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Figure 47

1.

Carrier Frame

2.

Hairpin Cotter

3.

Front height–of–cut post

4.

Spacers

5.

Back height–of–cut post

Correcting Cutting Unit
Mismatch

If one deck blade cuts lower than the other, correct as
follows.

Note: 

Tire air pressure is critical in these procedures.

Make sure all tires have correct pressure.

1. Stop the engine, remove 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 28.

3. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent.

Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 31.

4. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (102 mm) position.

Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the Operation
section.

5. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up,

Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking
Side–to–Side Leveling.

Setting up the Frame

Checking Carrier Frame and Deck
Alignment

1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the

spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

2. Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as

shown in figure 48.

3. At the carrier frame cross tube, measure location A

height (Fig. 48). This measurement must be
2–13/16 in. (71 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm).

4. If the height at location A is not correct, adjustment is

needed.

5. Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides

of the machine (Fig. 48).

6. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match

2–13/16 in. (71 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm) at
location A (Fig. 48).

7. Tighten the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides

of the machine.

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Figure 48

1.

Carrier Frame

2.

Top of engine deck

3.

Carrier frame mounting
bolts

4.

Location A, 2–13/16 in.
(71 mm)

±

1/4 in. (6 mm)

5.

Straight edge

6.

Carrier frame cross tube

Checking Engine Deck Height

1. Stop the engine, remove 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 28.

3. Measure engine deck height at location A (Fig. 49).

4. Measure engine deck height at location B (Fig. 49).

Summary of Contents for 30257

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 484 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30257 210005001 and Up...

Page 2: ...stalling the Control Panel and Fuel Tank 13 Installing the Shift Lever 14 Installing the Upper Handle 15 Installing the Control Rods 15 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins 16 Operation 16 Think Safety...

Page 3: ...ions of the American National Standards Institute in effect at time of production Note The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute ce...

Page 4: ...Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing B...

Page 5: ...rol and accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes and ramps require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc fro...

Page 6: ...s can explode Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from battery Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks Never u...

Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart...

Page 8: ...8...

Page 9: ...n Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 67 5360 66 1340 43 8480 95 2814 6...

Page 10: ...10 104 8186 105 0840 82 2290 82 2280 98 3256 98 4387 104 8569 98 0776 P A R K I N G B R A K E 52 2010 104 8175...

Page 11: ...11 104 8171 105 0884 104 8180...

Page 12: ...ipment 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 tank...

Page 13: ...1 in Flange nut 3 8 in 1 4 4 Installing the upper handle to frame Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2 2 2 Installing the control rods Hairpin cotter pin 2 Installing the hairpin cotter pins Operat...

Page 14: ...e Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft 2 Slide shift lever through control panel and align mounting hole in lever with square on transmission shaft Secure le...

Page 15: ...a flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in and flange nut Fig 6 Torque bolts to 25 ft lbs 34 N m 1 2 3 4 m 5317 8 7 5 6 Figure 6 1 Upper handle 2 Rear frame 3 Flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in 4 Flange nut 3 8 in 5 Upper mounting...

Page 16: ...9 1 Upper control bar 2 Parking brake lever 6 If brake adjustment is required remove hairpin cotter and washer securing brake rod fitting to idler bracket Fig 10 7 Adjust wing nut up or down on brake...

Page 17: ...ne shift pattern Do not shift while unit is moving as transmission damage may occur Upper Control Bar Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pul...

Page 18: ...r let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle lever to slow Fig 15 2 Let engine idle for 30 to...

Page 19: ...safety system immediately 1 Set the parking brake and start the engine refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 18 2 Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar The blades should n...

Page 20: ...m 4185 2 Figure 19 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 b...

Page 21: ...ing 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 remove hairpin cotter from height of cut post Fig 20 2 Select hole in heig...

Page 22: ...proper hole location for each height of cut position 1 After adjusting height of cut remove bolt washers and nut Fig 22 2 Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3 8 in 10 mm off t...

Page 23: ...k Plug s check Electric Clutch adjust Engine clean outside 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change Fuel Filter replace Paper Air Cleaner replace1 250 Hours Transmission Couplin...

Page 24: ...he foam element in liquid 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 24 Sque...

Page 25: ...ck out and look at the metal end If oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the full mark Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the e...

Page 26: ...nstalling the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug s if necessary Ty...

Page 27: ...o off Remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until greas...

Page 28: ...l help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification Mai...

Page 29: ...upper control bar very lightly approximately 1 2 in 13 mm wheels should rotate freely 5 If both conditions are met no adjustment is required Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper contro...

Page 30: ...e Fig 39 4 Pull the fuel line off the valve Fig 39 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 filter because the f...

Page 31: ...the Blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 41 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades on page 32 2 Inspect the blades especially the curv...

Page 32: ...e 44 1 Sail Area of Blade 2 Blade 3 Blade spindle 4 Washer 5 Blade Bolt 6 Lock washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Fig 45 Maintain the origi...

Page 33: ...engine remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as shown in figure 48 3 At the carrier frame cross tube measure...

Page 34: ...pacers from top or bottom to make the correct pitch 6 The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make a 1 4 3 8 in 6 mm 10 mm pitch 24 in 1 2 m 5242 A B 3 4 4 5 5 6 1 cm Figure 50 1 Caster Whe...

Page 35: ...ht of Cut Posts 1 To change the front to rear pitch the front height of cut posts can be adjusted Fig 54 2 To raise the front of the deck loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin clockwise Fig 54 3 To...

Page 36: ...on one blade front to rear Fig 57 Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips Fig 58 4 The measurement should be 4 in 102 mm A Front m 1078 Figure 57 MEASURE FROM CUTTING...

Page 37: ...to Removing the PTO Drive Belt on page 38 4 Remove clutch retainer from the engine deck Fig 61 5 Unhook tension spring from side of frame Fig 61 6 Loosen pivot bolt enough to remove traction belt from...

Page 38: ...tions are evident 1 Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Remove the knobs holding the carrier frame cover and remove the carrier frame cover 3 Re...

Page 39: ...s onto the fork and secure with the retaining ring Fig 64 Important The inside diameter of the bushings may collapse slightly when installed If the castor wheel fork does not slide into the new bushin...

Page 40: ...tact with the blade could occur Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt spring and spacer holding the...

Page 41: ...METER OPTIONAL W PK MAG REG AC AC IGNITION MODULES SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG TWINRECOIL D5 PK 7 5A F1 S2 CLUTCH SW MOMENTARY PK G KEY SW S3 BAIL SW NORMALLY OPEN BN OR PK KEY SWITCH NONE G M OFF ON M S1 I...

Page 42: ...of 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 Servicing the Spark Plug page 26...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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...

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Page 48: ...tems and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maint...

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