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

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Operator's Manual

Wide-CutTM 33"

Combination Mower

Models 753B

E753B

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. 770-10602A

(01/2002)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

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

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

Features and Controls....................................................... 9

Operation ................................................................ 12

Maintenance .............................................................. 17

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

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 28

Parts List................................................................. 29

Warrany Information........................................................ BackCover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Wide-Cut TM mower. It will 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 information is 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 number of the equipment in

the space below

OTRItV BILT. TROY-BILT LLC

P. 0. BOX 361131

www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, 0H44136

330-558-7220

_. 866-840-6483_

Copy Model Number Here

Copy Serial Number Here

ENGINEINFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with 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.

CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT

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

of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- [phone] or 1- [phone] to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have

your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this 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

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

Owner's Manual to alert you to potential

hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, readand obeythe

safety messagethat follows it. Failureto obey the safety

message could result in personal injury or property
damage.

IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practicesfor Walk-Behind Mowers

This cuttingmachine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observethe

following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury or death.

I. GENERALOPERATION

1.

.

Read,understand,andfollow all in-
structionson the machineandin the

manuals.Bethoroughlyfamiliar with
thecontrolsandthe proper useof

themower beforestarting.
Donot put handsor feet nearor

under rotatingparts.Keepclearof
themower bladeand discharge

openingatall times.

3. Onlyallow responsibleindividuals,
whoarefamiliar with the instruc-

tions,to operatethe mower.

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

which couldbe pickedupand
thrown bythe blade.

.

5. Besurethe areais clearof other
peoplebeforemowing.Stopmower

if anyoneentersthearea. Keepby-
standersat least25 feetawayfrom

the areaof operation.

6. Do not operatethe mowerwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.

Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.

Donot pull mower backwards
unlessabsolutelynecessary.Look
downand behindbeforeandwhile

moving backwards.

8. Do not operatethe mowerwithout
properguards,plates,grasscatcher

or othersafetyprotectivedevicesin
place.

9. Referto providedinstructions for
properoperationand installationof

accessories.Onlyuseaccessories
approvedby GardenWay

Incorporated.

10. Stopthebladewhencrossing gravel
drives,walks, orroads.

11. Stoptheengineand disconnectthe
sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplug

wheneveryou leavethe unit,before
cleaningthe moweror unclogging

the chute.

12. Shutthe engineoff, wait until the
blade comesto a completestop,and

disconnectthespark plugwire be-

fore installingor removingthe

mulchercoverorthe optionalgrass

catcher. Makecertainthatthegrass
catcherissecurelyattachedbefore

operatingthe mower.Emptythe

grass catcheraftereach use-

decomposingdebriscouldgenerate

enoughheatto catchfire.

13. Mowin daylightor goodartificial

light.

14. Donot operatethemowerwhile

underthe influenceof alcoholor
drugs.

Section1: Safety

15.

16.

17.

Neveroperatemowerin wet grass.

Alwaysbesureof your footing; keep
a firm hold onthe handleandwalk;

never run.

Disengagethe WheelDriveLeveron

self-propelledmodelsbeforestarting
theengine.

If the unitshouldstart to vibrateab-
normally,stop the engineanddis-
connectthe sparkplug wire. Then

checkimmediatelyfor thecause.
Vibrationis generallyawarning of

trouble.

18. Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafety
glasseswith sideshieldswhenoper-

ating mower.

19. Watchfor trafficwhen operating
near,or when crossingroadways.

20. Neverattemptto carrychildrenor
otherpassengerson themower.

Theycouldfall off and beseriously
injured,or theycould interferewith

thesafeoperationofthe mower.

21. Checkthe operationof the Operator

PresenceControlBarbeforeeach
use.Seethe MaintenanceSectionof

this manualfor instructions. If the
enginerunslongerthanthree sec-

ondsafter the OperatorPresence
Control Baris released,the system

is not working properly. Immediately
contactyour local servicedealeror

thefactory TechnicalService

Departmentfor instructions. Donot
usethe moweruntilthe mechanism

is repaired.

22. Themoweris equippedwith a safety
dischargechute,comeswith special

mulchercovers,andoffersan op-

tionalgrass catcher. Thesafetydis-
chargechute must beworking prop-

erly atalltimes. Neverattemptto
disconnectorotherwisecausethis

dischargechuteto ceaseworking. If

used,mulchercoveror grass

catcherattachmentmust beinstalled
properlyandfunction correctly. Do
not useyour equipmentotherwise.

23. Neverruntheenginein an enclosed
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon

monoxide,adeadlygasthat is odor-

less,colorless,andtasteless.Always

runtheengineoutdoorsand make

surethereisadequateventilation.

II. SLOPEOPERATION IV.SERVICE

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto
slipandfall accidentswhichcanresult

in severeinjury. All slopesrequire
extracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona

slope,donotmowit.

DO:

Mow acrossthefaceof slopes;never
upanddown. Exerciseextremecau-

tion whenchangingdirection on
slopes.Avoid slopesgreaterthan

150.
Removeobjectssuch asrocks,tree

limbs,etc.

Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Tall
grass canhideobstacles.

DONOT:

1. Useextracare in handlinggasoline
andotherfuels.Theyareflammable

andtheir vaporsare explosive.
a) Useonlyan approvedcontainer.
b) Neverremovegascap or add

fuelwhentheengineis running.
Allowengineto coolbeforerefu-

eling.Donot smoke.

c) Neverrefuelthe machine

indoors.

d) Neverstore the machineor fuel

containerinsidewherethereis
an openflame,such asawater

heater,etc.

e) Movemowerawayfrom any

gasolinefumes beforestarting
theengine.

2. Neverrunan engineinside aclosed
area.

III. CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheopera-
torisnotalerttothe presenceofchil-

dren.Childrenare oftenattractedtothe
mowerandtothe mowingactivity.

Neverassumethatchildrenwill remain
whereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildren out ofthe mowing
areaand underthewatchful careof

a responsibleadult.
Bealertandturn moweroff if chil-

drenenterthearea.

.

3.

4. Neverallow childrento operatethe
mower.

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

objectsthat mayobscurevision.

Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,
look behindanddown for small

children.

3. Nevermakeadjustmentsorrepairs
with theenginerunning. Disconnect

thesparkplug wire and keepthe
wireawayfrom the plugto prevent

accidentalstarting.
Keepall nuts andbolts,especially

thebladeattachmentbolts,tight and
keepequipmentin goodcondition.

Nevertamperwithsafety devices.
Checktheir operationregularly.

6. Keepmowerfree of grass,leavesor
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil or

fuelspillage.Allow mowerto cool
beforestoring.

7. Afterstriking an object,stopthe en-
gineanddisconnectthesparkplug

wire. Inspectthe mowerandrepair,
if necessary,before restarting.

8. Neverattemptto makemowercut-
ting heightadjustmentswhilethe

engineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponentsaresub-
jectto wear, damageanddeteriora-

tion, which couldexposemoving
parts or allowobjectsto bethrown.

Frequentlycheckcomponentsand
replacewith factoryrecommended

parts,whennecessary.

Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditches,
or embankments.Theoperatorcould

loosefooting or balance.

4.

Donot mowexcessivelysteepslopes.
Donot mowon wet grass.Reduced

footing could causeslipping. 5.

Section1: Safety

13.

10. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan
cut.Wrapthe bladeorwear gloves,

and useextracautionwhenservic-
ing them.

11. Donotchangetheenginegovernor
settingor overspeedthe engine.

12. Donottouch enginepartswhich
may behotfrom operation.Allow

partsto cool completelybeforein-
specting,cleaningor repairingthe
mower.

14.

Toaccessthe undersideof the

mower,tip the mowerrearward.Do
nottip the mowerforwardor onei-

ther of its sides, unlessspecifically

advisedto dosoin this manual.
Maintainorreplacesafetyand in-

structionaldecals. Referto the sep-
aratePartsCatalogfor replacement

decalinformation.

15. Forunitsequippedwith electric
start:

a) Batteriesproduceexplosive

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

theareawhenchargingthe bat-
tery.Donotchargethebatteryin

anairtightspace.

b) Donot useabatterycharger

otherthan the oneprovidedwith

the mower.

c) Thebatterycontainstoxic mate-

rials. Donot damagethe battery

case.If the caseis brokenor

damaged,avoidcontactwiththe
batterycontents.

d) Properlydisposeof adamaged

or worn outbattery.Checkwith
localauthorities for properdis-

posalmethods.

e) Donot short circuit the battery.

Severeburnsandfire can result.

SAFETYDECALS

Makecertainallsafetydecalsonthis equipmentarekeptcleanandin good condition. Thedecalsareshown (at reducedsizes)
below. If you needareplacementdecal,pleasereferto the PartsCatalogthat accompaniedthis Manual.

Ontop, rearof engineplatform

,CAUTION

Beneathbelt/pulley

cover

OnControlPanel(for electricstartmodel)

OnControlPanel(for recoilstartmodel)

Onleft sideof

mowerdeck

Assembly

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 properlyprepareyour machine
for use. Werecommendthatyou read

this Sectionin its entirety beforebegin-

ningassembly.
NOTE:All referencesto left, right,front

and rearof the machinearedetermined

bystandingbehindthehandlebarsand

facingthe direction offorward travel.

INSPECTIONAFTERDELIVERY

Inspectthe shipping crateand machine
immediatelyafterdelivery. Makesure
neitherthe carton northe contentshave

beendamaged.
If youfind or suspectanydamage,con-

tact thecarrier(trucking company)

immediately. Informthem of thespecific
damageandthatyou wish to filea claim.

To protectyour rights, besure to put
this in writing to thecarrier within 15

days. Thecarrierwill letyou knowhow

to proceedwith your claim. Pleaseletus

knowif you needanyassistance.

TOOLS/MATERIALSNEEDED:

• WireCutter

• 7/16" Wrench

• 3/8" Wrench

• Two 1/2" Wrenches

• Scissorsor PenKnife

• Needle-nosePliers

• Motor Oil(seeStep 5)

• TireGauge

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

IMPORTANT:MOTOROIL MUSTBE

ADDEDTOTHEENGINEBEFOREIT IS
STARTED.FOLLOWINSTRUCTIONSIN

THIS"ASSEMBLY"SECTION.

STEP1: Unpacking Mower

NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsidesofthe unit

areasviewedfrom the operator'sposi-
tion behindthehandlebars.

1. Cutmetalstraps, if present,securing
unitto pallet.Leaveuniton palletduring

assembly(tosafelyremoveunit from
pallet,wait untilyou havecompletedas-

semblysteps1-4).

2. Removeanyprotectivepackaging

from aroundthe handlebars.Cutthe
plastictie strapsholdingthefour long

control rodsto the handlebars.Donot

removethe two long handlebarstruts

that areattachedto thetop of the
handlebars.

STEP2: Attach Handlebars
to EngineDeck

1. Removetheplasticties holdingthe

wheeldriverod (F,Figure2-7) to the left
handlebarandthe bladedrive rod (C,

Figure2-7)to the right handlebar.Put

the rodsaside.

