Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut 753B, Wide-Cut E753B Operator's Manual

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TROKBILT'____

Operator's Manual

Wide-Cut TM 33"

Combination Mower

Models 753B

E753B

(fuel tank styles vary by engine model)

IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cov-

ered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 770-10602D

(12/2002)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

Safety ................................................................... 1

Assembly ................................................................. 4

Features and Controls ....................................................... 8

Operation ................................................................ 11

Maintenance .............................................................. 16

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 24

Lubrications ............................................................... 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 27

Parts List ................................................................. 28

Warrany Information ........................................................ Back Cover

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual isan important part of your new Wide-Cut TM mower. Itwill help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-

mation from it in the space provided below. This informationis very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is ex- plained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial numberof the equipment in

the space below

O BILT" TROY-BILT LL(

P* O* BOX 361131

www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND,OH44136

330-558-7220

• 866-840-6483,

Copy Model Number Here

Copy Serial Number Here

ENGINEINFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issueswith regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual packed

separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance

of this unit, please ca]] the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have

your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locatethis in- formation. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

Safety

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- tive harm.

SafetyAlertSymbol

,_ This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this

Owner's Manual to alert you to potential hazards. Wheneveryou seethissymbol, readand obeythe safety messagethat follows it. Failureto obey the safety message could result in personal injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observethe

following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

I. GENERALOPERATION 5

1. Read,understand,andfollow allin- structionson the machineandin the

manuals.Bethoroughly familiar with thecontrolsandthe proper useof

the mowerbeforestarting. 6.

2. Do not put handsor feet nearor under rotatingparts. Keepclear of the mowerbladeand discharge 7.

openingatall times.

3. Only allow responsibleindividuals, whoarefamiliar with the instruc- 9.

tions, to operatethemower.

4. Clearthe areaof objectssuchas rocks, toys,wire, bones,sticks, etc.,

which could be pickedupand thrown bythe blade. 10.

11.

Besuretheareaisclearof other peoplebeforemowing.Stopmower

if anyoneentersthe area. Keepby- standersat least25 feetawayfrom

theareaof operation. Donot operatethemowerwhen

barefootor wearingopensandals. Alwayswear substantialfoot wear.

Donot pullmower backwards unlessabsolutelynecessary.Look

downand behindbeforeandwhile moving backwards.

Donot operatethemowerwithout properguards, plates,grasscatcher

or other safety protectivedevicesin

place.

Referto providedinstructions for properoperationand installationof

accessories.Onlyuseaccessories approvedby GardenWay

Incorporated.

Stopthebladewhen crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads,

Stoptheengineand disconnectthe sparkplug wire from thespark plug

wheneveryou leavethe unit,before cleaningthe moweror unclogging

the chute.

12. Shuttheengineoff, waituntil the bladecomesto a completestop, and

disconnectthesparkplugwire be-

fore installing or removingthe

mulchercoveror the optionalgrass catcher. Makecertainthat thegrass

catcheris securelyattachedbefore operatingthe mower.Emptythe

grasscatcheraftereachuse- decomposingdebriscouldgenerate

enoughheatto catchfire.

13. Mow in daylightor goodartificial light.

14. Donotoperatethemower while underthe influenceofalcoholor

drugs.

Section1:Safety

15. Neveroperatemowerin wet grass. Alwaysbesureofyour footing; keep a firm hold on thehandleand walk;

neverrun.

16. DisengagetheWheelDriveLeveron

self-propelledmodelsbeforestarting

the engine.

17. If the unit shouldstartto vibrateab-

normally,stop theengineanddis- connectthe sparkplug wire. Then

checkimmediatelyfor the cause. Vibrationis generallyawarning of trouble.

18. Alwayswear safetygogglesor safety glasseswith sideshieldswhen oper-

ating mower.

19. Watchfor trafficwhenoperating near,or whencrossingroadways.

20. Neverattemptto carrychildrenor otherpassengerson the mower.

Theycouldfall offand beseriously

injured,or theycould interferewith

thesafeoperationof the mower.

21. Checkthe operationof theOperator PresenceControlBarbeforeeach

use.SeetheMaintenanceSectionof

this manualfor instructions. If the

engineruns longerthanthree sec- ondsafter theOperatorPresence

ControlBaris released,thesystem is notworkingproperly.Immediately

contactyour localservicedealeror

thefactory TechnicalService

Departmentfor instructions. Donot usethe mower until themechanism

is repaired.

22. Themower is equippedwith asafety dischargechute,comeswith special

mulchercovers,and offers anop-

tional grasscatcher. The safetydis-

chargechutemust beworking prop- erlyat all times. Neverattemptto disconnector otherwisecausethis

dischargechute to ceaseworking. If used,mulchercoverorgrass

catcherattachmentmust beinstalled properlyandfunction correctly. Do

notuseyour equipmentotherwise.

23. Neverruntheengineinan enclosed

area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon

monoxide,adeadlygasthat is odor- less,colorless,andtasteless.Always

runtheengineoutdoorsand make surethere is adequateventilation.

II. SLOPEOPERATION

Slopeseree majorfactorrelatedto slipandfall accidentswhichcanresult

insevereinjury. All slopesrequire

extracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyone slope,donotmowit.

DO:

Mow acrossthefaceof slopes;never up anddown. Exerciseextremecau-

tion whenchangingdirection on

slopes.Avoid slopesgreaterthan 15o.

Removeobjectssuch asrocks,tree limbs,etc.

Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

DONOT:

Donot mowneardrop-offs, ditches, or embankments.Theoperatorcould

loosefooting or balance.

Donot mowexcessivelysteepslopes. Donot mowon wet grass.Reduced

footing could causeslipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe opera- tor is notalertto the presenceofchil-

drem Childrenereoftenattractedto the mowerandtothemowingactivity.

Neverassumethatchildrenwill remain whereyoulastsewthem.

1. Keepchildren out of themowing areaand underthe watchful careof

a responsibleadult.

2. Bealertandturn moweroff ifchil- dren enterthearea.

3. Beforeandwhile moving backwards, look behindand downfor small children.

4. Neverallow children to operatethe mower.

5. Useextracarewhenapproaching blind corners, shrubs,trees,or other

objectsthat mayobscurevision.

IV.SERVICE

1. Useextracarein handlinggasoline andotherfuels.Theyareflammable

andtheirvapors areexplosive. a) Useonlyan approvedcontainer.

b) Neverremovegascapor add

fuelwhenthe engineis running. Allowengineto cool beforerefu-

eling.Do notsmoke.

c) Neverrefuelthe machine

indoors.

Neverstore themachineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an openflame,such asawater

heater,etc.

Movemowerawayfrom any gasolinefumes beforestarting

theengine.

2. Neverrunan engineinsidea closed area.

Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairs with the enginerunning. Disconnect

the spark plugwire and keepthe

wireawayfrom the plugto prevent accidentalstarting.

4. Keepall nuts and bolts,especially

the bladeattachmentbolts, tight and

keepequipmentingoodcondition.

5. Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Checktheir operationregularly.

Keepmowerfreeof grass,leavesor otherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoil or

fuel spillage.Allowmowerto cool

beforestoring.

After striking anobject, stop theen-

gineand disconnectthe spark plug wire. Inspectthe mowerand repair, if necessary,beforerestarting.

8. Neverattemptto makemowercut-

ting heightadjustmentswhilethe

engineis running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresub-

ject to wear,damageanddeteriora- tion, which couldexposemoving

partsor allowobjectsto bethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsand

replacewith factory recommended parts,whennecessary.

Section1:Safety

10. Mower bladesaresharpandcan cut. Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,

and useextracautionwhen servic- ing them.

11. Donot changethe enginegovernor settingor overspeedtheengine.

12. Donot touchenginepartswhich may behot from operation.Allow

parts to coolcompletelybeforein- specting,cleaningor repairingthe

mower,

13.

14.

15.

To accessthe undersideof the

mower,tip the mower rearward.Do nottip the mowerforward or onei-

ther of itssides,unlessspecifically

advisedto do so in thismanual. Maintainor replacesafetyand in-

structionaldecals. Referto thesep- aratePartsCatalogfor replacement

decalinformation. Forunitsequippedwith electric

start:

a) Batteriesproduceexplosive

gases.Keepsparks,flame, cigarettes,etc.,away. Ventilate

theareawhenchargingthe bat- tery.Donotchargethebatteryin anairtight space.

b) Donot usea batterycharger

otherthanthe one providedwith

the mower.

c) The battery containstoxic mate-

rials. Do notdamagethe battery case.If the caseis brokenor

damaged,avoidcontactwith the batterycontents.

d) Properlydisposeof adamaged

or worn out battery.Checkwith localauthorities for properdis-

posalmethods.

e) Donotshort circuit the battery.

Severeburnsandfire canresult.

SAFETYDECALS

Makecertainall safetydecalsonthis equipmentarekeptcleanand in goodcondition. Thedecalsareshown (at reducedsizes) below. If you needareplacementdecal,pleasereferto the PartsCatalogthataccompaniedthis Manual.

CAUTION

Ontop, rearof engineplatform

OnControlPanel(forelectricstartmodel)

Beneathbelt/pulley

cover

DANGER

Onleft sideof

mowerdeck

OnControlPanel(for recoilstartmodel)

Ondischargechute

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

To preventpersonalinjuryor property

damage, do not attempt to start the engine until all assembly steps are

complete and you have read and understand the safety, controls and

operatinginstructionsinthismanual.

INTRODUCTION

Pleasecarefullyfollow theseassembly

stepsto properly prepareyour machine for use. We recommendthatyou read this Sectioninits entiretybefore begin-

ningassembly.

NOTE:All referencesto left, right,front

andrearof the machineare determined

bystandingbehindthe handlebarsand facing the directionof forward travel.

INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY

inspectthe shipping crateand machine

immediatelyafter delivery. Makesure

neitherthe carton northe contentshave

beendamaged.

ifyoufind or suspectanydamage,con- tact thecarrier(trucking company)

immediately. Inform themof thespecific

damageandthatyou wishto file aclaim. To protectyour rights, besure to put

this in writing tothe carrierwithin 15

days. Thecarrierwill let you know how to proceedwithyour claim. Pleaseletus

know if you needanyassistance.

STEP1: Unpacking Mower

NOTE:LEFTandRIGHTsidesof the unit

areasviewedfrom the operator'sposi- tion behindthe handlebars.

1. Cutstraps, if present,securingunit to pallet. Leaveuniton palletduring as-

sembly(to safelyremoveunit from pal-

let,wait until you havecompletedas-

semblysteps1-4).

2. Removeany protectivepackaging from aroundthehandlebars.Cutthe

plastictie straps holdingthe control rods

and struts tothe handlebars.

STEP2: Attach Handlebars to Engine Deck

NOTE:Fourscrews(D, Figure2-2) are usedto connectthehandlebarsto the

enginedeck. Atthefactory,two of these screws (front) arethreadeddirectly into

lock nutsweldedto thebacksidesof the

deck.The remainingtwo screws (rear) securethe lower handletothe deck.

1. Removeandsavethetwo5/16"-18x 3/4"screws (front) mentionedin the

NOTEabove.

2. Carefullypivotthe handlebarsover theengineand positionthe handlebar

ends(E,Figure2-2) againstthe sidesof theenginedeck.Donotalloowthe han-

dlebarsto rubagainsttheenginewhile

pivotingthem.

3. Looselysecuretheright-handhandle-

TOOLS/MATERIALSNEEDED: barendto thedeck byreinsertingthe

• WireCutter screw (D,Figure2-2) removedearlier.

• Two 7/16" Wrenches Donotsecurethe left-handhandleat

• 3/8" Wrench this point inassembly.

• 1/2" Wrench 4. Removethe nut from the lowerscrew

• Scissorsor PenKnife (B,Figure2-1) whichsecuresthe con-

soleto the handlebaron the left-hand

• Needle-nosePliers sideof the unit.

