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OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

and ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL

Model MW - Walk-Behind (15 HP)

Please Read and Save These Instructions

Effective Date: 11-01-03

For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation

P/N 9001

Instructions Prior to Operating Machine

Price $5.00

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Summary of Contents for MW 15 HP

Page 1: ...Maintenance Instructions and ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUAL Model MW Walk Behind 15 HP Please Read and Save These Instructions Effective Date 11 01 03 For Safety Read All Safety and Operation P N 9001 Instr...

Page 2: ...r satisfaction Some of the information is important to your safety and must be read and understood to help prevent possible injury to the operator or others If anything in this manual is confusing or...

Page 3: ...19 Operating Instructions_____________ 21 CONTROL IDENTIFICATION LOCATION AND FUNCTION _____________ 21 Operating Controls ___________________ 21 Engine Throttle Choke ________________ 21 Forward Spe...

Page 4: ...e Overload Shear Bolts ____________ 41 PTO Shear Pin _______________________ 41 Mower Blades________________________ 41 Mower Deck Gearbox Replacement ______ 42 ADJUSTMENTS ________________________ 43...

Page 5: ...ydrostatic transmissions which drive the main wheels LEFT HAND LH refers to the left hand side of the tractor when the operator is seated facing forward from the operator position NEUTRAL LOCKOUT rele...

Page 6: ...hese components during the limited war ranty period it is important to find a local authorized servicing agent of the component manufacturer Any unauthorized work done on these compo nents during the...

Page 7: ...Automotive Grade Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery 12 Volt Interstate PC1250 Charging System 12 5 Amp Alternator Charging Output 15 Amp DC Regulated System Polarity Negative Ground...

Page 8: ...t Complete Geared Drive Peerless Model 1000 Gearboxes Blade Drive Clutch and Brake Manual Belt Tightener Clutch and Band Brake Stops Blades within Five 5 Seconds of Disengagement Max Blade Speed 25 in...

Page 9: ...64 cm 2 in 5 cm Center Overlap Two Blades CW Rotation Deck Suspension Torsion Flex Frame with Caster Wheels and Counterweight Springs CURB WEIGHT Approximate Tractor Only 370 lb 168 kg Tractor and De...

Page 10: ...Protective Cover Tilt Up Latch Engine Cover Latch Throttle Choke Control Cable Fuel Tank and Cap Parking Brake Handle Fuel Filter Tail Wheel Right Hand Drive Wheel Spring Clip Discharge Shield Deck S...

Page 11: ...Left Hand Drive Wheel PTO Clutch Lever Steering Control Rod RH Steering Control Rod LH Tailpipe Muffler Pistol Grips Operator Presence Switch Control Transaxle LH Transmission Neutral Lockout Rods Re...

Page 12: ...l Oil Filter Recoil Starter Handle Transaxle Pressure Relief Valve LH Not Visible FSC Electric Actuator Fuel Pump Parking Brake Linkage Transaxle Pressure Relief Valve RH Counterweight Dampening Sprin...

Page 13: ...OPERATING 1 Read and understand the contents of this Owner s Manual before starting and operat ing the machine Become thoroughly familiar with all machine controls and how to stop the machine and dis...

Page 14: ...t to prevent spilling e Replace the machine fuel cap and container cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine 13 The electrical system battery contains sulfuric acid Avoid a...

Page 15: ...l moving parts to stop To prevent accidental starting discon nect the spark plug wires Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair any damage before re starting the engine and operating the mower Make sur...

Page 16: ...d electri cal system a Make sure the battery charger is unplugged before connecting or disconnecting cables to the battery b Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so gases produced while charg...

Page 17: ...re installed on the machine if any are missing illegible or damaged a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation The Decal Part Number is listed below and in...

Page 18: ...mounted in the frame A loose battery may cause damage to the case resulting in acid leakage and se vere damage to the machine A hazard may be cre ated by damage to critical working parts and safety sy...

Page 19: ...Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer tube bottoms against the inside of the wheel fork will not turn while the wheel and spacer washers if used spin freely without binding Deck Caster Wheel...

Page 20: ...When installing the DSD52 Mower deck make sure to retract the dolly wheel after mounting the deck on the tractor 3 Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end of each support arm to lock the de...

Page 21: ...ng Receptacle Assembly in Locked Position 6 With the counterweight springs connected the weight on the deck caster wheels should be 15 to 25 Ib 7 to 11 kg Check this weight by lift ing on the front of...

Page 22: ...3 Check the front to rear level Rotate the blades to point forward Measure the distance from blade tip to ground on the front and rear The rear of the blade should be 1 8 to 1 4 in 3 to 6 mm higher t...

Page 23: ...thyl alcohol CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL Check the engine crankcase oil level before use and after each 5 hours of continuous operation Refer to LUBRICATION for Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Leve...

Page 24: ...blade mounting nut should be tightened to 60 ft lb 81 3 N m If blade sharpening is required refer to CHECKING SERVICING for Sharpen Mower Blades in Maintenance Instructions ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGH...

Page 25: ...forward into the FAST position in creases engine speed moving it backward toward the IDLE position decreases engine speed CAUTION Before operating the mower become fa miliar with the location and func...

