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A Textron Company SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND LAWN MOWER 933303H 36” REAR DISCHARGE HYDRO MIDSIZE FS541V KAW ES EU 933304H 36” SIDE DISCHARGE HYDRO MIDSIZE FS541V KAW ES EU OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4169944...
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ransomes designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products Ransomes Way Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG...
SAFETY Hydro Midsize NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Ransomes strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or Signal word definitions product alterations that are not designed, developed,...
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. 1. UNCRATE - Place shipping crate on a level surface and remove sides and top. 2. Remove screws securing shipping brackets A to pallet.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize 4. Install upper handle B to lower handle D using (2) 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" bolts and (2) 3/8-16 serrated flange nuts through upper holes F. Install (2) 3/8- 16 X 1 bolts and (2) 3/8-16 locknuts through hole E and one of the three holes on D to give desired handle height.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize 9. Install spring on bolt A. Repeat for other side. 10. Install 3/8-16 nylon locknut F to end of bolt on both sides as shown. 11. Open the bypass valves X on each pump by rotating handle counter-clockwise two turns. 12.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize 13. Locate the two longest rods with the single bend removed in Step 3. Install the two traction control rods through the traction control lever H, flatwasher and traction lock J and secure with hairpins. Repeat on other side of upper handle. NOTE: The flat washer in the inside of the traction control lever.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 16. Connect speed control rod M to the speed control lever N and secure with hairpin. Repeat for other side. Install swivel to lower end of rods. 17. Set the speed control levers to neutral and adjust the swivel on the lower end of the speed control rod M so they engage the very top of the slot on the neutral plates P and secure with flatwasher...
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize 19. Connect swivel on threaded end of brake rod Q to the brake arm T and secure in place with hairpin S as shown. Adjust swivel to provide adequate braking when the brake control arm is engaged.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize 22. Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for specifications.) 23. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh unleaded fuel. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! • Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. • Do not use hi-test fuel. •...
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark 2. CUTTERDECK BLADE SPINDLES plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. NOTE: See MAINTENANCE section of the Setup, FIXED CUTTERDECK HEIGHT OF CUT Parts & Maintenance manual for blade removal and replacement procedures.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize SETTING CUTTERDECK HEIGHT CUTTERDECK POSITION 1. Support rear of power unit. 2. Place blocks under both outside edges of cutter- deck at B. See Block chart below. " 5 " 5 " " " 5 " 0 "...
LUBRICATION Hydro Midsize MACHINE LUBRICATION Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease: 1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2) Neutral eccentric pin (2 points) 3) Idler pivot bearings: a) Engine to cutterdeck belt tensioner b) Cutterdeck belt tensioner c) Hydro drive belt tensioner NOTE: The spindles used on these machines use a superior sealed bearing which does not require relu- brication.
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LUBRICATION Hydro Midsize ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J.
MAINTENANCE Hydro Midsize ENGINE - KAWASAKI The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily) Ensure that the cooling fins and air intake screen W are cleaned daily.
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MAINTENANCE Hydro Midsize Blade Sharpening Blades may be sharpened by filing or grinding, but with either method the balance of the blades must be maintained at 5/8 oz/in or less. Failure to maintain balance causes excess vibration, wear and shortened life of not only the blades, but most all components of the machine.
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MAINTENANCE Hydro Midsize SPARK PLUG Remove plug and check condition. Good operating conditions are indicated if the plug has a light grey or tan deposit. A white blistered coat- ing may indicate overheating. A black coating usually means an “over rich” fuel mixture caused by a clogged air cleaner or improper carburetor adjustment.
Hydro SERVICE CHART Midsize NOTE: CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION. EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY SERVICE FIRST 5 DAILY HOURS OPERATION HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS ENGINE Check Oil Level Check for Oil & Air Leaks Clean Air Intake Clean Air Cleaner Change Oil &...
SERVICE RECORD Hydro Midsize NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f t l i...
ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACTION DRIVE HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS: The following adjustments must be done in order. STEP 1 - Set Neutral Neutral is set at the factory. If it should require adjustment, raise the wheels off the ground by setting the machine on jackstands or blocks. Disconnect the traction control rod A and speed control rod R at each pump end.
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ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. NEUTRAL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The neutral switch N should be adjusted so that it is engaged by the speed control lever C when in the neutral position, and disengaged just before the wheels being to move by adjusting the speed control lever C from the neutral position to the forward...
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Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROLS The operator present (OP) controls should be ad- justed to control the operation of the plunger of the operator present switch (located under the right side of the control panel). Depressing OP levers F should depress the plunger;...
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ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The track width originally set from the factory can be increased an additional 3-1/4" overall by performing the following steps. 1. Loosen wheel lug nuts on both drive tires. 2. Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground.
BELT REPLACEMENT Hydro Midsize PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove PTO belt. 2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 3.
HYDROGEAR PUMP Hydro Midsize FIGURE 13 4112782 & 4163317 PUMP-HYDRO RH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN 2721615 & 4163316 PUMP-HYDRO LH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN EXCEPT GROUP A IS ROTATED 180° AROUND THE CENTERLINE OF THE PUMP. ITEM HYDROGEAR PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 70516 -----...
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