• TireGauge

5. Positiona handlebarstrut's smaller hole(A,Figure2-1) overthescrew (B,

Figure2-1) on theINSIDEof the con-

sole, with thestrut's fiat sideagainstthe console.

6. Usingthenut removedearlier,secure

thestrut to theconsole/handlebar.

Figure2-1

Figure2-2: Attachhandlebarsandstruts toenginedeck,

7. Align the looseendof the left-hand handlebarstrut (A, Figure2-2) overthe

front holeinthe handlebarend. Secure thestrut andhandlebarto the deckwith

the5/16"-18x 3/4"screw(D, Figure2-2)

removedearlier.

8. Removethescrew(front) that is looselysecuringthe right-handhandle-

barendto thedeck.and repeat4-7 on

the right-handside of theunit.

9. Onbothsidesof theunit, securely

tighten thescrews(D, Figure2-2) atthe

lowerends of the handlebarbeforetight-

eningthe screws(B & F,Figure2-1) on theconsole.

STEP3: Electric Start Model A. SecureWire Harness

1. At theunattachedendof theelectrical

wire harness,therearefour wiresat- tachedtoa large plasticconnectorand

two wires attachedtoa smallplastic connector.

Section2: Assembly

2. Plugthe largeconnectorinto the bot- tom of the ignitionkeyswitchthat is lo- catedonthe undersideof the handlebar

console(not pictured).

3. Usetwo cabletiesto securethewire harnessto the right handlebarandaway

from any movingparts. Placetheties an equaldistanceapart.

B. AttachWireLeadsto Battery

1. Thebatteryis locatedatthe rear,

right-sideofthe enginedeck.

2. Atthe lowerendofthe electrical

wiring harness,locatea redwire lead anda blackwire lead.

• Plugterminal onred(positive)wireinto

redterminal(U, Figure2-3)on battery.

• Plugterminalon black(negative)wire

into blackterminal (V).

3. Ifapplicable,attachwire harnessto

enginedeckusingJ-clips (W, Figure 2-4) as shown. BendJ-clips overto secure.

Black(GroundLead) V (')

Bed

(Positive =

Lead)

(+) U

Figure2-3: Connectwireterminalsto batteryterminals,

Figure2-4: AttachwireharnesswithJ-

clips.

Chargebattery only with chargersup- pliedwith machine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeanyjewelrybe- fore workingon or nearthe batteryor

electricstartsystem.

Failure to follow these instructions

couldresultin personalinjuryor prop- ertydamage.

C. ChargetheBattery

Chargeanewbatteryfor 24-48 hoursto ensureafull charge. If the mowermust

be usedimmediately,the batterymay haveenoughof a chargeto startthe en-

gine.If not,the enginecanbestarted with the ropepull starter. NOTE:Charge

thebatteryafter theinitial useof the mowerto helpensureit isfully charged.

If battery is removed, do not operate

engine without insulating positive (+)

battery cable terminal with electrical

tape or sparkingfrom batteryceils can

result.

1. Tochargethe battery,locatethe plas- tic connector (T, Figure2-5) that hangs

from the wireharnessbelowthe handle- barconsole.

2. Plugthe connectoron the battery charger(Z, Figure2-5) intotheconnec-

tor on thewire harness(T).

Togrounded

wall outlet

Figure2-5

Controlrodsare adjusted at the fac-

tory andshouldnot requireadditional

adjustmentduringassembly.Afteras-

sembling unit, control rod

adjustment should be checked(and re-adjusted,ifnecessary)accordingto

informationin Maintenance Section. Failureto followthis instructioncould

result in severe personal injury or propertydamage.

3. Plugthebattery chargerinto a120V

groundedwall outlet. NOTE:The battery chargeris designedfor useindoors and shouldnot beexposedto rainor snow.

4. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours.

5. After charging,unplugbattery

chargerfrom wall outlet,then unplug chargerfrom wire harness.

STEP4: Attach Control Rods A. AttachWheelDriveControlRod

1. Locatethewheeldrivecontrol rod (F, Figures2-6A & 2-7)and removethean-

gledendfrom theleft handlebarbyre- movingthe hairpinclipwhich securesit

to the WheelDriveControllever(V,

Figure2-6A)

2. At left sideof enginedeck, insert swivelblock(H, Figures2-6 & 2-7) on

wheeldrivecontrol rod into wheeldrive

control arm (U, Figure2-6).

H A,E _ T "----" G

Figure2-6: Left-handcontrolrodsdetail.

Section2: Assembly

Figure2-6A:Attachwheel drivecontrolrod tolever.

3. Adda 5/16"washer(A,Figure2-6) andsecurewith ahairpinclip (B).

4. At upperend of controlrod,re-insert theangledendintothe WheelDrive

Controllever(V,Figure2-6A)and re- attachwith hairpinclip (BB) removed

earlier.

B. AttachOperatorPresenceControl Rod

1. Locatethe OperatorPresenceControl rod (E,Figures.2-6and 2-7). At bottom

of control rod, insertswivel block (G,

Figures2-6 &2-7) intocontrol arm (T, Figure2-6).

2. Addone5/16"washerandsecure

with hairpinclip.

C. AttachBladeDriveControlRod

1. Locatethe bladedrivecontrol rod (C, Figure2-7). Insert oneend ofcontrol rod

intobladedrive bracket(D, Figure2-7).

Addone 5/16"washerandattach with

hairpinclip(CC).

2. Inserttheotherendof rod into bot-

tom end of BladeDriveControllever(J,

Figure2-7). Addone 5/16"washerand

attachwith hairpinclip (AA).

D.AttachandAdjustGearSelectLever

NOTE:The retainingplate(N, Figure2-7)

mentionedin thefollowing steps is se-

curedtothe rearof themowerwith two screws(0, Figure2-7) and 1/4"-20 lock-

nuts.Removethe retainingplateand

saveit, alongwith the two screws,be- fore proceedingwithassembly.

1. Removethevinyl grip (B, Figure2-8)

from the gearselectlever(I). Placethe woodedgeagainsttheedgeof thegrip

andslowly pull off the grip.

W,_

E_ t_ _ --C

] cc

! I ' ,

H] -G--N-:_ g D

Figure2-7: Rearviewof controlrods.

Pin(K)mustbeinthis detent whentransmissionneutralis - ._

adjusted.

Figure2-8: Detail- GearSelectLeverin Neutral(N) position.

Section2: Assembly

2. Insertnylon bushing(Z, Figure2-8) upinto console(L).

3. Slidespring and washers(J) down

onto gearselectlever.

4. Insertgearselectlever(I) upthrough nylonbushing(Z) inhandlebarconsole

(L).Guidepin (K)ongearselectleverinto

groovein shiftquadrant(P).

5. Holdlowerpartof gearselectlever (I, Figure2-9) againstbracket(M).

Positionretainingplate(N),removed

earlier,as shown inFigure2-9 (plate

belowbracket). Secureplatewith two 1/4"-20x 1/2"screws (0) and 1/4"-20 Iocknutsremovedearlier.

6. Slidegrip (B,Figure2-8) backonto

gearselectlever(I).

7. Rotategearselectlever(I, Figures2-

8 & 2-9)clockwiseuntilspur (K - short

rod) ongearselectrod stops in the neu-

tral positiondetenton the shift pattern quadrant(Figure2-8).

8. Moveshift arm (X, Figure2-9) from

sideto side as necessaryintoeach transmissiongeardetentuntiltransmis- sion isinneutral.

NOTE:Movingshift arm(X) allthe way

to theleft,andthenonenotch backto theright, shouldputtransmissioninto

neutral.Whentransmissionisin neutral, unitwill movefreelywhenpushedwhile holdingtheOperatorPresenceControl

lever(W, Figure2-7) down. If transmis-

sion isNOTinneutral,therewill bea slight dragonthe wheelswhenpushing

unit.

9. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposi-

tion, rotateshift link (P) towardendof gearselectleverrod(I). Adjust length

of shift link (P)asnecessaryto fit into

holein bottom of gearselectlever(I). NOTE:Pin (K) on GearSelectLever(I)

mustbeheld in theneutralposition

detenton the shift quadrant(seeFigure 2-8) while shift link(P, Figure2-9) is

adjusted.

10. Inserthookedendof shift link(P, Figure2-9)into holein bottomendof

gearselectlever(I) andsecurewith

hairpinclip(Q). NOTE:Itmay benecessaryto lift gear

selectlever(I) to install shift link (P).

11. Removeunitfrom shippingcrate.

To remove,hold downOperator

PresenceControllever (W, Figure2-7) which releasesthewheelbrake.

12. With unit on levelground, hold downOperatorPresenceControllever

(W, Figure2-7) and pushunit forward andbackward.Thewheelsshouldmove

freely. If not, adjustlengthof shift link

(P,Figure2-9) as necessary.

Do not use the mower if the wheels continue to turn after releasing the

Operator Presence Control end the WheelDriveControl.

Severe personal injury or property damagecould result if this instruction

is notfollowed.

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I ._1 I

; ,f o ;

I I

J =

-...... ..... 77-

Figure2-9: Detail- TransmissionNeutralAdjustment.

13. Putthe GearSelectLeverin neutral

(N), releaseall of thecontrol leversand

try to pushthe unitforward andback-

ward. The wheelsshould notturn. If

they do turn,anadjustment isneces-

sary. DONOTOPERATETHEUNIT UNTILTHEWHEELBRAKEMECHANISM

HASBEENADJUSTEDANDISWORK- INGPROPERLY.See"WheelBrake

Adjustment"in Section5"Maintenance."

STEP5: Check Motor Oil Level

1. Movemowerto a levelarea.Press

andhold OperatorPresenceControl lever(W, Figure2-7)to movemower.

2. Themower is shippedwith oil in the engine.However,youMUSTcheckthe

oil levelaccordingto theinstructionspro- videdin theseparateEngineOwner's

Manualincludedinthe unit'sliterature packagebeforestartingthe mower.

• Keepoil levelatthe FULLmarkon the dipstick to avoidenginedamage.

• Changeoil accordingto scheduleand instructionsin Section5 "Maintenance."

STEP6: Check Tire Pressure

1. Useatire gaugeto checktheair

pressurein the reartires. Theair pres-

sureshouldbe between15-20 PSI(20

PSImaximum).

2. Keepboth tires equallyinflatedto

helppreventmachinefrom pullingto

oneside.

STEP7: After Assembling and Before UsingUnit

1. Readthis entireOwner'sManualfor

propersafety,operationand mainte- nanceinformation.

2. Makesure sparkplug wireis con-

nectedto sparkplug beforestarting unit.

FeaturesandControls

Before operating mower, be sure to readall safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on decalslocatedonmachine.

Severe personal injury or property

damagecouldresult if this instruction isnotfollowed.

IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS

EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKE-

CLUTCHCONTROLSYSTEMWHICHIS

DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER BLADESWITHINTHREE(3) SECONDS

AFTER RELEASEOF THE OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL. THIS SYSTEM

WILL STOPTHEBLADESBUTNOTTHE

ENGINE.THEREFORE,YOUCANDISEN-

GAGETHE BLADEDRIVEAT ANYTIME WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP AND

RESTARTTHEENGINE.THIS FEATURE IS PARTICULARLYUSEFULWHENYOU

NEEDTO CROSSGRAVELDRIVESOR ROUGHTERRAIN AND YOU DO NOT

WANT THE SPINNING BLADES TO STRIKE STONES OR HIDDEN

OBSTACLES.

MOWERFEATURESAND CONTROLS

This sectiondescribesthe various

featuresandcontrolson the unit. Refer tothe nextsection"Operation"for

detailedoperatinginstructions. Also, readtheseparateEngineOwner's

Manualfor a detailedexplanationofthe proper useof theenginecontrols.

