Husqvarna XT722FE User's Manual
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6. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 8 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear FIG 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 9 Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Mainte nance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 Engine holds 20 ounces of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP FIG 9 4 Pour oil slowly Do not overfill Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Insert and tighten dipstick then remove it to check oil level IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in th
7. ADJUSTER mower as instructed in this manual on eee Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit ENGINE OIL At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service justments section of this manual Atleast once a year replace the spark plug clean or MULCHER replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE 1 SPRAY LUBRICANT LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 9 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check fron
8. with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or 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 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your near CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give youthe best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 5 Quarts Unleaded Regular Only Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 10W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 20 Ounces Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE P
9. Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery kkk Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer Check for Loose Fasteners f Y Clean Inspect Grass Catcher CheckTires Check DriveWheels Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover f Check Drive Bett Pulleys f Check Sharpen Replace Blade f Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery Check Engine Oillevel v Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer f if so equipped 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures xx Electric Start mowers 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions xxx Power Propelled mowers Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil xxx Use a scraper 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season to clean under deck 5 And after each 5 hours of use GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To WHEEL receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain
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11. Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is ex tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances e Never fill containers inside a vehicle ona truck ortrailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipment from the truck trailer and refuel iton ground Ifthis is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e If fuel
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13. CHARGER CONNECTOR MALE KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust ments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning A Ms CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY DRIVE eer OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR C KEY START N SWITCH AUXILIARY 3 HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER GRASS N Vet lt NG N 7 5 ONEA p AIR FILTER gt NA DRIVE COVER WHEEL ENGINE OIL CAP ADJUSTER WITH DIPSTICK ON EACH WHEEL MUFFLER MULCHER DOOR XN HOUSING IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running KEY START SWITCH used for starting the engine OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE used for starting the held down to the handle to start the engine Releas
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15. lt 2 SSS 26252524 2 Se 2525 25252 Se Se Sos Se 2 lt 25 lt 2525252502 Ss 5 55 lt lt lt gt 25 lt xX 5 75 5 5 55 25 is 20 20 2 2 lt 2 lt 2 557555 05 26 25 5 5 25 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB HANDLE 14 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gi
16. AND ADJUSTMENTS SQUEEZE TO ADJUST LOWER HANDLE xi ro 2 52 52 5 lt lt 50505054 525252 lt 2 lt 2 lt 2 lt XI 2 lt 2 lt lt SSS MOUNTING PIN SSS SS 25225252 lt gt 252 Se lt gt lt gt 22 59 lt 5 lt 5 lt 5 lt 5 lt 5 252 gt HANDLE BRACKET HAIRPIN COTTER 25 lt 2 lt 2 lt gt 19 55 5552 lt gt lt 25 gt lt 2 5 X IX XS RS 5 25 5 25 22 Xx is lt 9 2 ix 2 MOWING POSITION MOWING POSITION HAIRPIN MOUNTING PIN LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION FIG 18 LOWER HANDLE ROTATE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE
17. etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdowntwo end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor ougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Removeprotective padding raise upper handle section intoplaceonlowerhandleandtightenbothhandleknobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to ADJUST HANDLE inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL MOWING POSITION gt UPPER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB 7 HANDLE FIG 1 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER See Fig 2 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on t
18. is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE e Never run a machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting e Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachement bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Neverattemptto make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary e Mower blade is sharp cut Wrap the blade wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it Do not change the engine governor setting over speed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary near any unimproved forest covere est authorized service centre AWARNING This lawn mower is sas
19. not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 12 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine CONTAINER FIG 12 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick Wait a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine willsmoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using adirty airfilter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service ai
20. spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug MAINTENANCE e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating Aclogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life e Keepfinished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc e We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar and stop engine 1 A 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the defle
21. Husqvarna Owner s Manual 96143005800 2009 10 532 43 14 45 10 16 09 Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs WARNING Engine exhaust some of its con stituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the
22. LACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower e Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this operator s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY wie icscessecsesseesseiseuiedvedscneuventeddsererseeeeeraens 4 5 8 MAINTENANCE 9 MAINTENANCE 9 12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 12 13 STORAGE wi siccccsteenessseccssneeeuisersasseensnverieeuseesednerseane 13 14 2 47 1 9 15 aaa 20 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER 15 SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts
23. TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in clean dry area 13 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are se curely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting STORAGE HANDLE See Figs 20 and 21 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position SQUEEZE TO ADJUST LOWER HANDLE lt xX 5 5 25959 29 20 09 52525 25 gt lt lt 5 55 5 S 255252525522 555 2 59 25 25
24. ance drive a nail into a beam wall Leave about one inch ofthe straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season e The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level atthe factory The only time the lubricant needs atten tion is if service has been performed on the gear case GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or dete rioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade 10 according to your expected operating temperature MAINTENANCE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W 30 F 20 0 20 30 20 10 TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANG Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is
25. controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec essary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may richochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equip ment beforecleaningthe mower oruncloggingthe chute Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only in dayl
