White Outdoor 933E, 933R User Manual
Operator’s Manual
WIDE CUT MOWER
Model Series
933R
(12A-751-190)
933E
(12AE751-190)
(Model 933R Shown)
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-covered 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 muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-1180B
(1905434) 10/99
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................... 1
General Operation....................................................... 1
Slope Operation.......................................................... 2
Children...................................................................... 2
Service ....................................................................... 2
Decals......................................................................... 3
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ............................ 4
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS ............. 9
Operator Presence Control ......................................... 9
Blade Drive Control..................................................... 9
Operating Symbols..................................................... 10
Gear Select Lever ....................................................... 10
Wheel Drive Control ................................................... 10
Cutting Height Control Lever ...................................... 10
Mulcher Cover............................................................ 10
Engine Throttle Control............................................... 11
Ignition/Starter Switch................................................ 11
Engine Recoil Starter.................................................. 11
SECTION 4: OPERATION ................................ 12
Before Operating ........................................................ 12
Fill Fuel Tank............................................................... 12
Set Mower Cutting Height .......................................... 12
Test Blade Brake-Clutch System................................. 13
Select Mulching or Side Discharge Mowing ............... 13
Moving the Mower Without Engine Power ................. 13
Starting and Stopping the Engine............................... 13
Engaging the Blades................................................... 14
To Engage the Wheels................................................ 14
Making Turns ............................................................. 15
Mowing Tips and Hints............................................... 15
Blade Brake Control Test ............................................ 16
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE............................. 17
Engine Oil Service....................................................... 17
Engine Cleaning.......................................................... 18
Air Cleaner Service ..................................................... 18
Spark Plug.................................................................. 18
Battery........................................................................ 18
Carburetor .................................................................. 18
Engine Storage ........................................................... 19
Tipping Mower for Service ......................................... 19
Belt Cover Removal .................................................... 19
Blade Spindle Belt Replacement ................................. 19
Blade Drive Belt Replacement..................................... 20
Blade Brake Replacement ........................................... 21
Blade Drive Belt Adjustment ....................................... 21
Blade Drive Control Lever Adjustment........................ 21
Wheel Drive Belt Replacement.................................... 22
Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment...................................... 22
Wheel Brake Adjustment ............................................ 22
Transmission Neutral Adjustment .............................. 23
Mower Blades............................................................. 24
Cleaning Underside of Mower Deck............................ 25
Lubrication ................................................................. 25
Off-Season Storage .................................................... 25
Lubrication Chart........................................................ 26
Maintenance Chart...................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Chart................................................ 28
LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................Back Cover
Dear Owner:
Thank you for purchasing this Wide Cut Mower. You now
own one of the finest walk-behind mulching/side discharge mowers available.
Your new mower allows you to mow much faster than the
usual walk-behind mower because of its wide 33" cut.
Differential steering makes turning easy, while four forward speeds and one reverse speed allow precise mowing
control. The wide turf tires give excellent traction, and the
cutting height can be adjusted with the turn of a single
lever. We know that there is no better walk-behind mower
that is available for large lawns.
Please carefully read this Operator’s Manual which tells
you how to safely and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other user carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or property damage.
If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this machine, or desire information not found
in this Operator’s Manual, contact your local White
Outdoor Products Dealer. If you need help locating a
dealer, please call the customer dealer referral line. You
can reach them by calling: 1-800-949-4483.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
Owner’s Manual to alert you to potential
hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the
safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety
message could result in personal injury or property
damage.
Owner’s Record
Please write the Model Number and Serial Number of
your machine in the spaces provided. These numbers
are printed on a label that is attached to the side of the
mower deck.
MODEL NUMBER: ______________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________
DEALER NAME: ________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS: ____________________________
DEALER PHONE: ______________________________
DATE PURCHASED: ____________________________
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
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1
Section
Safety
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on
land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark
arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a
hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat
from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with this regulation is
a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or
codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about what regulations apply in your area. Contact
your authorized engine dealer for information about obtaining a spark arrester.
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manuals. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keep clear of
the mower blade and discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible individuals,
who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower.
4. Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and
thrown by the blade.
5. Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop mower
if anyone enters the area. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
6. Do not operate the mower when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial foot wear.
7. Do not pull mower backwards
unless absolutely necessary. Look
down and behind before and while
moving backwards.
8. Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher
or other safety protective devices in
place.
9. Refer to provided instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories
that are factory-approved.
10. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
11. Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plugwhenever you leave the unit, before
cleaning the mower or unclogging
the chute.