Operator Presence Control

TheOperatorPresenceControllever

(A, Figure3-1) regulatesthe operationof therearwheelbrakeandtheseparate BladeDriveControl. Alwaysengagethis

control beforeengagingthe separate bladedrive or wheeldrivecontrols.

Alwaysdisengagethis controlbefore startingtheengine.

ToengagetheOperatorPresence

Control,pressandhold theleveragainst thehandlebargrip. Doingso releases thebrakeon the rearwheels,allowing

thewheelsto turn.Theengagedposition alsopermitsthe separateBladeDrive

Controlto lock in its engagedposition (allowsthe mowerbladesto turn).

Releasingthe lever (disengaged

position) appliestherearwheelbrake andquicklystopsthewheels.Releasing

the leverwill alsodisengagethe Blade

DriveControl,which will applya brake

that stops the bladeswithin three(3)

seconds.

Blade Drive Control

Usethis lever (B,Figure3-1) to en-

gagedriveto the mowerblades.

Toengagetheblades,first engagethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A,Figure3-

1). Then,pushthe spring-loadedBlade DriveControllever (B)forward until it

staysin the engagedposition.

Tostop the blades,releasethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A). Doingso

will disengagethe BladeDriveControl

(B)and automaticallyapplythe brake

that stops the blades.

Alwaysdisengagethe BladeDrive Controlbeforestartingtheengine. This helpsto ensurethatthe bladeswill not

startturningwhen the enginestarts.

The blade-brake-clutchcontrolsystem shouldstop the mower blades within

three (3) secondsafter release of the OperatorPresenceControl.

If the blades do not stopwithin three (3) seconds, put the Engine Throttle

Control in the STOP position.

Disconnectthe sparkplug wire and do

not operatethe moweruntilthe blade- brake-clutchcontrol systemhas been

repaired.

B- BLADE

DRIVECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

C- GEAR

SELECTLEVER

A- OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Figure3-1

Section3: FeaturesandControls

Operating Symbols Varioussymbolsare usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings(your model maynot haveall of the

symbols).Thesesymbolsareshown belowwith a descriptionof their meaning.

ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE

FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START RUN

GearSelect Lever

Usethis lever(C,Figure3-1) to select

anyof four forward groundspeeds(1 - Slow,2 and 3 - Medium,4 - Fast),N

(Neutral)andR (Reverse).Thegearshift patternisshown in Figure3-2.

Toavoiddamagingthetransmis-

sion,donotshiftgearswhenthe mowerismoving.

Forforward travel,useoneofthe four numberedsettings.Toselectreverse, shiftto neutralandthenpull upon the lever.Turnthe leverto theR (reverse)

positionand releasethe lever.

Putthe leverin N(neutral)to manu- allypushthe mowerand whenthe

mower is not in use.

Figure3-2: Shiftpattern

onconsole.

Wheel Drive Control

Usethis lever(D, Figure3-3) to en- gageand disengagedriveto thewheels.

Toengagethe wheels,first selecta forwardor reversegearwith the Gear

SelectLeverandsqueezetheOperator PresenceControl(A, Figure3-3). Then,

squeezethe Wheel DriveControllever (D)againstthehandlebargrip. The

groundspeedcanbevariedbyincreas- ing or decreasingpressureonthelever.

Toavoidsuddenacceleration, slowly squeezetheleverwhenfirstengaging

thewheels.

Releasethe WheelDriveControlto disengagethewheels.Thewheelswill

graduallyslowto astop. NOTE:Tostop thewheelsquickly, releasethe Operator

PresenceControlalong withtheWheel DriveControl.

Whenstarting the engine,theWheel DriveControlshould bedisengaged(re- leased). This helpsto ensurethatthe

wheelswill notstartturning whenthe enginestarts.

Do notengagethe Wheel DriveControl without first engaging the Operator

Presence Control. Doing so could resultin wear or damageto the wheel brakemechanism.

A- OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Disengage

D- WHEEL

DRIVECONTROL

Figure3-3

Cutting Height Control Lever

Usethis lever (E,Figure3-4)to adjust

the cutting heightfrom 1to 4 inches.

Notethat actualcutting heightswill vary

accordingto soil conditions.

Turn theleverclockwiseto raisethe heightor counterclockwiseto lowerthe height. A decaland pointer(not illus-

trated) onthe right side of the mower deckshow the cutting heightsettings

rangingfrom A(highest)to G (lowest).

Figure3-4

Mulcher Cover

The mulchercover (F,Figure3-5)is

pre-installedat thefactory. It must be kept in placewhenusingtheunit asa

mulching mower. The mulchercoveris designedto keepthe dischargechute

raisedup whileyou mow. Whenthe cover is removedfor side-discharge

mowing,thedischargechutelowers.

Referto "4. SelectMulchingor Side-

DischargeMowing" inthe Operation Sectionfor mulchercover installation

instructions.

Figure3-5

Section3: FeaturesandControls

EngineThrottle Control

This lever(G, Figure3-6)isusedto adjustenginespeedsandto stopthe en- gine. Alwaysrun engineatfast speed

settingfor bestmower performance.

Thethrottlesettingsare shown below.

I_1 CHOKE-Usewhen

startinga coldengine.

H- IGNITION/STARTER

SWITCH

G- THROTTLECONTROL

FAST- Use during mower

operation.

_ure3-6

m_It-SLOW- Usewhenidling

engine.

"_ STOP- Stopsengine.

Ignition/Starter Switch - (Electric Start Model)

This three-positionswitch (H, Figure 3-6) is usedto startand stop the

engineon electricstart models. Theig- nition keysettingsareshown below.Do

notturn the keyuntilyou havereadthe OperationSectionin this Manual.

Alwaysremoveignition keywhen leavingmower unattendedor whenin-

specting,cleaningor servicingmower.

'_ STOP- Stopsengine.

(_ RUN- After starting, key

returnsto run position.

Engine Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarter (I, Figure3-7) is

usedto "pull-start" theengine. Detailed instructionsfor usingthe recoil starter

arefound in the OperationSectionof this

Manualandinthe EngineOwner's Manual.Do notpull the recoilstarter

untilyou havereadthe Operation Section.

Figure3-7

START - Starts engine. Release key when engine starts.

Operation

Before operating mower, be sure to readall safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on decalslocatedonmachine.

Severe personal injury or property

damagecould result if this instruction isnotfollowed.

BEFOREOPERATINGMOWER

1. Pre-Operation Checklist

With the sparkplug wiredisconnected from the spark plug,performthefollow-

ing checksand servicesbeforeeachuse:

1. ReviewSection1:"Safety"andSection 3, "FeaturesandControls"in this man-

ual. ReadtheseparateEngineOwner's Manualprovidedwith the unit.

2.Checkunit for looseor missing hard- ware.Tightenor replaceasneeded.

3.With the uniton levelground,check theengineoil levelaccordingto the

instructionsinthe EngineOwner's Manual. Theoil levelshouldbe atthe

FULLmarkon the dipstick or upto the

top ofthe oilfill holeon engineswith- out a dipstick.

4. Checkall leversfor freedomof move- ment.Readjustor repairas needed

beforestarting engine.

5.Checkthatall guardsandshieldsare in placeand properlysecured.

6. inspecttheareato mowedandre- moveanydebriswhich couldbe

pickedup andthrown bythe mower blades.

7.Checkthatthe mulchercoveris prop-

erly installedinthe dischargeopening

(seeinstructions in thisSection). Removethe mulchercoverto usethe

side-dischargemowingfeature.

8. Onelectricstart models,checkthat all wiring connectionsare cleanand

tight.

9. Checktheair pressurein therear tires (15-20 PSI). Keeptires inflated

equally.

GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITS VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.TOhelp preventseverepersonalinjuryor prop-

ertydamage:

• Follow gasoline safety rules in Section1: "Safety" of this Manualand

in the separate Engine Owner's Manual.

• Neverremovethe gasolinefill cap or oddfuel when indoorsor whenengine

is runningor still hot.Allow engineto

cool at least three (3) minutes before

refueling.

• Keep smokingmaterials, sparks or flamesfar awayfromfuel tank andfuel

container.

• Store gasoline in an approved fuel containerandin a well-ventilatedarea.

Store it safely outof the reachof chil-

dren. Do notstore gasolinewhere va- porsconreachon opensparkor flame

or where ignitionsourcesore present (such as hot water or space heaters,

furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,elec- tric motors,etc.).

• Fill tankto 1/2"belowbottomoffiller

neckto allow for fuel expansion.Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately and

movemowerawayfromgasolinefumes before starting engine. Securely re-

place caps on fuel tank and fuel

container.

10.

Removethefuel capand checkthe levelof gasolineaccordingto the in-

structionsin the EngineOwner's Manual.Cleanaroundfuel fill area

beforeremovingfuelcap. Donot checkfuel level or addfuelwhile in-

doorsor if engineis running orhot.

Allow engineto cool for three(3)

minutes. Fillthe tank withfresh,

11.

cleanunleadedgasolinewith a mini- mum octaneratingof 77. Leave1/2" ofspacefor fuel expansion.Donot

mix oil with gasoline.Donot use gasolinewhichcontainsMethanol.

Seethe EngineOwner'sManualfor instructionsand precautionsregard-

ing the useof gasolinesthat are blendedwith alcoholsor ethers

(calledoxygenatedor reformulated gasolines). Securelyreplacecapson

fuel tankandfuel container. Attachspark plugwire to spark plug

after completingabovechecklist.

2. Set Mower Cutting Height

To avoid personalinjury, do notadjust cutting heightwhile wheels or blades are turning. Release all handlebar

controlsandwait for all motionto stop

beforeadjustingcuttingheight.

1. Releaseall controlsbeforeadjusting thecutting height.

2. Adjustthe cutting height from 1 to4 inchesbyrotatingtheCuttingHeight

Control lever(Figure3-4) eitherclock- wiseto raisethe heightor counterclock-

wiseto lowerthe height. Notethat ac- tualcutting heightswill vary according

to grassand soil conditions. A decaland

pointeron the rightside of the mower

deckindicatesthe heightsetting.

3. In heavyor tall grass,it is usually betterto makethefirst cutat a higher

settingandthen makea secondcut at thedesiredheight. In rough terrain,a

highersetting is recommendedasit will minimizethe chancesof the bladestrik-

ingtheground or hiddenobstructions.

Section4: Operation

3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch Central System

Themower isequippedwith a blade-

brake-clutchwhich is designedto stop

the mowerbladeswithin three(3) secondsafter releaseofthe Operator

PresenceControl or the BladeDrive Control. Nevertamperwith, or attempt

to defeatthe purposeofthis safety device.

Thecontrol systemisa mechanical devicewhich is subject to wear. Therefore,test theoperationofthe

blade-brake-clutchcontrol systembefore

eachuseof themower.Referto "Blade

BrakeControlTest"atthe endofthis

Section.

4. Select Mulching or Side- Discharge Mowing

Beforeinstallingor removingmulching cover, stop engine, wait for parts to stopmoving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire. Removeignition key on electric startmodels.

Youcanusethe mowereitherasa mulchingmower or asa side-discharge mower. To usethe mulchingfeature,in-

sert the mulchercoveras described

below. Removethe mulchercoverto

side-dischargegrassclippings. The

mulchercoveris designedto keepthe

dischargechuteraisedup while mowing. Whenthe coveris removed,the dis-

chargechutewill loweritselffor side- dischargemowing.

To installor removemulcher cover:

1. Stoptheengineand waitfor all parts to stop moving. Disconnectthespark

plugwirefrom the spark plug.Remove

the ignitionkeyon electric start models.

2. Toinstall thecover, insertthe right- sidetabof the cover intothefront sup-

port bracket(A, Figure4-1). Insertthe

cover into thedischargeopening,mak-

ingsurethat the slot (B) in theleftside

of thecoveriscompletelyengagedinthe

rearedgeof thedeckopening.

