Worldlawn WY36 Operator's Manual
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WY36
Commercial Mower
Operator’s Manual
Worldlawn Power Equipment, Inc.
Industrial Park 2415 Ashland Ave. Beatrice, NE 68310
Toll Free Number: 1-800-267-4255
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your
WY36 lawnmower.
Before operating your mower, read this manual in its entirety carefully.
By following the operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions, you will prolong the life of your
mower, maintain its maximum efficiency, and promote safe operation.
Keep this mower Owner’s Manual when lent or transferred.
If this mower Operator’s Manual becomes lost, damaged, or illegible, replace it immediately; replacements may
be downloaded from our website (www.worldlawnpowerequip.com) or ordered from our sales department. If
additional information is needed, contact our sales department or a dealer. Always be ready to provide the
model number and serial number.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in place and
in proper working condition.
· Stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop, remove spark plug wires or remove key
before adjusting, servicing, or performing maintenance.
· If mower deck becomes clogged, stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove
spark plug wire or remove key before cleaning blockage.
· Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts.
· Keep others off mower.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure of vapor causes cancer in
laboratory animals.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Failure to use caution may cause serious injury or illness.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor.
· Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening.
· Keep away from eyes and skin.
· Never siphon by mouth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………...
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1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ………………………………………………………………………..
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1.2 Training …………………………………………………………………………………..
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1.3 Preparation ………………………………………………………………………………..
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1.4 Operation ………………………………………………………………………………....
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1.5 Maintenance & Storage ………………………………………………………………….....
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1.6 Safety Decals …………………………………………………………………………. . . .
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2. SPECIFICATIONS……………..…………………………………………………………..
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2.1 Model Number ………………………………………………………………………… . .
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2.2 Engine …………………………………………………………………………………...
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2.3 Frame Assembly…………………………………………………………………………
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2.4 Drive System ……………………………………………………………………………
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2.5 Cutting Deck……………………………………………………………………………
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2.6 Operator Controls………………………………………………………………………. .
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2.7 Accessories ……………………………………………………………………………...
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2.8 Approximate Dimensions ……………………………………………………………. .. ..
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2.9 Torque Requirements ……………………………………………………………………
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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………………….
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3.1 Open Crate ………………………………………………………………………………
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3.2 Initial Instructions ……………………………………………………………………….
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3.3 Service Engine …………………………………………………………………………..
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3.4 Grass Catcher Assembly…………………………………………………………… … …
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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………………….
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4.1 Pre-start …………………………………………………………………………………..
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4.2 Starting Engine …………………………………………………………………………....
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4.3 Mowing …………………………………………………………………………………..
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4.4 Moving Operation ……………………………………………………………………. . ..
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4.5 Stopping Engine ……………………………………………………………………… …
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5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS……………………………………………………………...
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5.1 Periodic Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………
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5.1.1 Check the Engine Oil Level ……………………………………………………………. .
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5.1.2 Clean Engine Air Cooling System………………………………………………………….
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5.1.3 Clean Grass Build-up from Under Deck……………………………………………………
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5.1.4 Check Mower Blades……………………………………………………………………..
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5.1.5 Check Safety Interlock System ……………………………………………………………
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5.1.6 Check for Loose Hardware ………………………………………………………………
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5.1.7 Service Air Cleaner……………………………………………………………………….
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5.1.8 Change Engine Oil………………………………………………………………………..
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5.1.9 Check Tire Pressure………………………………………………………………………
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5.1.10 Check Condition of Belts ………………………………………………………………..
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5.1.11 Lubricate Grease Fittings …………………………………………………………… . .
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5.2 Adjustments ………………………………………………………………………………
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………
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7. SERVICE BATTERY ……………………………………………………………………...
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7.1 Check Battery…………………………………………………………………………...
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7.2 Connecting the Negative Battery Cables………………………………………………….
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7.3 Maintenance Period ………………………………………………………………… . ..
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8. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ………………………………………………………………………….
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9. LIMITED WARRANTY……………………………………………………………………………..
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1. SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used
both in this manual and on the machine to identify
important safety messages which must be followed to
avoid accidents. This symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The safety alert symbol above alerts you to
unsafe actions or situations by the word
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
White letters on red background.
Failure to observe the safety instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Black letters on orange background.
Failure to observe the safety instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Black letters on yellow background.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may
result in slight or serious injury.
1.2 TRAINING
1.2.1 Regard the mower as a piece of power
equipment. The operator needs to be trained before
operating this unit.
1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with controls and the proper use
of the equipment.
1.2.3 Never allow children, teenagers, or adults
to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
1.2.4 Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
away from the area of operation. Remember that the
operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
1.3 PREPARATION
1.3.1 Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to properly
and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by
Worldlawn Power Equipment, Inc.