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

enginedeck. At thefactory, these
screwsarethreadedinto lock nuts

weldedto the backsidesofthe deck.

2. Removeandsavethe four 5/16"-18

x 3/4"screwsmentionedinthe NOTE
above.

3. Fromthe front ofthe unit,tilt the
right-sidehandlebarupoverthe air

cleanercoverandlift the otherhandlebar

upward. Rotatethe handlebarsoverthe

engineandpositionthe handlebarends

(E,Figure2-2)againstthesidesof the

enginedeck.

Figure2-1

E

_ r D D

i

Figure2-2:Attachhandlebarsandstruts
toenginedeck.

4. Swingthe handlebarstruts (A,Figure
2-2) forward andalign thehandlebar
ends(E,Figure2-2) withthe holesin the

enginedeck. Looselyinstall two5/16"-

18x 3/4"hexflange screwsremoved

earlier(D) into the rearholes.

5. Alignthe looseends ofthe handlebar
struts (A,Figure2-2) overthe front

holes inthehandlebarends. Attachthe

struts and handlebarswithtwo more
5/16"-18x3/4" hexflangescrews.
Securelytightenallfour screws.

6. Securelytightenthe screws(B, Figure
2-1) atthe upperendsof the struts.

STEP3: Electric Start Model
A. SecureWireHarness

1. Atthe unattachedendof theelectrical
wire harness,there arefour wiresat-
tachedto a largeplasticconnectorand

two wires attachedto a smallplastic
connector.

Section2: Assembly

2. Plugthelargeconnectorintothe bot-

tom of theignition keyswitchthat islo-
catedonthe undersideofthe handlebar

console(not pictured).

3. Usetwo cabletiesto securethewire
harnessto the right handlebarandaway

from any movingparts. Placethe tiesan
equaldistanceapart.

B. AttachWire Leadsto Battery

1. Thebatteryis locatedatthe rear,

right-side ofthe enginedeck.

2. Atthelower end of the electrical
wiring harness,locatea redwire lead

andablackwirelead.

• Plugterminal on red(positive)wire into
redterminal (U, Figure2-3)on battery.

• Plugterminalon black(negative)wire
into blackterminal(V).

3. Ifapplicable,attachwire harnessto

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

Black(GroundLead) V (-)

Red

(Positive

Lead)

(+) U

Figure2-3: Connectwireterminalsto
batteryterminals.

W

Figure2-4: AttachwireharnesswithJ-
clips.

Chargebatteryonlywith chargersup-
pliedwith machine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeany jewelry be-
fore workingon ornear the batteryor

electricstartsystem.

Failure to follow these instructions
couldresultin personalinjuryor prop-
ertydamage.

C. Chargethe Battery

Chargeanewbatteryfor 24-48 hoursto
ensureafull charge. If the mowermust

be usedimmediately,the batterymay
haveenoughof a chargeto starttheen-

gine.If not, theenginecanbestarted
with the ropepullstarter. NOTE:Charge

the batteryafter theinitial use ofthe

mowerto helpensure it isfully charged.

If batteryis removed, do not operate

enginewithout insulatingpositive (+)

battery cable terminal with electrical
tape orsparkingfrom batterycells can

result.

1. To chargethe battery,locatethe plas-

tic connector(T, Figure2-5) thathangs
from thewire harnessbelowthe handle-

barconsole.

2. Plugtheconnectoron the battery
charger(Z, Figure2-5) intothe connec-

tor onthewireharness(T).

T

Z

To grounded

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 follow this instructioncould
result in severe personal injury or

propertydamage.

3. Plugthebatterycharger intoa 120V
groundedwall outlet. NOTE:The battery

chargeris designedfor useindoors and
should not beexposedto rainor snow.

4. Chargebatteryfor 24-48hours.

5. Aftercharging,unplugbattery
chargerfrom wall outlet,then unplug

chargerfrom wire harness.

STEP4: Attach Control Rods
A. AttachWheelDriveControlRod

1. Locatethe wheeldrivecontrol rod(F,
Figures2-6 & 2-7) that wasremoved

from theleft handlebarin Step2.This

rod hasaswivel block (H, Figure2-6) on
oneend.

2. At left sideofenginedeck,insert

swivel block(H,Figures2-6 & 2-7) on
wheeldrivecontrol rod into wheeldrive

control arm (U,Figure2-6).

W

H A,B _G

Figure2-6:Left-handcontrolrodsdetail.

Section2: Assembly

BB

Figure2-6A:Attachwheeldrivecontrolrod
tolever.

3. Adda5/16" washer(A,Figure2-6)
andattachwith a hairpinclip (B).

4. At upperend ofcontrol rod,insert
angledend intoWheel DriveControl

lever(V,Figure2-6A)andattachwith a
cotterpin (BB). Bendendsof cotter pin

overrod to secure.

B. AttachOperatorPresenceControl
Rod

1. Locatecontrol rod (E,Figures.2-6
and2-7) attachedat upperendto

OperatorPresenceControllever(W,
Figure2-7).

2. At bottom ofcontrol rod,insert
swivelblock (G, Figures2-6 &2-7) into
control arm (T,Figure2-6).

3. Addone5/16"washerandattachwith
cotterpin. Bendendsof cotter pinto se-

cure.

C. AttachBladeDriveControlRod

1. Locatethe bladedrive control rod (C,
Figure2-7) thatyou removedin Step2.

Insertoneend of control rod into blade

drivebracket(D,Figure2-7). Add one
5/16"washerandattachwith hairpin clip

(cc).

2. Insertupperend of rod into bottom
endof BladeDriveControllever(J,

Figure2-7). Add one5/16"washerand
attachwith cotter pin (AA). Bendendsof

cotterpin to secure.

D. AttachandAdjustGearSelectLever
NOTE:The retainingplate (N, Figure2-7)

mentionedinthe following steps isse-
curedto the rearofthe mowerwith two

screws(0, Figure2-7) and 1/4"-20 lock-
nuts. Removethe retainingplateand

saveit, alongwith thetwo screws,be-
foreproceedingwithassembly.

6

V

F

G N

Figure2-7:Rearviewofcontrolrods.

0

M

C

f

2

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

K

Pin(K)mustbeinthisdetent

whentransmissionneutralis --_

adjusted.

Section2: Assembly

1. Holdlowerpart of gearselectlever

(I, Figure2-9) againstbracket(M).
Position retainingplate (N), removed

earlier,as shown in Figure2-9(plate
belowbracket). Secureplatewith two

1/4"-20x 1/2"screws (0) and 1/4"-20
Iocknuts.

6. Slidegrip(B, Figure2-8) backonto
gearselectlever(I).

7. Rotategearselectlever(I, Figures2-
8 & 2-9) clockwise untilspur (K - short

rod) ongearselectrod stops in theneu-
tral positiondetenton theshift pattern

quadrant(Figure2-8).

8. At bottom ofcontrol rod,threadshift
link (P,Figure2-9) partiallyinto ball-

joint (Y).

9. Moveshift arm (X,Figure2-9) from
sideto sideas necessaryinto each

transmissiongeardetent until transmis-
sion isin neutral.

NOTE:Movingshift arm(X) alltheway
tothe left,andthen onenotch backto

theright, should puttransmissioninto
neutral.Whentransmissionis in neutral,

unitwill movefreelywhenpushedwhile
holdingtheOperatorPresenceControl

lever(W, Figure2-7) down.Iftransmis-
sionis NOTin neutral,therewill bea

slight dragon thewheelswhen pushing
unit.

10. Whenshift arm (X)is in neutral po-
sition, rotateshift link (P)towardend of

gearselectleverrod (I). Adjustlength
of shift link (P) asnecessaryto fit into

hole in bottomof gearselectlever(I).
NOTE:Pin(K) on GearSelectLever(I)

must beheldinthe neutralposition
detentonthe shift quadrant(see Figure

2-8) whileshift link(P, Figure2-9) is
adjusted.

11. Inserthookedendof shift link (P,
Figure2-9) into holein bottomend of

gearselectlever(I) andsecurewith cot-
ter pin(Q). Bendendsof cotterpin.

NOTE:Itmay benecessaryto lift gear
selectlever (I) to install shift link (P).

12. Removeunitfrom shippingcrate.
Toremove,holddown Operator

PresenceControllever(W, Figure2-7)
which releasesthe wheelbrake.

13. Withunit onlevelground,hold
downOperatorPresenceControllever

(W, Figure2-7)andpush unitforward

and backward.Thewheelsshould move
freely. Ifnot, adjustlengthof shift link

(P,Figure2-9)as necessary.

14. Putthe GearSelectLeverin neutral
(N), releaseall ofthe control leversand

try to pushtheunit forwardand back-
ward. Thewheelsshouldnotturn. If

they do turn, an adjustmentis neces-
sary. DONOTOPERATETHEUNIT

UNTILTHEWHEELBRAKEMECHANISM
HASBEENADJUSTEDANDISWORK-

INGPROPERLY.See"WheelBrake

Adjustment"in Section5 "Maintenance."

Do not use the mower if the wheels

continue to turn after releasing the
Operator Presence Control and the

WheelDriveControl.
Severe personal injury or property

damagecouldresult if this instruction
isnotfollowed.

: ;° I

I .,I I I

I I

I / o I I

o4

,

I I
I I

J.

Figure2-9:Detail- TransmissionNeutralAdjustment.

Unit is shippedwithout oil in engine
crankcase.Donotstart engineuntil oil

has beenadded. Severeengine dam-
age will result it thisinstructionis not

followed.

STEP5: Add Motor Oil to Engine

1. Movemowerto a levelarea.Press

and hold OperatorPresenceControl

lever(W,Figure2-7)to movemower.

2. Addmotoroil accordingtothe speci-

ficationsandinstructionsprovidedinthe
separateEngineOwner'sManualthat was

includedintheunit's literaturepackage.

• Keepoil levelatthe FULLmarkon the

dipstick to avoidenginedamage.

• Changeoilaccordingtoscheduleand

instructionsin Section5 "Maintenance."

STEP6: Check Tire Pressure

1. Useatire gaugeto checkthe air
pressureinthe reartires. Theair pres-

sureshould bebetween15-20PSI(20

PSImaximum).

2. Keepbothtires equallyinflatedto
help preventmachinefrom pulling to

oneside.

STEP7: After Assembling and
Before UsingUnit

1. Readthis entire Owner'sManualfor
propersafety,operationand mainte-

nanceinformation.

2. Makesurespark plug wire is con-

nectedto spark plugbeforestarting unit.

FeaturesandControls

IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS

Before operating mower, be sure to
read all safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on

decalslocatedonmachine.
Severe personal injury or property

damage couldresultit this instruction

isnotfollowed.

EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKE-
CLUTCHCONTROLSYSTEMWHICH IS

DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER
BLADESWITHIN THREE(3) SECONDS

AFTERRELEASEOF 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 sectiondescribesthevarious

featuresand controls on the unit. Refer
to the nextsection"Operation"for

detailedoperatinginstructions. Also,
readthe separateEngineOwner's

Manualfor a detailedexplanationofthe
proper useof the enginecontrols.

Operator Presence Control

TheOperatorPresenceControllever

(A, Figure3-1) regulatesthe operationof

the rearwheelbrakeandtheseparate

BladeDriveControl. Alwaysengagethis
control beforeengagingthe separate

bladedriveor wheeldrivecontrols.

Alwaysdisengagethis control before

startingtheengine.

ToengagetheOperatorPresence

Control,pressand holdthe leveragainst

the handlebargrip. Doingso releases
the brakeon therearwheels,allowing

the wheelsto turn. The engagedposition

alsopermitstheseparateBladeDrive
Controlto lock inits engagedposition

(allowsthe mowerbladesto turn).

Releasingthe lever(disengaged
position) appliesthe rearwheelbrake
andquicklystopsthe wheels.Releasing

the leverwill alsodisengagethe Blade

DriveControl,which will applya brake

that stopsthe bladeswithinthree (3)
seconds.

Blade Drive Control

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

gagedriveto themower blades.

Toengagetheblades,first engagethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A,Figure3-

1). Then,push thespring-loadedBlade
DriveControllever(B)forward until it

stays in theengagedposition.

Tostop the blades,releasethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A). Doingso

will disengagethe BladeDriveControl

(B) andautomaticallyapplythe brake

that stopsthe blades.

AlwaysdisengagetheBladeDrive

Controlbeforestartingtheengine. This
helpsto ensurethatthe bladeswill not

start turning whentheenginestarts.

NOTE:Pushingthe BladeDriveControl

forward will engagethebladeseven
thoughtheOperatorPresenceControlis

notengaged.However,this procedureis
NOTRECOMMENDEDasyou must main-

tainconstantpressureon thelever(re-

leasingleverdisengagesblades).Always

engagethe OperatorPresenceControl

beforeengagingtheBladeDriveControl.

The blade-brake-clutchcontrolsystem
shouldstop the mower bladeswithin

three (3) secondsafter release of the
OperatorPresenceControl.

If the bladesdo notstopwithin three
(3) seconds, put the Engine Throttle

Control in the STOP position.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and do

not operatethe moweruntil the blade-
brake-clutchcontrol systemhas been

repaired.

B- BLADE

DRIVECONTROL

Engage

C- GEAR

SELECTLEVER

A-OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Figure3-1

Section3: FeaturesandControls

Operating Symbols Varioussymbolsareusedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings(your modelmaynot haveall of the

symbols).Thesesymbolsareshown belowwith a descriptionof their meaning.

ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE

FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START RUN

Gear Select Lever

Usethislever(C,Figure3-1)to select

anyof four forwardgroundspeeds(1 -

Slow,2and3 - Medium,4 - Fast),N
(Neutral)and R(Reverse).Thegearshift

patternisshown in Figure3-2.

Toavoiddamagingthetransmis-

sion, donotshiftgearswhenthe

mowerismoving.

Forforward travel,useoneof thefour

numberedsettings.Toselectreverse,

shift to neutralandthenpull upon the

lever.Turnthe leverto theR (reverse)
positionandreleasethe lever.

Putthe leverin N(neutral)to manu-

ally pushthe mowerandwhenthe

moweris not in use.

PresenceControlalong with the Wheel
DriveControl.

Whenstarting theengine,theWheel

DriveControlshouldbedisengaged(re-
leased).Thishelpsto ensurethatthe

wheelswill not startturning whenthe
enginestarts.

Do notengagetheWheel DriveControl

without first engaging the Operator

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

brakemechanism.

Figure3-2:
Shiftpattern

onconsole.

A- OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Wheel Drive Control

Usethislever(D, Figure3-3) to en-

gageanddisengagedrive to thewheels.

Toengagethewheels,first selecta

forward or reversegearwith theGear

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

squeezetheWheelDriveControllever

(D)againstthe handlebargrip. The

ground speedcan bevariedby increas-

ing or decreasingpressureon the lever.

Toavoidsuddenacceleration,slowly
squeezetheleverwhenfirstengaging
thewheels.

Releasethe WheelDriveControlto

disengagethewheels.Thewheelswill

graduallyslow to a stop. NOTE:Tostop
the wheelsquickly,releasethe Operator

J Engage

Disengage

D- WHEEL

DRIVECONTROL

Figure3-3

Cutting HeightControl Lever

Usethis lever(E, Figure3-4)to adjust

thecutting heightfrom 1to 4 inches.

Notethat actualcutting heightswill vary

accordingto soil conditions.

Turnthe leverclockwiseto raisethe

heightor counterclockwiseto lowerthe
height. A decalandpointer (notillus-

trated) onthe right sideofthe mower
deckshowthecutting heightsettings

rangingfrom A (highest)to G(lowest).

Figure3-4

Mulcher Cover

Themulchercover (F,Figure3-5) is

pre-installedatthe factory. It must be
kept in placewhenusingthe unit asa

mulchingmower. The mulchercoveris

designedto keepthe dischargechute

raisedupwhileyou mow. Whenthe

cover isremovedfor side-discharge

mowing,the dischargechutelowers.

Referto "4. SelectMulching or Side-

DischargeMowing"in the Operation

Sectionfor mulchercoverinstallation
instructions.

Figure3-5

Section3: FeaturesandControls

Engine Throttle Control

This lever(G,Figure3-6) is usedto

adjust enginespeedsandto stopthe en-
gine. Alwaysrunengineat fastspeed

settingfor bestmowerperformance.
Thethrottlesettings areshown below.

H- IGNITION/STARTER

SWITCH

G- THROTTLECONTROL

J

I_1 CHOKE-Usewhen

startinga cold engine.

FAST- Use during mower

operation.

Figure3-6

_._ SLOW- Usewhenidling

engine.

STOP- Stopsengine.

Ignition/Starter Switch -

(Electric Start Model)

Thisthree-positionswitch (H, Figure

3-6) is usedto startand stop the
engineonelectricstart models. Theig-

nitionkeysettings areshown below.Do
notturn the keyuntilyou havereadthe

OperationSectioninthis Manual.

Alwaysremoveignition keywhen

leavingmower unattendedor when n-

specting,cleaningor servicing mower.

Engine Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarter (I, Figure3-7) is

usedto "pull-start" the engine. Detailed

instructionsfor usingtherecoil starter
arefound in theOperationSectionof this

Manualandin the EngineOwner's
Manual.Donot pull therecoil starter

untilyou havereadthe Operation

Section.

I - RECOIL

STARTER

STOP- Stopsengine.

RUN- Afterstarting,key

returnsto run position.

Figure3-7

START - Starts engine.
Releasekey when engine

starts.

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Operation

Before operating mower, be sure to
read all safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on

decalslocatedonmachine.
Severe personal injury or property

damage couldresultif this instruction

isnotfollowed.

BEFOREOPERATINGMOWER

1. Pre-OperaUon Checklist

With the sparkplugwire disconnected
from thespark plug,performthefollow-

ing checksandservicesbeforeeachuse:

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

ual. Readthe separateEngineOwner's
Manualprovidedwith theunit.

2.Checkunitfor looseor missinghard-
ware.Tightenorreplaceasneeded.

3. Withthe uniton levelground,check
theengineoil level accordingto the

instructionsin the EngineOwner's

Manual. Theoil levelshouldbeat the
FULLmarkonthe dipstick or upto the

top ofthe oilfill holeon engineswith-
out adipstick.

4. Checkall leversfor freedomof move-

ment.Readjustorrepairasneeded
beforestarting engine.

5. Checkthat all guardsandshieldsare
in placeandproperly secured.

6. Inspecttheareato mowedandre-

moveanydebriswhich couldbe

pickedupandthrown bythe mower

blades.

7. Checkthat the mulchercoveris prop-
erlyinstalledin the dischargeopening

(seeinstructions in this Section).
Removethe mulchercoverto usethe

side-dischargemowingfeature.

8. Onelectricstart models,checkthat
all wiring connectionsarecleanand

tight.

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

equally.

GASOLINEISHIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND
ITS VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.To help

preventseverepersonalinjuryor prop-
ertydamage:

• Follow gasoline safety rules in

Section1: "Safety" of thisManualand
in the separate Engine Owner's

Manual.

• Neverremovethe gasolinefill capor
add fuel when indoorsorwhen engine

is runningor still hot.Allow engineto
coolat least three (3) minutesbefore

refueling.

• Keep smokingmaterials, sparks or
flamesfar awayfromfuel tankandfuel

container.

• Store gasoline in an approvedfuel
containerandina well-ventilatedarea.

Storeit safely outof the reachof chil-
dren. Do notstore gasolinewhereva-

porscan reachan opensparkor flame
or where ignition sourcesare present

(suchas hot water or space heaters,

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

• Fill tankto 1/2"below bottomoffiller
neckto allowfor fuel expansion.Wipe

up spilled gasoline immediately and

movemowerawayfromgasolinefumes
before starting engine. Securely re-

place caps on fuel tank and fuel
container.

10.Removethefuelcap andcheckthe

levelof gasolineaccordingto the in-

structions inthe EngineOwner's

Manual.Cleanaroundfuel fill area
beforeremovingfuelcap. Donot

checkfuel levelor addfuelwhile in-
doorsor if engineis runningor hot.

Allow engineto coolfor three (3)

minutes. Fillthe tankwith fresh,

cleanunleadedgasolinewitha mini-

mum octaneratingof 77. Leave1/2"
ofspacefor fuel expansion.Do not

mix oil with gasoline.Do not use

gasolinewhich contains Methanol.

SeetheEngineOwner'sManualfor

instructions andprecautionsregard-

ingthe use ofgasolinesthat are
blendedwith alcoholsor ethers

(calledoxygenatedor reformulated

gasolines). Securelyreplacecapson
fuel tankandfuel container.

11.Attach sparkplug wireto spark plug
after completingabovechecklist.

2. Set Mower Cutting Height

To avoidpersonalinjury, do notadjust

cuttingheightwhile wheels or blades

are turning. Release all handlebar

controlsandwait for all motionto stop
beforeadjustingcuttingheight.

1. Releaseall controls beforeadjusting
thecutting height.

2. Adjustthecutting heightfrom 1to 4
inchesby rotatingthe CuttingHeight

Controllever(Figure3-4)either clock-
wiseto raisethe heightor counterclock-

wiseto lowerthe height. Notethat ac-
tualcutting heightswill vary according

to grassandsoil conditions. A decaland
pointeron the rightside of themower

deckindicatestheheightsetting.

3. In heavyor tall grass,it is usually
betterto makethe first cut at ahigher

settingandthen makeasecondcutat
thedesiredheight. Inroughterrain, a

highersetting is recommendedasit will

minimizethe chancesof the bladestrik-

ing theground orhidden obstructions.

