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Summary of Contents for Series 440

Page 1: ...pplicable 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 California the above is required by law Section 4442...

Page 2: ...r 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 sample model plate is expl...

Page 3: ...feet from the machine white it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 _ Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to...

Page 4: ...hould read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handlingof Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or pro...

Page 5: ...scharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts el allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately wi...

Page 6: ...ately 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 difficult to maintain your footing and you could...

Page 7: ...e See Figure 1 t If tltl tfjl lt All Engines with Rubber Boot Spark Plug Briggs Stratton Engines Tecumseh Engines Figure 1 Assembling Handle For shipping purposes the grass bag was placed on top of th...

Page 8: ...the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull the starter rope up to the rope guide See Figure 6 Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown below Tighten the wing nut holding the rope...

Page 9: ...ck Nut Figure 11 AttachingGrassCatcher If your mower is equipped with a muIching plug and it is in place on tl3e mower lift the rear discharge door and remove the rear mulching plug from the mower See...

Page 10: ...e mower Place the ends of the rod into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies See Figure 15 Release the rear discharge door ChuteDeflector Ifequipped If your mower is equipped with the chute defle...

Page 11: ...y device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running DriveClutchControl The drive control lever is located on the upper handle and is used to engag...

Page 12: ...e inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug Check the drive clutch control for proper adjustment If the mower does not propel itself or the drive wheels hesitate...

Page 13: ...in the bag as you run the mower Operate the mower till the grass bag is full Do NOT allow the bag to overfill with grass clippings Stop the engine completely by releasing the control handle Make sure...

Page 14: ...RearDischargeDoor Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the chute deflector and the rear discharge door using a light oil This will prevent rusting and ensure that the deflec...

Page 15: ...m 600 in lbs maximum To SharpenBlade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower Follow the origir_al angle of grin...

Page 16: ...standard automotive 7 1 2 amp fuse SECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting DriveClutch Control The drive clutch adjustment wheel is located on the drive control lever housing and is used to tighten or...

Page 17: ...ructions on page 13 NOTE 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...

Page 18: ...sh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to engine manual Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Air flow restric...

Page 19: ...e parts lis t please refer to accompanying engine manual 67_ 65 62 59 36 40 38 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage...

Page 20: ...4 625 Trust Deck 21 RD Front Baffle Hex Nut 3 8 16 Bell Washer 39 x 1 13 x 062 Ref No 39 4O 4 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Part...

Page 21: ...7 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging comple...

Page 22: ...5 x 70 x 030 Thrust Washer 388 x 625 x 062 Lower Housing Flange Bearing 378 x 531 x 370 Hex Screw w Washer 1 4 20 x 750 Transmission Assembly includes Ref 1to Ref 30 Bearing Retainer Ref No 31 32 33 3...

Page 23: ...ModelSeries440 Through E459 21_ X j5 6 Electric Start Optional 23...

Page 24: ...x 872 OD t Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x t Carriage Screw t Lower Battery Tray t Tapp Screw t REF NO 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PART NO 725 1538 625 0022 764 0310 782 9011 71...

Page 25: ...rt No Color 731 1566B Black 731 1612A Red Hardware 7510042823 Part No Color 751B281451 Gray Hardware 710 1256 Screw B S Modular Black Shroud Not Illustrated Part No _Description 751B095130 ITT Screw 7...

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Page 28: ...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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