1.3.2 The use of personal protective equipment,
such as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes,
ears, feet, and head is recommended.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear when in operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Exposure to sound levels of 85dBA or above for
extended periods of time can cause hearing loss.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
1.3.3 While mowing, always wear ample
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment
when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may
damage the equipment or cause personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Carbon monoxide can kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined
area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
· In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not smoke while refueling, and stay away
from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may
be ignited by a spark.
· Refuel only outdoors.
· Store gasoline in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children.
· Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
· Never fill the fuel tank so that gasoline level rises
above a level that is 3/8"(10mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck to allow for gasoline
expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
· If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the
engine. Move away from the area of the spill and
avoid creating any source of ignition of the fuel
until vapors have dissipated.
· Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire
or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others,
and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
· Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle while filling.
· Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed, because interior carpets
or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the
container and slow the loss of any static charge.
· When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
· If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a truck or trailer from a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
· If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers
and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot
engine/exhaust components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Explosion and fire may occur, resulting in
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Provide adequate ventilation of any enclosed
trailer to prevent build up of gasoline vapors,
especially at floor level.
· Refuel only outdoors, never inside an enclosed
trailer.
· Be sure all fuel tanks and gasoline storage
containers have proper caps installed to prevent
spillage and minimize vapor escaping into the
trailer.
· Do not place any equipment that is leaking
gasoline into an enclosed trailer.
1.4 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention
partially are dependent upon the design and
configuration of the equipment, these factors are also
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dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence,
and proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and the storage of
the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety
Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition
prior to use for mowing.
POTENTAL HAZARD
· Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Severe burns can occur on contact.
· Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch
fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool
before touching.
· Remove accumulated debris from muffler and
engine area.
· Install and maintain a spark arrester in working order
before using equipment on forest-covered,
grass-covered, or brush-covered unimproved land.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can
become entangled in rotating parts.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic
amputation or severe lacerations.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not operate the machine without guards, shields,
and safety devices in place and working properly.
· Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away
from rotating parts.
1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at
hand.
1.4.2 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light;
keep away from holes and hidden hazards. NEVER
carry passengers. DO NOT operate the mower when
children or others are in the area!
1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in
wet grass.
1.4.4 Use extreme caution when mowing and/or
turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over
could occur. The operator is responsible for safe
operation on slopes.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks,
or water can cause rollovers, which may result in
serious injury, death, or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not mow on slopes when grass is wet.
· Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
· Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
· Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
· Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Use a hand trimmer only near drop-offs, ditches,
steep banks, or water. This area can be dangerous,
see Figure 1.
Progressively greater care is needed as the slope
increases.
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly off the slope.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower
may tip backwards.
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of
braking and steering.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough terrain
could overturn the machine.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
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1.4.5 Use caution when backing up.
LOOK BEHIND YOU!!
1.4.6 Stop the blades when transporting the mower to
and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.7 Never operate the mower with defective guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards,
switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.8 DO NOT change the engine governor setting or
overspend the engine. Operating an engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
1.4.9 Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.10 Start the engine carefully with feet well away
from the blades.
1.4.11 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
rotating parts while the mower is being operated.
1.4.12 Stop engine, wait for all mowing parts to stop,
and remove key:
Before checking, cleaning, or working on the
mower.
After striking a foreign object (inspect mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the mower).
Before clearing blockages.
Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
Before refueling.
Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.13 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off
valve. CLOSE VALVE:
When the machine will not be used for a few
days.
During transport to and from the job.
When parked inside a building.
To remove the fuel tank.
1.4.14 This mower was designed for one operator only.
Keep all others away from mower during operation.
1.4.15 DO NOT mow with the discharge deflector
raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
1.4.16 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct
discharge away from others.
1.4.17 DO NOT operate the mower under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
1.4.18 Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine
manufacturer’s recommendations precisely as stated
in the engine manual.
1.5.2 Keep engine and engine-area, free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil
and other debris, which can accumulate in these areas.
These materials can become combustible and may
result in a fire.
1.5.3 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for
this purpose and in a cool, dry place.
1.5.4 Keep the mower and fuel container in locked
storage to prevent children from playing or tampering
with them.
1.5.5 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers
should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed
area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are
present.
1.5.6 Maximum mowing results and safety can only
be achieved if the mower is properly maintained and
operated correctly.
1.5.7 Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper
tightness.
1.5.8 Keep all guards, shields, and safety devices in
place and in safe working condition.
1.5.9 Frequently check for worn or deteriorating
components that could create a hazard.
1.5.10 All replacement parts must be the same as or
equivalent to the parts supplied on the original
equipment.
1.6 SAFETY DECALS
1.6.1 Keep all safety decals legible. Remove all grease,
dirt, and debris from safety decals and instructional
labels.
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