Figure4-1: Mulchercover

STARTINGANDSTOPPING THEENGINE

Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust

containscarbon monoxide, a deadly gas that is odorless, colorless and

tasteless. Alwaysrunengineoutdoors

and make sure there is adequate

ventilation.

3. Toremovethe cover,slidethecover

to the right(front of mower)to disen- gagetheslot (B)from the mowerdeck

andthen prythe left-sideof the cover outand off.

MOVINGTHE MOWERWITHOUT ENGINEPOWER

Themower canbe manuallypushed or pulledby puttingthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure4-2) inN (neutral)and

pressingand holdingtheOperator PresenceControl (A,Figure4-2) down

againstthehandlebargrip.

Tostop the wheelsatanytime, releasetheOperatorPresenceControl.

ToStart the Engine

1. Movemowerto a levelarea.

2. Releaseallcontrols on mowerto pre-

ventwheelsor mowerbladesfrom rotat- ing when enginestarts.

3. MoveEngineThrottle Control(E, Figure4-2) fully upwardto chokesetting

to startacoldengineor to fast (rabbit) settingto starta warm engine.

Toavoidinjury:

• Keephandsand feet clear of mower blades or other rotating parts.

• Lookbehindyouto be surethere are no obstacles before pulling recoil

starterrope.

F-Ig

B- Blade Drive

Control

C- Gear Select Lever

E - Engine Throttle

Control

A- Operator

Presence Control

Figure4-2: MowerControls

D- Wheel Drive Control

Section4: Operation

4. To startengineusingrecoilstarter:

A. Standon leftside(asviewedfrom

behindhandlebars)of machine.Be

sureyour feetaresafelyawayfrom the undersideof the mowerdeckand

all mowercontrolsare released.

Placeonefoot ontop of tire.

B. Graspstarterrope handle(Figure3-

7) andpullslowly until ropepulls slightly harder.Letroperewind

slowly. Then pull ropewith a rapid, full arm stroke.Letropereturn

slowly. If enginefailsto startafter threepulls, repeatinstructionsstart-

ingwith Step2 (try settingthrottle at

fast setting).

C. Whenenginestarts,operatein fast

throttle setting(movethrottle from chokesettingto fastsetting).

5. To startengineusingelectricstarter: A. Standbehindthe handlebarsand re-

leaseallmower controls.

B.Turnignition key (F,Figure4-2)fully

clockwiseto crank engine.To avoid damageto starter motor,do not

crankenginefor longerthan five sec- ondsat atime.Also,allow 15sec- onds betweeneachstartattempt.If

enginefails to start afterthree at- tempts, repeatinstructionsstarting

with Step2 (try settingthrottle atfast setting).

C. Whenenginestarts, releasekeyandit

will returnto the run (middle)posi- tion.

D. Operateengineat fastthrottle setting

(movethrottle from chokesetting to

fast setting).

NOTE:Iftheelectricstartsystemis not functioning,the enginecanbestarted with the recoilstarter.To do so,first put

the ignitionkeyin the run (middle)posi- tion. Then follow Steps1-4 above.

Leavethe keyin therun positionduring engineoperation.

ToStop the Engine

1. Releaseall mowercontrolsto stop wheelsor mower blade.

2. Movethrottle control downto slow

(turtle) position. (Wheneverpossible, graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore

stoppingengine.)

3. MoveThrottle Controlall theway downto stopposition orturn ignition key(electricstart models)fully counter-

clockwiseto stop position.

4. Onelectricstart models,removethe ignition keybeforeleavingthemower

unattended.

ENGAGINGTHEBLADES

To ovoid injuryfrom rotatingblades,

keep face, hands and feet clear of mowerbladesatall times.

ToEngagethe Blades

1. Start engineasdescribedin "ToStart

the Engine"instructions. Put engine throttle infast speedsetting.

2. Pressandhold OperatorPresence Control(A,Figure4-2) againsthandle-

bargrip.

3. Slowly pushBladeDriveControl(B, Figure4-2)fully forward until it staysin

the engagedposition. The bladesare

nowrotating.

ToStop the Blades

To stopthe blades,releasetheOperator

PresenceControl.

TOENGAGETHEWHEELS

• To avoiddamagingthetransmission, donotshiftgearswhile in motion.

• To avoid damagingthe wheel brake mechanism,do not engagethe Wheel

DriveControlwithoutfirstengagingthe OperatorPresenceControl.

1. Start engineasdescribedin "To Startthe Engine"instructions.

2. FORFORWARDTRAVEL: A. Pressand holdOperatorPresence

Control (A, Figure4-2) againsthan- dlebargrip.

B. Putthe GearSelectLever(C,Figure

4-2) into one ofthe numberedset- tings (1 - Slow, 2and 3 - Medium,4

- Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith themower,put lever in No.1 setting.

Selectforward speedsaccordingto mowing conditionsand terrain. Use

slowerspeedson roughterrainor whengrassis heavyor thick. The

forward speedcanbe increasedon smoothterrainor ifthe grasscover

is light. Allowthewheelsto stop completelybeforeshiftingfrom one

forward speedintoanother.

BeforeengagingtheWheel DriveLever for the very first time, check that the neutral(N) positionon the GearSelect

Lever is properly adjusted. See "Neutral Adjustment" in Section 5:

Maintenance for the procedure to follow.

Failureto follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or property

damage.

C.Tostartthe wheels,slowly squeeze

theWheelDriveControl(D, Figure4-

2).Theharderyou squeeze,the fasterthe wheelswill turn. Toavoid

suddenacceleration,slowlysqueeze thelever.

O.TO STOPTHEWHEELS:

•Tostop drivepowerto thewheels, releasetheWheelDriveControl. The

wheelswill graduallyslowto astop.

•To quicklystop thewheels,release boththeWheelDriveControland

the OperatorPresenceControl.

3. FORREVERSETRAVEL:

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Look behind the mower before andduringreverseoperation.

• Stopthe mowerbladesbeforeoperat- ingin reverse.

A. Stop the mowerbladesandwheelsby

releasingthe OperatorPresence Control(A,Figure4-2).

B. Pressand holdOperatorPresence

Controlagainsthandlebargrip.

Section4: Operation

C. Put the GearSelectLever(C, Figure

4-2) in R(reverse)settingby first movingleverto N(neutral). Then

pull lever up,turn itto Rposition, andreleaselever.

D.To startthewheels,slowly squeeze

WheelDriveControl(D, Figure4-2).

To avoidsuddenacceleration,slowly

squeezethe lever.

E.TO STOPTHEWHEELS:

•Tostop drivepowerto thewheels, releasetheWheelDriveControl.The

wheelswill graduallyslowto astop.

•To quicklystop thewheels,release

boththeWheelDriveControland

the OperatorPresenceControl.

• ReturntheGearSelectLeverto the

N(neutral)positionwhenyouhave

completedreverseoperation. Allow thewheelsto stop completelybe-

fore shiftingfrom R(reverse)into a forward speed.

Themowerturns easilybypushing the handlebarsinthe oppositedirection thatyou want to turn.Thedifferential

mechanisminsidethe transaxlewill

allowthe insideturning wheelto stop or slow down whiletheoutsideturning

wheelis poweredbythe drivesystem.

Reducethewheelspeedbeforeturn-

ingthe mower.Fortight turns, disen- gagethe WheelDriveControland manu- ally pushthe mowerthrough the turn (if

needed,putthe GearSelectLeverin

neutralso thewheelsturn freely).

MOWINGTIPSAND HINTS

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Before mowing, thoroughly inspect area where mower is to be used and

remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones,nailsandotherforeignobjects.

• Disengage mower blades before crossinggravel drives, roads,or side-

walksto preventbladesfrom throwing stonesorotherhazardousobjects.

MowWhen LawnIsDry

Forbestresults,avoidcuttinggrass

whenit is wet. Wetgrasstends toform clumpswhich interferewith thecutting

action. Thebesttimeto mow is inthe lateafternoonor earlyeveningwhenthe

grassis usuallydry.

CutTop1/3 of GrassBlades

Cuttingmorethan 1/3of grass length

maycausethe grassto becomeexces- sivelydry. In tall grass,it maybe neces-

saryto mowat a highersettingandthen mow againat the desired height. NOTE:

Thecutting height iscritical to achieving a well-groomedlawn. Youshould exper-

imentwith varioussettingsto find that "just right" cuttingheight.

VaryCuttingPattern

Varythecutting patternfrom weekto weekto helppreventmatting of the grass. Oneweek,mowfrom north to

south,the nextweekmowfrom eastto west. Overlapseveralincheswhen

mowingto obtainan evenappearance.

MowingonSlopes

Donot mowexcessivelysteepslopes (seeWARNINGstatementthatfollows).

Slowdownand exerciseextremecaution whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

Beforemowing on slopes,checkthe en- gineoil leveland makesurethat thelevel is attheFULLmark. Maintaininga FULL

oil levelis particularlyimportantwhen operatingon slopesasoil can bedrained

awayfrom vital engineparts.

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Maximum safe operating angle is 150.

• Exceedingmaximum safe operating

angle may cause tipping or loss of footing.

• Donotmowwetslopes.

• Mowacrossslopes,notupanddown.

• Exercise extreme caution when

changingdirectiononslopes.

MulchingLeaves

• Themowercanbe usedto mowfallen

leaves.Theleafparticlesfilter down into

the lawnandprovideaddedfertilizer.

•Theleavesmustbe dry inorder to be mulched.

• Usea slowerground speedif the leavesare notmulchedintofine parti-

cles.

• Ifyou mulch oakleaves(whichaddacid

to thesoil),addlime to the lawninthe springto reducetheacidityof thesoil.

KeepMowerBladesSharp

Forbestmower performance,keepthe

bladessharp. Dullbladeswill tear, bruiseand split theendsof grass. See

bladesharpeninginstructionsin Section 5: Maintenance.

CleonMowerFrequently

Cleanthe undersideofthe mowerdeck

frequentlyto removegrassbuild-up. Seemower cleaninginstructionsin

Section5: Maintenance.

PrecisionTrimming

Forprecisiontrimming, usethe slow-

estgearand inchthe moweralong by "feathering"the Wheel DriveControl

lever. Or, disengagethe wheeldrive by releasingtheWheelDriveControlso that

youcanmanuallymaneuverthe mower (if needed,put theGearSelectLeverin neutralso that thewheelsturn freely).

Section4: Operation

BLADEBRAKECONTROLTEST

Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl

isreleasedduringoperationofthe mower,the enginedoesnot stop,but

the bladesshouldstop within three(3) seconds. Thefollowing test providesa

visualtest ofwhetherthe BladeBrake ControlSystemis functioning. Perform

this test beforeeachuse of the mower.

1. Parkmoweron a portionof lawn which has not beenrecentlymowed.

2. Setthe cuttingheightsothe mower cuts 1/3of thegrassheight.

To avoid personal injury or property damage,make surethat the moweris

ongrass,andthatthetest area isclear of foreignobjectsand bystandersbe-

foreyou beginthe Blade BrakeControl Test.

If the OperatorPresenceControlor the Blade Drive Controlare not adjusted

correctly,the bladesmay continueto rotate after release of the Operator

PresenceControl. If the bladesdo not stopwithinthree(3) secondsofrelease

ofthe OperatorPresenceControl,move

the EngineThrottleControlto the STOP

position, disconnect the spark plug wire, andmovethewire awayfromthe

sparkplug. Do not operatethe mower until the Blade Brake ControlSystem

hasbeenrepaired. Failure to do this couldresult in per-

sonalinjuryor propertydamage.

3. Starfthe engine.

4. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl

downagainstthe handlebargrip and pushthe BladeDriveControlfully for-

warduntil it staysin the engagedposi-

tion.

5. Putthe GearSelectLeverinthe No. setting.

6. Engagethe wheelswith theWheel DriveControlanddrivethe mowerfor

severalfeet. ThenreleasetheOperator PresenceControl.

