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A1 73
(96136100)
Owner's
Manual
430855 Rev. 3 03.31.10 BY
• EspaSol, p. t8
Pdnted in U,S.A.

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  • Page 1 A1 73 (96136100) Owner's Manual • EspaSol, p. t8 430855 Rev. 3 03.31.10 BY Pdnted in U,S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Rules .......... 2-4 Maintenance ........10-13 Product Specifications ......4 Service and Adjustments ....13-14 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......5 Storage ..........14-15 Operation ..........6-9 Troubleshooting ......... 16-17 Maintenance Schedule ......10 Repair Parts........34-43 Warranty ..........44 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I.
  • Page 3 • Donot o perate themachine IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE while under 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: Operation

    Read t hese i nstructions and this manual in Operator MOWING itsentirety before you attempt toassemble POSITION oroperate your n ew lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped WITHOUT OIL ORGASOLINE inthe engine. Your new lawn m ower has been a ssem- bled atthe factory with the exception of Upper those p arts l eftunassembled...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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'"...
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels mower can result in foreign for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.
  • Page 8 NOTE: initial oil fill requires only t8 oz. Grass due to residual oil in engine from the catcher manufacturers 100% quality testing. When frame 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grassand trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE •...
  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE EACH STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS iii i Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires NW Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower **** v" Clean under Drive...
  • Page 11 4. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rutes when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. RecommendedUghteningtorque:35-40ff.lbs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect If bolt needs replacing, replace onIy with control chemicals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 12 ENGINE 7. Continue adding smatl 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 wilt smoke heavily from the with API service classification SJ-SL, muffler on startup. Select the oil's SAEviscositygrade according 8.
  • 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 and trash. • 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, Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.
  • Page 15: Storage

    HANDLE • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines You can fold your mowerhandle forstorage. and carburetor are empty. t. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle towardeach other untilthe •...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE 'CORRECTION "' Does not start 1. Dirtyair filter, 1. Clean!replace air filter, 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel, 3, 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, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height.
  • Page 18 Reglas de Seguridad ........ i8-20 Mantenimiento .......... 26-29 Especificaciones del Producto ....... 20 Servicio y Adjustes ........29-30 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ....... 21 Almacenamiento ........31-32 Operaci6n ..........22-25 Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 32-33 Programa de Mantenimiento ......26 Pades de repuesto ........34-35 Garantia ............
  • Page 19 IV. MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA - Nunca opere Ia maquina cuando la hierba Usar mucha atenciOn cuando se maneja gaso- est_ mojada. Asegerese siempre de tener buena tracoiOn en sus pies; mantenga el lina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y los vapores son explosivos.
  • Page 20 Los componentes del receptor de Ia hierba ° Las cuchillas de la segadora est&n afiladas van sujetos a desgaste, da_os y detedoro, y pueden cortar. Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar que pueden exponer las partes en mov- guantes, y utilizar precauciones especiales imiento o permitir que ob|etos sean dispara- cuando se efectt_a mantenimiento sobre las mismas.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped v{ene S_NACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aque{las partes que se de* jaron sin montar pot razones de envfo.
  • Page 22 FAMILIAR|CESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse con Ia ubicaciSn de los diversos contro[es y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 La operaci6n de cualquier PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTLIRA DE CORTE segadora puede Levante _as ru_Jas para el corte bajo y baje las hacer que ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste Ia altura de salten objetos extra_.os dentro de contepara qua se acomode a sus requisitos.La sus ojos, Io que puede producir posici6ndel medio es la major para la mayor{a daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED _kPRECAUCi6N: NO sobrellene et motor con 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el aceite, o fumard pesa demante del silenciador mango del bastidor. cuando lo valla a arrancar. Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los 1.
  • Page 25 sistema del combustible antes deguardarlo CONSEJO$ PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- per u n periodo de30 dias o m=_s. Vacie el CHAR estanque del combustible, haga a rrancar IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier motor yh&galo funcionar hasta que las Ifneas rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora del c ombustible yelcarburador queden...
  • Page 26 ..,, L PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DE CADA DE CAD_ 25 HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revi_ar =;i hay Sujet_,dores Sueltos ,,Limpia r/In specc ionat" el Recogedot' de C_sped* cont,'6,1ar los NeumC, ticos Oentrelar tas Ruedas M_tt'ices ;;;...
  • Page 27 AVISO: Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y SEGADORA revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap- Siempre observe Ias reglas de seguridad cu- tador de la cuchilla. La ranura tiene que estar ando haga el mantenimiento. en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado d6jela a un iado en una superfioie limpia. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Incline Ia cortadora de c6sped por este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BUJ|A CartuchoRanuras Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de cada tempo- rada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero+El tipo de bujfa y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de este manual.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSION APRIETE PARA AJUSTE 1, Remueva ]a cubierta de la impulsi6n. Remueva la correa de la polea de la caja de engranajes empujando hacia abajo. Mango i_ Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para e] almacenarniento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 alias o m&s. SEGADORA APR1ETE Cuando se va a guardar la segadora per cierto E,,,,,,,,,,,,,)D_ PARADOBLAR periodo de tiempo, Iimpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, Ia grasa, tas hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO ° Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto 1. Remueva Ia buj[a. cerrado y ct_brala para protegerla contra e] 2. Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav#s poivo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico cualificado, CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Eleve la altura de code. Falta de 1. Cuchifla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. 2. Eleve la altura de corte. 2.
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  • Page 38 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0084 ENGINE CONTROLS CRANKSHAFT BREATHER CRANKCASE/ FLYWHEEL SEAL STARTING SYSTEM MUFFLER GASKET VALVE STEM SEAL DECALS _, WARNING...
  • Page 39 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERXT173-0084 II III ENGINE CONTROLS CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 14 089 07-S Spring, Linkage 14 0t4 14-S Crankshaft Assembly 14 090 12-S Lever, Governor 14 340 01-S Key, Flywheel 3 M-641060-S Nut, Flanged, M6 x 1.0 1412622-S ControlAssembty, Fixed Speed...
  • Page 40 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBERXT173-0084 iiiiiiiiiiiii ii i BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES AIR INTAKE ! FILTRATION OIL PAN / LUBRICATION IGNITION / s"l ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 41 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERXT173-0084 IIII II III I II OIL PAN 1 LUBRICATION BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25 086 145-S Screw, Hex Head, 1 25 086 167-S Screw, Pan Head, #15, Flanged (M6) 6-Lobe (Hi-Lo) 14 123 !3-S Tube Assembly, Oil Fill 14332 04-S Insert, Engine Cover...
  • Page 42 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0084 illl CRANKCASE EXHAUST IIII HEAD / VALVE / BREATHER { _,-\, 15.,.., FUEL °\ SYSTEM H_II...
  • Page 43 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBERXT173-0084 I IIIIIII II IIIIII IIIIII II IIIIIII IIIIIIIIII II II IIII EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14 3!404-S 1 I4 065 12-S Shield, Muffler Kit, Fuel Tank 1406805-S Kit, Muffler (Includes (Includes Key Number 2) 2 14 227 04-S Fuel Cap Assembly...
  • Page 44 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this productas manufactured is free from defects in materiels 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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