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Section4: Operation

3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch
Control System

Themower isequippedwith a blade-

brake-clutchwhich is designedto stop

the mowerbladeswithin three(3)
secondsafter releaseofthe Operator

PresenceControlor the BladeDrive

Control. Nevertamperwith, or attempt
to defeatthe purposeofthis safety

device.

Thecontrol system isa mechanical

devicewhich issubject to wear.
Therefore,testthe operationofthe

blade-brake-clutchcontrol system before

eachuseofthe mower.Referto "Blade

BrakeControlTest"attheend of this

Section.

4. Select Mulching orSide-
Discharge Mowing

Beforeinstallingor removingmulching
cover, stop engine, wait for parts to

stopmoving,anddisconnectsparkplug
wire. Remove ignitionkey on electric
startmodels.

Youcanusethe mowereitheras a

mulchingmoweror asaside-discharge
mower. To usethe mulchingfeature,in-

sert themulchercover as described

below. Removethe mulchercoverto

side-dischargegrassclippings. The

mulchercover is designedto keepthe

dischargechute raisedup whilemowing.
Whenthe cover is removed,the dis-

chargechutewill loweritselffor side-
dischargemowing.

Toinstall or removemulchercover:

1. Stoptheengineand waitfor all parts
to stopmoving. Disconnectthespark

plug wirefrom thespark plug.Remove
theignition keyon electricstart models.

2. Toinstallthe cover,insertthe right-
sidetabof thecoverinto the front sup-

port bracket(A, Figure4-1). Insertthe
cover intothe dischargeopening,mak-

ing surethat theslot (B) in the left side
of thecover iscompletelyengagedinthe

rearedgeof the deckopening.

B

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. Toremovethecover, slidethecover
to the right(front of mower)to disen-

gagethe slot (B)from the mowerdeck
andthenprythe left-sideofthe cover

out andoff.

MOVINGTHEMOWERWITHOUT
ENGINEPOWER

Themowercan bemanuallypushed

or pulledbyputting the GearSelect

Lever(C,Figure4-2) in N(neutral)and

pressingandholdingthe Operator

PresenceControl(A, Figure4-2) down

againstthe handlebargrip.

To stopthewheelsatanytime.

releasetheOperatorPresenceControl.

ToStart the Engine

1. Movemowerto a levelarea.

2. Releaseall controls on mowerto pre-
ventwheelsormower bladesfrom rotat-

ing whenenginestarts.

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

to starta coldengineor to fast (rabbit)
settingto starta warmengine.

Toavoidinjury:

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

• Lookbehindyouto be surethereare
no obstacles before pulling recoil

starterrope.

F-Ig

B- Blade Drive

Control

C - Gear Select Lever

E - Engine Throttle

Control

A-Operator

Presence Control

I

Figure4-2: MowerControls

D- Wheel Drive Control

12

Section4: Operation

4. Tostartengineusing recoilstarter:

A. Standon left side (asviewedfrom

behindhandlebars)ofmachine.Be

sureyourfeet aresafelyawayfrom
the undersideof the mowerdeckand

all mowercontrolsare released.

Placeonefoot ontop of tire.

B. Graspstarterropehandle(Figure3-

7) andpull slowly until ropepulls
slightly harder.Letroperewind
slowly. Thenpull ropewitha rapid,

full arm stroke. Let ropereturn
slowly. If enginefails to startafter

threepulls, repeatinstructionsstart-

ingwith Step2 (trysetting throttle at

fast setting).

C. Whenenginestarts, operateinfast

throttle setting(movethrottle from
chokesettingto fastsetting).

5. Tostartengineusing electricstarter:
A. Standbehindthehandlebarsandre-

leaseallmowercontrols.

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

clockwiseto crank engine.To avoid

damageto starter motor,do not

crank enginefor longerthanfive sec-

ondsat atime.Also, allow 15sec-
ondsbetweeneachstart attempt. If

enginefails to start afterthreeat-
tempts, repeatinstructions starting

with Step2 (trysetting throttle atfast
setting).

C. Whenenginestarts,releasekeyandit

will returnto therun (middle)posi-
tion.

D. Operateengineatfast throttle setting

(movethrottle from chokesettingto

fast setting).
NOTE:Ifthe electricstart systemisnot
functioning,theenginecanbestarted

with the recoilstarter. To do so,first put
theignition keyin the run(middle) posi-

tion. Thenfollow Steps1-4 above.
Leavethekeyinthe run positionduring

engineoperation.

ToStop the Engine

1. Releaseall mowercontrolsto stop
wheelsormower blade.

2. Movethrottlecontrol downto slow
(turtle) position. (Wheneverpossible,

graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore
stoppingengine.)

3. MoveThrottleControlall theway
downto stop position orturn ignition

key(electricstart models)fully counter-

clockwiseto stop position.

4. Onelectric start models,removethe
ignitionkey beforeleavingthemower

unattended.

ENGAGINGTHE BLADES

- Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith
the mower,putlever in No.1 setting.

Selectforward speedsaccordingto
mowingconditionsandterrain. Use

slower speedson roughterrainor
whengrass is heavyor thick. The

forward speedcan beincreasedon
smoothterrain or if thegrass cover

is light. Allowthewheelsto stop

completelybeforeshifting from one
forward speedinto another.

To avoid injuryfrom rotating blades,
keep face, hands and feet clear of

mowerbladesatall times.

To Engagethe Blades

1. Startengineasdescribedin "To Start

the Engine"instructions. Putengine
throttle infast speedsetting.

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

bargrip.

3. SlowlypushBladeDriveControl(B,

BeforeengagingtheWheel DriveLever

for the very first time, checkthat 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.

Figure4-2) fullyforward until it staysin C.

the engagedposition. The bladesare

nowrotating.

To Stop the Blades

Tostop the blades,releasetheOperator

PresenceControl.

TO ENGAGETHEWHEELS

• To avoiddamagingthetransmission,
donotshiftgearswhilein motion.

• To avoiddamagingthe wheel brake
mechanism,do notengagethe Wheel

DriveControlwithoutfirst engagingthe
OperatorPresenceControl.

1. Start engineasdescribedin "To
Startthe Engine"instructions.

2. FORFORWARDTRAVEL:

Tostartthe wheels,slowlysqueeze

theWheelDriveControl(D,Figure4-

2). Theharderyou squeeze,the
fasterthewheelswill turn. Toavoid

suddenacceleration,slowlysqueeze
the lever.

D.TOSTOPTHEWHEELS:

• Tostopdrivepowertothewheels,
releasetheWheelDriveControl. The

wheelswillgraduallyslowto astop.

• Toquickly stop thewheels, release
boththe WheelDriveControland

theOperatorPresenceControl.

3. FORREVERSETRAVEL:

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Look behind the mower before
andduringreverseoperation.

• Stopthemowerbladesbeforeeperat-
ingin reverse.

A. Pressand holdOperatorPresence

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

B. Putthe GearSelectLever(C,Figure

4-2) intoone ofthe numberedset-
tings (1 - Slow,2 and3 - Medium,4

A. Stopthe mowerbladesandwheelsby

releasingtheOperatorPresence
Control(A, Figure4-2).

B. Pressandhold OperatorPresence

Controlagainsthandlebargrip.

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Section4: Operation

C.

O.

E,

Putthe GearSelectLever(C,Figure
4-2) in R(reverse)settingbyfirst

movingleverto N(neutral). Then
pull leverup,turn it to Rposition,

and releaselever.

To startthewheels,slowlysqueeze

WheelDriveControl(D, Figure4-2).
Toavoidsuddenacceleration,slowly

squeezethe lever.

TOSTOPTHEWHEELS:

• Tostopdrivepowerto thewheels,
releasetheWheelDriveControl.The

wheelswillgraduallyslowto astop.

• Toquickly stop thewheels,release
both theWheelDriveControland

theOperatorPresenceControl.

• ReturntheGearSelectLeverto the
N (neutral)position whenyou have

completedreverseoperation. Allow
thewheelsto stopcompletelybe-
foreshifting from R(reverse)into a

forward speed.

MowWhen
LawnIsDry

Forbestresults,avoidcutting grass

whenit iswet. Wetgrasstendsto form
clumpswhich interferewith the cutting

action. Thebesttimeto mowis in the
lateafternoonor earlyeveningwhenthe

grassis usuallydry.

1

CutTop1/3 of /-_
GrassBlades __'

Cuttingmorethan 1/3 of grasslength

maycausethe grassto becomeexces-
sivelydry. Intall grass,it maybeneces-

saryto mowat a highersetting andthen
mow againat thedesiredheight. NOTE:

Thecutting heightis criticalto achieving
a well-groomedlawn. Youshouldexper-

iment with varioussettingsto find that
"just right" cutting height.

MAKINGTURNS..... _

VaryCuttingPattern

Themowerturns easily by pushing

thehandlebarsinthe oppositedirection
that youwantto turn. Thedifferential
mechanisminsidethetransaxlewill

allowtheinsideturning wheelto stop or
slow downwhile the outsideturning

wheelis poweredby the drivesystem.

Reducethewheelspeedbeforeturn-

ing the mower.Fortightturns, disen-
gagethe WheelDriveControlandmanu-

Varythe cutting patternfromweekto

weekto helppreventmatting ofthe
grass. Oneweek,mowfrom northto

south,thenextweekmowfrom eastto
west. Overlapseveralincheswhen
mowingto obtainan evenappearance.

MowingonSlopes

allypushthe mowerthroughtheturn (if
needed,putthe GearSelectLeverin

neutralsothewheelsturn freely).

MOWINGTIPSANDHINTS

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

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

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

• Disengage mower blades before
crossinggraveldrives, roads, or side-

walksto preventbladesfromthrowing
stonesor otherhazardousobjects.

Toavoidinjury orpropertydamage:

• Maximum safe operating angle

is150.

• Exceedingmaximum safe operating
angle may cause tipping or loss of

footing.

• Donotmowwet slopes.

• Mowacrossslopes,notupanddown.

• Exercise extreme caution when
changingdirectiononslopes.

MulchingLeaves

• Themowercanbeusedto mowfallen
leaves.Theleafparticlesfilter downinto

thelawnandprovideaddedfertilizer.

• Theleavesmustbedry in orderto be

mulched.

• Useaslowerground speedif the
leavesarenot mulchedinto fine parti-

cles.

• Ifyoumulch oakleaves(whichaddacid
tothe soil), addlimeto the lawninthe

springto reducetheacidityofthe soil.

KeepMowerBladesSharp

Forbestmowerperformance,keepthe

bladessharp. Dull bladeswill tear,
bruiseandsplit the endsof grass. See

bladesharpeninginstructions in Section
5: Maintenance.

Donot mowexcessivelysteepslopes

(seeWARNINGstatementthatfollows).
Slowdownandexerciseextremecaution

whenchanging directionon slopes.
Beforemowing on slopes,checktheen-

gine oil levelandmakesure thatthe level
is attheFULLmark. MaintainingaFULL

oil levelis particularlyimportantwhen
operatingon slopesas oil canbe drained

awayfrom vital engineparts.

