Ariens A160H22 (96146000400), 96146000400 Owner’s Manual
A160H22
(96146000)
Owner's Manual
430859 Rev. 1 03.31.10 BY
• EspaSol, p. 18
Printed in U.S.A.
Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4
Product Specifications .............................. 4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 5
Operation ............................................. 6-10
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11
Maintenance ...................................... 11-14
Service and Adjustments ................... 14-15
Storage .............................................. 16-17
Troubleshooting ................................. 17-18
Repair Parts....................................... 36-43
Warranty ................................................. 44
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
=q,Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions, tt means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
° If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
° Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury'.All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
° Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
- Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
° Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
° Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
° Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine tocool
before refueling.
° Never refuel the machine indoors.
° Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilotlight such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner,
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this isnot possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
° Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
= If fuel is spilled on clothing,change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V, GENERAL SERVICE
° Never runa machine insidea closed
area.
° Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject
towear,damage,anddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsandreplacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
whennecessary.
• Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.
Wraptheblade(s)orweargloves,and
useextracautionwhenservicingthem.
° Donotchangetheenginegovernorset-
tingoroverspeedtheengine.
° Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstruc-
tionlabels,asnecessary.
&WARNING;Thislawnmowerisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbeusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithaspark
arrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).Ifasparkarresterisused,it
shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.
InthestateofCaliforniatheabove is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 0,94 Litres (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 0,5 Litres
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F) or SAE 10W-30
Spark Plug (Gap: 0,76 mm) NGK BPR6ES
Valve Clearance (± 0.04 mm): Intake: 0.015 mm; Exhaust: 0.020 mm
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs,
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above,
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4
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
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
those parts left unassembbd for shipping
purposes. To ensure safe and proper
operation of your lawn mower, all parts
and hardware you assemble must be tight-
ened securely. Use the correct tools as
necessary to ensure proper tightness. All
parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
Operator MOWING
control bar
UP handle
POSITION
Upper
Handle
knob
Lower handle
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM
CARTON
1. Remove loose parts includedwith
mower.
2. Cut down two end comers of carton
and lay end panet down fiat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle,
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandle carefullyso
as notto pinch or damage controlcables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing posi-
tion.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-
JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top+
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
Frame
handle
Vinyl Frame
bindings ,t opening
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawnmower was shippedready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert mower to
bagging or discharging, see '_ro CON-
VERT MOWER" in the Operation section
of this manual.
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your ]awn mower to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for
future reference.
ill
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
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Drive
control
bar
Starter
handle Gasoline filler cap
G rass
cat(
Operator presence control bar
Handle knob
Fuel valve lever
Engine oil
with dipstick
Muffle
Housin (on each wheel)
filter
uster
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shippe d WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our rotary walk-behind power lawnmowers conformto the safety standards of the
American National Standards Instituteand the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission. _I_WARNING: The blade turnswhen the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must Muicher door - allowsconversion to
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be held down to the handle to start the discharging or baggingoperation,
engine, Release to stop the engine. Drive control bar- used to engage
Starter handle - used for starting engine, power-propelledforward motion of mower.
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Theoperationofanylawn
mowercanresultinforeign
objectsthrownintotheeyes,
which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while oper-
ating your lawn mower or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a
standard safetyglasses orwide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
,I#_CAUTION: Federat regulationsrequire
an engine controlto be installedon this
lawn mower inorderto minimizethe
risk of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstancesattempt to defeat the
function ofthe operator control.The blade
turnswhen the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower isequippedwith an
operatorpresence controlbar which
requiresthe operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle tostart
and operate the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive con-
trolbar up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control
fully engaged against handle when in use.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for lowcut and lowerwheels
for high cut, adjustcuttingheightto suit
your requirements.Medium positionis
bestfor most lawns.
, To change cuttingheight, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up ordown to suityourrequirements.Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever,
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
LEVERBACKWARD Platetab
TO LOWERMOWER
LEVERFORWARDTO RAISEMOWER Lever
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
1. Liftthe rear door of the Iawn mower
and place the grass catcher frame side
hooksonto the door pivotpins.
