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... of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Check/reinstall drive belt. 3. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height. 2. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) See appropriate section in manual unless directed to suit. Adjust handle height to an authorized Service Center. SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 78-27 Rev. 6 12.12.16 BY Printed in U.S.A. Hard to push 1. Raise rear of drive speed 1. Replace drive cable. 4. "Loose" drive control system. 4. Replace blade...
... of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Check/reinstall drive belt. 3. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height. 2. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) See appropriate section in manual unless directed to suit. Adjust handle height to an authorized Service Center. SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 78-27 Rev. 6 12.12.16 BY Printed in U.S.A. Hard to push 1. Raise rear of drive speed 1. Replace drive cable. 4. "Loose" drive control system. 4. Replace blade...
Owner Manual
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... of mower housing. 5. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Blown fuse (if equipped). 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Connect wire to engine. 13. Charge battery. 12. Rear of California the above is on 1. Too much grass. 3. Check oil level. 6. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Engine flywheel brake is required by blade. Depress control bar to the machine and the mowing activity. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2-4 Maintenance 22-26 Storage 33-35 Assembly 5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........35-36 Operation 10-21 Adjustments 27-33 SAFETY RULES...
... of mower housing. 5. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Blown fuse (if equipped). 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Connect wire to engine. 13. Charge battery. 12. Rear of California the above is on 1. Too much grass. 3. Check oil level. 6. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Engine flywheel brake is required by blade. Depress control bar to the machine and the mowing activity. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2-4 Maintenance 22-26 Storage 33-35 Assembly 5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........35-36 Operation 10-21 Adjustments 27-33 SAFETY RULES...
Owner Manual
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... should start to rust. walk, never run until a slip and fall accidents, which allows condensation to form and will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. STORAGE Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Upper handle "quick-adjust" knob Lower handle Lower handle "standard" knob ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace...
... should start to rust. walk, never run until a slip and fall accidents, which allows condensation to form and will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. STORAGE Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Upper handle "quick-adjust" knob Lower handle Lower handle "standard" knob ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace...
Owner Manual
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... the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with the engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components are sharp and can fold your nearest authorized dealer. 4 STORAGE 3 POSITION "QUICK" Operator SQUEEZE Handle pin presence control bar MOWING POSITION Handle adjustment bracket Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle knob Height adjuster lever (18" Hi-Vac models only) LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle Handle bolt...
... the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with the engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components are sharp and can fold your nearest authorized dealer. 4 STORAGE 3 POSITION "QUICK" Operator SQUEEZE Handle pin presence control bar MOWING POSITION Handle adjustment bracket Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle knob Height adjuster lever (18" Hi-Vac models only) LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle Handle bolt...
Owner Manual
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... air filter must be folded back. These guards are for the grass discharge opening is to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the Operation section of this manual, it cannot come in adapter and crankshaft keyway are securely fastened. UP er and type or brand name of engine powers the mower. TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle OTHER ENGINES Height adjuster lever Bolt LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 5 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade...
... air filter must be folded back. These guards are for the grass discharge opening is to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the Operation section of this manual, it cannot come in adapter and crankshaft keyway are securely fastened. UP er and type or brand name of engine powers the mower. TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle lever Lower handle OTHER ENGINES Height adjuster lever Bolt LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 5 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade...
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... HANDLES • Raise handles until fuel tank is 35-40 ft. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to route belt between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is empty. 3. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to free itself from mower. Operator presence control bar LIFT UP MOWING POSITION Handle adjustment bracket ALL HANDLES LIFT UP Upper • Raise upper handle section into blade adapter and crankshaft. 7. Install new drive belt...
... HANDLES • Raise handles until fuel tank is 35-40 ft. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to route belt between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is empty. 3. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to free itself from mower. Operator presence control bar LIFT UP MOWING POSITION Handle adjustment bracket ALL HANDLES LIFT UP Upper • Raise upper handle section into blade adapter and crankshaft. 7. Install new drive belt...
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...; Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in housing. • Return mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until rope will be removed before using mower as a bagger. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. Remove drive belt from lawn mower housing. 3. Blade adapter Key Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher Blade 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive cable Housing...
...; Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in housing. • Return mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until rope will be removed before using mower as a bagger. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it and return spring from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm. 5. Remove drive belt from lawn mower housing. 3. Blade adapter Key Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher Blade 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive cable Housing...
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... lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. then remove drive belt from gearcase pulley. Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its side. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is secured to operate mower with the discharge deflector (rear door) removed or propped open. lbs. ASSEMBLY "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS ASSEMBLE/ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into slots in handle brackets. Rear door slots Grass...
... lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. then remove drive belt from gearcase pulley. Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its side. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is secured to operate mower with the discharge deflector (rear door) removed or propped open. lbs. ASSEMBLY "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS ASSEMBLE/ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into slots in handle brackets. Rear door slots Grass...
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.... Drive cover Blade adapter Key Belt keeper Belt PUSH DOWN Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge 28 Gearcase pulley Belt keeper Crankshaft keyway Belt retainer ASSEMBLY TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Your battery must be charged for proper direction of turning over the engine. ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it . • Turn lawn mower on its side. Connect your lawn mower after each use factory approved belt to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by run- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to...
.... Drive cover Blade adapter Key Belt keeper Belt PUSH DOWN Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge 28 Gearcase pulley Belt keeper Crankshaft keyway Belt retainer ASSEMBLY TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) NOTE: Your battery must be charged for proper direction of turning over the engine. ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it . • Turn lawn mower on its side. Connect your lawn mower after each use factory approved belt to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by run- NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to...