CleanMowerFrequently

Cleanthe undersideofthe mowerdeck

frequentlyto removegrass build-up.

Seemowercleaninginstructionsin
Section5: Maintenance.

PrecisionTrimming

Forprecisiontrimming, usethe slow-

estgearandinch themower alongby
"feathering"the WheelDriveControl

lever. Or,disengagethe wheeldrive by
releasingtheWheelDriveControlso that

you canmanuallymaneuverthemower

(if needed,put the GearSelectLeverin
neutralso that thewheelsturn freely).

MowingDitches

If you haveto mow ditches,stop the

engineandadjustthe cuttingheightto
its highestsetting. Mow in the direction
ofthe ditch. Mow bothsidesof theditch

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Section4: Operation

first, and thenmow the bottom. When
mowing ditches,watchout for cans,

bottles, or otherdebris.

BLADEBRAKECONTROLTEST

Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl

is releasedduring operationofthe
mower,theenginedoesnot stop,but

thebladesshouldstop within three (3)
seconds. Thefollowingtest providesa
visualtest of whetherthe BladeBrake

ControlSystemisfunctioning. Perform
this test beforeeachuseofthe mower.

To avoid personal injury or property

damage,make sure thatthe moweris
ongrass,andthatthe testarea isclear

of foreignobjectsand bystandersbe-
fore you beginthe BladeBrakeControl
Test.

If the OperatorPresenceControlorthe

Blade Drive Controlare not adjusted

correctly,the bladesmay continueto

rotate after release of the Operator

PresenceControl. If the bladesdo not
stopwithinthree(3) secondsof release

ofthe OperatorPresenceControl,move
the EngineThrottleControlto the STOP

position, disconnect the spark plug
wire, andmovethewire awayfromthe

sparkplug. Donot operatethe mower

until the Blade Brake ControlSystem

hasbeenrepaired.

Failureto do this couldresult in per-
sonalinjuryor propertydamage.

1. Parkmower ona portion of lawn

which hasnot beenrecentlymowed.

2. Setthecutting heightso the mower
cuts 1/3 ofthe grassheight.

3. Starttheengine.

4. PresstheOperatorPresenceControl
downagainstthe handlebargrip and

pushthe BladeDriveControlfully for-

ward until it staysintheengagedposi-
tion.

5. Putthe GearSelectLeverin the No.1

setting.

6. Engagethe wheelswith the Wheel
DriveControlanddrivethe mowerfor

severalfeet. Then releasethe Operator

PresenceControl.

A.

Lookatthelawn just mowed.The

lawnshouldbecut upto the point
wherethe OperatorPresenceControl

was released.

B. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl

againstthe handlebargrip but DO
NOTre-engagethe BladeDrive

Control. Drivethe mowerforward
for severalmorefeet. Releasethe
OperatorPresenceControlandlook
atthe lawn.Thegrassshould NOT

havebeencut. This indicatesthat
theOperatorPresenceControlhas

disengagedthe bladedrive and
stoppedtheblades.

7. Ifthe mowercutsthe grass in Step

6-B,the OperatorPresenceControlis

NOTdisengagingthe bladedrive.

Immediatelystopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwire,andmovethe

wireawayfromthesparkplug.

8. Donot usethe mower untilthe Blade
BrakeControlSystemhasbeenin-

spected,adjustedorrepairedbyanau-
thorizeddealer.

15

Maintenance

Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark
plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Carefully read this Section on mower
and engine maintenance and service.

Performing the required maintenance

according to schedule will ensure the
proper performanceandlong lifeof your

machine.

Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing
the machine, shut off engine, make

surethatall movingpartshavecometo
a completestop,disconnectsparkplug

wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Removeignition key on electric

startmodels.

Failureto followtheseinstructionscan

result in personal injury or property
damage.

NOTE: All referencesto left, right,front

and rearofthe machinearedeterminedby
standingbehindthe handlebarsandfacing

thedirectionofforwardtravel.

IMPORTANT:REFERTO
MAINTENANCECHARTINTHIS

SECTIONFORA LISTINGOFREGU-
LARLYSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES.

ENGINESERVICE

Routineengineserviceis described
below. Formore completeengineser-

vice information, referto theengine

manualprovidedwithyour machine.
Forcompleteengineservice,contactan

authorizedenginedealer.

ENGINEOIL

OIL LEVEL:With moweron level
ground,theengineoil levelmust bebe-

tweenthe"ADD"and "FULL"markson
the dipstickat all times. Checkbefore

eachuseandevery5 operatinghours.
OILCHANGE:Ona newengine,change

oil afterfirst 2 hoursof use,thenchange
oil regularlyasspecifiedon the

MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine
Owner'sManualfor oil capacity.

OILTYPE:Useclean,high qualitydeter-

gent oilhavinganA.P.I.serviceclassifi-
cation of SE,SForSG. Useno special

additiveswith oil. Referto the Engine

Owner'sManualfor recommendedSAE

viscosity gradesthat matchthe starting
temperatureanticipatedbeforethe next

oil change.

CheckingOilLevel:

1. Parkmachineonlevelground.

2. Stopengine,waitforpartstostop
moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

3. Cleanareaaround dipstick (Z,Figure

5-1) to preventdirtfrom enteringoil fill

hole.

4. Removedipstick. Oillevelmustbe
between"ADD" and "FULL"marks. Do

notexceed"FULL" markon dipstick.

5. Toaddoil, pour slowly into dipstick
opening. While adding,checkoil level

frequently by securelyreplacingdipstick

and removingto readoillevel.Wipedip-
stick cleaneachtime oil levelis
checked.

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

ChangingOil:

Changeoil whileengineis still warm

from recentoperation. Warm oil flows

morefreely andcarriesawaymore im-
purities.

1.Stopengine, waitforpartstostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug
wire.

2. Removedipstick (Z, Figure5-1).

3. Removeprotectivecap (A, Figure5-

2) to exposeoil drainport (B).

4. Pushoildrain hose(D) (includedin
hardwarebagwith unit) ontooil drain

port. Routeotherend ofhose to anap-
propriateoil collectionreceptacle.

5. Twistoil drainfixture (C)to the open
position. Pullout. Drainoil completely.

6. Pushin andtwist oil drain fixture to

the closedposition. Removedrain

hose.Replaceprotectivecap(A).

7. Refillenginewith freshoil andse-
curelyreplacedipstick.

NOTE:Pleasedisposeof all wastemate-
rialsin an ecologicallyresponsibleman-

ner. Useproperwastematerialstorage
containers.

Figure5-1:BriggsandStrattonengineoil
fill.

Figure5-2:Oildrain.

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Section5: Maintenance

W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

i1"_ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_icstartmodels).

MI

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

ENGINECLEANING

• Stopengine,waitforpartstostop
moving,disconnectsparkplugwire,
andallowenginetocoolbeforein-

spectingorcleaningengine.

• Dailyor moreoften,beforerunningen-
gine,removegrassand chafffrom recoil

fingerguardor rotatingscreento prevent
enginedamagecausedbyoverheating.

Alsokeepcoolingvanes,governorlink-
age,springsandcontrolsfree ofdebris.

• Dailyor moreoften, beforerunningen-
gine,cleanmufflerarea(besure muffler
is cool)to removeallgrassandcom-

bustibledebris. Ifengineis equipped
with a sparkarrestorscreen,removeas-

semblyevery50 hours for cleaningand
inspection.Replaceif damaged.

• Grassor chaff mayclog engine'sair
coolingsystem,especiallyafterpro-

longedoperationcuttingtall, drygrass.
SeeEngineOwner'sManualfor instruc-

tions on cleaningunderneaththe engine
blowerhousing.

AIR CLEANERSERVICE

Improperair cleanermaintenancecan

causeenginedamage.Refertothe
EngineOwner'sManualfor morecom-

pleteair cleanerserviceinformation.
SERVICESCHEDULE:

Outerfoam pre-cleaner- washand re-oil
every25operatinghours or everysea-

son, whicheveroccursfirst.

Innerpapercartridge- clean or replace
every100operatinghours or everysea-
son, whicheveroccursfirst.

ToServiceAirCleaner(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. Washfoampre-cleaner(A) in liquid

A

Chargebattery onlywith chargersup-
pliedwith machine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeany jewelry be-

fore workingon or near the batteryor

electricstart system. Failuretofollow

these instructionscouldresult in per-
sonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Figure5-3: BriggsandStrattonair cleaner
assembly.

detergentandwarmwater. Squeezedry
in acleancloth.

4. Saturatefoampre-cleanerinclean
engineoil. Wrap in clean,absorbent

cloth andsqueezeto removeall excess

oil.

5. Replacepapercartridge(B), if
necessary.

6. Reassembleair cleanercomponents.

SPARKPLUG

Inspectthe sparkplug (Figure5-4) after

every 100hoursof operation.Besure
the gapis setat .030".Donot reuseplug

if it is severelyworn or damaged.
Bestresultsare obtainedwith a new

plug. SeeEngineOwner'sManualto de-

termine proper replacementplug. Use

of incorrectplug cancauseenginedam-

age.

NOTE:Donotcleanspark plug in ma-

chines which useabrasivegrit. Clean
spark plug byscrapingorwire brushing,

or washingwith a commercialsolvent.

BATTERY(if applicable)

Chargebatteryif unit isto bestoredfor
longerthanthreeweeks.Duringthe

mowingseason,thebatteryis kept

chargedby the chargingsystemonthe
engine.

ToChargeBattery:

1. Plugchargerconnectorintowire har-
nessconnectorlocatedbelowignition
switch in handlebarconsole.

2. Plugchargerinto120Vwalloutlet.

Tightenknobs/screws(D)securely. (Notethat batterychargeris designedfor

Secure coverassembly(E)on air useindoorsandshouldnotbeexposedto

cleanerbody. rainorsnow.)

3. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours if unit
is to bestoredfor longerthan three

weeks.

.030' FeelerGauge

4. Aftercharging,unplugchargerfrom
outlet,then unplugchargerfrom con-

nector on wireharnesslocatedbelow
handlebarconsole.

CARBURETOR

Thecarburetor is adjustedatthe factory.

It shouldnot needto bereset. Ifblack
exhaustis noted,checkthe air cleaner
first. An over-rich mixtureis usually
causedbya poorly servicedor clogged

air cleanerelement,notan improperly
adjustedcarburetor. If readjustmentis

necessary,referto EngineOwner's

Manualor contactyour enginedealer.

Figure5-4: Sparkplug.

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• !'T_TI-_I-'{_JI_[€']I Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark
t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

MI

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

ENGINESTORAGE Thebeltcovermust be removedto per-

form severalmaintenanceprocedures.

If enginewill beunusedfor 30 daysor
more,prepareit for storage byfollowing To RemoveBeltCover:

the recommendedproceduresfound in 1. Stopengine,wait forall partsto
the EngineOwner'sManual. stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

5. Loosenfour mounting bolts (L) se-
curingspindlehousing(beneathmower

deck)to mowerdeck.