Page 26: ...tion Blade Clutch PTO The blade clutch lever has two positions Pulling the lever BACK engages the PTO that drives the mow er blades Pushing the lever FORWARD disengag es the PTO and engages the blade...

Page 27: ...ible move the lever past the detent into the THROTTLE position IMPORTANT Make sure the choke is in the OFF position during normal engine operation running with the choke in the ON position CAN damage...

Page 28: ...forward or back ward with the FSC switch in the NEUTRAL PARK position the transmission control needs to be adjusted Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Transmission Control in Maintenance In structions Correct O...

Page 29: ...2 throt tle since the brake action on the blade drive will cause premature wear of the brake band CAUTION A safety interlock switch operator pres ence on handle grips will cause the en gine to stop i...

Page 30: ...ase the transaxles 1 Locate each lockout rod at the rear of the mow er on either side of the tail wheel below the fuel tank 2 Pull each rod out and lock them on the body us ing the shouldered part of...

Page 31: ...setting on the FSC for trimming operations Make sure the mower is leveled properly for a smooth cut Refer to Deck Leveling in Assembly Instructions Use an alternating stripe mowing pattern for best a...

Page 32: ...at full speed when mowing This will allow the engine to produce full horsepower and move more cooling air through the cooling fins Air Cleaner System Use only Kawasaki air cleaner elements After marke...

Page 33: ...e Fittings and Oil Points x 31 Check Tire Pressure x 37 Check Drive Belts PTO Ground Drive x 38 Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals x 38 Clean Air Filter Foam Element x 36 Inspect Air Filter Paper El...

Page 34: ...be tween the FULL and LOW mark on the dipstick IMPORTANT DO NOT operate engine without a sufficient oil supply in the crankcase DO NOT operate with the oil level below the lower mark or above the upp...

Page 35: ...d check for oil leaks around the oil filter Stop the engine recheck the oil lev el and add oil if necessary When the engine is first operated with a new oil filter the oil level drops slightly as the...

Page 36: ...screws to 24 in lb 2 7 N m DSD52 Mower Deck Lubrication There are several special lubrication requirements for the DSD52 mower deck in addition to the require ments detailed in the Chassis and Deck L...

Page 37: ...0 en gine oil Inspect both transaxle cases after every 100 hours of operation for visible leaks If a leak is de tected the oil level should be checked through the breather port on top of the transaxle...

Page 38: ...1 not visible access side of body 12 Throttle Choke Control Pivot Oil 1 on Control Panel Cable End 13 PTO Clutch Lever Pivot Grease 3 14 Parking Brake Pivot Oil 1 15 Engine Oil Oil 1 16 Steering Contr...

Page 39: ...Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 35 3 4 5 6 7 7 10 14 16 9 8 1 2 4 7 8 7 10 12 11 13 15 13 16 18 13 17 1 19 19 12 2 Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points...

Page 40: ...check that the air intake rotary screen is free from grass and debris and clean if necessary Engine Cooling Fins Every 100 hours check and clean the cooling fins and inside of engine shrouds to remov...

Page 41: ...Stop the engine remove ignition key and dis connect the spark plug wires before raising the mower deck to service blades 2 Raise the deck and secure it in the TILT UP po sition Refer to CLEANING the G...

Page 42: ...ticularly the lower oil seal on the blade drive gearbox This seal is protected by the trash guard on the blade hub and seal protector plate on the housing but is still vulnerable to seal damage due to...

Page 43: ...t has stopped If the brake is working properly all rotation will stop five 5 seconds af ter disengagement of the clutch If the brake sys tem malfunctions blades do not stop in five 5 seconds adjust or...

Page 44: ...tached to the PTO gearbox assembly Pull gearbox assembly to the rear and remove belt 3 Install the PTO drive belt by reversing removal procedure Ground Drive Belt NOTE The PTO drive belt must be remo...

Page 45: ...of blade impact and will normally shear before the individual shear bolts on the blade hub When the PTO pin has sheared use the following procedure to replace it 1 Loosen the two bolts securing the PT...

Page 46: ...be removed from the tractor making the overall job of removing the gearbox assembly easier Refer to Deck Installation in Assembly Instructions and re verse the procedure to remove the deck To replace...

Page 47: ...ng items onto deck to com plete installation After installing blades check that the blade timing is correct by moving the blades through one 1 complete revolution Make sure blade tips pass clear of ea...

Page 48: ...mission or related control linkage is removed or changed NOTE It would not be unusual for a new machine after initial 5 or 10 hours of operation to begin to not travel straight this is due to the brea...

Page 49: ...engine If one or both drive wheels creep forward turn corresponding adjustment bolt in toward rear of mower If drive wheels creep backwards turn corresponding adjustment bolt out toward front of mower...

Page 50: ...Unbolt the handlebar connection at the body on both sides Unbolt the steering control arms 2 Reattach handlebar and control arms in corre sponding holes Handlebar Height Adjustment Tilt Up Deck Adjust...

Page 51: ...ld be required However if the engine exhibits any of the following symptoms the carbure tor adjustment should be checked by an authorized Kawasaki engine dealer black sooty exhaust smoke lack of power...

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Page 67: ...omer shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transporting the mower to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is performed 3 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WA...

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