP with 36 in. Side DischargeMower
30250—210000001 & Up
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3325 177 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 12 5 HP with 36 in Side Discharge Mower 30250 210000001 Up...
Page 2: ...ing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank 13 Install Upper Handle 14 Install Control Rods 14 Install Hairpin Cotter Pins 15 Operation 16 Think Safety First 16 Controls 16 Page Parking Brake 16 Starting and...
Page 3: ...ation will cause noncompliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and al...
Page 4: ...do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corne...
Page 5: ...om the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps as uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Use extr...
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Page 9: ...near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost On Rear Frame Part No 95 2814 On Engine Near Muffler Part No 63 8440 Under Belt Covers Part No 67 5360 Front of Deck Part N...
Page 10: ...10 On Front of Deck Part No 105 0840 Under Belt Covers Part No 104 8185 On Top of Control Panel Part No 104 8180 On Side of Carrier Frame Part No 104 8171 On Control Panel Part No 105 0884...
Page 11: ...rt No 82 2280 P A R K I N G B R A K E ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER Part No 52 2010 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 98 3256 On Right Side of Deck Part No 104 8569 On Upper Handle Part No 98 4387 On Back of Engine D...
Page 12: ...equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel t...
Page 13: ...ds Hairpin cotter pin 2 Install hairpin cotter pins Operator s Manual Engine Operator s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card 1 1 1 1 Read before operating machine Read before operating machine Fill...
Page 14: ...ft or damage may occur Install Upper Handle 1 Align upper handle with upper mounting holes in rear frame Fig 4 2 Secure each upper mounting hole with a flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in 26mm and flange nut Fig 4...
Page 15: ...l bar 2 Parking brake lever 6 If brake adjustment is required remove hairpin cotter and washer securing brake rod fitting to idler bracket Fig 8 7 Adjust wing nut up or down on brake rod and secure fi...
Page 16: ...trol bail to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades Gear Shift Lever Transmission has five forward speeds neutral and reverse and has an in line shift pattern Do not shift while u...
Page 17: ...then pull handle vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil slowly Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may bre...
Page 18: ...r the safety system immediately 1 Set the parking brake and start the engine refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 17 2 Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar The blades sho...
Page 19: ...igure 17 1 Lower Control Bar engaged and mower in reverse 2 Pull up to assist machine Stopping the Machine To stop the machine pull back on the upper control bar release the blade control bail PTO and...
Page 20: ...our hairpin cotter pins in different hole location and by adding or removing spacers Note Rear height of cut pins need at least one spacer or damage can occur to bushing if none are used 1 To adjust r...
Page 21: ...21 3 Reinstall the bolt washers and nut Fig 19 1 2 3 4 4 m 5213 Figure 19 1 Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2 Nut 3 Bolt 4 Washer...
Page 22: ...ric Clutch adjust Engine clean outside Oil Filter change 100 hours or every other oil change 200 Hours Fuel Filter replace 250 Hours Transmission Couplings grease1 300 Hours Paper Air Cleaner replace1...
Page 23: ...iquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 2 Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth 3 Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 21 Squeeze the element to d...
Page 24: ...the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube do not thread onto tube Fig 23 Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end If oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise...
Page 25: ...rvice Service Interval Specification Check the spark plug s after every 100 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use...
Page 26: ...base grease How to Grease 1 Disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure t...
Page 27: ...age This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Checking Tire Pressure Service Interval Specifica...
Page 28: ...does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 28 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 17 3 T...
Page 29: ...e away from valve Fig 36 4 Pull the fuel line off the valve Fig 36 Open fuel shut off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filt...
Page 30: ...e Turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s Inspecting the Blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 38 If the edges are no...
Page 31: ...Area of Blade 2 Blade 3 Blade spindle 4 Blade Bolt 5 Blade stiffener Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Fig 42 Maintain the original angle The bl...
Page 32: ...5 Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides of the machine Fig 44 6 Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match 2 13 16 in plus or minus a 1 4 in at location A Fig 44 7 Tighten the c...
Page 33: ...e the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 27 3 Measure carrier frame height at location A Fig 47 4 Measure...
Page 34: ...at C and D locations Fig 48 from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades Fig 49 5 Check the side to side leveling of the cutting unit Checking the Deck Side to Side Leveling 1 Check the tire...
Page 35: ...overheating 1 Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame Fig 55 2 Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support...
Page 36: ...page 36 10 Reinstall the deck cover onto the cutting unit then reinstall and tighten the knobs 11 Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit then install and tighten the hand knobs 1 5 m 52...
Page 37: ...castor wheel fork out of the mounting tube leaving the spacer s on the bottom of the fork Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to ensure correct installation and to maintain a level deck...
Page 38: ...worn parts Fig 61 1 2 3 4 5 3 m 5210 Figure 61 1 Locknut 2 Wheel Bolt 3 Bushing 4 Spanner Bushing 5 Roller Bearing 5 To assemble place one bushing into the wheel hub Grease the roller bearing and span...
Page 39: ...around grass deflector Fig 62 Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position 6 1 5 m 5037 4 2 3 7 8 Fi...
Page 40: ...AIL SW NORMALLY OPEN S2 CLUTCH SW MOMENTARY OR PK W BK P5 2 P5 1 BK PINK RED TAN BLACK WIRE COLOR CODES BROWN BLUE WHITE VIOLET YELLOW ORANGE GREY GREEN BN W VIO GN GY OR Y BU BN PK R T BK KEY SW G M...
Page 41: ...f fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Note Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 9 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Spark Plug Service page 25 With the...
Page 42: ...1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed g 2 Oil level in crankcase is low 2 Add oil to crankcase 3 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove obstruction f...
Page 43: ...r 5 Tire pressure is incorrect 5 Adjust tire pressure 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Blades do not rotate 1 PTO Drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install new drive belt 2...
Page 44: ...operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission s...
