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Section 5: Maintenance

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.  Remove
the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT 
AND LUBRICATION

Check chain tension when oiling the chain
(every 10 operating hours).

1.  Remove the #10 screw (A, Fig. 5-8)
and slide off the chain cover (B).

2.  If the chain is slack, loosen nut (C) and
adjust chain idler (D) until the chain
deflects slightly with moderate finger pres-
sure. Secure the nut (C) in the adjustment
slot. Loosening the lock nuts (D) is not
necessary.

3.  Lightly oil the chain. Spread oil over as
much of the chain surface as possible

4.  Replace the chain cover and secure
with the hex head screw removed earlier.

CUTTER BAR MAINTENANCE

Cutter bar maintenance is easier if it is
first removed from the unit.

Cutter bar is capable of inflicting severe
injury. Be extremely careful when per-
forming any maintenance on the cutter
bar assembly. 

• Before performing maintenance or

repairs on the cutter bar, stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect
the from contacting the spark plug. On
electric start models, remove the key
from the keyswitch.

• Have an assistant help you.
• Install the plastic blade guard on the

cutter bar.

• Wear heavy leather gloves when

working on or near the cutter bar
assembly.

• Wear safety goggles or a face guard.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.

CUTTER BAR REMOVAL

• Put plastic blade guard on cutter bar.

Wear heavy leather gloves and wrap
blades in rags when handling the cutter
bar assembly.

• 

When removing or replacing
blades/sections, always wear safety
goggles or a face guard.

Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.

NOTE:  An assistant should stand in the
operator position and firmly hold the han-
dlebars while the cutter bar is being
removed to help prevent the unit from tip-
ping unexpectedly.

1.  Stop the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from contacting the spark plug. On electric
start models, remove the key from the
keyswitch.

2.  Align the pitman arm assembly (A, Fig.
5-9) directly above the blade mounting
bracket (B). If the pitman arm is not
aligned, move the cutter bar lever to the
ON position (Fig. 4-7). Slowly pull the
starter rope while watching pitman arm
movement. Stop when the pitman arm is
aligned.

3.  To remove the cutter bar, remove the
three screws, flat washers and locknuts
that secure the cutter blade and doubler
plate to the blade mounting bracket (B,
Fig. 5-9).  

4.  After removing the cutter bar, the knife
head (C, Fig. 5-9) can be removed (if nec-
essary) by removing the two 8M x 12M
screws and 5/16" hardened washers.
Leave the pitman arm (A, Fig. 5-9) on the
knife head for safe keeping.

CUTTER BAR REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT:  To help prevent the unit
from tipping, have an assistant stand in
the operator position and firmly hold the
handlebars during installation of the cutter
bar.

1.  Stop the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from contacting the spark plug. On electric
start models, remove the key from the
keyswitch.

2.  Have an assistant hold the unit firmly
by the handlebars.

3. Slowly pull the starter rope while
watching eccentric arm movement. Stop
pulling the starter rope when the arm
aligns with the hole (C, Fig. 5-9).

4.  Using the hardware and parts removed
in the “Cutter Bar Removal” steps, replace
the cutter bar by following steps 4 through
11 of the “Cutter Bar Assembly and Instal-
lation” instructions that begin on Page 10.

5.  Oil the area between the hold-down
clips and wear plates (C, Fig. 5-10).

DANGER

WARNING

DANGER

A

1/16"

1/4"

C

B

Front – right side

D

Fig. 5-7

(1.6mm)

(6.4mm)

A

B

C

D

Fig. 5-8

B

A

C

Fig. 5-9

Summary of Contents for 34061

Page 1: ...st GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED Models 34061 34 3 1 2 HP Recoil Start 34062 38 4HP Recoil Start 34337 34 4HP Recoil Start 34063 42 5HP Recoil Start 34064 42 5HP Electric Start SAFETY FIRST Before operating...

Page 2: ...ce Controls OPC 14 Wheel Drive Levers 14 Engine Oil Dipstick Fill Hole 14 Shoes 14 Cutter Bar with guard 15 Fuel Tank Cap 15 Starter Rope Handle 15 Engine Keyswitch electric start units 15 Cutter Bar...

Page 3: ...ewelry scarves ties etc which may get caught in moving parts Tie up or restrain hair c Do not operate the unit while bare foot Do not wear sandals d Wear long trousers e Wear hearing protection 2 Do n...

Page 4: ...r installing the plastic blade protector shut the engine off disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug On electric start models also remove the ignition key from the k...

Page 5: ...can ignite spilled fuel or oil 9 If the unit has gasoline in its fuel tank do not store it inside a building where fumes from the gasoline could reach an open flame or spark Let the engine cool before...

Page 6: ...r bar Do not place fingers between blades Amputation could result UNPACKING THE UNIT The cutter bar blade and attached plastic blade guard are packaged separately within the main shipping crate Leave...

Page 7: ...cription Qty Right Handlebar shipped connected to unit by wiring 1 Left Handlebar shipped connected to unit by wiring 1 1 Hex Head Capscrew 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 2 2 Toplock Nuts 5 16 18 to mount handlebars...

Page 8: ...optional not shown 1 31 Key In Keyswitch optional not shown 1 18 19 21 20 25 27 24 22 23 26 12 Ref Description Qty 11 Loctite Thread Fastener bottle or tube 1 12 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Grade 8 3...

Page 9: ...handlebar ends act as shock absorbers and also help reduce vibration WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION 1 Place the control rods D Fig 2 4 BETWEEN the handlebars and UNDER the bridge with the thread...

Page 10: ...levers on the handlebars and carefully roll the unit from off the shipping crate Park the unit on a flat clean surface where you can complete the remaining assembly steps CUTTER BAR ASSEMBLY AND INST...

