Textron Jacobsen 32038 Technical Manual
Textron Jacobsen 32038 Technical Manual

Textron Jacobsen 32038 Technical Manual

21' push mower

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
21" PUSH MOWER
Model:
32038 MOWER-21" 6.5HP INTEK
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use
and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or
service the machine.
2721212 REV 02

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL 21” PUSH MOWER Model: 32038 MOWER-21” 6.5HP INTEK WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
  • Page 2 © 2003, TEXTRON INC...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Jacobsen 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 manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Jacobsen, A Textron Company One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Jacobsen, a Textron Company, strongly warns Signal word definitions against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are...
  • Page 5: Labels

    LABELS 21" PUSH MOWER Buyer's assurance that models of this mower are periodically tested by Jacobsen, and found to comply with the safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Buyer's assurance that a model of this mower has been tested by Jacobsen, and found to conform with the safety specifications for power lawn mowers published by the Ameri-...
  • Page 6: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 21" PUSH MOWER OPERATION Before using mower for the first time, check engine – Do not operate the engine in a confined space oil and lubricate all points. where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. TRAINING – Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. –...
  • Page 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 21" PUSH MOWER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS – Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to – Disconnect spark plug wire before doing any a complete stop before removing the grass catcher maintenance. or unclogging chute. – Particular care must be taken when adjusting the –...
  • Page 8: Assembly & Setup

    ASSEMBLY & SETUP 21" PUSH MOWER Remove spark plug wire before working on mower. All references to right or left are as viewed from the operating position. 1. LOWER HANDLE - Install four 3/8-24 X 1" bolts in the lower handle facing outward. Secure with four jam nuts.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY & SETUP 21" PUSH MOWER 5. THROTTLE CABLE – Connect the throttle cable to the engine by hooking the ‘Z’ bend of the inner wire to the governor control lever. Route the cable around the front of the engine and under the oil filter.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY & SETUP 21" PUSH MOWER 7. Hook the ‘Z’ bend end of the brake cable into engine brake control arm which is located on the front right hand side of the engine. Snap the plastic fastener on the cable into the flange L on the engine.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY & SETUP 21" PUSH MOWER 11. Attach the cables to the handles at locations shown, using two cable clamps for each cable. 12. Attach the discharge chute to the mower housing with two 5/16-24 X 3/4" whizlock bolts and nuts. 13.
  • Page 12: Controls / Specifications

    CONTROLS / SPECIFICATIONS 21" PUSH MOWER HOLD TO RUN LEVER M- Hold to handle bar to operate mower. Release lever to stop engine. ENGINE THROTTLE N - Push forward to increase engine speed. Pull back to slow engine. RECOIL STARTER O - Pull and release to start engine.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION 21" PUSH MOWER PREPARATION – Before starting, check the oil level. If necessary, add oil to the full mark on the dipstick. See the engine manufactures manual for specifications. – Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the plug. FUEL TANK: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! –...
  • Page 14: Cutting Height

    CUTTING HEIGHT 21" PUSH MOWER NOTE: Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before adjusting cutting height. Cutting height is adjustable over a 3" range in 1/4" increments. The adjustment is made individually for each wheel by aligning the wheel's notched adjusting nut along the notched slot in the wheel mounting flange (see illustration for 0.5"...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 21" PUSH MOWER BLADE REMOVAL NOTE: Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before removing blade. 1. Use a box wrench or socket with a long breaker bar to remove the blade bolt. 2. Slip tube over breaker bar or wrench if necessary to gain leverage.
  • Page 16: Optional Grass Catchers

    OPTIONAL GRASS CATCHERS 21" PUSH MOWER INSTALLATION 68125 Metal catcher 1. Stop engine. 2. Attach latch to handle with two screws and nuts supplied. The nuts should be on the underside of the tube. 3. Bolt the T-bar to the deck with the 5/16-24 bolts supplied.
  • Page 17: Parts Section

    PARTS SECTION 21" PUSH MOWER PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 18: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY 21" PUSH MOWER FIGURE 1...
  • Page 19 HANDLE ASSMBLY 21" PUSH MOWER 2721210-01 FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 78011-1A GRIP-PLAIN 1 IN 64123-113 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X2-1/4 2721189-01CABLE-THROTTLE 76.5 2720657.7 HANDLE-UPPER 64061-18 ROLL PIN-5/16X1 75090 GRIP,HOLD TO RUN 72156 LEVER OVER CENTER 64188-20 PIN, CLEVIS.177 WOHOLE 1 64226-01 RETAINER, GRVLS.177D 1-10...
  • Page 20: Shields, Blade & Decals

    SHIELDS, BLADE & DECALS 21" PUSH MOWER FIGURE 2...
  • Page 21 SHIELDS, BLADE & DECALS 21" PUSH MOWER 2721212-02 FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2720010 ASSY-CHUTE 21 64141-1 NUT-WLF 5/16-24 22372 B&S CABLE CLAMP 64151-1 LOCKNUT-HEX 5/16-18 2721190 ENGINE-B&S 6.5 INTEK 2720014 S-21IN DECK W/LABS 00347 LABEL-WARN, SPARKPLUG 1 64123-56 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X2...
  • Page 22: Wheel Assembly

    WHEEL ASSEMBLY 21" PUSH MOWER FIGURE 3...
  • Page 23 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 21" PUSH MOWER 2721210-03 FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64163-19 WSHR-33/64X1-1/4X12GA 64002-20 LOCKWSHR-TOOTH,INT,1/2 4 64025-19 NUT-1/2-13 HEX 4128640 WHEEL & TIRE, 8X1.75 64123-147 BOLT-1/2-13X4, 2-1/4 THD 75002A NUT,WHEEL HGT. ADJUST. 4 4128639 WHEEL & TIRE, 10X1.75 73022A PIVOT BUSHING-PLATE 2722682...
  • Page 24 OPTIONAL GRASS CATCHERS 21" PUSH MOWER FIGURE 4...
  • Page 25 OPTIONAL GRASS CATCHERS 21" PUSH MOWER 2721210-04 FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 76036A.7 ASSY-G/C FRAME 76038C.7 BAR-G/C T 76120 LINER,GRASS CATCHER 78009N DOOR LATCH 64152-20 8-32X1/2 MACH SCREW 64139-01 BLT-WLF 5/16-24X3/4 64025-29 NUT-HEX #8-32 KEPS 75047N HOG RING 72091A...
  • Page 26 Equipment from Jacobsen, a Textron company, is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support.

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