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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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before performing any corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information in this manual for correct
safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine
service. Contact your local authorized dealer or our factory for help with service problems.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE 

CAUSE 

CORRECTION

Poor cutting performance.

1. Dull/damaged blades/sections/ledger plates.

1. Replace blades/sections/ledger plates.

2. Blade guides not properly adjusted.

2. Readjust blade guides.

Sloping/uneven cut.

1. Left and right height adjusters not set 

1. Reset height adjusters.

at equal heights.

Cutter bar does not

1. Disconnected spring.

1. Replace spring.

move when cutter bar

2. Broken or bent blade section.

2. Replace blade section.

lever is engaged.

3. Broken blade drive mechanism.

3. See dealer

4. Worn or broken blade drive belt.

4. Replace belt.

Cutter bar does not stop

1. Broken or worn idler spring.

1. Replace spring.

moving when cutter bar 

lever is disengaged. 

Wheels do not rotate

1. Control rods not properly adjusted.

1. Adjust wheel drive control rods.

when wheel drive levers

2. Worn or broken wheel drive belt.

2. Replace belt.

are engaged.

3. Stretched or disconnected belt tension spring.

3. Reconnect or replace spring.

4. Loose spring tension.

4. Move spring to lower hole or replace spring.

STORAGE

•  Never perform maintenance while the

engine is running or when the spark
plug wire is connected, except where
specifically instructed to do so.

•  Use a 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 reach an open flame or
spark, or where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space
heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers,
stoves, electric motors, etc.  Allow
engine to cool before storing.

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

NOTE:  When storing the unit for more
than 90 days, follow these procedures to
help keep the unit in good condition for
future use:

1.  Install the plastic blade protector on the
blade.

2.  Add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank.
Follow the stabilizer manufacturer’s direc-
tions. Or, if draining fuel is absolutely nec-
essary, drain fuel from the engine as
described in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Avoid leaving non-stabilized gasoline in
the fuel tank for longer than 30 days
because gum and other deposits can form
that will foul the carburetor and fuel line.

3.  Change the engine oil (see the Engine
Owner’s Manual).

4.  Remove the spark plug and squirt 1/2
ounce of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Hold a rag over the spark plug hole
(be careful to prevent rag from entering
hole). Slowly pull the recoil starter rope
several times to coat the cylinder wall with
oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

5.  Clean any dirt, grass, or debris from
the recoil housing screen, cooling fins,
and other parts of the engine.

6.  Lubricate the unit (see instructions in
this Section).

7.  Thoroughly inspect the unit for any
loose, broken, or missing parts. Repair or
replace them as necessary.

8.  Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.

9.  Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug. Prevent the wire from con-
tacting the spark plug by placing the spark
plug wire boot on the engine holding tab.

10.  Apply a light coat of oil to the blade.

11.  On electric start models, fully charge
the battery (see instructions in this Sec-
tion), and remove the key from the
keyswitch.

12.  Store the unit in a level position out of
reach of children.

WARNING

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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