A. Look atthelawnjust mowed.The

lawnshould be cutupto the point

wherethe OperatorPresenceControl was released.

B. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl

againstthe handlebargripbut DO

NOTre-engagethe BladeDrive

Control. Drivethe mowerforward for severalmorefeet. Releasethe

OperatorPresenceControlandlook atthe lawn.Thegrassshould NOT

havebeencut. This indicatesthat

the OperatorPresenceControlhas disengagedthebladedriveand

stoppedtheblades.

7. If the mowercutsthegrass in Step 6-B,theOperatorPresenceControlis

NOTdisengagingthebladedrive.

Immediatelystopthe engine,discon- nectthesparkplugwire, andmovethe

wireawayfromthesparkplug.

8. Donot usethemoweruntilthe Blade BrakeControlSystemhasbeenin-

spected,adjustedor repairedbyan au-

thorizeddealer.

Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

Carefully read this Section on mower

and engine maintenance and service.

Performing the required maintenance

according to schedule will ensure the

properperformanceandlong life of your machine.

Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicing

the machine, shut off engine, make surethatall movingpartshavecometo

a completestop,disconnectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark

plug. Removeignition key on electric

startmodels.

Failureto followtheseinstructionscan result in personal injury or property

damage.

NOTE: All referencesto left, right, front andrearofthemachinearedeterminedby

standingbehindthehandlebarsandfacing thedirectionof fon_ardtravel.

IMPORTANT:REFERTO MAINTENANCECHARTINTHIS

SECTIONFORA LISTINGOFREGU- LARLYSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES,

ENGINESERVICE

Routineengineserviceis described below. Formorecompleteengineser-

viceinformation, referto theengine manualprovidedwith your machine. Forcompleteengineservice,contactan

authorizedenginedealer.

ENGINEOIL

OILLEVEL:With moweron level

ground,the engineoil levelmust bebe- tweenthe "ADD"and "FULL"markson

the dipstickatall times. Checkbefore eachuseandevery5 operating hours.

OILCHANGE:Ona newengine,change oil afterfirst 2 hoursof use,then change oil regularlyasspecifiedon the

MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine Owner'sManualfor oil capacity.

OILTYPE:Useclean,highqualitydeter- gentoil havingan A.P.I.serviceclassifi-

cationof SE,SFor SG. Usenospecia!

additiveswith oil. Referto theEngine

Owner'sManualfor recommendedSAE

viscosity gradesthat matchthe starting temperatureanticipatedbeforethe next

oil change.

CheckingOilLevel:

1. Parkmachineonlevelground.

2. Stopengine,waitforpartstostop moving,anddisconnectsparkplug wire.

3. Cleanareaarounddipstick (Z, Figure 5-1) to preventdirt from enteringoil fill

hole.

4. Removedipstick. Oillevelmust be between"ADD"and "FULL"marks. Do

notexceed"FULL"markon dipstick.

5. Toaddoil, pourslowly intodipstick opening. Whileadding,checkoil level

frequentlybysecurely replacingdipstick and removingto readoil level.Wipe dip-

stickcleaneachtime oil levelis checked.

6. Afterfilling to "FULL"mark,securely replacedipstick.

ChangingOil:

Changeoilwhile engineis still warm

from recentoperation. Warmoil flows

morefreelyandcarriesawaymoreim- purities.

1.Stopengine,wait forpartstostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug wire.

2. Removedipstick(Z, Figure5-1).

3. Removeprotectivecap (A,Figure5-

2) to exposeoil drainport (B).

4. Pushoil drain hose(D) (included in hardwarebagwith unit) ontooil drain

port. Routeother endof hoseto anap- propriateoil collectionreceptacle.

5. Twist oil drainfixture (C)to theopen position. Pullout. Drainoil completely.

6. Pushinandtwist oil drain fixtureto

the closedposition. Removedrain

hose.Replaceprotectivecap(A).

7. Refill enginewith freshoil andse- curely replacedipstick.

NOTE:Pleasedisposeofall waste mate- rials inan ecologicallyresponsibleman-

ner. Useproperwaste materialstorage containers.

Figure5-1:BriggsandStrattonengineoil fill.

Figure5-2:Oildrain.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

FailuretofollowtheseinslnJctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjur/orpropertydamage.

ENGINECLEANING

• Stopengine, waitforpartstostep

moving,disconnectsparkplugwire, andallowenginetocoolbeforein-

spectingorcleaningengine.

• Dailyor moreoften, beforerunningen- gine,removegrassandchafffrom recoil

fingerguardor rotatingscreento prevent enginedamagecausedbyoverheating.

Alsokeepcoolingvanes,governorlink- age,springsandcontrolsfreeofdebris.

• Dailyor moreoften, beforerunningen- gine,cleanmufflerarea(be suremuffler

iscool)to removeall grassandcom- bustibledebris. If engineis equipped

with a sparkarrestorscreen,removeas- semblyevery50 hoursfor cleaningand

inspection.Replaceifdamaged.

• Grassor chaff mayclogengine'sair coolingsystem,especiallyafterpro-

longedoperationcutting tall, dE/grass. SeeEngineOwner'sManualfor instruc- tions on cleaningunderneaththeengine

blowerhousing.

AIR CLEANERSERVICE

Improperair cleanermaintenancecan causeenginedamage.Referto the

EngineOwner'sManualfor more com-

pleteair cleanerserviceinformation. SERVICESCHEDULE:

Outerfoam pre-cleaner-washand re-oil every25 operatinghoursor everysea-

son, whicheveroccursfirst.

innerpapercartridge- clean or replace every100operating hoursor everysea- son, whicheveroccursfirst.

ToServiceAir Cleaner(Figure5-3):

1. Stopengine,waitfor partsto stop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

2. Unscrewmountingscrewsand/or re-

moveknobs(D). Removecovers(E).

Removepapercartridge(B) andfoam

pre-cleaner(A).Separatefoam pre- cleanerfrom papercartridge.

3. Washfoam pre-cleaner(A) in liquid

Figure5-3: BriggsandStrattonair cleaner assembly.

detergentandwarm water. Squeezedry in a cleancloth.

4. Saturatefoam pre-cleanerinclean engineoil. Wrapinclean,absorbent

clothand squeezeto removeall excess oil.

5. Replacepapercartridge(B),if necessary.

6. Reassembleair cleanercomponents.

Tighten knobs/screws(D) securely.

Securecoverassembly(E)on air cleanerbody.

SPARKPLUG

Inspectthespark plug(Figure5-4) after every100 hoursof operation.Besure

the gap issetat .030".Do not reuseplug

if it is severelyworn or damaged. Bestresultsare obtainedwith a new

plug. SeeEngineOwner'sManualto de-

termine proper replacementplug. Use

of incorrectplugcancauseenginedam- age.

NOTE:Donot cleansparkplug inma- chineswhich useabrasivegrit. Clean

sparkplug by scrapingor wire brushing, or washingwith a commercialsolvent.

.030"l:eeler Gauge

Figure5-4:Sparkplug.

Charge batteryonly with chargersup- plied withmachine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeany jewelry be- fore workingon or near the battery or

electricstartsystem. Failureto follow these instructionscouldresult in per- sonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

BATTERY(if applicable)

Chargebatteryif unit is to bestoredfor longerthanthreeweeks.Duringthe

mowingseason,the battery is kept chargedby the chargingsystemonthe engine.

To ChargeBattery:

1. Plugchargerconnectorintowire har-

nessconnectorlocatedbelowignition switch in handlebarconsole.

2. Plugchargerinto 120Vwall outlet.

(Notethatbatterychargeris designedfor

useindoorsandshouldnot beexposedto

rainor snow.)

3. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours if unit

isto bestoredfor longerthanthree weeks.

4. Aftercharging,unplugchargerfrom outlet,then unplugchargerfrom con-

nectoronwire harnesslocatedbelow

handlebarconsole.

CARBURETOR

Thecarburetor isadjustedat thefactory.

It should not needto bereset. If black exhaustis noted,checktheair cleaner first. An over-rich mixture is usually causedbya poorly servicedor clogged

air cleanerelement,not an improperly adjustedcarburetor. If readjustmentis

necessary,referto EngineOwner's

Manualor contactyour enginedealer.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectsparkI

plugwireendmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Fa uretofo owthesenslructonscanresultnseronspersonanup/orpropertydamage.

ENGINESTORAGE Thebeltcover mustbe removedto per- 5. Loosenfour mounting bolts (L) se-

form severalmaintenanceprocedures, curing spindlehousing (beneathmower To RemoveBeltCover: deck)to mowerdeck.

If enginewill be unusedfor 30 daysor more,prepareit for storagebyfollowing therecommendedproceduresfound in

theEngineOwner'sManual.

MOWERSERVICE

Thefollowing maintenance/repairproce-

durescan beperformedbyeitherthe owneror anauthorizedservicedealer.

Seeanauthorizedservicedealerfor completemowerservice.

1.Stopengine,wait forall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Removefour screws (R,Figure5-5) and removecover.

To ReinstallBeltCover:

1. Positionbelt coverin place.

2. Securewith thefour screwsremoved earlier.

TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE

Beforeservicingunderside of mower, stop engine, wait for ell partsto stop

moving, end disconnect spark plug wire. Remove ignition key from keyswitch on electric start models.

Failureto followthis instructioncould

result in personal injury or property damage.

Whenservicingthe undersideof the mowerfor anyreason,the mower

shouldonlybetipped backwardonits rearwheels(andsecurelyproppedupto

preventitfrom failing). Tippingthe mowerforward orto eithersidecould

result in damageto engine.

TIP: Beforetipping mower,installa

small plasticsandwichstyle bagunder thegascapandtighten securely. This

will virtuallyeliminateanyfuel seepage from the cap. Besureto removethe

plasticbagbeforere-usingmower.

BELTCOVERREMOVAL

Do not operateunit withoutbelt cover installed. Failuretofollowthis instruc-

tion couldresult in personalinjury or

propertydamage.

Figure5-5:Beltcoverremoval

BLADESPINDLE BELT

6. Slidespindle housing (with pulleyat-

tached)toward center.

7. Replacebelt(N)with new belt. IMPORTANT:SETBLADESPERPEN-

DICULAR(90°) TOEACHOTHER.

8. Rotatearm(K) to movespindle housingandapplytensionto belt. Belt

cogs andpulley groovesmust meshto- gether.Whenapplyingmoderatefinger

tension (8-12 Ibs.),beltshoulddeflect approximately1/2" (12.7mm) at (P),

midpointof deck.

9. Tightenbolts (L) to 15 ft.-Ibs.(20.3 Nm).Tightenscrew(J).

10. Bladesmustnot contactdeck. Checkandreadjustas needed.

11. Reinstallbladedrive beltandbelt

cover (removedearlier).

REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeand re- placethe bladespindledrivebelt(re- movebladedrive beltfirst; see"Blade

DriveBeltReplacement"in thisSection).

1. Stopengine,wait forall partsto

stopmovinganddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

2. Removebeltcover(see"BeltCover Removal").

3. Align sightholes(0, Figure5-6) in pulleywith spindlehousing-to-mower

deck mountingbolts (L).

4. Loosenscrew(J) androtatearm (K)

to the rear.

"""- _ "''BLADES "

MUSTBEPEHPEHDICULAR

TOEACHOTHER

Figure5-6: BladeSpindleBelt.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

BLADEDRIVEBELT REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeand re- placethe bladedrivebelt. Anassistant

will beneeded. ToRemoveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark plugwire.

2. Disengagebladedrivecontrol (Figure 5-7) by releasingallcontrols on the

mower.

3. Removebeltcover (see"BeltCover Removal").

4. Loosenbelt guides(B and C, Figure5-8).

5. Moveflap bracket(N, Figure5-8) out

of thewaybylooseningtwo screws (M).