12. Shut the engine off, wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire before installing or removing the
mulcher cover or the optional grass
catcher. Make certain that the grass
catcher is securely attached before
operating the mower. Empty the
grass catcher after each use–
decomposing debris could generate
enough heat to catch fire.
13. Mow in daylight or good artificial
light.
14. Do not operate the mower while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
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15. Never operate mower in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing; keep
a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run.
16. Disengage the Wheel Drive Lever on
self-propelled models before starting
the engine.
17. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Then
check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
18. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating mower.
19. Watch for traffic when operating
near, or when crossing roadways.
20. Never attempt to carry children or
other passengers on the mower.
They could fall off and be seriously
injured, or they could interfere with
the safe operation of the mower.
21. Check the operation of the Operator
Presence Control Bar before each
use. See the Maintenance Section of
this manual for instructions. If the
engine runs longer than three seconds after the Operator Presence
Control Bar is released, the system
is not working properly. Immediately
contact your local White Outdoor
Dealer for instructions. Do not use
the mower until the mechanism is
repaired.
22. The mower is equipped with a safety
discharge chute, comes with special
mulcher covers, and offers an optional grass catcher. The safety discharge chute must be working properly at all times. Never attempt to
disconnect or otherwise cause this
discharge chute to cease working. If
used, mulcher cover or grass
catcher attachment must be installed
properly and function correctly. Do
not use your equipment otherwise.
23. Never run the engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Always
run the engine outdoors and make
sure there is adequate ventilation.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to
slip and fall accidents which can result
in severe injury. All slopes require
extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it.
DO:
Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Avoid slopes greater than
15o.
Remove objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The operator could
loose footing or balance.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and to the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the watchful care of
a responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and
down for small
children.
4. Never allow children to operate the
mower.
5. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and their vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove gas cap or add
fuel when the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the machine
indoors.
d) Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is
an open flame, such as a water
heater, etc.
e) Move mower away from any
gasoline fumes before starting
the engine.
2. Never run an engine inside a closed
area.
3. Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the
wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially
the blade attachment bolts, tight and
keep equipment in good condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their operation regularly.
6. Keep mower free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool
before storing.
7. After striking an object, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Inspect the mower and repair,
if necessary, before restarting.
8. Never attempt to make mower cutting height adjustments while the
engine is running.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and
replace with factory recommended
parts, when necessary.
Section 1: Safety
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10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing
them.
11. Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
12. Do not touch engine parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool completely before inspecting, cleaning or repairing the
mower.
13. To access the underside of the
mower, tip the mower rearward. Do
not tip the mower forward or on either of its sides, unless specifically
advised to do so in this manual.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instructional decals. Refer to the separate Parts Book for replacement
decal information.
15. For units equipped with electric
start:
a) Batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc., away. Ventilate
the area when charging the battery. Do not charge the battery in
an airtight space.
b) Do not use a battery charger
other than the one provided with
the mower.
c) The battery contains toxic mate-
rials. Do not damage the battery
case. If the case is broken or
damaged, avoid contact with the
battery contents.
d) Properly dispose of a damaged
or worn out battery. Check with
local authorities for proper disposal methods.
e) Do not short circuit the battery.
Severe burns and fire can result.
Section 1: Safety
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown (at reduced sizes)
below. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Book that accompanied this Manual.
Beneath belt/pulley
cover
On Control Panel (for electric start model)
On Control Panel (for recoil start model)
On left side of
mower deck
On top, rear of engine platform
PLACE FOOT ON TIRE WHEN STARTING
WARNING
OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN
FROM MOWER.
• Before mowing, clear lawn
of all debris.
• Disengage wheel drive
before adjusting height.
WARNING
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
3
• Read owner/operator manual.
2
• Do not allow children or untrained adults to
1
operate machine.
N
• Use caution when approaching obstacles that
block your view.
R
• Keep all safety devices in place and in working
order.
• Do not mow when children or others are near.
• Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
LIFT FOR
REVERSE
4
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY
4
PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
3
• Read owner/operator manual.
2
• Do not allow children or untrained adults to
LIFT FOR
REVERSE
1
operate machine.
N
• Use caution when approaching obstacles that
block your view.
R
• Keep all safety devices in place and in working
order.
• Do not mow when children or others are near.
• Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING
ANGLE IS 15O.
• Exceeding maximum safe
operating angle may cause
tipping or loss of footing.
• Do not mow on wet slopes.
• Mow across slopes, not up
and down
RELEASE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROL
TO DISENGAGE
MOWER.
