Contents SAFETY ..................................6 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ............................9 TRAINING ................................9 PREPARATION .................................9 OPERATION ................................10 SLOPE OPERATION ............................... 11 USING THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE ....................12 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..........................12 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ........................ 14 SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 17 MODEL NUMBER ..............................17 FUEL SYSTEM ...............................
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RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) ................21 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................ 21 BLADE ENGAGEMENT ............................21 DISENGAGING THE BLADES ..........................21 STOPPING THE ENGINE ............................ 22 DRIVING THE MACHINE ........................... 22 DRIVING FORWARD ............................22 DRIVING IN REVERSE ............................22 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT ........................
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CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER AND FLUID.................... 32 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AIR PURGE ........................32 THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES ......................... 33 COPPER-BASED ANTI-SEIZE..........................33 DIELECTRIC GREASE ............................33 CASTER PIVOT BEARINGS PRE-LOAD AND LUBRICATION ................33 CHECK V-BELTS ..............................34 ADJUSTMENTS..............................35 DECK LEVELING ..............................35 PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ..........................
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. properly and safely perform the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved DANGER: White lettering/Red WORLDLAWN background. • The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) safety glasses, Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn When practical, remove gas powered you, others and cause property damage. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the • Refuel outdoors, on level ground while ground.
• • Allow engine parts, especially the Do Not change the engine governor setting muffler, to cool before touching. or overspeed the engine. • Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area. WARNING Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories WARNING can become entangled in rotating parts.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely DANGER necessary. • Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar is down. cause sliding and loss of control. • Drive slowly and carefully. •...
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• • Make sure venting path of battery is Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be always open once battery is filled allowed to sit for more than 30 days without with acid use.
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL • New safety signs may be obtained from DECALS your authorized Worldlawn equipment • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove dealer. all grease, dirt and debris from safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling signs and instructional labels.
The choke is used to aid in starting a cold OPERATION engine. Moving the choke lever forward will move the choke into the “on” position, pulling the choke lever back to the detent will return the OPERATOR CONTROLS choke to the “off” position. STEERING AND MOTION CONTROL The motion control levers control the forward THROTTLE CONTROL...
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or fuel when the machine will not be used for a hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns. few days, during transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked inside a building.
TRANSPORT LOCK PRE-START Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could be damaged.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT OPERATING DANGER INSTRUCTIONS The rotating blades under the mower deck • Perform daily maintenance are dangerous. Blade contact can cause • Check fuel level serious injury or death. • Open Fuel valve • Adjust seat Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION engaged.
IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward STOPPING THE ENGINE or backward) the operator must be in the 1. Bring the unit to a full stop. seat, the brake lever must be disengaged 2. Move the motion control levers to the (pushed down) before the motion control neutral position;...
3. Engage the park brake. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait The cutting height of the mower deck is for all moving parts to stop. adjusted from 1.0 to 5.5 inches (2.5 cm to 14.0 5.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving TRANSPORTING unit forward up a ramp to avoid tipping TRANSPORTING A UNIT backward. • Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the Avoid sudden deceleration while backing machine. Lock brake and block wheels. unit down a ramp to avoid tipping Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or backward.
MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting in the normal operator’s position. WARNING WARNING Remove the key from the ignition switch, Allow the engine to cool completely before engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) service or making repairs around the engine off the spark plug(s) before you do any area.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil level • Check the mower blades • Check the safety interlock system • Check seat belt • Check for loose hardware Before each use or daily • Check for belt obstructions •...
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL of time without recharging them will result in Check the engine oil daily before starting the reduced performance and service life. To preserve engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may optimum battery performance and life, recharge cause serious damage to the engine such as batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage...
RECOMMENDED JUMP STARTING CAUTION PROCEDURE Service Interval: As required Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly (wrong polarity) can immediately damage the Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion electrical system. (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be cleaned off prior to jump starting, Clean and Be certain of battery terminal polarity and tighten connections as necessary jumper cable polarity when hooking up...
CHECK MOWER BLADES CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and CAUTION remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1.
Contact your 3. The oil drain valve is located on the RH side of authorized Worldlawn service dealer. the engine. Place the pan under the machine to catch the oil. Loosen the oil drain valve and Important: It is essential that operator allow the oil to drain.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS Service Interval: 200 hours Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above for engine oil 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop change and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2.
CHECK SPARK PLUGS Service Interval: Every 100 Hours Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual. CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER AND FLUID Service Interval: Every 400 Hours This transaxle is designed with a serviceable filter. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an initial oil and filter change at 100 hours is recommended.
Air trapped in the oil may cause the following THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or symptoms: “Fel-Pro, Pro-lock nut type” are used on the • Noisy operation. following fasteners: • Lack of power or drive after short-term operation.
Note: Belt routed above park brake cross shaft. It CHECK V-BELTS must pass between the shaft and clutch housing. Service Interval: Every 100 Hours This necessitates the disconnection of the clutch Deck Belt Removal: jumper harness from the clutch. It may also be 1.
8. Fine tune rear adjusters as required. The ADJUSTMENTS single point adjustment can be utilized to gain Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all more adjustment.) moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and 9. Re-measure until all four sides are the correct remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making height.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support. 5. Lift park brake lever and hold in engaged position. 6. Tighten brake spring nut on RH link assembly until the swivel separates from retainer. Use a feeler gage to detect when this gap occurs.
because of the jumper wire being used. Run MOTION CONTROL DAMPER ADJUSTMENT engine at full throttle and release brake. Two positions are provided for installing the forward 6. Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive damper stud to the motion control assembly. The levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic oil upper hole provides less resistance, the lower up to operating temperature.
MOTION CONTROL HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the height: The motion control levers can be adjusted highter or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Remove the two bolts holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (A) 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes (B).
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to (May be required more often in dry or dirty stop, and remove key. Engage parking conditions.) brake.
TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE • Engine seems weak Clogged air filter • Fouled spark plugs. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted • Machine vibrates. Blades are loose. • Blades are incorrectly balanced. • Engine is loose. • Engine overheats. Clogged air intake or cooling fins. •...
STORAGE WINTER STORAGE To ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: The machine should be readied for storage at 1. Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the end of the mowing season, or if it will not be under the mower deck. Touch up damage in use for more than 30 days.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission- related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: •...
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If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
Any Mower or part thereof which, in Worldlawn’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Worldlawn’s option, without charge for parts or labor up to three years of the original date of purchase. Any Mower deck shell, in Worldlawn’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Worldlawn’s option, without charge for...
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