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PRINTED IN U.S.A. 

 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT: 

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5

21” Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 900

12/16/06

769-02991

Содержание series 900

Страница 1: ...TIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Safety Setup Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 21 Self Propelled Rotary Mower Model Series 900 12 16 06 769 02991 ...

Страница 2: ...y assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call an authorized dealer Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information 2 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warrant...

Страница 3: ...ting and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E Use this page as a guide to determine sl...

Страница 4: ...rting engine 14 The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released 15 Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sur...

Страница 5: ...neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 14 To reduce fire hazard...

Страница 6: ...he blade control handle against the upper handle Position A b Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly until it extends past the rope guide pigs tail Position B c Guide the starter rope around the rope guide pig tail until the rope is securely in the center Position C d Tighten rope guide wing nut star knob 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie ti...

Страница 7: ...ttach discharge chute with wing nuts See Figure 5 7 The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the mower The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move it forward or back to select a new cutting height See Figure 9 NOTE Some models are equipped with optional front wheel casters Refer to the Operation...

Страница 8: ...ont wheel cutting height is determined by the selection of one of six positions in each caster assembly See Figure 9 To adjust remove the wing nut from the axle bolt Slide the axle bolt and spring washer from the assembly and select a cutting height With the spring washer on the axle bolt reinsert in the square hole desired through the wheel assembly and secure with the wing nut previously removed...

Страница 9: ...g the blade control Therefore quickly move onto step four below 4 Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback Return it slowly to the rope guide 5 To engage the drive squeeze the drive control handle towards the upper handle Release the drive control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stoppi...

Страница 10: ...ch is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Deck The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may prevent proper mulching The deck may be cleaned by tilti...

Страница 11: ...side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt 8 Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in lb min 600 in lb max To insure safe operation of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Belt...

Страница 12: ...4 Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft 15 Place the new belt over the transmission pulley Start the belt in pulley groove and rotate pulley until belt is seated in transmission pulley 16 Place belt between idler pulley and the belt keeper bracket 17 Using pliers rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket 18 Tighte...

Страница 13: ...l for correct engine storage instructions 4 Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting 5 Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especia...

Страница 14: ...ve blower housing and clean 4 Refer to engine manual 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air filter 3 Air flow restricted 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly Occasional skip hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 Refer to engine manual 2 Refer to engine manual 1 Spark plug gap too close 2 Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set Idles poorly 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug Refer t...

Страница 15: ...battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price of...

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