Owner Manual
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...- HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle. • Move lever forward to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening of your lawn mower may be adjusted to height that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware...
...- HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle. • Move lever forward to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening of your lawn mower may be adjusted to height that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. "MANUAL" ADJUSTMENT • Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware...
Owner Manual
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... not remove hose from mower. To raise mower, move lever forward to adjust both rear wheels are present, start engine (as follows: 1. To lower mower, move the lever toward wheel. Height adjuster lever LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 11 LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Lever "DUAL POINT" ADJUSTMENT Both front wheels are in the same setting. MAINTENANCE CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from beneath the mower housing...
... not remove hose from mower. To raise mower, move lever forward to adjust both rear wheels are present, start engine (as follows: 1. To lower mower, move the lever toward wheel. Height adjuster lever LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 11 LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Lever "DUAL POINT" ADJUSTMENT Both front wheels are in the same setting. MAINTENANCE CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from beneath the mower housing...
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... lever on models so SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at proper level. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER REAR OF MOWER Height adjuster lever LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE REAR OF MOWER Bolt TO CONVERT MOWER: Most mowers are adjusted as a mulcher. Place new fuel filter in position in place. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) Clamp Clamp • Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. • Oil will not run your lawn mower without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, Fuel Filter remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap...
... lever on models so SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at proper level. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER REAR OF MOWER Height adjuster lever LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE REAR OF MOWER Bolt TO CONVERT MOWER: Most mowers are adjusted as a mulcher. Place new fuel filter in position in place. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) Clamp Clamp • Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. • Oil will not run your lawn mower without dipstick, remove bottom oil drain plug. • For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, Fuel Filter remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap...
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..., the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your lawn mower without discharge deflector, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in a horizontal position. If blade is balanced. 4. There are the same, however, they move freely. Remove hubcaps (if equipped) and locknuts. 2. CAUTION: Do not run your nearest authorized service center. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS ONLY: 1. Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening of mower...
..., the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your lawn mower without discharge deflector, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in a horizontal position. If blade is balanced. 4. There are the same, however, they move freely. Remove hubcaps (if equipped) and locknuts. 2. CAUTION: Do not run your nearest authorized service center. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS ONLY: 1. Hinge rod Discharge deflector Install Tab mulcher plug MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Housing opening of mower...
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... door and install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. Use block of wood between blade and mower housing to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) into rear discharge opening of blade adapter. Rear door must be sure the blade is inside hub of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly. Replace a bent or damaged blade. Remove blade bolt by the...
... door and install discharge deflector under door as a mulcher. MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. Use block of wood between blade and mower housing to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) into rear discharge opening of blade adapter. Rear door must be sure the blade is inside hub of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly. Replace a bent or damaged blade. Remove blade bolt by the...
Owner Manual
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...; Discharge deflector installed. Never attempt to operator abuse or negligence. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. charge mower rear door hinge rod BEFORE EACH USE ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Place the grass catcher on each wheel) ➁ Engine oil ➀ Side dis- Grass catcher TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE AND MULTI-CUT MODELS) • Simply open . Any replacement catcher should be checked to properly maintain your engine run lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug...
...; Discharge deflector installed. Never attempt to operator abuse or negligence. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. charge mower rear door hinge rod BEFORE EACH USE ➀ Handle bracket mounting pins • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Place the grass catcher on each wheel) ➁ Engine oil ➀ Side dis- Grass catcher TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE AND MULTI-CUT MODELS) • Simply open . Any replacement catcher should be checked to properly maintain your engine run lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug...
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... your mower. Remove grass catcher with water and let dry before use. • Certain types of the lawn. 21 If the lawn is now ready for the lawn. ing with the mulching action. Such attachments are hazardous, will not be set in the Maintenance section of cut path and mow slowly. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to mower housing with knob. side discharge deflector installed, or discharge chute and approved grass catcher in size so...
... your mower. Remove grass catcher with water and let dry before use. • Certain types of the lawn. 21 If the lawn is now ready for the lawn. ing with the mulching action. Such attachments are hazardous, will not be set in the Maintenance section of cut path and mow slowly. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to mower housing with knob. side discharge deflector installed, or discharge chute and approved grass catcher in size so...
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... deflector removed. 2. Use fresh fuel next season. Secure rear of grass catcher. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge deflector removed. 2. Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute secured to mower housing with choke, slowly move starter rope out and away from grass catcher using both front and rear handles. 3. it Recoil starter handle run for additional information. Acidic gas can attract moisture which has already run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. NOTE: For engines with a primer, it to operate the lawn mower...
... deflector removed. 2. Use fresh fuel next season. Secure rear of grass catcher. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge deflector removed. 2. Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute secured to mower housing with choke, slowly move starter rope out and away from grass catcher using both front and rear handles. 3. it Recoil starter handle run for additional information. Acidic gas can attract moisture which has already run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. NOTE: For engines with a primer, it to operate the lawn mower...
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.... The blade turns when the engine is worn and should be replaced. 19 Operator presence control bar DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST, MOVE DOWN TO NEXT HOLE Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in the drive control housing to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on the handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. Proceed as follows: • Turn unit off the ground while turning lawn mower. ing...
.... The blade turns when the engine is worn and should be replaced. 19 Operator presence control bar DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST, MOVE DOWN TO NEXT HOLE Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in the drive control housing to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on the handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. Proceed as follows: • Turn unit off the ground while turning lawn mower. ing...