ASUS 136-485A User's Manual
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1. PART COLOR PA LOR No NO De DESCRIPTION PART fr NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART 1 Engine 50 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 2 710 0442 Hex Scr 5 16 18 x 1 50 Lg 51 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 3 Part of Engine 52 732 0191 Spring 75 O D x 11 00 Lg 4 751 0188 Muffler Strap N 53 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 5 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 54 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 6 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 55 710 0322 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 7 710 0456 Hex Drill Scr 10 x 50 Lg 1 00 Lg 8 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 Scr 56 747 0106 Brake Rod 25 Dia x 23 50 9 710 0258 Hex Scr 14 20 x 62 Lg Lg 10 751 0186 Exhaust Pipe Ass y 57 710 0198 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 11 726 0132 Hose Clamp 75 Lg 12 1751 0190 Muffler w 1 1201 D Inlet 58 10398 Disc Brake Brkt Ass y 13 111057 Parking Brake Lever Ass y 59 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 14 112379 Clutch Pedal Pad 60 736 0329 L Wash 4 Scr 15 111037 Clutch Pedal Ass y 61 10410 Spring Brkt 16 714 0507 Cotter Pin 3 32 Dia x 75 62 710 0258 Hex Ser 14 20 x 62 Lg Lg 63 713 0163 420 Chain 2 Pitch x 79 17 12654 Belt Guard Ass y Engine Links 18 111090 Frame Ass y 64 741 0199 Plastic Flange Brg w Flats N 19 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 65 10364 Rear Axle Plate 20 736 0105 Beli Wash 400 I D x 88 66 710 0437 Chain Adj Link 5 16 18 x O2. Ref Part Qty New No No Reqd Description Part 1 715 0247 2 Spring Pin Spir 3 16 Dia x 1 00 Lg 2 748 0185 2 Gear Double D Hole et 3 738 0249 1 Shaft Long t6 88 Lg 7 4 736 0188 2 Fi Wash 760 I D x 1 49 O D 5 1717 0341 2 Housing Half N 6 1736 0119 2 L Wash 5 16 Scr 7 710 0363 2 Hex Scr 5 16 24 x 4 00 Lg 8 736 0187 2 FI Wash 6401 D x 1 24 O D 9 748 0158 2 Gear Round Hole 10 711 0276 1 iDrive Pin 11 712 0237 2 Hex Cent L Nut 5 16 24 Thd 12 09133 1 Sprocket 60 Tooth 9 45 13 738 0250 1 Shaft Short 9 53 Lg 737 01 20 2 oz Grease High Temp 450 F For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 21 DECK LINKAGE ED vor Refer to illustration below for proper deck link hook up If the deck is removed for any reason use the illustraton below for correct assembly 22 REVERSING TRANSMISSION PEERLESS 701 FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION PEERLESS MODEL 701 29 NOTE This unit is not under warranty by the mower manufacturer All Part Orders and Service must be handled through the Local Authorized Tecumseh Service Deoler Find Us Fast in The Yellow Pages PEERLESS MODEL 701 This unit is under warranty by Tecumseh Products Company Parts and Service are available
3. Transmission Pulle See 15 a Remove the entire belt guard from the engine pulley by removing the two front engine bolts See figure 30 b Remove the transmisson pulley by removing the hex nut and washer See figure 31 c Remove the bolt and nut from the steering rack and remove the belt d Reassemble in reverse order with the new belt OFF SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days the following precautions are recommended Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Working outdoors drain all fuel from the fuel tank Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small amount of fuel remaining in the tank then run the engine until all fuel in carburetor is exhausted O WARNING Do not drain fuel while smoking or if near an open fire Drain all the oil from the crankcase this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm and refill the crankcase with clean new oii Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour about six drops of engine oil into the cylinder and then pull the recoil starter several times to spread the oil on the cylinder wall Replace the spark plug but DO NOT connect the wire Clean the engine and the entire mower thoroughly Lubricate all lubrication points indicated in figures 16 and 17 then wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag in order to protect the surfaces TRO
