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- Page 1 24 V CORDLESS LAWN MOWER Owner's Manual TOLL F REE HELPLINE: 1-866-456-8934 WARNING WARNING Read all safety rules and operating instructions carefully before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation 16-22 Maintenance 23-28 Troubleshooting Warranty 31-34 Exploded View/Parts List SPECIFICATIONS Model number: 85729 Motor: 24 V Battery: 24 V, 20 Ah lead-acid No-load Speed: 3500 RPM Cutting Path: 20” (50.8 cm) ght adjustments: 1 1/2—3 3/4” (3.8 cm-9.5 cm) Functions: 3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag. -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working. ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. ■... - Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER ■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. ■...
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Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) - Page 7 If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call DURAMAXX customer service for assistance. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can re-sult in severe eye damage.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER SWITCH POWER SWITCH ASSEMBLY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE SIDE DISCHARGE COVER GRASS CATCHER MOTOR HOUSING SIDE DISCHARGE CHARGER DEFLECTOR MULCHING PLUG Fig. 1... - Page 9 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all op-erating features and safety rules. (Fig.
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Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. ■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. ■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. - Page 11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE WARNING: Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. ■ Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes.
- Page 12 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Fig. 4) ■ Lift the side discharge door. ■ Align the grooves on the deflector with the pins on the underside of the door. ■ Lower the deflector until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the deflector.
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (Fig. 5) NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install either the side discharge deflector or the grass catcher. ■ Lift the rear discharge door. ■ Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and tilt at an approximate 15 degree angle. ■...
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (Fig. 6) NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either the side discharge deflector or the mulching plug. ■ Lift the rear discharge door. ■ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated on the door rod.
- Page 15 ASSEMBLY SETTING BLADE HEIGHT (Fig. 7) When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in.
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Page 16: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this product. - Page 17 OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The lawn mower comes with a maintenance free, sealed 24 volt storage battery. ■ Remove the switch key. ■ Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided. ■ Allow at least 15 hours of charge time before initial use of the mower. ■...
- Page 18 OPERATION TO CHARGE (Fig. 9) ■ Remove the switch key and store in a secure location out of the reach of children. ■ Plug the charger connector into the receptacle on the mower. ■ Insert the 120 volt plug of the charger into the wall receptacle. ■...
- Page 19 OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (Fig. 10) ■ Insert the switch key into the slot on the motor/blade control assembly. ■ Rotate the lever release counterclockwise and hold to allow access to the switch control lever. ■ Pull the switch control lever toward the mower handle and let go of the lever release. Continue to hold the switch control lever against the mower handle as you mow.
- Page 20 OPERATION MOWING TIPS ■ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. ■...
- Page 21 OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.
- Page 22 OPERATION EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER (Fig. 11) ■ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and lift to remove from mower. ■ Empty grass clippings. ■ Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher as described earlier in this manual.
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Page 23: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. - Page 24 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE (Fig. 12-13) Since the mower is equipped with a sealed battery, the mower can be tipped for maintenance without the danger of acid spillage. NOTE: Only use identical replacement blades. ■ Stop the motor and remove the switch key. Allow blade to come to a complete stop. ■...
- Page 25 MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE BLADE (Fig. 14) For best mowing performance, the mower blade must be kept sharp. A dull blade does not cut grass evenly and over-loads the motor. Under normal circumstances, sharpening the blade twice during the mowing season is usually sufficient. However, if your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent sharpenings may be required.
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE BALANCING THE BLADE (Fig. 15) When sharpening, care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when the mower is running. This vibration will eventually cause damage to the mower, especially the motor. To check the blade balance: ■...
- Page 27 MAINTENANCE STORING THE MOWER (Fig. 16) ■ Disconnect the mower from the power supply. ■ Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the underside of the mower deck. ■ Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. ■...
- Page 28 MAINTENANCE BATTERY MAINTENANCE It is recommended to charge the mower every 2 months for optimum performance when not in use. If the battery has been in storage for a long time without recharging, it will be in a low charge state. ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this grass trimmer battery pack: Lead, a toxic material.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Adjust the height of the handle and Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated properly. make sure the carriage bolts are seated properly. Handle knobs not tightened. Tighten handle knobs. Battery is low in charge. Charge the battery. -
Page 30: Warranty
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY The manufacturer warranties to the original purchaser that each new product and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 —Year Limited Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER: Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is”, sold reconditioned or used as rental... -
Page 31: Exploded View/Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST... - Page 32 EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST Switch assembly Yellow wire Black wire Motor wire connection...
- Page 33 EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST Model Num. Description Motor cover assy. 31102223 Screw M5×15 3220435 Motor cover strip seal 3420235 Motor vent 34105222 PCB cover 34104226-1 24V Led display assy. 36901226 Motor assy. 3610139-1 Carbon brush assy. 3110739-2 Self-locking nut M6 3220537 Deck 31301223-2 Self-locking nut M5...
- Page 34 EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST Model Num. Description Handle upper cover 43-3 34111222 Handle lower cover 43-4 34112222 7” wheel(right) 34201227-2 Cord guide 3413039 Screw M5X12 3221137 Cord retainer 3410801 Screw 3220105 Battery 3660239 Battery belt 3490139-1 Cord guide 3411135 Grass catcher assy. 31106222 Grass catcher frame 52-1...