26. ctor becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT See Figs 15 16 1 Remove drive cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley GEARCASE PULLEY FIG 15 3 Turnlawn mower on its side with air filter and carbure tor down 4 Remove blade and blade adapter TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt on blade adapter pulley inside tabs of belt retainer 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reinstall blade 4 Return mower to upright position 5 Install new belt gearcase pulley 6 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life WASHER T BLADE BOLT HARDENED WASHER FIG 16 The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all wire tie s securing cable s to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle into remove from mounting pins 4 lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle SERVICE
27. cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 5 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 6 Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher or optional clip ping deflector Toconvertto mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower FIG 6 SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 7 e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower e Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation e Toconvertto mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed OPEN MULCHER DOOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed
28. e Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 9 e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dur ing storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE e Tostop engine release operator presence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal NOTE Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system No priming or choking is required before starting e start engine hold operator presence control bar down to the ha
29. e blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 11 1 Positionthe blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Positionthe blade onthe blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes inthe blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL BLADE ADAPTER BLADE LOCK WASHER BOLT HARDENED WASHER BELT RETAINER Js TRAILING EDGE FIG 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine e Theblade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower check blade bal
30. e noticed Also the mulched grass will biode grade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight e For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 10 If the lawn is over grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly FIG 10 e Certaintypes of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north south one week then change to east west the nextweek This helps prevent matting graining of lawn MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE USE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower
31. e to engine stop the engine DRIVE CONTROL BAR used to engage power propelled MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or forward motion of lawn mower bagging operation OPERATION Wean youn The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or Pee performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety THAN NO SIGHT mask over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per formance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower handle to start and operate the mower TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM See Fig 4 e Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control bar up to the handle The closer to the handle the bar is pulled the faster the unit will travel Forward motion will sto
32. he bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE Ifvinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using 4 oS 8 X a HANDLE KY AWA OPENING FIG 2 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER the Operation section of this manual TO PREPARE BATTERY See Fig 3 NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower 1 Connect battery charger connector male to harness connector female 2 Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet 3 Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time 4 Aftercharging disconnect harness connector female from battery charger connector male Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required IMPORTANT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY AT THE END OF THE MOWING SEASON THE BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR 48 HOURS TO PROTECT THE BATTERY DURING WINTER STORAGE CAUTION Always disconnect the en gine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season Y ENGINE HARNESS ONNECTOR MALE BATTERY CONNECTOR FEMALE
33. ight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Disengage the self propelled mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower 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 Mowacross the face ofslopes never upanddown Exer cise extreme caution when changing direction onslopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them
34. ndle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do notuse de thatcher blade A attachments on your mower Such at tachments are hazardous will damage your mower and couldvoidyourwarranty e Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time e For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly e Forbetter grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using e Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and notb
35. ne oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug BATTERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can ifyour can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 5 Spark plug wire is disconnec
36. ngine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade if so 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 1 Raise cutting height 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 blade dragging in heavy grass setting higher 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height position not right for you 4 Adjust handle height to suit Loss of drive 1 Belt wear 1 Check replace drive belt or slowing of 2 Belt off of pulley 2 Check reinstall drive belt drive speed 3 Drive cable worn or broken 3 Replace drive cable 4 Loose drive control system 4 Adjust drive control 15 69282 ON 2 5 6727 9002 AON INOA ul 18118431 10 Z9AMSNH 008 1 10 ay MOJA 24 yno ueo apeza uy siy Aq jou pue dn yold asuedxe 5
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38. p when either the operator pres ence control bar or drive control bar are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the drive control bar only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST MOVE DOWN TO NEXT HOLE FIG 4 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 4 Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There are holes in the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turnunitoffand disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Loosen nut move drive control housing down handle to the next hole and retighten nut 3 Operate mower to test drive speed 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns e Tochange
39. r cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge 11 CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover CARTRIDGE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE CAUTION Disconnect
40. t drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps locknuts and washers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a qualified service center BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade notapproved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 11 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Useawood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove th
41. ted 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if equipped in OFF position 10 Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 12 Connect battery to engine Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 1 Raise cutting height blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Raise cutting height 3 Dirty air filter 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 4 Clean underside of mower housing mower 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level 6 Walking speed too fast 6 Cut at slower walking speed Poor cut 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 3 Clean underside of mower housing mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before hard to pull bar is released pulling starter rope 2 Bent e
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