Page 11: ...ff the ground Securely attach the cutter bar and doubler bracket to the cutter bar mounting bracket with the three hex cap screws E 3 8 flat washers F and 3 8 16 center locknuts G Torque to 35 ft lbs...

Page 12: ...ned washers K on the screws Securely attach the knife head to the cutter bar with the two screws torque to 16 20 ft lbs if you have a torque wrench 12 At the inner set of mounting holes M Fig 2 11 pos...

Page 13: ...the unit Use of any other battery charger may damage the battery Do not short circuit the battery by touching the connectors or wires together or by touching metal objects against the connectors Remov...

Page 14: ...LEVERS The wheel drive levers C Fig 3 1 are located beneath the handgrips on each handlebar and control the wheel drive belt system Squeezing the levers disengages the drive belt and allows the unit...

Page 15: ...wheel screen The starter rope handle is used to pull start the engine NOTE Electric start models can also be pull started with the starter rope J ENGINE KEYSWITCH ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY The engine...

Page 16: ...formation 1 Unscrew the fuel tank cap A Fig 4 1 Add gasoline Leave at least two inches of space below the filler neck to allow room for expansion 2 Re install the cap Wipe up spilled gasoline ADJUST T...

Page 17: ...ESENCE CONTROL OPC SYSTEM TEST If the engine does not stop when either Operator Presence Control OPC lever is released stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop Move the...

Page 18: ...ed along the cutter bar and set at different heights to accommodate unusual terrain conditions NOTE Shoes are not always necessary particularly when mowing lush green veg etation on even terrain free...

Page 19: ...e Mow with the carburetor on the high side to help prevent oil spillage Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or property damage Keep the oil level at FULL especially when...

Page 20: ...5 1 will remain on the axle 4 Clear grass or other matter from the exposed areas To Re Assemble 1 Slide wheel tire assembly C Fig 5 1 onto axle Note that belt seal tabs F fit inside the belt guard D 2...

Page 21: ...complete stop discon nect the spark plug wire and prevent it from contacting the spark plug 2 Place the belt under tension Fig 4 7 by moving the cutter bar lever to the ON position 3 Adjust front belt...

Page 22: ...hese instructions may result in serious personal injury or prop erty damage NOTE An assistant should stand in the operator position and firmly hold the han dlebars while the cutter bar is being remove...

Page 23: ...same cutting angle as the original sharpened edge File or grind only the top angled surface of the blade The bottom edge of the blade must remain flat to provide good shearing action BLADE SECTION OR...

Page 24: ...ction 2 Remove the blade assembly from the cutter bar assembly see instructions ear lier in this section 3 Place the blade section with the loose rivet s on a steel block or anvil Position the punch i...

Page 25: ...fore attempting this repair or have the unit serviced by your authorized dealer NOTE Raise and support the unit from underneath To Remove the Eccentric Shaft Bearings 1 Clamp the eccentric housing M F...

Page 26: ...eccentric shaft with the 5 8 18 hex nut H Fig 5 16 and 5 8 flat washer J removed earlier on the top of the eccentric shaft C 5 Tighten securely ENGINE MAINTENANCE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Before starti...

Page 27: ...he battery charger A Fig 5 20 from the wall outlet 2 Plug the battery wire lead B into the battery charger lead C 3 Plug the battery charger into a grounded 120 volt wall outlet The battery charger is...

Page 28: ...gasoline stabilizer or drain gasoline outdoors into an approved container Do not smoke and keep away from open flame Never store the unit with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may r...

Page 29: ...See engine service dealer 10 Defective wheel drive or cutter bar 10 Inspect wires See engine service dealer switch or wiring to replace switch Engine runs poorly 1 Defective spark plug 1 Replace spark...

Page 30: ...2 50 51 312 53 303 52 319 321 318 321 2 12 9 306 117 118 11 13 119 10 3 301 155 12 156 4 115 116 313 112 10 5 7 9 27 29 22 22 23 34 311 36 60 35 128 93 82 57 38 37 107 31 39 162 95 41 46 49 163 48 45...

Page 31: ...3 8 24 6 57 1100044 Hex Hd Capscrew 5 16 18 x 3 4 3 60 1120210 Roll Pin 3 16 x 1 1 61 1186469 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 81 1773272 Flat Washer hardened 5 16 2 82 1100255 Flat Washer 5 16 5 84 177...

Page 32: ...3 72 88 87 86 16 17 74 33 57 17 75 57 92 90 162 310 307 119 148 308 309 137 153 145 152 141 142 140 138 76 57 178 84 106 122 77 108 318 317 319 83 33 162 81 80 130 178 79 108 74 17 16 89 17 57 143 81...

Page 33: ...104 1740496 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 6 106 1100806 Hex Hd Capscrew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 1 108 1767609 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 x 90 2 109 1766704 Upper Hook 1 4 20 1 111 1766805 Weed diverter Strap 14...

Page 34: ...13 13 13 5 9 9 9 9 9 18 18 18 18 18 150 24 14 14 14 14 31 31 31 31 29 150 24 126 170 127 129 18 18 18 18 18 18 Items not Included in Cutter Bar Assemblies 1765990 1766743 1766744 1 3 4 3 2 1 3 4 3 2...

Page 35: ...42 Blade Assembly Incl Refs 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 24 1107382 Flat Washer 5 16 4 29 1766777 Blade Guard 34 1 1766934 Blade Guard 38 1 1766935 Blade Guard 42 1 31 1766768 Hex Hd Screw M8 x 45 8 120 1773057 K...

Page 36: ...umbers of the unit Replacement Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer or directly from the factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Mod...

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