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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER
18 in. – UT13218
20 in. – UT13220
Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
using this product.
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER 18 in. – UT13218 20 in. – UT13220 Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................2 General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ............................... 4 Symbols ..................................5-6 Electrical ................................... 7 Features ..................................8-9 Assembly ..................................9-11 Operation ...................................12-13 Maintenance ................................14-16 Troubleshooting ................................17 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use the right appliance. Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. WARNING: Do not force the lawn mower. It will do the job better and READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. safer at the rate for which it was designed. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or the lawn mower. -
Page 5: 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 6: Symbols
If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Homelite customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can re- sult in severe eye damage. -
Page 7: Electrical
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the wire grounded power cord. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS UT13220 UT13218 Input ......... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 Amps Input ......... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 Amps No-load Speed ........3,600 r/min. (RPM) No-load Speed ........3,600 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Path ............... 20 in. -
Page 9: Assembly
FEATURES KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY See Figure 2. The motor/blade control, located on the upper handle of the The safe use of this product requires an understanding of mower, engages and disengages the motor and blade. the information on the product and in this operator’s manual MULCHING PLUG (MODEL UT13220 ONLY) - Page 10 ASSEMBLY HANDLE KNOBS WARNING: Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower UPPER with damaged safety devices. Failure to heed this warning HANDLE can result in serious personal injury. ADJUSTING HANDLE LOWER See Figure 3.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER MODEL UT13220 ONLY (MODEL UT13220 ONLY) See Figure 6. GRASS CATCHER HANDLE NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either the side discharge deflector or the mulching plug. Lift the rear discharge door. HOOKS REAR ...
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make you MOWER careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is PLUG sufficient to inflict serious injury. CORD RETAINER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this product. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings. ... -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and product damage. other material when performing blade maintenance. -
Page 15: Sharpening The Blade
MAINTENANCE Place the new blade on the shaft against the fan assembly. Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing FAN ASSEMBLY up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground. Replace the blade insulator and spacer, then thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING WHEELS See Figure 16. HUBCAP To replace a wheel: Disconnect the mower from the power supply. COTTER PIN Turn the mower on its side. Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry off the hubcap. Remove the cotter pin from the wheel axle, then remove the wheel. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Have repaired by an authorized service center before restarting. CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Homelite Help Line! ® Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. -
Page 18: Exploded View/Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST MODEL UT13218 Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. 8403-516201 motor vent 8186-517002 clip 8020-517006 motor cover 8440-517002 18 in rear axle 8025-516201 bolt sleeve 8181-517008SB rear flap 8SJAB40-14B self-tapping screw 8440-517003 height adjustment bracket left 8020-516207 7 in wheel cover... - Page 19 EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST MODEL UT13220 Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. R8403-516201 motor vent R8440-516101 height adjustment bracket left R8020-516212SB motor cover R8CE-08B ring washer R8025-516201WA bolt sleeve R8020-516216 rear discharge door R8SJAB40-14B self-tapping screw R8081-516211 rear discharge pin R8020-516206 motor cover R8342-516210 rear compression spring...
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Page 20: Warranty
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES. CALL US FIRST !! Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your lawn mower at 1-866-457-5888 between 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or send emails to homelite@reelin.com. Page 20... - Page 21 NOTES Page 21...
- Page 22 20 in. – UT13220 SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you, please call 1-866-457-5888 or visit us online at www.homelite.com.