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A1 73K22
(96146500)
Owner's
Manual
431588 Rev. 1 03.31.10
BY
• EspaSol, p. t 8
Pdnted in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 A1 73K22 (96146500) Owner's Manual • EspaSol, p. t 8 431588 Rev. 1 03.31.10 Pdnted in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Maintenance ........10-13 Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ....13-14 Product Specifications ......Storage ..........14-15 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Troubleshooting ......... 16-17 Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ......Repair Parts........34-43 Warranty ..........44 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Do not operate the machine while under IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE the influence of alcohol or drugs, Use extreme care in handling gasoline. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Always be sure of your footing: keep a vapors are explosive.
  • Page 4 ° Grass catcher components are subject • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them, allow objects to be thrown. Frequently °...

  • Page 5: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT; This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of Upper handle...

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THiS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 Theoperation ofanylawn TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT mower canresult inforeign Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels objects thrown into the eyes, for high cut, adjust cuttingheight to suit which can result in severe your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. eye damage.

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    NOTE: Initial oilfitl requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE '" BEFORE A FTER EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners C!ean / Inspect Grass Catcher* V'" Check Tires tl/' NW i Check Drive Wheels "*" Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover "*"...
  • Page 11 LAWN MOWER 4. Use block of wood between blade and Always observe safety rules when per- lawn mower housing and tighten the forming any maintenance. blade bolt, turning clockwise. Recommendedtighteningtorque:35-40ft.lbs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade boit is heat treated. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect If bolt needs replacing, replace only with control chemicals which can harm rubber.

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    ENGINE 7, Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level LUBRICATION settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or Use only high quality detergent oil rated engine will smoke heavily from the with API service classification SJ-SL. muffler on startup.
  • Page 13 _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass Fuel and trash. Filter • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle. 2.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    HANDLE • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines You can fold your mower handle for storage. and carburetor are empty. 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, products in the fuel tank or permanent...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank, 3. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade, 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2, Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Reglas de Seguridad ........ 18-20 Mantenimiento .......... 26-29 Especificaciones deI Producto ....... 20 Servicio y Adjustes ........29-30 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ....... 21 Almacenamiento ........31-32 OperaciSn ..........22-25 Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 32-33 Programa de Mantenimiento ......26 Partes de repuesto ........34-43 Garantfa ............
  • Page 19 ° Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba IV, MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA est_ mojada. Aseg_rese siempre de tener Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gaso- buena tracciSn en sus pies; mantenga el lina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y mango firmemente y camine;...
  • Page 20 Los c omponentes del receptor delahierba • Las c uchillas la segadora est_n afiladas van sujetos adesgaste, daSes ydetedoro, y pueden cortar. Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar qua pueden exporter las partes enmov- guantes, y utilizar precauciones espeeiales imiento opermitir que o bjetos sean dispara- cuando se efectea mantenimiento sobre [as dos.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANT]E, Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar per razones de envfo.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGUR]DAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSnde los diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Laoperaci6n de cualquier PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTLIRA DE CORTE segadora puede hacer que Levante las ruedas pare el corte bajo y baje las satten objetos extrafios dentro de ruedas pare el corte alto., ajuste la altura de sus ojos, 1o que puede producir torte pare que se acomode a sus requisitos.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CIESPED _I, PRECAUCI(SN: NO sobrellene el motor con 1, Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el aceite, o fumar_, pesa demante del silenciador mango dei bastidor. cuando Io valla a arrancar. Rernueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los AsegL_reseque la segadora est6 nivelada.
  • Page 25 sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- por u n periodo de 30 dfas o m_s. Vacfe el CHAR estanque del combustible, haga a rrancar IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor motor yh&galo funcionar hasta que las Ifneas rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora del combustible carburador queden vacios.
  • Page 26 _j,,, PROGRAMA ANTES" DESPUES CADA CADA I CADA ANTES DEt DECADA DE CADA 25 HORASO ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADAHORAS NAMIENTO lll l V '''_ Revi_ar _i hay Su_stad_res Sue_os Cont rolar los N s um_,ttcos Conl_lat las Fiuedas Mortices **" Limp[at la Segador_ ..
  • Page 27 SEGADORA AVISO: Rernueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap- ando h aga elmantenimiento. tador de la cuchilta. La ranura tiene que ester en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED 2. Remueva la tape del dep6sito de] aceite; o E1recogedor de c_sped puede set rociado d_jela a un Iado en una supefficie limpia. con el ague de la manguera pero tiene que 3. Incline Ia cortadora de c,}sped por este estar seco cuando se vaya a user.

  • Page 29: Especificaciones

    BUJiA Cartucho Ranuras Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de cada tempo- rada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, 1oque suceda primero. El tipo de bujfa y e[ ajuste de la abertura aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" en ta secoi6n de Mantenimiento de este manual LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor...
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSION APRIETE 1. Remueva la cubierta de ]a impulsi6n. PARA AJUSTE Remueva Ia correa de Ia polea de Ia caja de engranajes empujando haoia abajo. Mango 3. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando C[avijade hacia ardba.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para e l a lmacenamiento aI f inal de carla t emporada osi l a unidad nose vaausar por 3 0 dfas o m_,s. SEGADORA APRIETE PARA DOBLAR Cuando se va a guardar Ia segadora por oierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda ]a mugre, Ia grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 CIL|NDRO • Si es posib_e, guarde su unidad en un recinto 1. Remueva ta bujfa. cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda contra el 2. Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray, s polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujia en el cifindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico cualificado. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Eteve la altura de corte. Falta de 1. CuchiUa desgastada, doblada fuerza o sue;ta. 2. Eleve la altura de corte. 2.
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  • Page 38: Engine Controls

    KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0224 IIII Hill ENGINE CONTROLS BREATHER MUFFLER GASKET STARTING SYSTEM VALVE STEM SEAL GASKET SET ] DECALS A WARNING...

  • Page 39: Gasket Set

    KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBERXT173-0224 IIII IIII CRANKSHAFT DECALS Key Part Key Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 14 014 47-S Crankshaft Assembly 14 450 02-S Hang Tag, 14 340 01-S Maintenance Key, Flywheel 14 113 03-S Decal, Warning GASKET 41 037 10-S Nameplate, Service...
  • Page 40 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERXT173-0224 ttt ittllill it BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES AIR INTAKE/ FILTRATION OIL PAN / LUBRICATION t i1 , IGNITION / ELECTRICAL i1,11111 i ii...
  • Page 41 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERXT173-0224 IIIUIIIJlIIII UIII[IUIIIIUIWIIIIIIIIIII I II II I III II II1 JIU L I IIIII BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES OIL PAN t LUBRICATION Key Part Key Part No. No. Description No, No. Description 25 086 167-S Screw, Pan Head, #15, 25 086 145-S Screw, Hex Head, 6-Lobe (Hi-Lo Thread) Fianged (M6)

  • Page 42: Fuel System

    KOHLER 4.,CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0224 IIIIIII IIIIIIIII I I iiilllli i I EXHAUST CRANKCASE i i. 7 !ii "t',5_:_i i""--,..t_4 _:1_ HEAD / VALVE / BREATHER ! _.>, ° ÷.o_. FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 43 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERXTt73-0224 IIIIIII IIII II IIIII II I EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM Key Part Key Part NO. NO. No. No. Description Description 14 100 09-S Locknut, Hex, Flanged 14 065 24-S Kit, Tank Assembly (M6) (Non-California) 14 068 05-S Kit, Muffler (Includes 14 227 11-S .Cap, Fuel Assembly...

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaserthat this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will re- pair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

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