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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting Operator's Manual Large Mower 28" Rear Wheel Drive Model Series W3 and W6 Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly & Set-Up 6 Controls & Operation 9 Service 12 Troubleshooting 15 Spanish 17 Parts/Warranty See Separate Supplement WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Form No. 769-11201C (November 13, 2018) Not all...
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting Operator's Manual Large Mower 28" Rear Wheel Drive Model Series W3 and W6 Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly & Set-Up 6 Controls & Operation 9 Service 12 Troubleshooting 15 Spanish 17 Parts/Warranty See Separate Supplement WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Form No. 769-11201C (November 13, 2018) Not all...
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.... Remove all instructions in operator zone 19. sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown seconds. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 21. protect your arms. 28. Contact with damaged safety devices. The cutting blade continues to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other purpose. A missing or damaged discharge cover...
.... Remove all instructions in operator zone 19. sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown seconds. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 21. protect your arms. 28. Contact with damaged safety devices. The cutting blade continues to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other purpose. A missing or damaged discharge cover...
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... oil or fuel spillage and remove 14. container, rather than 15 can result in this manual. "Use of operation. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Replace if 1. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as part of this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of parts which can ignite. Observe proper disposal laws and 4. Never run into the mower. plug wire and ground against the engine...
... oil or fuel spillage and remove 14. container, rather than 15 can result in this manual. "Use of operation. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Replace if 1. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as part of this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of parts which can ignite. Observe proper disposal laws and 4. Never run into the mower. plug wire and ground against the engine...
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.... DANGER - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used , it to a runaway engine and cause it should be thrown by law (Section 4442 of engine governor. HAND/ FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. The machine is equipped with the governor setting can speed up and down...
.... DANGER - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used , it to a runaway engine and cause it should be thrown by law (Section 4442 of engine governor. HAND/ FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. The machine is equipped with the governor setting can speed up and down...
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Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Align either side of 15 degrees. WARNING! To avoid loss of the machine. When turning, turn uphill, not down . 5 Slope Gauge Section 1 - Slopes are a major factor related to maintain control of control, operate across slopes, not up and down . Do not operate...% Slope Figure 1 Figure 2 15°/25% dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! Locate a vertical object on slopes in severe injury or death. Adjust gauge up when going downhill. Be prepared to slip and fall...
Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Align either side of 15 degrees. WARNING! To avoid loss of the machine. When turning, turn uphill, not down . 5 Slope Gauge Section 1 - Slopes are a major factor related to maintain control of control, operate across slopes, not up and down . Do not operate...% Slope Figure 1 Figure 2 15°/25% dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! Locate a vertical object on slopes in severe injury or death. Adjust gauge up when going downhill. Be prepared to slip and fall...
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... for more information. • Lawn Mower (1) • Side Discharge Chute (1) • Wing Knob (1) • Fast Start Guide† (1) • Oil (1) • Grass Catcher (1) • Grass Catcher Chute (1) • Battery Charger† (1) • Electric Start Push Key† (1) • High Lift Bagger Blades† (2) • Lawn Mower Operator's Manual (1) • Replacement Parts/Warranty Supplement (1) • Engine Operator's Manual (1) † If Equipped NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. The handle height can be aware that you how...
... for more information. • Lawn Mower (1) • Side Discharge Chute (1) • Wing Knob (1) • Fast Start Guide† (1) • Oil (1) • Grass Catcher (1) • Grass Catcher Chute (1) • Battery Charger† (1) • Electric Start Push Key† (1) • High Lift Bagger Blades† (2) • Lawn Mower Operator's Manual (1) • Replacement Parts/Warranty Supplement (1) • Engine Operator's Manual (1) † If Equipped NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. The handle height can be aware that you how...
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... of the mower. See Figure 2-6. Attaching Grass Catcher Chute 1. See Figure 2-5. See Figure 2-8. See Figure 2-11a. b Figure 2-11 4. Remove the vinyl cap on the deck stud in the manual bag. Hand tighten to attach grass catcher: a. See Figure 2-12. Figure 2-6 c. Place the grass catcher into storage position. Handle Figure 2-8 To remove grass catcher, hold open rear discharge door on the rear discharge support bracket. Pivot the chute towards the mowing deck and over the rear opening of mower. d. Release rear discharge door to...
... of the mower. See Figure 2-6. Attaching Grass Catcher Chute 1. See Figure 2-5. See Figure 2-8. See Figure 2-11a. b Figure 2-11 4. Remove the vinyl cap on the deck stud in the manual bag. Hand tighten to attach grass catcher: a. See Figure 2-12. Figure 2-6 c. Place the grass catcher into storage position. Handle Figure 2-8 To remove grass catcher, hold open rear discharge door on the rear discharge support bracket. Pivot the chute towards the mowing deck and over the rear opening of mower. d. Release rear discharge door to...
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... caster wheel models, it adjusts the rear wheel height only. Set-Up Electric Starter (If Equipped) NOTE: Remove cable tie (a) from the assembly and select a cutting height. 2. This will stop scalping of six positions on to lock wheels. Slide axle bolt from around battery box. Add provided oil before starting unit for desired cutting height. 3. Cable tie is used for additional engine information. 1. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the rear left wheel...
... caster wheel models, it adjusts the rear wheel height only. Set-Up Electric Starter (If Equipped) NOTE: Remove cable tie (a) from the assembly and select a cutting height. 2. This will stop scalping of six positions on to lock wheels. Slide axle bolt from around battery box. Add provided oil before starting unit for desired cutting height. 3. Cable tie is used for additional engine information. 1. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the rear left wheel...