2. The grass catcher is securedto the
lawn mower housingwhen the rear
door is lowered ontothe grass catcher
frame,
_kCAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plate or plug, clip-
ping deflector or approved grass catcher
in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Rear
Grass
catcher
handle
Operator
presence
control bar
DRIVECONTROLENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
\
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Liftup on grass catcher usingthe
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp-
7 tying; it willcause unnecessary wear.
Grass
catcher
\
\
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawnmower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now installthe grass catcher or
optional clipping deflector.
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, install mulcher plug into rear
discharge opening of mower.
Mulcher plug
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Mulcher plug must be installed into rear
discharge opening of mower.
- Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be
removed and mulcher door closed.
Openmulcherdoor
/
Discharge deflector
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear muicher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Rear mulcher plug removed.
2. Grass catcher installed.
3. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mutcher plug or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower isshipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup,
1. Be sure lawnmoweris level.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill
spout.
3, You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. S]owly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine,
4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use, Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season, You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions, See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL_ in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane, Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness,
_, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
_1_CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer, Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur,
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence controlbar. Wait untilblade and
all moving parts have stopped and turn
fuel valve to OFF position ifyou do not
intendto restart the engine soon.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE; Due to protectivecoatings on the
engine, a small amountof smoke may be
presentduring the initial use ofthe product
and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is inthe ON po-
sition.
2. Move choke lever to ON (I\1 ) position.
3. Hold operator presence controlbar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically
begins moving to the OFF position when
operator presence control bar is held
down to handle.
_OFF_ Chokelever
ON OFF _
uelvalvelever
MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments on your mower. Such
attachments are hazardous, wilt damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of grass clip-
pings, It may also be necessary to re-
duce ground speed and!or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should
be set in the FAST position.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can be-
come filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This wi]I help engine air flow and extend
engine life,
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
• The special mulching blade willrecut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recut-
ting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this time the grass has
dried, yet the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
° For best resu]ts, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades. Ifthe lawn is overgrownit
will be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep
from overloading the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping previouslycut path and
mow slowly.
MAX I/3
• Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec-
ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to
the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This wilt help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
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MAINTENANCE eEFORE
SCHEDULE USE
Check for Loose Fasteners
_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires l# #
_ Check Drive Wheels V'
clean Lawn Mower ....
M Clean under Drive Cover "**
O Check Drive Belt 1PuUeys *"
Check"/Sharpe_ /RePiace Blade
FI Lubrication
CIean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level I_
NE Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
? Inspect Muffler
N Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
* (if So equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-PropelJed mowers
**** Use e sol.per
to clean under deck
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1 - Change more oftenifoperatingundera heavy load orin high outdoortemperatures.
2 - Service more often it operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soIL
4 - Charge 4B hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of use,
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this lawn mower does not
cover itemsthat have been subjected to
operatorabuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintainunit as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustmentswill need to be made
periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check tosee if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof this manual.
• At least oncea year, replacethe spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean!new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
Mulcher
door hingepin
O Rear door
hinge
Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attractdustand dirtthatwill shorten the lifeof
the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they
must belubricated, use only adry, powdered
11graphite type lubricant sparingly.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.
TIRES
° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before
you mow to be sure they move freely.
The wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc. areinthe drive wheel area
and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be
sure to clean both front wheels.
1. Remove hubcaps, Iocknuts &washers.
2. Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.
3. Remove any trash or grass cuttings
from inside the dust cover, pinion and/
or drive wheel gear teeth.
4. Put wheels back in place.
NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels
do not turn freely, contact a qualified
service center.
BLADE CARE
For best results, blade must be kept sharp.
eplace a bent or damaged blade.
CAUTION: Use ontya replacement blade
approved bythe manufacturerofyourmower.
