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SECTION 9:  OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the 
season or 

if the unit will not be used for 30 days

 or 

more. Store the mower in 

a clean, dry area

.

Mower

Clean underside of the mower following 
instructions in the Maintenance section of this 
manual.

We do not recommend the use of pressure 
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They 
may cause damage to electric components, 
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use 
of water will result in shortened life and reduce 
serviceability.

Lubricate the mower as instructed in the 
Maintenance section of this manual. 

You can fold your mower’s handle for convenient 
storage: Remove the starter rope from the rope 
guide; loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of 
the handle, and let the upper handle fold down to 
the rear. Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in 
the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. 
Spread the sides of the lower handle, and push it 
forward and down.

 

Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. 
Refer to the Service & Adjustments section of this 
manual for blade care instructions.

Engine 

Follow recommendations in the accompanying 
engine manual for off-season storage of the 
engine.

Change oil as necessary as stated in the engine 
owners manual.

Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, 
and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, 
levers, linkage and the exterior of the engine.

Storage Of The Battery

The battery must be stored with a full charge. A 
discharged battery will freeze.

IMPORTANT:

 All batteries discharge during storage. 

Recharge battery every two months and before 
returning to service. Refer to charging instructions in 
OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER section on page 
12.

Other 

Do not store gasoline from one season to another. 

Gasoline that is older than one month old may 
significantly contribute to difficulty in starting your 
engine.

 

Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust 
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. 
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to 
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rocksalt. 

NOTE: 

If storing in an unventilated or metal storage

shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.

Summary of Contents for 440 Thru E459

Page 1: ...stem is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of Cali...

Page 2: ...d help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck A sam...

Page 3: ...vent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mow...

Page 4: ...across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of you...

Page 5: ...nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engin...

Page 6: ...in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficu...

Page 7: ...up your lawn mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it to a bolt retaining post or V slot on the engine See Figure 1 Figure 1 Assembling Handle Remove grass bag from the u...

Page 8: ...w Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle Figure 6 Grass Catcher Assembly NOTE Make certain the grass bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on th...

Page 9: ...he rear frame Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over hooks on the grass catcher frame See Figure 9B Secure front of bag to front frame by working the five plastic channels on...

Page 10: ...on the handle bracket assemblies and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher Optional Chute Deflector If your mower is equipped with the optional chute deflector asse...

Page 11: ...be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Drive Clutch Control The drive control lever is located on the upper handle and is used to e...

Page 12: ...the protective cap from the end of the battery pack lead Always plug charger lead into battery pack lead first and then insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet See Figure...

Page 13: ...r of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator...

Page 14: ...ponent every 100 hours You may have to service the air filter more frequently if you are operating the mower under extremely dusty conditions Clean the engine periodically Remove dirt and debris with...

Page 15: ...her cupped side of washer to blade and tighten to the recommended torque Refer to Blade Mounting Torque section below IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat treate...

Page 16: ...ackets Remove the idler and hardware from the idler bracket using 7 16 wrench and socket See Figure 21 Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as shown in Figure 21 Figure 21 Lift and stabilize t...

Page 17: ...he lower handle Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembling Your Lawn Mower section Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT All w...

Page 18: ...red Refer to the Service Adjustments section of this manual for blade care instructions Engine Follow recommendations in the accompanying engine manual for off season storage of the engine Change oil...

Page 19: ...with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to engine manual Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean lawn mower engine Occasional skip hesi...

Page 20: ...HRU E450 SERIES SEE ENGINE MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 15 13 11 14 10 17 16 20 19 12 18 27 26 55 69 68 31 57 40 29 35 32 33 62 58 61 60 50 63 64 65 66 67 59 43 36 37 38 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 39 34 28 30...

Page 21: ...1017 Scr AB 1 4 14 625 Trust 35 782 0080A Deck 21 RD 36 782 5002 Front Baffle 37 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 38 736 0331 Bell Washer 39 x 1 13 x 062 39 710 0216 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 75 40 7510042824 Screw...

Page 22: ...E450 Series 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 15 16 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 41 40 39 42 43 45 51 55 14 30 31 32 33 39 34 37 36 40 41 42 43 44 51 46 52 53 47 17 21 19 20 20 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 50 54 28 28 46 5...

Page 23: ...Bearing 378 x 531 x 370 28 710 1276 Hex Screw w Washer 1 4 20 x 750 29 618 0298A Transmission Assembly Includes Ref 1to Ref 30 30 732 0708 Bearing Retainer 31 741 0604 Bearing Sleeve 50 I D 32 748 03...

Page 24: ...24 Models 440 Thru E450 Series 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 6 9 20 17 16 13 12 10 11 18 27 22 23 26 25 21 15 9 14 19 24 28 30 29 31 Electric Start Optional 32...

Page 25: ...x 1 16 710 0111 Carriage Screw 17 782 9012 Lower Battery Tray 18 710 0969 Tapp Screw 19 725 1538 Harness Extension 20 625 0022 Harness 21 764 0310 Rear Catcher Frame 22 782 9011 Mounting Bracket 23 7...

Page 26: ...731 1402A 731 1694 731 1695 731 1934 Color Yellow Black Silver Charcoal Hardware 7510042823 Screw Part No 7510143208 Color Black Hardware 7510042823 Screw Part No 731 1586B 731 1612A Color Black Red H...

Page 27: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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