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...) The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower. To discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow all safety rules and instructions may result in a grass catcher or using the grass catcher handle and empty it against the upper handle to engage the drive. Controls & Operation Premium Drive Control Lockout Lever ON/OFF Switch † Electric Starter Push Key † Grass Catcher † Side Discharge Chute 3 Blade Control Single Lever Cutting Height Adjustment Lever † Recoil Starter Rear Wheel Cutting Height Adjustment Lever † Deck Wash Mulch Plug †...
...) The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower. To discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow all safety rules and instructions may result in a grass catcher or using the grass catcher handle and empty it against the upper handle to engage the drive. Controls & Operation Premium Drive Control Lockout Lever ON/OFF Switch † Electric Starter Push Key † Grass Catcher † Side Discharge Chute 3 Blade Control Single Lever Cutting Height Adjustment Lever † Recoil Starter Rear Wheel Cutting Height Adjustment Lever † Deck Wash Mulch Plug †...
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... electric start push key into starter housing located on the electric starter housing and when pressed and held, will be disengaged. Repeat if necessary. Push and hold the blade and drive controls together, push the drive control forward to the neutral position and the drive will turn the engine off. To remove key, grasp the top of the key and pull it will propel. Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of the upper handle. Such objects could damage lawn mower...
... electric start push key into starter housing located on the electric starter housing and when pressed and held, will be disengaged. Repeat if necessary. Push and hold the blade and drive controls together, push the drive control forward to the neutral position and the drive will turn the engine off. To remove key, grasp the top of the key and pull it will propel. Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of the upper handle. Such objects could damage lawn mower...
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... cutting. Controls & Operation 11 Repair the damage before using the mower. Operate mower until grass bag is an indication of damage. Remove wire from a grass catcher to mulcher, ensure the mulcher blades are operating the mower. A slip and fall can hide obstacles. • Always be promptly inspected and repaired. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace...
... cutting. Controls & Operation 11 Repair the damage before using the mower. Operate mower until grass bag is an indication of damage. Remove wire from a grass catcher to mulcher, ensure the mulcher blades are operating the mower. A slip and fall can hide obstacles. • Always be promptly inspected and repaired. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace...
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.... Pull up the oil drain hose to collect the used oil. Refer to prevent unintended starting . 1. NOTE: On units with a cloth or brush. Unscrew the cap on your machine. General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage blades, stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to Figure 4-3 insets. 3 3 Figure 4-3 NOTE: For units equipped with a grease fitting. These controls must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in fuel...
.... Pull up the oil drain hose to collect the used oil. Refer to prevent unintended starting . 1. NOTE: On units with a cloth or brush. Unscrew the cap on your machine. General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage blades, stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to Figure 4-3 insets. 3 3 Figure 4-3 NOTE: For units equipped with a grease fitting. These controls must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in fuel...
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... the operator's position behind the mower, depress the lockout lever and pull the blade control back against the drive control to remove grass clippings or debris. 3. Attach garden hose with new oil. After cleaning your garden hose. 3. Do not attempt to prevent the blade from the water port on its deck wash system. Place a block of its surface as part of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to pour fuel...
... the operator's position behind the mower, depress the lockout lever and pull the blade control back against the drive control to remove grass clippings or debris. 3. Attach garden hose with new oil. After cleaning your garden hose. 3. Do not attempt to prevent the blade from the water port on its deck wash system. Place a block of its surface as part of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to pour fuel...
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... plug into the port on the side of power equipment in a safe place out of the reach of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for instance when bagging), more frequent charging may cause damage to corrosive materials, such as needed. Charge battery for any type of the battery housing. Do not charge longer than replacement. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack from the electric starter housing for 8 to have belts replaced. Battery...
... plug into the port on the side of power equipment in a safe place out of the reach of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for instance when bagging), more frequent charging may cause damage to corrosive materials, such as needed. Charge battery for any type of the battery housing. Do not charge longer than replacement. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack from the electric starter housing for 8 to have belts replaced. Battery...
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... 1. Air flow restricted. 1. Connect wire to Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Debris may be blocking blade operation. Refill with proper oil. 2. Fill crankcase with fresh fuel. 5. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Faulty spark plug. 5. Battery not charged. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Prime engine as instructed in gas cap plugged. 4. do not prime. 1. Verify grass or other debris are not obstructing the blade. Refer to spark boot. 2. Refer to restart; Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Electric starter push key not...
... 1. Air flow restricted. 1. Connect wire to Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Debris may be blocking blade operation. Refill with proper oil. 2. Fill crankcase with fresh fuel. 5. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Faulty spark plug. 5. Battery not charged. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Prime engine as instructed in gas cap plugged. 4. do not prime. 1. Verify grass or other debris are not obstructing the blade. Refer to spark boot. 2. Refer to restart; Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Electric starter push key not...
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... (Rear Wheel/Caster Wheel height adjusters only) 2. Allow the unit to cut 3. Debris clogging drive operation. 3. Dull blade. 2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Problem Mower will not catch grass (if equipped) Uneven cut . 2. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. 16 Section 5- Do not mow when grass is wet; Sharpen or replace blade. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Excessively high grass. Mulcher blades installed. 1. wait until dry to roll forward slightly without the drive lever(s) engaged before transmission disengages...
... (Rear Wheel/Caster Wheel height adjusters only) 2. Allow the unit to cut 3. Debris clogging drive operation. 3. Dull blade. 2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Problem Mower will not catch grass (if equipped) Uneven cut . 2. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. 16 Section 5- Do not mow when grass is wet; Sharpen or replace blade. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Excessively high grass. Mulcher blades installed. 1. wait until dry to roll forward slightly without the drive lever(s) engaged before transmission disengages...