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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (GB)

Form No. 3353-217

H132

Wheel Horse

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Rear Engine Riding Mower

Model No. 70186—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 70186

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions GB Form No 3353 217 H132 Wheel Horse Rear Engine Riding Mower Model No 70186 Serial No 250000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...cycler Cover 17 Installing the Discharge Chute 19 Operating Tips 19 Maintenance 20 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20 Servicing the Engine Oil 21 Servicing the Battery 22 Servicing the Air Cleaner 24 Servicing the Spark Plug 25 Checking the Tire Pressure 26 Greasing and Lubricating the Machine 26 Checking the Parking Brake 26 Page Draining the Fuel Tank 27 Replacing the Fuel Filter 27 Servicing t...

Page 3: ... these instructions to use the lawnmower Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Do not carry passengers All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Such instruction shou...

Page 4: ...erator s position disengage the power take off and lower the attachments change into neutral and set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disengage drive to attachments stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower after striking a foreign object Inspec...

Page 5: ...ved attachments Sound Pressure Level This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 87 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power Level This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration Level This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level of 0 ...

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Page 9: ... from the machine 105 0529 1 Warning do not touch the hot surface 105 0530 1 Height of cut 105 0531 1 Disengage the cutting blade 105 0532 1 Engage the cutting blade 105 0535 1 Grass collector full 2 Operating in reverse 106 1802 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 2 Cutting hazard of hand remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 3 Thrown object...

Page 10: ...he machine with the recycling cover rear discharge deflector or grass collector installed Molded into the floor near the brake pedal 1 Brake Molded into the floor near the parking brake lever 1 Parking brake Molded into the floor near the traction control pedal 1 Forward Molded into the floor near the traction control pedal 1 Neutral Molded into the floor near the traction control pedal 1 Reverse ...

Page 11: ...r trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer...

Page 12: ...y in the depressed locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Push down on the brake pedal Fig 2 and hold it 2 Push the parking brake lever Fig 2 down and gradually release the brake pedal Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the 4 bolts Fig 3 m 5951a 1 Fi...

Page 13: ... move it to the desired position and release it slowly into the notch Fig 5 m 5952 1 3 8 cm 5 5 cm 7 5 cm 9 cm Figure 5 1 Height of cut lever Starting the Engine 1 Sit down on the seat 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake on page 12 Note The engine will not start unless you engage the parking brake 3 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengage Fig 6 1 2 3 Figure 6 1 Diseng...

Page 14: ...ove the traction control pedal in either direction the faster the machine moves in that direction To slow down release the pressure on the pedal Steer the machine with the steering wheel Important To avoid transmission damage always release the parking brake before moving the traction control pedal Suddenly releasing the brake pedal could cause you to lose control and suddenly put the machine in m...

Page 15: ...hift into reverse while the blade control PTO lever is in the Engage position and the operating in reverse interlock is not deactivated Setting the KeyChoice Switch to Operate in Reverse An interlock feature on the machine prevents the power take off PTO from operating when you back up the machine If you put the traction control pedal into Reverse with the PTO engaged i e with mower blades or othe...

Page 16: ...Service Dealer If the engine does not crank go to step 2 2 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengage sit on the seat depress the brake pedal engage the parking brake and rotate the ignition key to Start The engine should not crank If it does crank the safety interlock system is malfunctioning and must be repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer If the engine does not crank go to step 3 3 Sit ...

Page 17: ... to bag the grass clippings Danger Without the grass deflector discharge cover or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris Contact with the rotating mower blade and thrown debris will cause injury or death Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the gras...

Page 18: ...Move the straps away from the the discharge chute Note Do not remove the straps from the mower housing If a strap comes off the housing insert it as shown in Figure 16 m 6362 m 6363 1 2 Figure 16 1 Inserting the strap into the slot 2 The strap is inserted into the slot 11 Remove the discharge chute from the mower housing Note Attach the nut and outer washer that you removed to the discharge chute ...

Page 19: ... speed The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings so do not set the height of cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower Cut the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground When cutting grass longer...

Page 20: ...maintenance procedures listed above Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the safety system Check the spark plug Check the battery electrolyte Check the tire pressure 1Perform this procedure more often in dusty dirty conditions 2Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it more often than recommended when op...

Page 21: ... so that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine m 1868 1 2 1 Figure 17 1 Oil dipstick fill tube 2 Metal end 8 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 17 9 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill tube Fig 17 Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill tube to raise the level to the Ful...

Page 22: ...ttery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine Warning 1 Disen...

Page 23: ...lution 1 Remove the battery from the machine refer to Removing the Battery on page 22 2 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel Important Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the machine Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion 3 Remove the vent caps from the battery Fig 19 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell ...

Page 24: ...r occurs first Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and...

Page 25: ...e blower housing Note Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air cleaner base 2 Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of the blower housing Fig 22 3 Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in place Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Install a new Champion RJ 19LM or equivalent spark plug af...

Page 26: ...each use Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Greasing and Lubricating the Machine Grease the machine with a general purpose grease after every 25 operating hours or once a year whichever occurs first Grease it more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Disengage the blade PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait f...

Page 27: ...Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty 9 Install the fuel line onto the filter 10 Slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter 11 Install the engine cover Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first The best time to replace the fuel filter Fig 25 is w...

Page 28: ...Fig 27 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area Fig 27 immediately install a new blade Removing the Blade 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the ignition key 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Shift the transaxle into first gear 5 Set the parking brake 6 Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded glove Then remove the blade b...

Page 29: ... blade is not bent you must level the mower 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition key 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 6 Set the air pressure in the tires to the recommended level refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 26 7 Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod Fig ...

Page 30: ...r the mower or through openings in the mower Warning Washing the Machine 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the ignition key 3 Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the engine to cool down 4 Wash the machine with mild detergent and water Important Do not use a pressure washer to wash the machine Pressure washing may damage the electrical system or wash away necessary grease at fr...

Page 31: ...pect the spark plug refer to Servicing the Spark Plug on page 25 With the spark plug removed from the engine pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole Use the electric starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug 12 Disconnect the negative battery cable Clean the battery and battery termi...

Page 32: ...IS FULL 6 RED SHOWN WHEN OPERATOR IS NOT ON THE SEAT 14 7 S4 SEAT 20 30 GND SM MAGNET WHITE BLACK 29 KILL RELAY K1 5 4 3 30 29 14 GREY 28 13 ORANGE BROWN BLACK BLACK 2 1 GND SHOWN WITH BRAKE DISENGAGED S5 BRAKE NMIR MODULE 5 1 4 6 2 13 18 31 BROWN BLACK ORANGE TAN BROWN 10 10 12 19 TURQ BLACK 15 31 26 GND RED BLACK 26 15 RED MOMENTARY KEY SWITCH S3 OVER RIDE SHOWN IN NEUTRAL S6 REVERSE 18 17 32 16...

Page 33: ... new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The choke is not closing 6 Adjust the throttle cable 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 The idle speed is too low or the mixture is incorrect 8 Adjust the carburetor idle speed and idle mixture 9 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 9 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 10 The engine is flooded 10 Remove the spark plug and d...

Page 34: ... The blade drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The machine does not drive 1 The traction belt is worn loose or broken 1 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 2 The traction belt is off the pulley 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 3 The transmission does not shift 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The cutting height is uneven 1 The tire pressure is incorr...

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