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Summary of Contents for 12A-999R402

Page 1: ...eting 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 California the above is required by law Secti...

Page 2: ...rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy the model number here Copy th...

Page 3: ...ator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in o...

Page 4: ...ees or other objects that may 5 6 obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler Never allow children...

Page 5: ...r attempt tomake awheel orcutting height adjustment while theengine isrunning 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield aresubject towear and damage which could expose moving parts o...

Page 6: ...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 difficult to maintain your foo...

Page 7: ...sition Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the wing nuts on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Fi...

Page 8: ...The shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower When changing speed selection release the drive clutch c...

Page 9: ...t with the wheels in a low cutting height position For best results raise the cutting position until it is determine which height is best for your lawn See the adjustment section for details GasandOil...

Page 10: ...do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower preventing proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may...

Page 11: ...djustments to the engine Cutting HeightAdjustment Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear whe...

Page 12: ...ClutchControl Adjustment The adjustment wheel is located inthe drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if a...

Page 13: ...All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight Follow the maintenance sched...

Page 14: ...the adapter from the crankshaft WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary When sharpening the blade follow the original...

Page 15: ...ift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft See Figure 19 Control Arm Six Speed Cable Slot Belt Lower Pulley Figure 19 Place the new belt over the transmission...

Page 16: ...rect order Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque 450 600 in Ibs Storing yourLawnMower The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower...

Page 17: ...nstalled properly 2 Debris clogging drive operation 1 Engage blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 W...

Page 18: ...Model999 2 0 I 1 O0 29 71 18...

Page 19: ...ic Spring Ratchet Pawl RH Pawl LH Shld Screw 340 ID x 285 OD Wheel Rachet Fief No 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 9...

Page 20: ...Model999 16 17 11 2 5 2_ 20 60 20...

Page 21: ...ia x 4 82 Lg Spacer 385 ID x 624 OD Hgt Adjustment Spring Bracket Screw 1 4 14 x 825 Cotter Pin Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 Bell Washer 325 ID x 930 OD Pulley Flat Washer 510 ID x 1 120 OD Ref No 33 34 35 36...

Page 22: ...ModelE999 28 3 53 12 40 4 j _ 24 36 3 x35 J 26 25 b 2 i 22...

Page 23: ...A Battery Pack 16 731 0904A Upper Control Housing 41 725 0873 Ignition Switch 17 731 0924 6 Speed Shift Lever 42 725 0201 Ignition Key 18 44 725 1206 Plug 19 710 1667 C Sunk Tap Screw 10 20 732 0627 S...

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