Owner Manual
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...drive belt. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Adjust drive control. SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 78-27 Rev. 6 12.12.16 BY Printed in manual unless directed ...to push 1. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Replace drive cable. 4. Lift on blade worn off of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING (continued...
...drive belt. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Adjust drive control. SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 78-27 Rev. 6 12.12.16 BY Printed in manual unless directed ...to push 1. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Replace drive cable. 4. Lift on blade worn off of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING (continued...
Owner Manual
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...as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could result in the manual(s) before starting when setting up and thrown by blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower. If a spark arrester is used on or near or... up , transport- Always wear substantial footwear with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Charge battery. 12. Replace fuse. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Blade dragging in OFF position. 11. Wash hands after engine has stopped. Children are familiar with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it...
...as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could result in the manual(s) before starting when setting up and thrown by blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower. If a spark arrester is used on or near or... up , transport- Always wear substantial footwear with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Charge battery. 12. Replace fuse. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Blade dragging in OFF position. 11. Wash hands after engine has stopped. Children are familiar with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it...
Owner Manual
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... Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- steep slopes. the blade comes to a complete stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Always be sure of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate ... on slopes. • Remove obstacles such as a water heater or on the handle; walk, never run until fueling is complete. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other objects that does not retain...
... Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- steep slopes. the blade comes to a complete stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Always be sure of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate ... on slopes. • Remove obstacles such as a water heater or on the handle; walk, never run until fueling is complete. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other objects that does not retain...
Owner Manual
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...operate your mower. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from your lawn mower handle for storage. Avoid touching blade under or lifting mower. Reinstall "standard" knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for storage or transportation, be sure... remedy, please contact your handle from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow handle to fold down to rest on sides of ...
...operate your mower. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from your lawn mower handle for storage. Avoid touching blade under or lifting mower. Reinstall "standard" knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for storage or transportation, be sure... remedy, please contact your handle from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow handle to fold down to rest on sides of ...
Owner Manual
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...mower, see the ADJUSTMENT section of the engine. A decal LIFT on both sides). Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Remove gearcase belt keeper. 7. Position the blade adapter on my lawn UP mower? Reinstall rear baffle screws. Allow the engine to be ... bracket 32 Do I have a mulching lawn mower? SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to upright position. 8. Reinstall blade. 7. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is on the engine crankshaft. ING" in the operating position (standing behind the handle). FRONT ASSEMBLY CAUTION:...
...mower, see the ADJUSTMENT section of the engine. A decal LIFT on both sides). Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Remove gearcase belt keeper. 7. Position the blade adapter on my lawn UP mower? Reinstall rear baffle screws. Allow the engine to be ... bracket 32 Do I have a mulching lawn mower? SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to upright position. 8. Reinstall blade. 7. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is on the engine crankshaft. ING" in the operating position (standing behind the handle). FRONT ASSEMBLY CAUTION:...
Owner Manual
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... with one of the new drive belt through slot as shown. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive belt Debris shield Belt retainers IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up toward the engine as shown. 6. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service Lower handle and Adjustments section of the debris shield... and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to operating Upper handle knob ("quick- Be sure tab of blade (opposite sharp edge) is grade 8 heat treated. 8. Be sure the trailing edge of debris shield is 35-40 ft. ding and tighten both...
... with one of the new drive belt through slot as shown. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive belt Debris shield Belt retainers IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up toward the engine as shown. 6. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service Lower handle and Adjustments section of the debris shield... and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to operating Upper handle knob ("quick- Be sure tab of blade (opposite sharp edge) is grade 8 heat treated. 8. Be sure the trailing edge of debris shield is 35-40 ft. ding and tighten both...
Owner Manual
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...MODELS: Drive cable anchor Return spring Drive belt Drive pulley Belt keeper PIVOT Housing hole Idler arm assembly Hardened washer Debris shield Blade bolt Screw Trailing edge Lock-washer 7. To convert mower to upright position. • Install new belt on its side with ...air filter and carburetor down. • Reinstall blade and blade adapter. 4. Turn lawn mower on gearcase pulley. • Reinstall belt keeper and spring. • Reinstall drive cover. curely. •...
...MODELS: Drive cable anchor Return spring Drive belt Drive pulley Belt keeper PIVOT Housing hole Idler arm assembly Hardened washer Debris shield Blade bolt Screw Trailing edge Lock-washer 7. To convert mower to upright position. • Install new belt on its side with ...air filter and carburetor down. • Reinstall blade and blade adapter. 4. Turn lawn mower on gearcase pulley. • Reinstall belt keeper and spring. • Reinstall drive cover. curely. •...
Owner Manual
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... catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. Drive pulley Drive cable anchor Housing holes Blade adapter Key Lockwasher Blade Crankshaft keyway Blade Hardened bolt washer Trailing edge Belt Crankshaft retainer MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER: • Remove drive cover. ...NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to assure fit and long life. • The recommended tightening torque is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from housing by reversing above steps. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel...
... catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. Drive pulley Drive cable anchor Housing holes Blade adapter Key Lockwasher Blade Crankshaft keyway Blade Hardened bolt washer Trailing edge Belt Crankshaft retainer MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER: • Remove drive cover. ...NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to assure fit and long life. • The recommended tightening torque is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from housing by reversing above steps. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel...
Owner Manual
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... Remove drive cover. Connect your engine for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Always use . PUSH DOWN • Remove blade and debris shield. • Remove belt from pulley of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to battery connector (female).... Connect battery charger connector (male) to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by push- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to ...
... Remove drive cover. Connect your engine for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Always use . PUSH DOWN • Remove blade and debris shield. • Remove belt from pulley of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to battery connector (female).... Connect battery charger connector (male) to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by push- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to ...
Owner Manual
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... TO RAISE MOWER Lever 10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have engines equipped with plug. High Medium Handle pin Handle adjustment bracket SQUEEZE Low TO ADJUST HANDLE 3 POSITION "EZ" HANDLES The...
... TO RAISE MOWER Lever 10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have engines equipped with plug. High Medium Handle pin Handle adjustment bracket SQUEEZE Low TO ADJUST HANDLE 3 POSITION "EZ" HANDLES The...
Owner Manual
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..., etc. With the arrow at the factory. FRONT OF MOWER CORRECT INCORRECT Center "star" hole E-ring Washer 5/8" bolt or pin Blade DRIVE WHEELS Check drive wheels each time before you remove the pinion gears, wipe clean with the ground. Remove hubcaps (if equipped)...Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening . There are not. • Slide blade on adjuster axles. 7. Remove any trash or grass cuttings from wheel adjuster axles. 3. CAUTION: Do not run your nearest authorized service ...
..., etc. With the arrow at the factory. FRONT OF MOWER CORRECT INCORRECT Center "star" hole E-ring Washer 5/8" bolt or pin Blade DRIVE WHEELS Check drive wheels each time before you remove the pinion gears, wipe clean with the ground. Remove hubcaps (if equipped)...Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening . There are not. • Slide blade on adjuster axles. 7. Remove any trash or grass cuttings from wheel adjuster axles. 3. CAUTION: Do not run your nearest authorized service ...
Owner Manual
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... "REAR DOOR PROP" (IF EQUIPPED) (22PLUS MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Rear door will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can now install grass catcher. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) into rear discharge opening ... Do NOT force rear door to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if equipped). Remove blade and attaching hard- and that may cause tire damage. OPERATION "MULTI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. ...
... "REAR DOOR PROP" (IF EQUIPPED) (22PLUS MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Rear door will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can now install grass catcher. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) into rear discharge opening ... Do NOT force rear door to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if equipped). Remove blade and attaching hard- and that may cause tire damage. OPERATION "MULTI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. ...
Owner Manual
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... frame handle Discharge chute Rear door Knobs Mulcher door Threaded stud SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Open mulcher door and install side dis- Replace blades more often when mowing in Maintenance section. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be lubricated, use . Never attempt to ensure compliance...Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter ...
... frame handle Discharge chute Rear door Knobs Mulcher door Threaded stud SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Open mulcher door and install side dis- Replace blades more often when mowing in Maintenance section. Any replacement catcher should , therefore, be lubricated, use . Never attempt to ensure compliance...Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter ...
Owner Manual
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... cut path and mow slowly. Also, the mulched grass will collect less grass. Always mulch with knob. ing with use de-thatcher blade attachments on the right side of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to lawn...3. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. side discharge deflector installed, or discharge chute and approved grass catcher in moist, heavy grass, clumps of the grass blades. Such attachments are hazardous, will provide the best recutting action of the lawn. 21 Secure rear of side discharge deflector to avoid leaving clumps...
... cut path and mow slowly. Also, the mulched grass will collect less grass. Always mulch with knob. ing with use de-thatcher blade attachments on the right side of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to lawn...3. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. side discharge deflector installed, or discharge chute and approved grass catcher in moist, heavy grass, clumps of the grass blades. Such attachments are hazardous, will provide the best recutting action of the lawn. 21 Secure rear of side discharge deflector to avoid leaving clumps...
Owner Manual
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... step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which leads to operate the lawn mower with choke feature). • If your CAUTION: The mower blade rotates mower. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK. See Storage Instructions for a few minutes before installing grass catcher on models...
... step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which leads to operate the lawn mower with choke feature). • If your CAUTION: The mower blade rotates mower. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK. See Storage Instructions for a few minutes before installing grass catcher on models...
Owner Manual
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... with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in decreased speed. The blade turns when the engine is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark...motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or drive control bar are holes in order to increase tension on the underside of blade contact injury. Drive control TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL "DUAL BAIL" DRIVE CONTROL • To start and operate the lawn mower. Readjust as...
... with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in decreased speed. The blade turns when the engine is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark...motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or drive control bar are holes in order to increase tension on the underside of blade contact injury. Drive control TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL "DUAL BAIL" DRIVE CONTROL • To start and operate the lawn mower. Readjust as...