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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.
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...
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...
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-...
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. –...
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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 –...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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! –...
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"...
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.
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.
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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...
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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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