8. Removebelt(A, Figure5-8)from

aroundsheaves. ToInstall Belt:

1, Routebelt (A,Figure5-8) around sheavesasshown.

2. Havean assistanthold down

OperatorPresenceControlandthen

pushthe BladeDriveControlforward untilit latchesin place(Figure5-7).

3. With the BladeDriveControlleveren-

gaged,adjustandtighten belt guide (B) to 1/32- 1/16"awayfrom tensioned

belt.(Besurethat belt does not contact beltguidewhenbelt is undertension.)

Securebelt guide(C) rotatedinto posi- tion asshownin Figure5-8.

4. DisengageBladeDriveControl.

5. Re-tightentwo screws(M, Figure

5-8) that secureflap bracket(N).

6. Reinstallbelt coversecurely.

BladeDrive Disengaged

BladeDriveEngaged

\\ ,

RIGHTVIEW

Figure5-7: BladeDrive Control.

\ J

G \

Figure5-8: Bladedrive.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspank

plugwireandmovewireawayfromspankplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjur/orpropertydamage.

BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto installa new bladebrake.

ToRemoveBladeBrake:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoveras describedin

"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. Removehardware(G,Figure5-8)

securingbladebrake(H).

4. Removeoldbrake(H)from idler

arm (I). ToInstall Brake:

1. Positionnewbrake(H) inplaceon idlerarm (I).

2. Centerbrakein sheavegrooveand

securebrake(H)with hardware(G)re-

movedearlier.

3. Reinstallbelt coversecurely.

4. Testoperationof bladebrake(see

"BladeBrakeControlTest" in Operation section).

BLADEDRIVEBELT

ADJUSTMENT

If the bladedrive beltis slippingdueto lackof belttension, follow thesteps

below.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoveras describedin

"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. With moweron levelground,adjust bladecutting heightatabout3" (mea-

surefrom ground to flatportion of

blade).

4. Withthe BladeDriveControl(Figure

5-7) in thedisengagedposition,seta gapof 1/8" betweenthespring (F,Figure

5-9) andflat washer(E)byadjustingthe

nut(D).

5. Reinstallthe belt coversecurely.

-_--Adjust idlerin direction of arrow to tighten blade

f drive belt

Figure5-9: Bladedriveadjustment.

6. Testthe operationofthe bladebrake (see"BladeBrakeControlTest"in the

Operationsection).

7. If thedrive belt slips duringopera-

tion, it maybenecessaryto

relocateidler (J, Figure5-9) in theslot providedinthe mountingbracket. With

theenginestoppedandthesparkplug

wiredisconnected,loosenthe hardware

onthe idler (J) andslideit forwardto

take upslack inthe belt.

8. Engagethe bladedriveand measure

the distance(X, Figure5-8) betweenthe

centersof pulleys(K) and(L). Thedis-

tanceshould be5-1/2to 5-5/8". After

obtainingthe correct dimension,rein- stallthe beltcoversecurelyandtestthe operationof the bladebrake.

BLADEDRIVECONTROLLEVER

ADJUSTMENT

Makethefollowingadjustmentif the BladeDriveControl Leverreleasesdur-

ing operation.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Engagethe OperatorPresence Controlandthe BladeDriveControl.

Withoutreleasingthecontrols, lookin- sidethe cutout atthe rearof theframe

and makesure the OperatorPresence

Controllatches(Aand B, Fig.5-10) are

fully engagedat point (C).If they arenot fully engaged,improperoperationor

prematurewearcould result. To adjust,

loosenhex nut (D)andshorten lengthof control rod (E).Toavoidover-adjusting, turn rodonly 1 to 2 turns peradjust-

ment.

3. Tighten hexnutsecurelyafteradjust-

ingcontrol rod.

4. Testby releasingthe Operator

PresenceControl.If properlyadjusted, the BladeDriveControlwill disengage

whentheOperatorPresenceControlis

released.Re-adjustasnecessaryby

repeatingSteps2 and3.

Figure5-10: BladeDriveControlLever

adjustment.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

WHEELDRIVE BELT

REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto replacethe

wheeldrive belt.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Releaseall mower controls.

3. Removebeltcoveras describedin "Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

4. Locatewheeldrive belt (0, Figure5-

11)and removeit from top sheaveof

enginesheave,backsidedidlers (P and Q)and transmissionsheave(R).

5. Installnewbeltas shown in Figure5-

11. Beltmust beinstalled"insideout "-

"V" sideof belt liesagainst enginesheaveonly. Flatsideof belt lies

againsttransmissionsheave(R)and

back-sidedidlers(Pand Q).

6. Makesurebelt isinside belt guide (S, Figure5-11).

7. Reinstallbelt coversecurely.

8. An adjustmentto the drivebeltmay benecessary.See"WheelDrive Belt

Adjustment"in this Section.

WHEELDRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Thewheel drive beltrequiresan adjust-

mentif loss of drive belt tension(slip- page)occurs. This is most noticeable

whenmoretraction is required(suchas going up slopes).

ToTestWheelTraction:

1. Parkmachineon a paved(concrete,

etc.)surfacewith front edgeupagainst a sturdy wall, fence,etc.

2. PutGearSelectLeverinNo.1 setting.

IMPORTANT:DONOTPARKAGAINSTA

PAINTEDORSIDEDWALL. TESTING

THEWHEELDRIVESYSTEMREQUIRES

MACHINETOBEFORCIBLYPUSHED

AGAINSTWALL.DAMAGETOPAINTOR SIDINGCOULDRESULT.

3, With enginerunning, and machine

placedfirmly upagainstwall, hold down

OperatorPresenceControlandfullyen-

Figure5-11: Wheeldrivebelt replacement.

gagewheeldriveby squeezingWheel DriveControluntil it contactshandlebar.

4. Wheelsshouldslip on pavedsurface. If they donot, anadjustmentis required.

ToAdjust WheelDriveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removecotter pin (A,Figure5-12A)

from upper endofWheelDriveControl

rod.Slide rod outof lever assembly.

3. Loosenjam nut (D,Figure5-12).

4. Threadrod (E,Figure5-12) one or

two turns clockwisefor moretensionor

counterclockwisefor lesstension.

5. Insertrod backinto holein Wheel DriveControlleverand installcotter pin.

Bendendsof cotterpin to secure.

6. Retestwheeltraction. Repeatadjust- ment procedure,if necessary.Most

comfortableoperationwill beobtained whenthe adjustmentallowsthe leverto

justmakecontact with thehandgripas

sufficientwheeltractionis achieved. Whenadjustmentiscomplete,tighten

jam nut (D)firmly againstblock (B).

Figure5-12A

WHEELBRAKEADJUSTMENT

This adjustmentmaybe requiredif the

machinedoesnothold on a hill with the OperatorPresenceControldisengaged,

or if thebrakedragswith the Operator

PresenceControlengagedandthe trans- missionin neutral.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Disengage(release)theOperator PresenceControl(M, Figure5-13).

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinsb'uctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Figure5-12: Wheeldrivebeltadjustment.

Figure5-13: Wheelbrakeadjustment.

3. Slowly adjustat nut (0), if necessary, untilthedistancebetweenthebackof

brakearm (N) and bracket(P) is3/8"-

5/16". Usesmall adjustments(1/4 turn

maximum).NOTE:It maybenecessary

to relievespring tensionwhen decreas-

ingdistance. To do so, havean assis-

tant engagetheOperatorPresence

Controlwhileyouadjust the nut.

TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Followthis procedureto adjustneutral onthetransmission.

1. Stopengine,waitforallparts to stepmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Rotateshift rod (I, Figures5-14and 5-15) clockwise until it stopsin the neu-

tral (N) position(from forwardgear

positions).

3. HolddownOperatorPresenceControl (M, Figure5-13) andpush unitforward

and backward.Unit shouldmovefreely.

If not, continuewith Step4.

4. Removecotter pinsecuringshift link (P,Figure5-15)to shift rod (I).

5. Moveshiftarm (X) backandforth as necessaryintoeachdetent untiltrans-

missionis inneutral.NOTE:Moving

shift arm (X)clockwiseallthe wayto the

left,and thenone notchbackcounter-

clockwise,shouldputtransmission into

neutral.Whentransmission is in neutral, unitwill movefreelywhen pushedwhile

holdingtheOperatorPresenceControl leverdown. If transmissionis NOTin

neutral,therewill bea slight dragon the

wheelswhenpushingunit.

6. Whenshift arm (X)is in neutralposi-

tion, rotateshift link (P)until hooked endfits backinto holeinbottom endof

shift rod (I). NOTE:Shift rod (I) mustbe

heldin the neutral position (seeFigure

5-14) while shift link (P) isadjusted.

7. Secureshift link (P) into shift rod(I)

with cotter pin removedearlier.

8. Re-checkneutralby pushing unit backandforth andshifting lever(I) from

reverseto neutral.A smallfine-tune

adjustmentmay berequired.

Detentfor

NeutralPosition

Figure5-14:Leverinneutral(N)posifion,

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspank

plugwireandmovewireawayfromspankplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjur/orpropertydamage.

i I

Y I

Figure5-15: Transmissionneutral(N) adjustment,

MOWERBLADES

Mowerbladesaresharp.

• When working near blades, wear heavyleather glovesor wrapbladesin

thick ragsto protectyourselffrom the

sharpedges.

• Wear eyeprotectionwhensharpening blades.

Examinemowerbladesbeforeoperation. Forefficientmowing,cutting edgesof

bladesshouldalwaysbe keptsharp.

Checkfor bladewear or damage.See

Figure5-16. Replaceaseverelyworn or

damagedbladewith anewone. ToInspect Blades:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Tip moweron rearwheelsbyfollow- ing instructions"Tipping MowerFor

Service"in this Sectionof Manual. ToRemoveBlades:

Removebolt (Figure5-18) and

washer(s). Removemowerblade.

ToSharpenBlades: Grindor file the sameamountfrom each

bladeend to maintainbladebalance.An unbalancedmowerbladeproducesex-

cessivevibration andmaydamagespin- dle bearings.Sharpencuttingedge

straightacross,parallelto rearedgeof mower blade.SeeFigure5-16. After

sharpening,bladebalancemustbe checked.

IMPORTANT:PROFESSIONALSHARP- ENINGSERVICESORYOURAUTHO-

RIZEDDEALERAREEQUIPPEDTO SHARPENMOWERBLADESSAFELY.

ToInstallBlades: Bladesmust be installedperpendicular

to eachother (seeFigure5-17). Install mowerbladeasshown in Figure

5-18 with flatsidedown. Install washer on bolt. Tightenboltsto atorque value

of 35 ft. Ibs.(47 Nm). NOTE:If top bolt is removed,reinstall

usingLOCTITE#242 threadsealant.

NewBlade

WornBlade

Replaceff separation

begins to form.

SharpenedBlade

SharOn blade cutting edgesb_ight

across,parallel tobladetrailing edge

Figure5-16:BladeInspection

s _

Figure5-17

Torqueto

35 Ft.Lbs.

erBlade

_:=Washer

Bolt I_-.<--- Torqueto

35 Ft. Lbs.

Figure5-18: Blade spindle.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecbicstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

CLEANINGUNDERSIDEOF

MOWERDECK

Mowerbladesaresharp. Whenworkingnearblades,wear heavy

leather glovesor wrap blades in thick ragsto protectyourselffromthe sharp

edges.

Frequentlycheck,andcleanif necessary,

the undersideof themowerdeck. Grass

build-upin this areacanaffectthe cut-

ting performance.Beforeinspectingor cleaning,makesurethat the engineis

shut off andthespark plugwire is disconnectedfrom thespark plug.

Inspection/Cleaningof Mower Deck:

1. Stepengine, waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark plugwire.

2. Tip moweron rearwheelsbyfollow- ing instructions'q-ippingMowerFor

Service"inthis Section.

3. Usea plastic or metalscraperto removegrassbuild-upfrom deckor

blades.