Using a blade not approved by the manu-
facturer of your mower is hazardous, could
damage your mowerand void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade & attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer & hardened washer).
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
2. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo-
site sharp edge) is uptoward the engine.
3. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
4. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
Recommendedtighteningtorque:35-40ft.lbs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
Bladeadapter Ke_
Lockwasher _
Blade Hardened
bolt washer & \
Trailing edge"
_ _,_,. keyway
Crankshaft retainer
Crankshaft
_, _/" Belt
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade
is balanced. Care should be taken to keep
the blade balanced.An unbalanced bladewill
causeeventual damage tomower or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
° To check blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of
the straight nail exposed. Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nail.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position. If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
° Check your grass catcher often for dam-
age or deterioration, Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replac-
ing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual. Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
GEAR CASE
• To keep your drive system working
properly, the gear case and area around
the drive should be kept clean and free
of trash build-up. Clean under the drive
cover twice aseason.
• The gear case isfilled with lubricant tothe
proper level at the factory. The only time
the lubricant needs attention is if service
has been performed on the gear case.
• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco
Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No.
12
750369. Do not substitute.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices andsystems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed byan authorized
engine manufacturer's service outlet.
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL.
Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating temperature.
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"F -_ 0 30 3_ 40 6o 8_ 1_
"o _3o .2o _to o lo _o 30 4_
TEMPERATURE RANG_ ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT 13i_CHANGE --
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NOTE: Multi-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30
etc.) improvestarting in cold weather, and
you shouldcheck your engine oil level fre-
quentlytoavoid possible enginedamage
from runninglow on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year if the fawn
mower is not used for 25 hours in one
year. Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours ofcontinuous use. Tighten oll plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until
fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick; lay aside
on a clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to re-
move any oil trapped inside of engine.
5. Fillengine with oil. SIowty pour oil
downthe oil fill spout into the engine.
6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Use guage on oil fi, cap/dipstickfor
checkinglevel. Insert dipstick into
the tube and rest the oi!fill cap on the
tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the
tubewhen taking reading.
Oilfiltcap/ /_ "_ _-JL_"
dipstick L_'_-_"'-_
Upper_ _\
mark--.'--_ \
Lower j _/-/'
mark
7. Continue adding small amounts of
oil and recheckingthe dipstick until it
reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine
willsmoke onstartup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil fill cap/
dipstick before starting engine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not runproperlyand may
be damaged by using a dirty air fiJter.
Replacethe air filter every 100 hoursof
operationor every season, whichever oc-
curs first. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
I. Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on aflat sur-
face. tf very dirty, replace cartridge.
_i,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean car-
tridge. They may cause deterioration of the
cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use
pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
4. tnsta[I cartridge, then replace cover.
4. Wipe offany spilled oil from lawn
moweror side of engine. !3
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MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting
are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-
ATIONS" section of this manual
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-grass
and trash. Clean the underside of your
mower after each use.
_ILCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
• Clean the underside of your lawnmower
by scraping to remove build-up of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
- Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water
out. Water inengine can result in short-
ened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean underdrive cover at least twice a
season. Scrape underside of cover with
puttyknife or similar toolto remove any
build-up of trash or grass on underside of
drive cover.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
before performing any service and
adjustments:
t. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug,
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See 'q'O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator mowing position, If the
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
1, Remove drive cover.
2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by
pushing down on arm and rolling belt
off pulley.
3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air
filter and carburetor down,
4. Remove blade and blade adapter.
PUSH
Drive
cover
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT
5. Place new drive belt on blade adapter.
6. Route the other end of the new drive
belt through hole in housing.
7. Reinstall blade and blade adapter.
8, Return mowerto upright position,
9. Push down on arm, install new belt on
gearcase pulley. Release arm slowly,
NOTE=Always use factory approved belt
to assure properfit and long life.
10. Reinstall drive cover.
Bladeada Crankshaft
Lockwasher
Iade T"
bolt Hardened elf
washer edge retainer
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