RELEASE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROL
TO DISENGAGE
MOWER.
1915475.A (11/97)
CAUTION
PINCH POINTS.
Do not operate without all belt guards in
place.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
CK
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2
Section
Assembly
INTRODUCTION
Please carefully follow these assembly
steps to properly prepare your machine
for use. We recommend that you read
this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: All references to left, right, front
and rear of the machine are determined
by standing behind the handlebars and
facing the direction of forward travel.
INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY
When unpacking the machine, inspect
for shipping damage or missing parts. If
you find any damage, or if parts are
missing, notify the White Outdoor Dealer
who sold you the machine.
TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED:
• Wire Cutter
• 7/16” Wrench
• 3/8” Wrench
• Two 1/2” Wrenches
• Scissors or Pen Knife
• Needle-nose Pliers
• Motor Oil (see Step 5)
• Tire Gauge
ASSEMBLY STEPS
IMPORTANT: MOTOR OIL MUST BE
ADDED TO THE ENGINE BEFORE IT IS
STARTED. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS “ASSEMBLY” SECTION.
STEP 1: Unpacking Mower
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the unit
are as viewed from the operator’s position behind the handlebars.
1. Cut plastic banding, open box flaps
and remove cardboard liners. Remove
any staples securing carton to wood pallet and lift off carton. Cut metal straps
securing unit to pallet. Leave unit on pallet during assembly (to safely remove
unit from pallet, wait until you have completed assembly steps 1-4).
2. Remove hardware bag and check
contents against illustrated parts list on
next page.
3. Remove any protective packaging
from around the handlebars. Cut the
plastic tie straps holding the four long
control rods to the handlebars. Do not
remove the two long handlebar struts
that are attached to the top of the
handlebars.
4. Check for any small parts before discarding the carton or cardboard liners.
STEP 2: Attach Handlebars
to Engine Deck
1. Remove the plastic ties holding the
wheel drive rod (F, Figure 2-7) to the left
handlebar and the blade drive rod (C,
Figure 2-7) to the right handlebar. Put
the rods aside.
2. Remove and save the two 5/16"-18 x
3/4" screws securing the handlebar ends
to the rear of the engine deck. To free
the handlebars, first raise the two handlebar struts (A, Figures 2-1 and 2-2) to
a 450angle. Then, from the front of the
unit, tilt the right-side handlebar up over
the air cleaner cover and lift the other
handlebar upward. Rotate the handlebars over the engine and position the
handlebar ends (E, Figure 2-2) against
the sides of the engine deck.
NOTE: Four screws (D, Figure 2-2) are
used to connect the handlebars to the
engine deck. The screws thread into
lock nuts welded to the back sides of the
deck.
3. Swing the handlebar struts (A, Figure
2-2) forward and align the handlebar
ends (E, Figure 2-2) with the holes in the
engine deck. Loosely install two 5/16"18 x 3/4" hex flange screws (D) into the
rear holes.
4. Align the loose ends of the handlebar
struts (A, Figure 2-2) over the front
holes in the handlebar ends. Attach the
struts and handlebars with two more
5/16"-18 x 3/4" hex flange screws.
Securely tighten all four screws.
5. Securely tighten the screws (B, Figure
2-1) at the upper ends of the struts.
6. Secure the engine throttle cable (C,
Figure 2-1) to the left handlebar with a
cable tie. Clip off any excess tie length.
To prevent personal injury or 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
operating instructions in this manual.
Figure 2-1
B
B
C
A
A
WARNING
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Section 2: Assembly
Contents of Hardware Bag
(Parts are shown at actual size unless noted otherwise)
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Qty: 4
Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 5/8"
Qty: 6
Hex Flange Lock Screw,
5/16"-18 x 3/4" Qty: 2
Shift Link - Gear Select Lever
(shown reduced size) Qty: 1
Hex Flange Lock Screw,
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Qty: 2
Hex Flange Lock Nut,
1/4-20" Qty: 2
Plastic Cable Tie
(shown reduced size)
Qty: 1 (Recoil Start Model)
Qty: 3 (Electric Start Model)
Oil Drain Tube (shown reduced size) Qty. 1
( for changing oil - see Maintenance Section )
Shift Rod Mounting Plate
(shown reduced size) Qty: 1
Battery Charger Qty: 1
(shown reduced size)
Ignition Keys Qty: 2
(shown reduced size)
(Parts shown below are for electric start model)
STEP 3: Electric Start Model
A. Secure Wire Harness
1.