6. Slidespindlehousing(with pulleyat-
tached)towardcenter.

7. Replacebelt(N)with newbelt.

MOWERSERVICE

Thefollowing maintenance/repairproce-

durescan be performedbyeitherthe
owneror anauthorizedservicedealer.

Seeanauthorizedservicedealerfor

completemowerservice.

TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE

and removecover.
To ReinstallBeltCover:

1. Positionbelt cover in place.

2. Securewith the four screwsremoved
earlier.

2. Removefour screws(R,Figure5-5) IMPORTANT:SETBLADESPERPEN-
DICULAR(90°) TOEACHOTHER.

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

gether.Whenapplyingmoderatefinger
tension (8-12 Ibs.),beltshould deflect

approximately1/2" (12.7 mm) at (P),

midpointof deck.

Before servicingundersideof mower,

stop engine,wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug

wire. Remove ignition key from
keyswifch on electric start models.

Failureto follow this instructioncould
result in personal injury or property

damage.

Whenservicingthe undersideof the

mowerfor any reason,the mower

should onlybetipped backwardon its

rearwheels(andsecurelyproppedupto
preventit from falling). Tippingthe

mowerforwardor to eithersidecould
resultin damageto engine.

TIP:Beforetipping mower, installa
small plasticsandwichstylebag under

the gascapandtighten securely. This
will virtuallyeliminateanyfuelweepage

from thecap. Besure to removethe

plastic bagbefore re-usingmower.

BELTCOVERREMOVAL

Do not operate unitwithout belt cover
installed. Failureto followthisinstruc-

tion couldresult in personal injury or

propertydamage.

Figure5-5: Beltcoverremoval.

BLADESPINDLE BELT
REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeandre-
placethe bladespindledrive belt (re-
movebladedrive beltfirst; see"Blade

DriveBeltReplacement"inthis Section).

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmovinganddisconnectsparkplug
wire.

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

10. Bladesmustnotcontact deck.

Checkandreadjustas needed.

11. Reinstallbladedrive beltand belt

cover (removedearlier).

t

FRO_T

J

MUST BE PERPENDICULAR

TO EACH OTHER

Figure5-6: BladeSpindleBell

2. Removebeltcover(see"BeltCover
Removal").

3. Alignsight holes(0, Figure5-6) in
pulleywith spindlehousing-to-mower

deckmountingbolts(L).

4. Loosenscrew(J) androtatearm (K)

to the rear.

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W!_LY_TI:I-'t_II_[_IBeforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartsto stop,disconnectspark

t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslxuctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

BLADEDRIVEBELT
REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeand re-
placethe bladedrivebelt. Anassistant

will beneeded.
ToRemoveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark
plugwire.

2. Disengagebladedrivecontrol (Figure
5-7) byreleasingall controls onthe

mower.

BladeDriveDisengaged

BladeDriveEngaged

\\

RIGHTVIEW

Figure5-7: BladeDriveControl

3. Removebeltcover (see"BeltCover
Removal").

4. Loosenbeltguides(BandC,
Figure5-8).

5. Moveflap bracket(N,Figure5-8)out
ofthe way bylooseningtwo screws (M).

8. Removebelt(A, Figure5-8) from
aroundsheaves.

To InstallBelt:

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

2. Haveanassistanthold down
OperatorPresenceControlandthen

pushthe BladeDriveControlforward
until it latchesin place(Figure5-7).

3. Withthe BladeDriveControlleveren-
gaged,adjustandtighten beltguide (B)

to 1/32- 1/16"awayfrom tensioned
belt. (Besurethat beltdoesnot contact
beltguidewhenbelt isundertension.)

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

4. DisengageBladeDriveControl.

5. Re-tightentwo screws (M,Figure
5-8) that secureflap bracket(N).

6. Reinstallbeltcover securely.

G \

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H

M

Figure5-8: Bladedrive.

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i_ _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslxuctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto installa new
bladebrake.

ToRemoveBladeBrake:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. Removehardware(G,Figure5-8)
securingbladebrake(H).

4. Removeold brake(H)from idler
arm (I).

To InstallBrake:

1. Positionnew brake(H)in placeon
idler arm (I).

2. Centerbrakein sheavegroove and
securebrake(H)with hardware(G)re-

movedearlier.

3. Reinstallbeltcover securely.

4. Testoperationof bladebrake(see
"BladeBrakeControlTest" in Operation

section).

BLADEDRIVEBELT
ADJUSTMENT

Ifthe bladedrive beltis slippingdueto
lackof belt tension,follow thesteps
below.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. With moweronlevelground,adjust
bladecuttingheightat about3"(mea-

surefrom ground to flat portion of
blade).

4.With the BladeDriveControl (Figure
5-7) inthe disengagedposition, set a

gapof 1/8"betweenthespring (F,Figure
5-9) andflat washer(E)byadjustingthe

nut (g).

5. Reinstallthe beltcoversecurely.

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Adjust idlerindirection
of arrow to tighten blade

...drive belt

D

1/8" E

Figure5-9:Bladedriveadjustment.

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

Operationsection).

7. Ifthe drive beltslips during opera-

tion, it maybenecessaryto

relocateidler (J, Figure5-9)in the slot
providedin the mounting bracket.With

theenginestoppedandthesparkplug
wiredisconnected,loosen thehardware

onthe idler(J)and slide itforward to

take upslackinthe belt.

8. Engagethe bladedrive and measure

the distance(X,Figure5-8) betweenthe
centersof pulleys(K) and(L). Thedis-

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

obtainingthe correct dimension,rein-

stall the beltcoversecurelyandtest the

operationof the bladebrake.

BLADEDRIVE CONTROLLEVER

ADJUSTMENT

Makethefollowing adjustmentif the
BladeDriveControlLeverreleasesdur-

ing operation.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. EngagetheOperatorPresence
Controlandthe BladeDriveControl.

Without releasingthe controls, look in-
sidethe cutoutat the rearoftheframe

and makesurethe OperatorPresence

Controllatches(Aand B,Fig.5-10)are
fully engagedatpoint (C). If theyare not

fully engaged,improper operationor
prematurewearcould result. Toadjust,

loosenhexnut (D) andshortenlengthof
control rod (E).Toavoidover-adjusting,

turn rodonly 1 to 2 turns per adjust-

ment.

3. Tightenhexnut securelyafter adjust-
ing control rod.

4. Test byreleasingtheOperator
PresenceControl. If properlyadjusted,

the BladeDriveControlwill disengage
whentheOperatorPresenceControlis

released.Re-adjustasnecessaryby
repeatingSteps2 and3.

C

E A

Figure5-10: BladeDriveControlLever
adjustment.

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t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

WHEELDRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto replacethe
wheeldrive belt.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Releaseall mowercontrols.

3. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

4. Locatewheeldrive belt(0, Figure5-

11) and removeit from top sheaveof
enginesheave,backsidedidlers(P and

Q)andtransmissionsheave(R).

5. Installnewbeltasshownin Figure5-

11. Belt mustbe installed"insideout "-
"V" sideof beltliesagainst

enginesheaveonly. Flatsideof beltlies
againsttransmissionsheave(R)and

back-sidedidlers (Pand Q).

6. Makesurebeltis insidebeltguide (S,
Figure5-11).

7. Reinstallbeltcover securely.

l

Figure5-11: Wheeldrivebeltreplacement.

gagewheeldriveby squeezingWheel

DriveControluntil it contactshandlebar.

4. Wheelsshouldslip on pavedsurface.

8. Anadjustmentto thedrive beltmay
be necessary.See"WheelDriveBelt If they do not, anadjustmentis required.

Adjustment"inthis Section. ToAdjustWheelDriveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Removecotter pin (A,Figure5-12A)
from upperend ofWheel DriveControl

rod.Slide rod outof leverassembly.

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

4. Threadrod (E,Figure5-12) oneor
two turns clockwisefor moretensionor

counterclockwisefor lesstension.

5. Insert rod backinto hole in Wheel
DriveControlleverand installcotter pin.

Bendendsofcotter pinto secure.

6. Retestwheeltraction. Repeatadjust-
mentprocedure,if necessary.Most

comfortableoperationwill beobtained
whentheadjustmentallowsthe leverto

just makecontactwith thehandgripas
sufficient wheeltractionis achieved.

Whenadjustmentiscomplete,tighten
jam nut (D)firmly againstblock(B).

WHEELDRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT

Thewheel drivebelt requiresanadjust-
ment if lossof drivebelttension (slip-

page)occurs. This is mostnoticeable
whenmoretraction is required(suchas

going up slopes).
ToTestWheelTraction:

1. Parkmachineon a paved(concrete,
etc.)surfacewithfront edgeup against
a sturdywall,fence, etc.

2. PutGearSelectLeverin No.1 setting.
IMPORTANT:DONOTPARKAGAINSTA

PAINTEDORSIDEDWALL. TESTING
THEWHEELDRIVESYSTEMREQUIRES

MACHINETOBEFORCIBLYPUSHED
AGAINSTWALL. DAMAGETOPAINTOR
SIDINGCOULDRESULT.

3. Withenginerunning, and machine
placedfirmly up againstwall, hold down

OperatorPresenceControlandfully en-

Q

A

Figure5-12A

WHEELBRAKEADJUSTMENT

Thisadjustmentmayberequiredif the

machinedoesnot hold on a hill withthe
OperatorPresenceControldisengaged,
or if thebrakedragswith the Operator

PresenceControlengagedandthetrans-

missionin neutral.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Disengage(release)the Operator

PresenceControl (M, Figure5-13).

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t _) plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Figure5-12: Wheeldrivebelt adjustmenL

M

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I
I
i

'N

0

Figure5-13: WheelbrakeadjustmenL

3. Slowlyadjustat nut(0), if necessary,
until thedistancebetweenthe backof

brakearm (N)and bracket(P) is3/8"-
5/16". Usesmalladjustments(1/4 turn

maximum).NOTE:Itmaybe necessary
to relievespringtensionwhen decreas-

ing distance. To do so, haveanassis-
tant engagethe OperatorPresence

Controlwhileyouadjustthe nut.

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TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT

Followthis procedureto adjust neutral
onthetransmission.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Rotateshift rod(I, Figures5-14and

5-15) clockwiseuntil it stopsin the neu-
tral (N) position (from forwardgear

positions).

3. HolddownOperatorPresenceControl
(M, Figure5-13)and pushunitforward

and backward.Unitshould movefreely.

If not, continuewith Step4.

4. Removecotterpin securingshift link
(P, Figure5-15) to shift rod(I).

5. Moveshift arm(X) backandforth as
necessaryintoeachdetentuntil trans-

mission isin neutral.NOTE:Moving
shift arm (X)clockwiseallthe wayto the

left, andthen onenotch backcounter-
clockwise,shouldputtransmission into

neutral.Whentransmissionis inneutral,
unit will movefreelywhenpushedwhile
holdingthe OperatorPresenceControl

leverdown. If transmissionis NOTin
neutral,therewill beaslight drag onthe

wheelswhenpushingunit.

