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- Page 1 SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER 115 58 78-27 Rev. 4 04.23.15 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ....2-4 Maintenance ....22-26 Storage ......33-35 Assembly .......5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ..35-36 Operation ....10-21 Adjustments ....27-33 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I. CHILDREN capable of amputating hands and feet and WARNING: CHILDREN CAN throwing objects. Failure to observe the BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR following safety instructions could result in KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. -
Page 3: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES • Do not pull mower backwards unless III. SLOPE OPERATION absolutely nec es sary. Always look down Slopes are a major factor related to slip & and behind before and while moving fall accidents, which can result in severe backwards. - Page 4 SAFETY RULES V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, area. before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Never attempt to make wheel height the engine (motor) running.
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Page 5: Assembly
Do I have a mulching lawn mower? ASSEMBLY Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. Raise the discharge deflector (rear door on rear discharge mowers). If CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn the opening is closed off by a plate, then mower without the discharge deflector or your lawn mower is mulcher ready. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY “QUICK RELEASE” HANDLES 3 POSITION “EZ” HANDLES (ALL OTHER MODELS) • Raise lower handle section to operating • Raise lower handle section to mowing position and align hole in handle with position and align holes in lower handle one of three height positioning holes. with holes in handle brackets.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL STARTER ROPE INSTALL REAR WHEELS (MODELS EQUIPPED WITH T-KNOB) (“HIGH WHEEL ” MOWERS ONLY) • Loosen T-knob. Some high wheel models require wash ers • Hold control bar against upper handle. which will be pro vid ed in a parts bag. If •...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY “FABRIC TOP” GRASS CATCHERS • For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks ASSEMBLE/ATTACH GRASS CATCH ER into the slots of the rear door. • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH TO PRE PARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY) Engine Harness NOTE: Your battery must be charged connector connector (male) (female) before you can start your lawn mower. • Open battery box (if equipped). • Disconnect engine connector (male) (if equipped) from battery con nec tor (female).
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- a v o i d mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. - Page 11 OPERATION "QUICK-PIN" ADJUSTMENT “DUAL POINT” ADJUSTMENT • To change cutting height, pull up on Both front wheels are adjusted by a single adjuster lever, move wheel up or down lever on the left front wheel. Likewise, to suit your re quire ments and release both rear wheels are adjusted by a single adjuster lever.
- Page 12 OPERATION “THREE POINT” ADJUSTMENT TO CONVERT MOWER: (18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS ONLY) Most mowers are shipped ready to be Both rear wheels are adjusted by a single used as a mulcher. lever on the left rear wheel. “REAR DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS •...
- Page 13 OPERATION “SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY” MOWERS MULCHER PLUG TYPE “B” To convert to bagging or dis charg ing: MULCHER PLATE • Lift discharge deflector and remove To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plug. mulcher plate must be removed from • Mower can now be used for side dis- underside of lawn mower.
- Page 14 OPERATION “MULTI-CUT” MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be SIDE DISCHARGING used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging • Mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) must or discharging: be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. Rear door must be closed. REAR BAGGING •...
- Page 15 OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: WHEN CONVERTING YOUR Your lawn mower was shipped ready to “MULTI-CUT” LAWN MOWER: be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging: FOR MULCHING - • Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped) REAR BAGGING installed and rear door closed.
- Page 16 OPERATION 3. Secure rear of side discharge deflector 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: to lawn mower housing with knob. Your lawn mower was shipped ready to • Mower is now ready for side discharg- be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear ing operation.
- Page 17 OPERATION 3. Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER mower housing with knob. WHEN CONVERTING YOUR 21" HI-VAC: 4. Place rear handle of grass catcher on FOR MULCHING - the crossbar of the lawn mower's lower 1.
- Page 18 OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL “DUAL BAIL ” DRIVE CONTROL BAR (ALL MODELS) • To start forward motion, lift drive control bar up to handle. Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- • To stop forward motion, release drive er a tor presence control bar which re quires control bar.
- Page 19 OPERATION “VARI-SPEED” DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by hold- ing the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control bar up to the handle. The closer to the handle the bar is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.
- Page 20 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING EN GINE TO START ENGINE CAUTION: The mow er blade rotates Read the engine manual packed with your whenever the engine is running. mower. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the FILL ENGINE WITH OIL engine, a small amount of smoke may be Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in present during the initial use of the prod- the engine.
- Page 21 OPERATION MOWING TIPS FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY - MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such IMPORTANT: For best performance, attachments are hazardous, will damage keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- your mower and could void your warranty.
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Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication... - Page 23 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Crank- shaft Always observe safety rules when per- keyway forming any main te nance. TIRES Belt • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect retainer control chemi cals which can harm rub- ber. Trailing edge • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Blade adapter cause tire damage.
- Page 24 MAINTENANCE BLADES WITH ROUND HOLE: 4. If you remove the pinion gears, wipe • To check blade balance, drive a nail into clean with dry cloth. Re as sem ble dry. a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of Do not lubricate.
- Page 25 MAINTENANCE ENGINE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (KOHLER or B&S PRO / ENDURANCE ENGINES ONLY) Read the maintenance section of your engine manual. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re- LUBRICATION tor, re place ment is re quired.
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the drive cover at least twice Hose a season. Scrape underside of cover with a putty knife or similar tool to remove any buildup of trash or grass. WATER WASHOUT FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED) Your lawn mower may be equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing.
- Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release operator presence control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have com plete ly stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug.
- Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT • Remove blade and debris shield. • Remove belt from engine pulley on FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: crankshaft. “STANDARD” OR “DUAL BAIL ” MODELS: • Install new belt by reversing above steps. •...
- Page 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lockwasher plug and place wire where it cannot Blade come in contact with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown);...
- Page 30 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position the blade adapter on the en- 21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS: gine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter Drive cable Housing and crankshaft keyway are aligned; and anchor hole that the drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer.
- Page 31 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. 1. Place new drive belt in the belt retainer 8. Return mower to upright position. of the debris shield. Be sure to route 9. Install new drive belt into idler arm as- belt between belt keepers and through sembly, then around the drive pulley.
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Page 32: Storage
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hard- ENGINE ened washer and blade. CARBURETOR 5. Remove debris shield. The carburetor has been preset at the 6. Remove gearcase belt keeper. factory. 7. Remove drive belt. • The air filter must be assembled to the TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT car bu re tor when running engine. - Page 33 STORAGE 3 POSITION “QUICK” Operator MOWING presence POSITION Handle pin control bar SQUEEZE Handle ad just ment bracket FOLD FORWARD Upper handle STORAGE Handle lever Operator MOWING Lower presence POSITION handle control bar Handle bolt Height adjuster lever (18" Hi-Vac FOLD models only) FORWARD...
- Page 34 STORAGE Operator MOWING CYLINDER presence POSITION • Remove spark plug. control bar • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly to dis trib ute oil. FOLD • Replace with new spark plug. FORWARD Upper handle...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. - Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. not filling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. (If so equipped) 3.
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