LUBRICATION

Oilandgreasethemoweraccordingto

the recommendationslistedinthe

LubricationCharton the nextpage.

• Stopengine, waitforallparts tostop moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperformingany lubrication

procedures.

•Thetransmissionhasbeenfactory sealedandrequiresno lubrication. Ifa

leakshould develop,contactthe factory or your localauthorizeddealerfor serviceinformation.

OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

• Stopengine, waitforallparts tostop moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperformingany storage

procedures.Reviewthestoragesafety rulesin theSafetySectionofthis

Manual.

• If enginewill beunusedfor 30 daysor more,prepareit for storageby following

the recommendedproceduresfound in the EngineOwner'sManual.

• Inspectall partsfor damage,breakage, andwear. Tightenor replacefasteners.

Contactthefactoryor your local authorizeddealerforfactory-approved

replacementparts.

•Cleanthe exteriorofthe mowerthor- oughlyandtouch upall chippedor

scratchedsurfacesto preventrust from

forming.

Never store machine with fuel in the fueltankinsidea buildingwherefumes may reachan openflame or spark,or

where ignition sources are present suchas hotwater and space heaters, furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,elec-

tric motors,etc.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

LubricationChart

LUBRICATIONTYPE AMOUNTREQUIRED

ChangeOil SeeEngineManual

ITEM INTERVAL

EngineCrankcase First2 hours

25-50 hours

FrontWheelBearings 50 hours

Control Linkages/Pivots 25 hours

TransmissionOutputShaft 100hoursor Annually

* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.

ChangeOil

(LubricationIntervalsVary

with OperatingConditions andTypeof Oil Used)

Changeoil moreoften inextremelydirty or

dustyconditions,

Grease 1-3 Strokes*

LightOil A FewDrops

Grease 1-3 Strokes*

Section5: Maintenance

_ efore inspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,wait for movingpartsto stop,disconnectspark

plugwire andmovewire awayfromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresult inserious personalinjup/orpropertydamage.

isavailablefrom yourauthorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforminganyof the maintenanceprocedures,refer to the

appropriateinformation containedin this Manualor the EngineOwner'sManualfor thecorrectsafetyprecautionsandmainte-

nanceprocedures.

MaintenanceChart

INTERVAL*

Eachuse

1st 2hours

25 hours

50 hours

Annuallyor 100 hours

Monthly

Annuallyor 50 hours

ITEM

MowerBlade Looseor Missing Hardware

Belts EngineOilLevel

Controls

MulchingCover

EngineOil

EngineOil***

FoamAir Filter....

MowerBlade(s)

Control Linkagesand Pivots

EngineOil*** BladeDriveBeltAdjust EngineCoolingFins

GreaseFittings**

Air Filter Element....

SparkPlug TransmissionOutputShaft

Linkages Belts

FrontWhealBearings

SERVICE

AsRequired Tightenor Replace Check

Check Checkfor ProperOperation Checkfor ProperCoverInstallation

Change

Change Clean

SharpenandBalance Lubewith Light Oil

Change Adjust Tension

Clean Grease

Replace

Clean/Replace,Re-gap Grease

Adjust Check/Replace,Adjust

Grease

*Intervaldescribesrunningtime.

**A hand-typegreasegunis recommendedwhengreasingyour

unit. High-pressuretypegreasegunscouldcausedamagetofit- tings/seals.

mation.

****Clean more oftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairborne

debrisispresent.Replaceair cleanerparts,ifvery dirty.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

ATTENTION!This tabledescribesservice

is availablefromyour authorizedmoweror enginedealer.Beforeperformingany of the correctionsin this table, referto the appro-

priateinformationcontainedin this Manual or the EngineOwner'sManualfor thecor-

rect safetyprecautionsandoperatingor maintenanceprocedures.

TroubleshootingChart

Possiblecause

Symptom

Enginemalfunction (referto enginemanual). • • • • • • • • • improperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • • • •

Dirtyenginecoolingfins or flywheelscreen. • Faultyignition. • • • • • • • Faultysparkplug. • • • • •

Emptyfueltank. • • • • Batteryor chargingmalfunction(if applicable). • • • • improperlyadjustedor dirty carburetor. • • • • • improperoil level. • •

Dirtyair cleanerelement. • • • • improperlyadjustedchoke (if applicable). • • • • •

]-ransmissionmalfunction. • • improperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • •

Broken,Iooseor worn belt(s). • • • • • • Dullblade(s). • •

]-hrottlecontrol out ofadjustment. • • • Blade/brakesystemout of adjustment. • • • Blade(s)out of balance. • • Loosehardware. • • •

PartsList

HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY

118

114

111 113 II

146

135

_=_ 82_ _136

148_ _134

170

115

126 300

403

141

140

130

143 110

Models753B,E753B

HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

11 1186393 17 1721252

19 1107382 33 1186389

43 1702646 68 1769888 72 1773607

78 1769872 80 1769874

82 1724492 84 1186308 92 1703051

96 1185279 97 1915545

110 1186329 111 1770445 112 777100001 113 1915793

114 712-3055 115 1764922 116 1703539

117 1773605 118 1717897

119 1768191 120 1737118 121 1737041

122 1715716

FlangeLoeknut,3/8-16........................... 1

J-Clip...................................................... 1

FlatWasher,5/16 ................................... 4

RangeLocknut,1/4-20........................... 2

FlatWasher,1/2..................................... 1

UpperBladeRed.................................... 1

UpperTransmissionRod........................ 1

UpperBrakeRod.................................... 1

Shift Rod................................................ 1

ThreadCot. Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2 (B)....... 2

FlangeLockScrew, 1/4-20 x !/2 ........... 2

ShoulderBolt ......................................... 1

RollPin,1/4 x 2-1/4............................... 1

Brace,Handlebar(A)(B) ........................ 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16 x 3/4............... 4

Control Handle....................................... 1

OperatorPresenceControlDecal........... 1

Screw,1/4-20 x 1-3/4, Grade8 ............. 6

Locknut,1/4-20 ..................................... 2

LeftHandlebar(A) (B)............................ 1

HandleGrip............................................ 2

Control Handle....................................... 1

HairPin, 5/64......................................... 3

Throttle Control...................................... 1

Knob....................................................... 1

HandleGrip............................................ 1

NylonBushing........................................ 1

123 1721492 124 1107385

125 777S32064

1768457

126 777D06080 129 1734196 130 720-0313

131 1768223 134 1752137

135 1747027 136 1768464 137 1749778

138 1769080 139 1915696

140 1915750 141 1769081 142 725-0157 143 1764923

145 1915758 146 1915759 148 1734364

163 1768449 172 1724491

300 1753986 301 1768640

1768493

403 1770592

(A) Model753B (B) Model E753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

TORQUETO 40 FT. LRS..._1,'_4

LOCTITEIN PLACE

c_o

172

302

_84

303

REQUIRED

53 @50

305

DRIVEASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty.

2 1769904 3 736-0171

4 1740949 5 1773599 7 777S00006

8 1766326 9 1768865

10 1769006 11 1186393 12 1727379

13 1769870 14 1769869

15 1769885 16 1185147 18 1890234

19 1107382 20 1711864 21 1763219

23 1715538 25 1748393 26 1918370

27 1756151 28 736-3050

29 1715685 30 712-3000 31 1915831

32 710-0347 33 1186389

36 736-0169 39 1186347 41 1769881

42 1769877 43 1702646 44 1770361 48 1725264

49 712-3007

50 1185388

51 1708012

53 1701447

54 1769781

56 1104436

Engine,ElectricStart.............................. 1

Engine,RecoilStart ................................ 1

EnginePulley......................................... 1

LockWasher,7/16................................. 1

Bolt, 7/16-20x 1-3/4.............................. 1

Washer,Nylon........................................ 1

WarningDecal ....................................... 1

OilValveCap.......................................... 1

OilValve(Incl. Ref.8) ............................ 1

Oil DrainHose........................................ 1

FlangeLocknut,3/8-16........................... 5

Pop Rivet,3/16 ...................................... 4

Flap........................................................ I

FlapBracket............................................ I

LowerTransmission Rod....................... I

CotterPin,3/32x 5/8............................. 8

FlatWasher,1/2..................................... 1

FlatWasher,5/16................................... 5

CompressionSpring............................... 1

ShoulderBolt......................................... 1

Nyliner,1/2............................................. 2

CarriageBolt,3/8-16 x 1-3/4.................. 1

IdlerArm .............................................. 1

Idler Pulley............................................. 2

FlatWasher,3/8 ..................................... 3

PlasticGrip............................................. 1

TopLocknut,3/8-16 ............................... 1

Lift CrankAssembly............................... 1

Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4................................ 1

FlangeLocknut,1/4-20........................... 4

LockWasher,3/8................................... 1

FlangeLockScrew,3/8-16 x 1............... 4

Interlock Cam......................................... 1

LowerBrakeRod.................................... 1

Washer,Flat 1/2..................................... 3

Interlock Latch....................................... 1

Swivel Block........................................... 2

Jam Nut,5/16-18................................... 2

RetainingRing........................................ 2

FlatWasher............................................ 4

SpecialWasher.................................... A/R

SquareKey,3/16 x 2-1/2........................ 2

TransmissionAssembly,Model915-027

(Seepage36 for breakdown.)............. 1

Woodruff Key,3/16x 3/4....................... 1

57 1732499 58 1770247 60 1770326 61 1118808

62 736-0463 63 1100002 64 712-3004A

65 712-0375 66 736-0329

67 712-3005 68 1769888 69 1768140

70 1767837 71 1768628

72 1769873 75 1768624 76 1768636

78 1769872 79 1111609 80 1769874

81 1769875 83 1768630 84 1186308

85 1769852 87 1770334

90 1768194 91 1762042

102 1186229 118 1717897

159 1916897 167 1769882

168 1769878 169 1100350

170 1187961 171 1730851 172 710-0604A 177 1740496

302 687-02014 303 1768180

304 1774129 305 1718086 400 GW-97092

402 GW-9532 403 GW-20546

TopLocknut, 5116-18............................. 4

Lower BladeRod.................................... I

TransaxlePulley .................................... I

RetainingRing........................................ I

FlatWasher,114..................................... 3

Screw,114-28x 3/4................................ I

FlangeLocknut,5116-18......................... I

Locknut, 3/8-16...................................... 2

LockWasher,114................................... I

Screw,318x I-I/4 .................................. I

UpperBladeRod.................................... I

TransmissionArm .................................. I

BallJoint ................................................ I

Shift Link Rod........................................ I

UpperTransmissionRod........................ I

Spring AttachmentRod.......................... 1

ExtensionSpring.................................... I

UpperBrakeRod.................................... 1

Screw,5116-18x 2-3/4 .......................... 2

Shift Rod................................................ 1

ClutchArm Pivot.................................... 1

Shift Rod Bracket................................... 1

FlangeLockScrew,1/4-20 x 1/2........... 2

Backplate(A) (B).................................... 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

ThreadFormingScrew, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2.. 1

ThreadFormingScrew, 3/8-16 x 1........ 3

HexNut, 1/4-20...................................... 1

Hair Pin,5/64......................................... 3

Pivot....................................................... 1

PivotShaft Assembly............................. 1

BrakeArm .............................................. 1

CotterPin ............................................... 3

DrivePin, 5/32 x I .................................. I

ClevisPin,112x I-I/4 ............................ I

Screw,5116-18x 314.............................. 2

FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 314................... 2

FrameWeldmentAssembly...................1

WheelRim.............................................. 2

Tire......................................................... 2

ValveStem............................................. 2

Loctite242,0.02 oz. Tube...................... Nil

ClipRing ................................................ I

Washer................................................... 2

Orderpartsfrom your localauthorizedenginedealer. Referto enginefor model/typenumber. Orderpartsfrom your local Peerless- Tecumsehdealer.