8. Whenshift arm (X)is in neutralposi-
tion, rotateshift link (P) until hooked

endfits backinto hole in bottom endof
shift rod (I). NOTE:Shift rod (I) mustbe
held in theneutralposition (seeFigure
5-14) whileshift link(P) is adjusted.

7. Secureshift link (P)into shift rod(I)
with cotter pinremovedearlier.

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

reverseto neutral.A smallfine-tune
adjustmentmayberequired.

Detentfor

NeutralPosition

Figure5-14: Leverin neutral (N)position.

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t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

I

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Figure5-15: Transmissionneutral(N) adjustmenL

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MOWER BLADES

Mowerbladesaresharp.

• When working near blades, wear
heavyleather glovesorwrap bladesin

thick rags to protectyourselffrom the

sharpedges.

• Wear eye protectionwhensharpening
blades.

Examinemowerbladesbeforeoperation.
Forefficient mowing,cuttingedgesof

bladesshould alwaysbekept sharp.
Checkfor bladewearor damage.See

Figure5-16. Replacea severelyworn or
damagedbladewith a newone.

To InspectBlades:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto
stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Tipmoweron rearwheelsbyfollow-
ing instructions"Tipping Mower For

Service"inthis Sectionof Manual.
ToRemoveBlades:

Removebolt (Figure5-18) and
washer(s). Removemowerblade.

To SharpenBlades:

Grindorfile thesameamountfromeach
bladeendto maintainbladebalance. An

unbalancedmowerbladeproducesex-
cessivevibrationandmaydamagespin-

dle bearings.Sharpencutting edge
straightacross,parallelto rearedgeof

mower blade.SeeFigure5-16. After
sharpening,bladebalancemustbe

checked.
IMPORTANT:PROFESSIONALSHARP-

ENINGSERVICESORYOURAUTHO-
RIZEDDEALERAREEQUIPPEDTO

SHARPENMOWERBLADESSAFELY.

To Install Blades:

Bladesmust beinstalledperpendicular

to eachother(seeFigure5-17).

Install mowerbladeasshown in Figure
5-18 with flat side down. Installwasher

on bolt. Tightenboltsto atorque value
of35 ft. Ibs.(47 Nm).

NOTE:If top bolt is removed,reinstall
usingLOCTITE#242 threadsealant.

New Blade

WornBlade

Replaceif separation

begins to form.

SharpenedBlade

Sharpenbladecutting edgestraight

across,parallelto bladetrailingedge.

Figure5-16: BladeInspection

t

FRONT

BLADES

MUST BE PERPENDICULAR

TO EACHOTHER

Figure5-17

Torqueto

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I

Washer

N

Bolt H< Torqueto

35 Ft. Lbs.

Figure5-18: Blade spindle.

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W!_ILr_TI:I.'t_II_[_IBeforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

CLEANINGUNDERSIDEOF
MOWER DECK

Mowerbladesaresharp.

Whenworkingnearblades,wearheavy

leathergloves or wrap blades in thick
ragsto protectyourselffrom the sharp

edges.

Frequentlycheck,andcleanif necessary,
theundersideofthe mowerdeck. Grass

build-up in this areacanaffectthe cut-
ting performance.Beforeinspectingor

cleaning,makesurethat the engineis
shut off andthe sparkplugwire is

disconnectedfrom the sparkplug.

Inspection/Cleaningof MowerDeck:

1. Stopengine,waitfor all partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark
plugwire.

2. Tip moweron rearwheelsbyfollow-
ing instructions"TippingMowerFor

Service"inthis Section.

3. Useaplasticor metalscraperto
removegrassbuild-upfrom deckor

blades. If needed,spraywith a garden
hose.

LUBRICATION

Oilandgreasethe moweraccordingto
therecommendationslistedinthe

LubricationChartonthe nextpage.

• Stopengine,waitforallpartstostop
moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperforminganylubrication

procedures.

•Thetransmissionhasbeenfactory
sealedandrequiresnolubrication. If a

leakshould develop,contactthefactory
or your localauthorizeddealerfor

serviceinformation.

OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

• Stopengine,wait forall partstostop
moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperformingany storage

procedures.Reviewthestoragesafety

rulesin theSafetySectionofthis
Manual.

• Ifenginewill beunusedfor 30 daysor
more,prepareit for storage byfollowing

the recommendedproceduresfound in
the EngineOwner'sManual.

• Inspectall partsfor damage,breakage,

and wear. Tightenor replacefasteners.

Contactthe factory oryour local

authorizeddealerfor factory-approved

replacementparts.

• Cleantheexteriorofthe mowerthor-
oughlyand touch upallchippedor

scratchedsurfacesto preventrust from
forming.

Never store machine with fuel in the

fuel tankinsidea buildingwherefumes

may reachan openflame orspark, or

where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and space heaters,

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

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Section5: Maintenance

W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

i_ _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinsb_ctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

LubricationChart

ITEM INTERVAL LUBRICATIONTYPE AMOUNTREQUIRED

EngineCrankcase First2 hours ChangeOil SeeEngineManual

25-50 hours

ChangeOil
(Lubrication IntervalsVary

with OperatingConditions
andTypeof Oil Used)

Changeoil moreoften
in extremelydirty or

dustyconditions.

FrontWheelBearings 50 hours Grease 1-3 Strokes*

Control Linkages/Pivots 25 hours Light Oil A FewDrops

TransmissionOutputShaft 100 hoursor Annually Grease 1-3 Strokes*

* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.

25

Section5: Maintenance

W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitfor movingpartsto stop,disconnectspark

i_ ,_) plugwireandmovewireaway fromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowthese ins_ctions canresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

appropriateinformation containedin this Manualorthe EngineOwner'sManualfor thecorrectsafetyprecautionsandmainte-
nanceprocedures.

MaintenanceChart

INTERVAL*

Eachuse

1st 2 hours

25 hours

50 hours

Annuallyor 100 hours

Monthly

ITEM SERVICE

Mower Blade

Looseor Missing Hardware

Belts
EngineOilLevel

Controls
Mulching Cover

EngineOil

EngineOil***

FoamAir Filter....

Mower Blade(s)
Control Linkagesand Pivots

EngineOil***
BladeDrive BeltAdjust

EngineCoolingFins
GreaseFittings**

Air FilterElement....

SparkPlug
TransmissionOutputShaft

Linkages

Belts

AsRequired
Tightenor Replace

Check
Check
Checkfor ProperOperation
Checkfor ProperCoverInstallation

Change

Change
Clean

SharpenandBalance

Lubewith Light Oil

Change
AdjustTension
Clean
Grease

Replace
Clean/Replace,Re-gap
Grease

Adjust
Check/Replace,Adjust

Annuallyor 50 hours FrontWheelBearings Grease

*Intervaldescribesrunningtime.

**A hand-typegreasegunis recommendedwhengreasingyour

unit. High-pressuretypegreasegunscouldcausedamagetofit-
tings/seals.

mation.

.... Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsor whenairborne

debrisispresent.Replaceair cleanerparts,ifverydirty.

26

Section5: Maintenance

W!_[W:I-'i_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

i_ _) plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_icstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

ATTENTION!Thistabledescribesservice

is availablefrom yourauthorizedmoweror
enginedealer.Beforeperforminganyof the

correctionsinthis table, referto the appro-
priateinformationcontainedin this Manual

or the EngineOwner'sManualfor the cor-
rect safetyprecautionsandoperating or

maintenanceprocedures.

Symptom

TroubleshootingChart

Possiblecause

!nginemalfunction(referto enginemanual). • • • • • • • • •
mproperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • • • •
)irty enginecoolingfins or flywheelscreen. •

:aultyignition. • • • • • • •
:aultyspark plug. • • • • •

!mptyfueltank. • • • •
_atteryorchargingmalfunction(if applicable). • • • •
mproperlyadjustedor dirty carburetor. • • • • •
mproperoil level. • •

)irty air cleanerelement. • • • •
mproperlyadjustedchoke(if applicable). • • • • •

ransmissionmalfunction. • •
mproperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • •
_roken,loose orworn belt(s). • • • • • •

)ull blade(s). • •
hrottle control out ofadjustment. • • •
_lade/brakesystemout of adjustment. • • •

_lade(s)outof balance. • •
.oosehardware. • • •

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Wide-CutCombinationMower

114 116

112 _11

78

72

118 113

117

114

115

139

120 zl19 126 300

_ 84

122_ 33 _ 403

_96

125

11 _

123

121

124

129 _

43

141

140

138

172 19

301

135

?

17_

oi

142

,@

145

_113

143

97

11o

HANDLEBARANDCONSOLEASSEMBLY

28

Models753B,E753B

HANDLEBARANDCONSOLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty.

11 1186393

16 1185147

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 1915545010

110 1186329
111 1770445001
112 777100001

113 1915793
114 1734398
115 1764922010

116 1703539
117 1773605001

118 1717897
119 1768191
120 1737118

121 1737041
122 1715716
123 1721492

124 736-0326

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

CotterPin,3/32 x 5/8 ............................. 2

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

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

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

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

UpperBladeRod .................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roll Pin,1/4 x 2-1/4............................... 1

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

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

ControlHandle....................................... 1

OperatorPresenceControl Decal........... 1

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

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

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

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

ControlHandle....................................... 1

Hair Pin,5/64 ......................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ref. Part Description Qty.

125 777S00003
126 777D06080

129 1734196
130 1764984

131 1768223
134 1752137
135 1747027

136 1768464
137 1749778
138 1769080

139 1915696010
140 1915750

141 1769081
142 1735531
143 1764923010

145 1915758
146 1915759
148 1734364

153 1768449
172 1724491
300 1753986

301 1768640

1768493

Warning Decal(A) ................................. 1

LogoDecal(A) (B) ................................. 1

IgnitionSwitch (B)................................. 1

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

Mower EngageLever.............................. 1

Solenoid(B) ........................................... 1

Thread-Cut.Screw,1/4-20 x1-1/2 (B).... 1

Regulator............................................... 1

Spacer(B) .............................................. 2

Grommet(B) .......................................... 2

BatteryBracket(B) ................................. 1

Battery(B).............................................. 1

BatteryPad(B)....................................... 1

PlasticTie............................................... 5

RightHandlebar(A)(B).......................... 1

Wiring Harness(B)................................. 1

Lead(B) ................................................. 1

Boot(B).................................................. 1

BatteryCharger(shipped loose)(B)....... 1

Screw,5/16-18 x 3/4"............................. 1

IgnitionKey(B)...................................... 1

ConsoleAssembly(Incl. Ref.125) (A)... 1
ConsoleAssembly(Incl. Ref.125) (B)... 1

403 t770592 Nut, Ignition Switch............................... 1

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model 34343

29

Wide-CutCombinationMower

TORQUETO
40 FT. LBS.,_1_.4

LOCTITEIN PLACE

302

402
403_

J,

_84

85

L_

..... _ 39

__ "_._ ! 177 _ 90 RIGHTREARONLY)

83 ...//7 I 180 ........._:.......

