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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Pacer Walk Behind Mower Model: HW1436 mowers are built by Ferris Industries, a Simplicity company. Ferris Industries 1822417 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 4/2000 800-933-6175 TP 100-7007-00-PA-D...
- Page 2 This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed and returned to Ferris Industries, Inc. within 20 days from the date of delivery. Ferris Industries, Inc. (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Battery and Cables....14 Servicing the Mower Blades .........15 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. © Copyright 2000 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. TP 100-7007-00-PA-D... -
Page 4: Identification Numbers
IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Walker Authorized Dealer for identification tag replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. FERRIS FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. UNNSVILLE, NY 13409 ADE IN THE USA ODEL NO. SERIAL NO. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PRODUCT... -
Page 5: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. - Page 6 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to manufacturer’s manual. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
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Page 7: Safety Decals
Safety Rules & Information SAFETY DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. -
Page 8: Features & Controls
Features & Controls of the Walk Behind Mower Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. -
Page 9: Safety Interlock System
Features & Controls C. Ignition Switch SAFETY The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has INTERLOCK SYSTEM three positions: Stops the engine and shuts off the This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and electrical system. other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- Allows the engine to run and powers the es, and never tamper with safety devices. -
Page 10: Operating The Walk Behind Mower
Operating the Walk Behind Mower GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE Before first time operation: 1. While standing in the operator’s position, engage the • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is dis- Operation sections before attempting to operate this engaged. -
Page 11: Operating On A Slope
Operating the Walk Behind Mower STOPPING THE MOWER WARNING 1. Returning the ground speed control levers (A, Figure OPERATING ON SLOPES 1) to the neutral position will stop movement. CAN BE DANGEROUS 2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch (E, Figure 1). -
Page 12: Storage
Operating the Walk Behind Mower STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. - Page 13 Notes...
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Page 14: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter. -
Page 15: Checking/Adding Fuel
Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be 1. Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the 2. Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. -
Page 16: Lubrication
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: Oil: • front caster wheel axles • ground speed control lever pivots • front caster wheel pivots • steering lever pivots • blade spindle housings • parking brake handle pivot •... -
Page 17: Servicing The Mower Blades
Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting bolt (Figure 5). - Page 18 Notes...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting The Mower Deck
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Mower Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. -
Page 21: Cutting Height Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine. CUTTING HEIGHT Juncture of Mower Deck to Engine Deck Figure 8. -
Page 22: Steering Lever Height Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service STEERING LEVER HEIGHT GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT LOCATION ADJUSTMENT The distance between the steering lever and the handle Loosening the bolt (see Figure 13) and adjust the lever bar can be adjusted to the operator’s preference. do it is most comfortable at your average cutting speed. -
Page 23: Brake Pad Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the adjuster bolt (I, Figure 14) from the brake caliper housing (A, Figure 14), disconnect the clevis pin from the brake lever (C, Figure 14) and remove the bolts holding the brake mount to the engine deck. -
Page 24: Belt Removal & Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT BELT TENSION & ADJUSTMENT Mower Blade Belt Mower Blade Belt 1. Loosen the guard hold-downs and remove the 1. Loosen the guard hold-downs and remove the mower deck guard. mower deck guard. 2. -
Page 25: Pto Clutch Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 17. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .010”-.015” (2.5-4mm) Feeler Gauge Figure 16. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut WARNING PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on... -
Page 26: Battery Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BATTERY SERVICE 6. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the spe- cific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). The WARNING best method of making certain a battery is fully charged, but not over charged, is to measure the Keep open flames and sparks away from the specific gravity of a cell once per hour. - Page 27 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 18. Jump Starting WARNING WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could For your personal safety, use extreme care when result in:...
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Page 28: Lawn Care
Lawn Care & Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION • Types of Grass, Climate and Conditions • How and When to Water, Fertilize & Aerate Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining your • How High to Mow the Grass lawn in the best possible condition. A healthy and well •... -
Page 29: Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TO Cut less than MOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is a Optimal matter of personal prefer- cutting point ence. Typically, you should at less than mow the grass when it is is 1/3 from top between three and five of grass blade... -
Page 30: When And How Often To Mow
Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: l Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. -
Page 31: Mowing Methods
Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip- pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn. - Page 32 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings • Reduce the evaporation of water from your lawn. • Provide a cushioning layer to reduce lawn wear. Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- • Moderate soil temperature. conception about clippings is that they automatically •...
- Page 33 Lawn Care & Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades...
- Page 34 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Uneven Cutting Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged...
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Page 35: International Symbols
Common International Symbols PTO Clutch Choke Fast (Throttle) Parking Brake Slow (Throttle) Brake Throttle Mower Cutting Fuel Height Adjustment Headlights Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available —... - Page 36 Notes LC-9...