A/R As required. N/I Item not includedwith unit; order separately.

(A) Model753B (B) ModelE753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

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I I

105

158

149

103

151

_53

_312

31|

I I

165

Lj-j

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

ELECTRICALDIAGRAM- MODELE753BONLY

IGNITIONSWITCH [ WIRECOLORCODE •

_=_ l B Black

Solenoid BL Blue

B/_ I/'_ _ Regulator R Red

G • ] W White

_ Y Y Yellow

RhN Red/White

OFF RUN START J W/B White{Black ,

Ignition _ Gad T Starter

Sw,tohiir j a I . oo I

EL _ n I

W/B

ToCharger

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 1916897 2 GW-20546 3 GW-9532

11 1186393 16 1185147

28 736-3959 30 712-3909 31 1769895

47 714-9474 53 1791447 58 1770247

73 712-0266 94 1768231

95 1769521 97 777100006

100 1769344 101 1769907

103 726-94098 104 1764996

105 726-04096

Pivot....................................................... I

Washer................................................... I

Clip Ring ................................................ I

FlangeLoeknut,318-16........................... 9

CotterPin,3132x 5/8............................. 2

FlatWasher,318..................................... 6

Locknut,318-16...................................... I

LiftCrank................................................ I

CotterPin ............................................... I

SpecialWasher....................................... 4

LowerBladeRod.................................... I

FlangeLoeknut,3/8-16........................... 5

PivotBlock............................................. I

LevelerBar............................................. 1

CuttingHeightDecal............................... 1

TapScrew,#8 x 3/8 ............................... 8

CompressionSpring............................... 1

SpeedNut,5/16-18 ............................... 2

BeltGuard ............................................. 1

SpeedNut,5/16-18 ............................... 2

106 1100352 108 1743891

110 1186329 149 777D06078

151 777D06077 158 1769767 165 1754125 174 1770355

397 1769903 398 1185469 399 736-9156

310 1770248 311 1768477

312 1764149 313 1769743 314 1185976

315 1185759 316 1769899

317 1186347

CotterPin ............................................... 4

GageWheel............................................ 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16 x 3/4 ............... 2

LogoDecal ............................................ 1

33"CombinationDeckDecal.................. 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

Shoulder Bolt......................................... 5

Toplock Nut............................................ 1

RearLiftAssembly................................. I

RollPin, I/4 x I ...................................... 2

FlatWasher,5/8 ..................................... 1

FrontLift Assembly................................ I

SpindleAssembly................................... 2

FlangeBearing........................................ 4

GageSupport......................................... 1

GreaseFitting......................................... 2

DrivePin, 1/4 x 3.................................... 2

Mower Support ...................................... 2

WhizlockScrew, 3/8-16x 1.................... 4

(A) Model753B (B) Model E753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

158

400 LOCTITE242, 0.02 OZ.TUBE

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

MOWER DECKASSEMBLY

Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty.

2 1185574 3 1746869

4 1765092 7 711-04020

8 1918848 9 1765196

10 1765197 11 1910917

13 1771081 14 1771083 15 712-0271

17 1773600 18 777S00004

19 1774220 20 1769362 21 1736484

22 736-0171 23 1773523

24 1764140 25 1701055 26 1762794

27 1100062 28 1911054 29 1918371

30 1186059 31 1911021 32 1749911

33 1766787 34 1720717 35 1756595

36 712-3017

BallBearing............................................ 4

Spacer.................................................... 2

MowerSpindle....................................... 2

SpindleShaft ......................................... 1

Spacer(For right-handspindle ass'y) .... 1

Screw, 7/1G14 x 1................................ 2

BellevilleWasher.................................... 2

Blade,33" Mulching................................ 2

FlatHeadScrew, #10-24 x 1-1/4........... 2

BrakePad............................................... 1

SeresNut,#10-24 ................................. 2

ToothedDrive Belt................................. 1

CautionDecal........................................ 1

CoggedPulley,56T................................ 2

DrivePulley............................................ 1

FlatWasher,7/16 ................................... 2

LockWasher,7/16 ................................. 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16-18 x 1 ............. 8

FlangeBushing....................................... 2

FlatWasher............................................ 2

IdlerPulley............................................. 1

HexHeadCapscrew,3/8-16 x 2-1/2....... 2

AdapterTrim .......................................... 1

IdlerArm ................................................ 1

PopRivet ............................................... 2

BeltTensionAdjustment Bracket........... 1

IdlerPulley............................................. 1

SpecialThrust Washer........................... 2

BeltGuide............................................... 1

ExtensionSpring .................................... 1

Nut,3/8-16............................................. 2

37 1732499 38 1723996 39 777S30118

40 1768818 41 73Gg169

42 1701447 43 1764135

44 1769397 46 71G0101 47 777S00008 48 1185715

50 1771925 51 1771922

52 631-04011

53 1727342 54 1910931

55 687-02004 56 1910951

57 1910971 58 1910972

59 710-0650 60 GW-90077

158 1769767 318 1773595

319 1773587 320 1769048

400 GW-97092 401 1735222

Locknut,5/1G18 .................................... 1

PulleySpacer......................................... 1

DangerDecal.......................................... 1

FiatWasher,3/8 x3/4 ............................ 7

LockWasher,3/8 ................................... 1

FiatWasher............................................ 2

BeltGuide............................................... 1

Screw, 7/1G14 x 1-1/4 ......................... 2

RetainingRing........................................ 1

Warning Decal........................................ 1

PyramidWasher,3/8.............................. 1

Triplask Screw,1/4-20x 5/8 .................. 8

SprocketPlate........................................ 2

MulcherCover,Fold-UpStyle

(Incl. Ref.28and 30) ......................... 1

Cap......................................................... 2

DischargeChute..................................... 1

Weldment Doubler................................. 2

Bracket,ChuteHinge.............................. 1

Spring,DischargeChute......................... 1

Pin,DischargeChute.............................. 1

Screw,Thread-Forming.......................... 8

Bolt,Carriage,3/8-18x 3/4 .................... 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

Mulching BladeKit

(Incl. Refs.9,10 and 11).................... 1

Mower DeckAssembly(A) (B)............... 1

Mower SpindleAssembly

(Incl. Refs.2, 3 & 4)............................ 2

Loctite242,0.02 oz. Tube...................... N/I

BlackSprayPaintCan,13oz................. Nil

N/I Itemnot includedwith unit; orderseparately.

(A) Model753B (B) Model E753B

PeerlessTransaxle

22J

/ 67

NUMBERSHERE

150

/ 30

65A

Model915-027

TRANSAXLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 1

2 3

4 6

7 8

10 11 12

13 14

15 16

17 18

18A

2O 22

23 25

26 27

28 29

30 31

32 33

34 36

37 38

TC-772113 TransaxleCover.............................. 1

TC-772135 TransaxleCover.............................. 1

TC-780086ANeedleBearing..................... 2

TC-770110 TransaxleCase............................... 1

TC-776300 Countershaft................................... 1

TC-778281 Spur Gear(16teeth) ................ 1

TC-778122ASpur Gear(22 teeth)....................... 1

TC-792160 Shift Key ......................................... 4

TC-784373 TC-784365

TC-778261 TC-778262

TC-778221 TC-778068

TC-778260 TC-786150

TC-786139 TC-786147

TC-786159 TC-792077

TC-792079 TC-788061

TC-792073 TC-792125

TC-792035 TC-788040 TC-780072

TC-780108 TC-780001

TC-792001 TC-788076

TC-780159 TC-790071

TC-790007 TC-799021

Shift Collar ......................... 1

Shift Rod& Fork ............................. 1

BevelGear& Bearing(Incl. 174)..... 1

BevelPinion(14 teeth).................... 1

BevelGear(16teeth) ..................... 2

DifferentialPinion ......................... 2

RingGear........................................ 1

BearingStrip .................................. 1

DrivePin ......................................... 1

NeutralSpacer ............................... 1

Ball,5/16" dia. ................................ 1

Spring ............................................. 1

SealRing......................................... 2

Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4" .................... 17

RetainingRing ................................ 4

RetainingRing ................................ 1

Washer............................................ 6

Washer............................................ 3

Washer............................................ 2

"0" Ring .......................................... 1

Bushing.......................................... 1

BrakeDisk ....................................... 1

BrakePadRate .............................. 1

BrakePad(pkg.of 2) ...................... 2

39 TC-786026 DowelPin........................................ 2

40 TC-792076AWasher........................................... 1

41 TC-790045 BrakeLever ..................................... 1

42 TC-792073 Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4". ................... 2

43 TC-792075 Locknut,5/16-24 ............................ 1

44 TC-790025 BrakePadHolder ............................ 1

46 TC-786086 BrakeLeverBracket........................ 1

47 TC-774747 Axle(16-1/4"long) ......................... 1

48 TC-774888 Axle(11" long) ................................ 1

49 TC-778124ASpur Gear(30 teeth)....................... 1

50 TC-778123ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

51 TC-778122ASpur Gear(22 teeth) ....................... 1

52 TC-778273 Spur Gear(19 teeth) ....................... 1

54 TC-778263 Spur Gear(11 teeth) ....................... 1

56 TC-778126ASpur Gear(20 teeth) ....................... 1

57 TC-778127ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

58 TC-778128ASpur Gear(28 teeth) ....................... 1

59 TC-778129ASpur Gear(30 teeth) ....................... 1

61 TC-778265 Spur Gear(34 teeth) ....................... 1

65 TC-780162 Washer........................................... 1

65A TC-780160 Washer........................................... 2

66 TC-776299 InputShaft ...................................... 1

67 TC-776352 Shifter & BrakeShaft ...................... 1

69 TC-780161 Washer........................................... 1

71 TC-788069 SquareCutRing .............................. 1

76 TC-780090 Washer........................................... 1

77 TC-788078AInvertedRetainingRing(pkg.of 2). 1

79 TC-792144 Spring ............................................. 1

80 TC-790063ABrakeBracket.................................. 1

85 TC-792137 LubricationFitting ........................... 2

90 TC-788067BGrease

(32 oz. bottleBentonitegrease) ........................... 1

150 510334 GasketEliminator(Loctite#515) .... 1

161 776302 ReverseIdler ........................ 1

174 780085 NeedleBearing ............................... 1

ORDERALLTRANSAXLEPARTSFROM YOURLOCALPEERLESS-TECUMSEHDEALER

Wide-CutCombinationMower

9 2

FUELTANKASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 2

5 6 7

8 9

710-0759 712-3004A

726-0205 7518095337

7518493337 751-0535 781-0497

781-0498 787-01028

HexFlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 5/8............ 6

FlangeLocknut,5/16-18......................... 6

HoseClamp............................................ 2

Screw,K80x 3.59.................................. 2

FuelTank,1gaL(Incl, FuelCap)............. 1

FuelLine,12"......................................... 1

Mounting Bracket,FuelTank.................. 1

SupportBracket,FuelTank .................... 1

Bracket,FuelTank.................................. 1

NOTES

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

0 TRIll BILT°

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the

United States, its possessions and territories.

Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase

and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited

warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and

maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished

with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alter-

ation, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other

peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation

or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt

LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void

your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sepa- rate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component fail- ures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days re-

gardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by de-

fects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts.

Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited

to: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates,

auger spiral rubber, tires.

NOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE= Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your

Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our

Web site at www.troybilt.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following oases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and cond

tions.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate

one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of

the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products

sold or exported outside of the United States, its pos- sessions and territories, except those sold through Troy- Bilt LLC's authorized channels of export distribution.

e. Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bi]t parts are not covered by

this warranty.

f. Service completed by someone other than an authorized

service dealer is not covered by this warranty.

g. Transportation charges and service calls are not covered.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-

chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as

to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given

by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt LLC. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or re-

placement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt LLC

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or

damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for

substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental

expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not

apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of

the safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising

out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased

as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This

limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483

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