At the unattached end of the electrical
wire harness, there are four wires attached to a large plastic connector and
two wires attached to a small plastic
connector. Plug the large connector into
the bottom of the ignition keyswitch that
is located on the underside of the handlebar console (not pictured).
2. Use two cable ties to secure the wire
harness to the right handlebar and away
from any moving parts. Place the ties an
equal distance apart.
B. Attach Wire Leads to Battery
1. The battery is located at the rear,
right-side of the engine deck.
2. At the lower end of the electrical
wiring harness, locate a red wire lead
and a black wire lead.
• Plug terminal on red (positive) wire into
red terminal (U, Figure 2-3) on battery.
• Plug terminal on black (negative) wire
into black terminal (V).
3. If applicable, attach wire harness to
engine deck using J-clips (W, Figure
2-4) as shown. Bend J-clips over to
secure.
A
D
E
D
Figure 2-2: Attach handlebars and struts
to engine deck.
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Section 2: Assembly
C. Charge the Battery
Charge a new battery for 24-48 hours to
ensure a full charge. If the mower must
be used immediately, the battery may
have enough of a charge to start the engine. If not, the engine can be started
with the rope pull starter. NOTE: Charge
the battery after the initial use of the
mower to help ensure it is fully charged.
1. To charge the battery, locate the plastic connector (T, Figure 2-5) that hangs
from the wire harness below the handlebar console.
2. Plug the connector on the battery
charger (Z, Figure 2-5) into the connector on the wire harness (T).
3. Plug the battery charger into a 120V
grounded wall outlet. NOTE: The battery
charger is designed for use indoors and
should not be exposed to rain or snow.
4. Charge battery for 24-48 hours.
5. After charging, unplug battery
charger from wall outlet, then unplug
charger from wire harness.
STEP 4: Attach Control Rods
A. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod
1. Locate the wheel drive control rod (F,
Figures 2-6 & 2-7) that was removed
from the left handlebar in Step 2. This
rod has a swivel block (H, Figure 2-6) on
one end.
2. At left side of engine deck, insert
swivel block (H, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) on
wheel drive control rod into wheel drive
control arm (U, Figure 2-6).
3. Add a 5/16" washer (A, Figure 2-6)
and attach with a cotter pin (B). Bend
legs of cotter pin over rod to secure.
4. At upper end of control rod, insert
angled end into Wheel Drive Control
lever (V, Figure 2-6A) and attach with a
cotter pin (BB). Bend ends of cotter pin
over rod to secure.
Charge battery only with charger supplied with machine. Do not short circuit
battery wires. Remove any jewelry before working on or near the battery or
electric start system.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury or property damage.
Control rods are adjusted at the factory
and should not require additional adjustment during assembly. After assembling unit, control rod
adjustment should be checked (and
re-adjusted, if necessary) according to
information in Maintenance Section.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in severe personal injury or
property damage.
If battery is removed, do not operate
engine without insulating positive (+)
battery cable terminal with electrical
tape or sparking from battery cells can
result.
(
Figure 2-3: Connect wire terminals to
battery terminals.
Figure 2-4: Attach wire harness with Jclips.
V
U
(-)
(+)
Red
(Positive
Lead)
Black (Ground Lead)
W
Figure 2-5
T
Z
To grounded
wall outlet
Figure 2-6: Left-hand control rods detail.
F
H
E
W
G
B
U
A
T
Black (Ground Lead)
Positive Lead)
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Section 2: Assembly
B. Attach Operator Presence Control
Rod
1.
Locate control rod (E, Figures. 2-6
and 2-7) attached at upper end to
Operator Presence Control lever (W,
Figure 2-7).
2. At bottom of control rod, insert
swivel block (G, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) into
control arm (T, Figure 2-6).
3. Add one 5/16" washer and attach with
cotter pin. Bend ends of cotter pin to secure.
C. Attach Blade Drive Control Rod
1. Locate the blade drive control rod (C,
Figure 2-7) that you removed in Step 2.
Insert one end of control rod into blade
drive bracket (D, Figure 2-7). Add one
5/16" washer and attach with cotter pin
(CC). Bend ends of cotter pin to secure.
2. Insert upper end of rod into bottom
end of Blade Drive Control lever (J,
Figure 2-7). Add one 5/16" washer and
attach with cotter pin (AA). Bend ends of
cotter pin to secure.
D. Attach and Adjust Gear Select Lever
1.
Using the edge of a piece of flat wood
(such as a ruler), remove the vinyl grip
(B, Figure 2-8) from the gear select lever
(I). Place the wood edge against the
edge of the grip and slowly pull off the
grip.