61 "'_-

13

171

29

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f

I

I

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67

DRIVEASSEMBLY

3O

Models753B,E753B

DRIVEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part 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 1769869001
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 1186258
50 1185388

51 1708012
53 1701447
54 1769781

55 •

56 1104436

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OilDrain Hose........................................ 1

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

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

Flap........................................................ 1

FlapBracket............................................ 1

LowerTransmissionRod....................... 1

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

Top Locknut,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,Flat1/2..................................... 3

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

SwivelBlock........................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

TransmissionAssembly,Model915-027

(Seepage10 for breakdown.)............. 1

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

Ref. Part Description Qty.

57 1732499 TopLocknut, 5/16-18............................. 4

58 1770247 LowerBladeRod.................................... 1

60 1770326 TransaxlePulley .................................... 1

61 1118808 RetainingRing........................................ 1

62 736-0463 FlatWasher,1/4 ..................................... 3

63 1100002 Screw,1/4-28 x 3/4................................ 1

64 712-3004A FlangeLocknut,5/16-18......................... 1

65 712-3000 Locknut,3/8-16...................................... 2

66 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4................................... 1

67 712-3005 Screw,3/8x 1-1/4.................................. 1

68 1769888 UpperBladeRod.................................... 1

69 1768140 TransmissionArm .................................. 1

70 1767837 BallJoint................................................ 1

71 1768628 Shift Link Rod........................................ 1

72 1769873 UpperTransmissionRod........................ 1

75 1768624 Spring AttachmentRod.......................... 1

76 1768636 ExtensionSpring.................................... 1

78 1769872 UpperBrakeRod.................................... 1

79 1111609 Screw,5/16-18 x 2-3/4 .......................... 2

80 1769874 Shift Rod................................................ 1

81 1769875 ClutchArm Pivot.................................... 1

83 1768630001 Shift RodBracket................................... 1

84 1186308 FlangeLockScrew,1/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 2

85 1769852010 Backplate(A) (B).................................... 1

87 1770334 V-Belt..................................................... 1

90 1768194 ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1-1/2.. 1

91 1762042 ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1 ........ 3

102 1186229 HexNut,1/4-20...................................... 1

159 1916897 Pivot....................................................... 1

167 1769882 PivotShaftAssembly............................. 1

169 1100350 CotterPin ............................................... 3

168 1769878 BrakeArm .............................................. 1

170 1187961 DrivePin,5/32 x 1.................................. 1

171 1730851 ClevisPin,1/2 x 1-1/4............................ 1

172 1724491 Screw,5/16-18x 3/4.............................. 2

177 1740496 FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 3/4................... 2

302 1915752 FrameWeldmentAss'y

(Incl.Ref. 7) (A) (B) ............................ 1

303 1768180 Wheel Rim.............................................. 2

304 1774129 Tire......................................................... 2

305 1718086 ValveStem ............................................. 2

400 GW-97092 Loctite 242,0.02 oz.Tube...................... N/I

401 1900706 RedSpray PaintCan,13 oz.................. N/I

402 GW-9532 ClipRing................................................ 1

403 GW-20546 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) Model 753B
(B) Model E753B

31

Wide-CutCombinationMower

_110

i

I
I

I

402 BlackSprayPaintCan,13 oz.

151

313

314

11

Q 53

312

O

105

103 .106

108

53

158

28

L

30

165

SEEPAGES8 AND9

FORMOWERDECKASSEMBLYBREAKDOWN.

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

32

Models753B,E753B

ELECTRICALDIAGRAM- MODELE753BONLY

@

OFF

IGNITION SWITCH

WIRE COLOR CODE

@ B I Black

Solenoid BL Blue

Regulator R I Red.

II 'h . _"_1 ¥ _ 7 I yWehlltoe

I1"-12 J-" I R/WI Red/White

REARVIEwRUN START,II L'"--I I White/Black .

Ignition _ rJ Mao_

Switch [_L_ _L B

ToCharger

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part

Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 1916897
2 GW-20546
3 GW-9532

11 1186393
16 1185147

28 736-3050
30 712-3000
31 1769895

47 714-0474
53 1701447
58 1770247

73 1185506
94 1768231
95 1769521001

97 777100006

100 1769344
101 1769007

103 1185498
104 1764996010

105 1185873

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

Washer................................................... 1

Clip Ring ................................................ 1

FlangeLocknut,3/8-16........................... 9

CotterPin,3/32 x 5/8 ............................. 2

FlatWasher,3/8..................................... 6

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

Lift Crank................................................ 1

CotterPin............................................... 1

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

Lower BladeRod.................................... 1

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

Pivot Block............................................. 1

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

307 1769903001
308 1185469
309 736-0156

310 1770248001
311 1768477001
312 1764140

313 1769743001
314 1185976

315 1185759
316 1769899001
317 1186347

402 1735222

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

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

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

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

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

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

ShoulderBolt ......................................... 5

ToplockNut............................................ 1

RearLiftAssembly................................. 1

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

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

Front Lift Assembly................................ 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BlackSprayPaintCan,13 Oz................ Nil

Nil Item not includedwith unit; orderseparately.

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model E753B

33

Wide-CutCombinationMower

44 _ 'q_ LOCTITEINT0 _ _40

_ ,.,,., PLACE 43 _\_

"" TORQUETO u

21 _ 35 FT. LBS. 40

38 _1 25_ _ _ 46

5 _ 24

51 _ 41_ _ 24

50 _ 36 e _59

18

319

._7

40

34_

_40

LOCTITEINTOPLACE

TORQUETO

35 FT. LBS.

22

_21

19

57

47

23 _'4"-TORQUE TO

15 FT. LBS.

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY

33

2_

4 320

2_

71 _6

11 8

TORQUETO _ 9

35 FT. LBS.

158 (ALSOAPPEARSONPAGE6-7)

400 LOCTITE242, 0.02 OZ. TUBE

318

34

Models753B,E753B

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty.

2 1185574
3 1746869
4 1765092

5
6 1765029

7 1766061
8 1768169
9 1765196

10 1765197
11 1910917
12 1185649

13 1771081
14 1771083

15 1185985
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 1911021001
32 1749911

33 1766787
34 1720717
35 1756595

36 1186231

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

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

Mower Spindle....................................... 2

Ref.No. not used...................................

BladeSpacer.......................................... 2

RightSpindleShaft ............................... 1

LeftSpindle Shaft(long) ........................ 1

Screw, 7/16-14x 1................................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

NylonLocknut,#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

Idler Pulley............................................. 1

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

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

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

Pop Rivet ............................................... 2

BeltTensionAdjustmentBracket ........... 1

Idler Pulley............................................. 1

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

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

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

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

Ref. Part Description Qty.

37 1732499
38 1723996
39 777S30118

40 1768818
41 736-0169

42 1701447
43 1764135
44 1769397

46 716-0101
47 777S00008
48 1185715

50 1771925
51 1771922001

52 1773642

53 1727342
54 1910931

55 1910948001
56 1910951001

57 1910971
58 1910972
59 1740496

60 GW-90077

158 1769767
318 1773595

319 1773587

320 1769048

400 GW-97092
401 1735222

Locknut,5/16-18.................................... 1

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

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

FlatWasher,3/8x 3/4 ............................ 7

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

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

Belt Guide............................................... 1

Screw, 7/16-14x 1-1/4 ......................... 2

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

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

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

TriplaskScrew,1/4-20x 5/8 .................. 8

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

MulcherCover,Fold-UpStyle

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

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

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

WeldmentDoubler................................. 2

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

Spring, DischargeChut_......................... 1

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

Screw,Thread-Formin .......................... 8

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

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

Mulching BladeKit

(Incl. Refs.9,10 and11).................... 1

Mower DeckAssembly

(Incl. Refs.18, 39 & 47) (A)(B).......... 1

Mower SpindleAssembly

(Incl. Refs.2, 3,4 & 5)........................ 2

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

BlackSprayPaintCan,13 oz................. N/I

N/I Item not includedwith unit; order separately.

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model E753B

35

PeerlessTransaxle

29 I

/

8

67

23

47

NUMBERSHERE

76

7

18

26

49

13

52

/ 11

31 74 29

/ 54

65A

36

48

23

/

38 0" ,/

37 33

44

34

/

36

Model915-027

TRANSAXLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 772113
1 772135

2 780086
3 770110

4 776300
6 778281

7 778122A
8 792160

9 784373

10 784365
11 778261

12 778262
13 778221

14 778068
15 778260

16 786150
17 786139

18 786147

18A 786159

20 792077
22 792079

23 788061
25 792073

26 792125
27 792035

28 788040
29 780072

30 780108
31 780001

32 792001
33 788076

34 780159
36 790071

37 790007
38 799021

TransaxleCover............................... 1

TransaxleCover............................... 1

NeedleBearing................................ 2

TransaxleCase................................ 1

Countershaft................................... 1

Spur Gear(16teeth) ........................ 1

Spur Gear(22teeth) ........................ 1

Shift Key ......................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drive Pin ......................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BrakePadPlate............................... 1

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

Ref. Part Description Qty.

39 786026
40 792076A

41 790045
42 792073

43 792075
44 790025

46 786086
47 774747

48 774888
49 778124A

50 778123A
51 778122A

52 778273
54 778263

56 778126A
57 778127A

58 778128A
59 778129A

61 778265
65 780162

65A 780160

66 776299
67 776352

69 780161
71 788069

76 780090
77 788078A

79 792144
80 790063A

85 792137
90 788067B

150 510334
161 776302

174 780085

DowelPin........................................ 2

Washer............................................ 1

BrakeLever ..................................... 1

Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4". ................... 2

Locknut,5/16-24 ............................ 1

BrakePadHolder ............................ 1

BrakeLeverBracket........................ 1

Axle(16-1/4" long) ......................... 1

Axle(11" long) ................................ 1

Spur Gear(30 teeth)........................ 1

Spur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

Spur Gear(22 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(19 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(11 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(20 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

Spur Gear(28 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(30 teeth) ....................... 1

Spur Gear(34 teeth) ....................... 1

Washer............................................ 1

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

InputShaft ...................................... 1

Shifter & BrakeShaft ...................... 1

Washer............................................ 1

SquareCut Ring.............................. 1

Washer............................................ 1

InvertedRetainingRing (pkg. of 2). 1

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

BrakeBracket.................................. 1

LubricationFitting ........................... 2

Grease

(32 oz. bottle Bentonitegrease) .. 1

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

ReverseIdler................................... 1

NeedleBearing ............................... 1

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

O T_RO BILT o

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.

HOW 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
cases:

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.

e.

f.

g.

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.

Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts are not covered by
this warranty.
Service completed by someone other than an authorized

service dealer is not covered by this warranty.
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.

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