BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Contents SAFETY ..................................8 Safety Alert Symbol ..............................8 TRAINING ................................8 PREPARATION .................................8 OPERATION ................................10 SLOPE OPERATION ............................... 11 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..........................12 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ........................ 14 SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 16 MODEL NUMBERS ............................... 16 WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS (32/36/48) .......................
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH ........................19 PRE-START ................................20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 20 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................ 20 BLADE ENGAGEMENT ............................20 DISENGAGING THE BLADES ..........................21 STOPPING THE ENGINE ............................ 21 DRIVING THE MACHINE ........................... 21 DRIVING FORWARD ............................
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT ........................29 PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ..........................29 FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ....................... 29 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ........................... 29 RH DECK SPINDLE DRIVE BELT TENSION ......................29 CLEANING ................................30 CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA..............30 CLEAN DUST AND DIRT FROM CYLINDER HEAD FINS.
DANGER: White lettering/Red properly and safely perform the job. Use background. only accessories and attachments approved WORLDLAWN Indicates failure to observe the safety • The use of personal protective equipment, instructions will result in death or serious injury. such as (but not limited to) safety glasses,...
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • Check that the operator’s presence controls, DANGER safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do Not operate In certain conditions during fueling, static unless they function properly. electricity can be released causing gasoline vapors to ignite.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER devices in place and in proper working OPERATION condition. Although hazard control and accident • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to prevention are partially dependent upon the stop and engage parking brake: design and configuration of the equipment, o Before refueling these factors are also dependent upon the o Before dumping the grass catcher...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER WARNING DANGER Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can can become entangled in rotating parts. cause sliding and loss of control. Contact with rotating parts can cause • Mow across slopes, never up and down. traumatic amputation or severe lacerations.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE DANGER • Before any maintenance, disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop Charging or jump starting the battery engine and remove key or disconnect spark may produce explosive gasses. Battery plug wire. Wait for all moving parts to stop gases can explode causing serious before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CAUTION WARNING If the ignition is in the “ON” position Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid there is potential for sparks and accidentally injected into the skin must be engagement of components. Sparks surgically removed within a few hours by a could cause an explosion or moving doctor familiar with this form of injury or...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER New safety signs may be obtained from SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL your authorized Worldlawn equipment DECALS dealer. • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling all grease, dirt and debris from safety off the backing to expose the adhesive signs and instructional labels.
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CONSOLE DECAL – 453567 CLUTCH OPERATION DECAL 363233 TRANSMISSION POSITION DECAL 363241 THROTTLE DECAL 453564 DECAL GRAPHICS ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON CHOKE HOUR METER BLADE SWITCH NEUTRAL REVERSE FAST SLOW...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER onto the rods. Temporarily replace the ASSEMBLY swivels in the engagement brackets to INSTRUCTIONS measure, adjust the effective length of both rods so that the end of the steering lever is 1. Remove top boards of crate and all loose 2”...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER FINAL OPERATION CHECK/ADJUSTMENT OPERATOR CONTROLS 1. With the engine ignition switch in the off position, and the mower on level TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER ground, grasp the handlebars and pull Located on top of the transmission the mower toward you while slowly moving the steering levers closer to the The transmission selector lever is used to handlebars.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER the transmission is in any position other than To release, pull up on the levers and release neutral and/or the blade switch is on. the locks. SAFETY INTERLOCK When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the TO START: Transmission selector lever must brake being engaged.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER PRE-START OPERATING Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results INSTRUCTIONS use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Move the transmission selector lever to the IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline neutral position.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • Never operate the mower with the discharge Use slow and steady movement of the deflector raised, removed, or altered unless steering levers. • there is a grass collection system or mulch Use caution when making turns. •...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • Do Not exceed a 20 degree angle TRANSPORTING between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck. TRANSPORTING A UNIT • Avoid sudden acceleration while driving Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the unit up a ramp to avoid tipping machine.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by standing in the normal operator’s position. WARNING WARNING Remove the key from the ignition switch, Allow the engine to cool completely before engage parking brakes, and pull the wire(s) service or making repairs around the engine off the spark plug(s) before you do any area.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level • Check the mower blades • Check the safety interlock system • Check for loose hardware • Check for belt obstructions •...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL A. Install blade bolt through washer, spacers, and blade in same order as removed to Check the engine oil daily before starting the maintain desired cutting height. engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may B.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER The safety interlock system is designed to stop the If the Safety Interlock System does not appear to mower blades if you release both OPC levers while be working correctly it must be repaired before the PTO switch is in the engage position. allowing anyone to operate the machine.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Service Interval: 100 hours Service Interval: Every 40 hours NOTE: Change oil and filter after first eight 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key. Engage parking brake. (8) hours of operation.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Lubrication Chart ADJUSTMENTS NUMBER Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all FITTING INITIAL SERVICE moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and LOCATIONS PUMPS INTERVAL PLACES remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making 1. Deck Belt Every 40 any adjustments to the unit.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Steering characteristics are affected by the This adjustment may be necessary if certain relationship between the drive wheel clutching and components have been replaced or reinstalled braking positions. The greater the distance the 1.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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.
In no event shall Worldlawn be responsible for special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages. This limited warranty specifically excludes parts covered under another manufacturer’s warranty.
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