2. Insert nylon bushing (Z, Figure 2-8)
up into console (L).
3. Slide spring and washers (J) down
onto gear select lever.
4. Insert gear select lever (I) up through
nylon bushing (Z) in handlebar console
(L). Guide pin (K) on gear select lever into
groove in shift quadrant (P).
Figure 2-6A: Attach wheel drive control rod
to lever.
V
F
BB
Figure 2-7: Rear view of control rods.
G
N
P
O
H
F
E
I
C
J
AA
CC
D
L
M
V
W
Figure 2-8: Detail – Gear Select Lever in Neutral (N) position.
I
L
K
P
B
Z
Pin (K) must be in this detent
when transmission neutral is
adjusted.
J
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Section 2: Assembly
5. Hold lower part of gear select lever (I,
Figure 2-9) against bracket (M). Position
retaining plate (N) from parts bag in
place as shown in Figure 2-9 (plate
below bracket). Secure plate with two
1/4"-20 x 1/2" screws (O) and 1/4”-20
locknuts.
6. Slide grip (B, Figure 2-8) back onto
gear select lever (I).
7. Rotate gear select lever (I, Figures 28 & 2-9) clockwise until spur (K - short
rod) on gear select rod stops in the neutral position detent on the shift pattern
quadrant (Figure 2-8).
8. At bottom of control rod, thread shift
link (P, Figure 2-9) partially into ball-joint
(Y).
9. Move shift arm (X, Figure 2-9) from
side to side as necessary into each
transmission gear detent until transmission is in neutral.
NOTE: Moving shift arm (X) all the way to
the left, and then one notch back to the
right, should put transmission into neutral. When transmission is in neutral, unit
will move freely when pushed while holding the Operator Presence Control lever
(W, Figure 2-7) down. If transmission is
NOT in neutral, there will be a slight drag
on the wheels when pushing unit.
10. When shift arm (X) is in neutral position, rotate shift link (P) toward end of
gear select lever rod (I). Adjust length of
shift link (P) as necessary to fit into hole
in bottom of gear select lever (I).
NOTE: Pin (K) on Gear Select Lever (I)
must be held in the neutral position
detent on the shift quadrant (see Figure
2-8) while shift link (P, Figure 2-9) is
adjusted.
11. Insert hooked end of shift link (P,
Figure 2-9) into hole in bottom end of
gear select lever (I) and secure with cotter pin (Q). Bend ends of cotter pin.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift gear
select lever (I) to install shift link (P).
12. Remove unit from shipping crate.
To remove, hold down Operator
Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-7)
which releases the wheel brake.
13. With unit on level ground, hold
down Operator Presence Control lever
(W, Figure 2-7) and push unit forward
and backward. The wheels should move
freely. If not, adjust length of shift link
(P, Figure 2-9) as necessary.
14. Put the Gear Select Lever in neutral
(N), release all of the control levers and
try to push the unit forward and backward. The wheels should not turn. If
they do turn, an adjustment is necessary. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT
UNTIL THE WHEEL BRAKE MECHANISM
HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS WORKING PROPERLY. See “Wheel Brake
Adjustment” in Section 5 “Maintenance.”
STEP 5: Add Motor Oil to Engine
1. Move mower to a level area. Press
and hold Operator Presence Control
lever (W, Figure 2-7) to move mower.
2. Add motor oil according to the specifications and instructions provided in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual that was
included in the unit’s literature package.
• Keep oil level at the FULL mark on the
dipstick to avoid engine damage.
• Change oil according to schedule and
instructions in Section 5 “Maintenance.”
STEP 6: Check Tire Pressure
1. Use a tire gauge to check the air
pressure in the rear tires. The air pressure should be between 15-20 PSI (20
PSI maximum).
2. Keep both tires equally inflated to
help prevent machine from pulling to
one side.
STEP 7: After Assembling and
Before Using Unit
1. Read this entire Operator’s Manual
for proper safety, operation and maintenance information.
2. Make sure spark plug wire is connected to spark plug before starting unit.
Figure 2-9: Detail – Transmission Neutral Adjustment.
P
I
X
Y
Q
M
N
O
Do not use the mower if the wheels
continue to turn after releasing the
Operator Presence Control and the
Wheel Drive Control.
Severe personal injury or property
damage could result if this instruction
is not followed.
Unit is shipped without oil in engine
crankcase. Do not start engine until oil
has been added. Severe engine damage will result if this instruction is not
followed.
CAUTION
WARNING
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