4. Step 1 Be sure the fuel shut off valve is open See figure 14 Place the clutch lockout in the START position See figure 9 Step 2 Step 3 Place the lift and disengagement lever in the DISENGAGED position See figure FIGURE 14 FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE Step 4 Set the throttle control in the CHOKE position See figure 10 Step 5 Recoil Starter a Turn the ignition key to the ON position See figure 11 b Grasp the recoil starter unlock it by twisting it 4 turn and pull it out sharply and hold it in the out position c Slowly release the recoil starter and lock it into the dashboard as shown in figure 11 Electric Start See figure 10 Turn the ignition key to the START position When the engine is running let the key return to the ON position To stop either model turn the key to the left to the OFF position and remove the key to prevent accidental starting NOTE A brief break in period is essential to ensure maximum engine and mower life This consists of running the engine at half speed for a period of time required to use one tank of gasoline it is also recommended to change crankcase oil after the first 2 hours of operation STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position and remove the key to prevent accidental starting OPERATING THE MOWER Step 1 Set the desired cutting height Step 2 Start the engine as outlined on page 9 Step 3 Select gear and
5. I Cutting Controls The cutting controls consist of the height of cut stop and the wheel height adjusters Height of Cut Stop See figure 12 Lift the stop and set it at the desired cutting height g TOMATE WEIGHT AD i FIGURE 12 HEIGHT OF CUT SETTINGS Wheel Height Adjuster See figure 13 Move the lever towards the wheel and set it in the desired cutting height The cutting height of the mower can be set in two different ways FULL FLOAT position where the deck follows the contour of the ground and the SUSPENDED position where the deck hangs from the frame of the rider The suspended position is normally used for cutting rough uneven ground To set the cutting deck in the full float position set the wheel height adjusters in the desired cutting height as indicated in figure 13 Set height of cut stop in the 1 2 position See figure 12 To set the cutting deck in the suspended position set the height of cut stop in the desired cutting height and then set the deck wheel so they just clear the ground g FIGURE 13 WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTER AN caution Parking Brake MUST be disengaged before unit is put into motion NOTE Unit is equipped with separate brake and clutch pedals To efficiently stop it is necessary to disengage clutch when applying brakes OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE Be sure to follow the instructions for the oil and gasoline as described in the engine manual
6. 710 0289 Hex Scr 14 20 x 50 Lg 45 714 0365 6 Hi Pro Key 5 32 x 5 8 16 1712 0123 Hex Nut 5 16 24 Thd Dia 17 1736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 46 08253 Bearing Housing 18 1742 0120 17 Blade 47 09321 Blade Spindle Ass Comp 19 710 0117 Hex Scr 5 16 24 x 1 00 Lg 48 741 0919 Ball Brg 787 I D RE H T O D 20 710 0459 Hex Scr 3 8 24 x 1 50 Lg 49 736 0329 L Wash 14 Scr H T 50 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 21 736 0217 L Wash 3 8 Scr H D 51 111237 Wheel Brkt Ass y L H 22 10769 Blade Adapter Kit 52 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd wm 23 710 0289 Hex Scr 14 20 x 50 Lg 53 756 0217 Fl Idler 2 75 O D 24 1711 0571 Pivot Pin 54 756 0116 V Belt Idler 3 06 O D 25 111399 Adapter Plate Ass y 55 09322 Blade Brake Disc 26 710 0195 Hex Scr 14 28 x 62 Lg 56 712 0922 Hex Jam Nut 12 20 Thd 27 732 0261 Torsion Spring 57 736 0921 L Wash 2 Scr 28 111574 Chute Cover Ass y 58 111917 34 Deck Ass y Comp 29 726 0106 Push Nut 1 4 Rod le For Service Only 30 736 0329 jL Wash 14 Ser a 7 749 334 341 A LAS Ce 2 For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 462 Red Flake When ordering parts if color or finish is important use color code shown at left e g Red Flake Finish 11839 462 PARTS INFORMATION
7. 3 8 24 Thd 2 712 0158 Hex Cent L Nut 5 16 18 Thd 54 12752 Axle Ass y Front L H N 3 1736 0242 Bell Wash 345 D x 88 55 748 0193 cig at 1 D x 630 O D O D x g 4 731 0219 Steering Wheel 56 12411 Front Pivot Bracket 5 750 0319 Steering Tube N 57 710 0622 Hex Scr 5 8 18 x 1 62 Lg 6 1722 0115 Knob Throttle Control 58 12791 Grille Screen N 7 710 0351 Truss Mach Scr 10 x 50 59 710 0192 de py Scr 10 24 x 375 Lg S g 8 746 0160 Throttle Control Ass y 60 712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 Thd Comp 61 736 0722 L Wash 10 Scr 9 112790 Upper Frame Cover N 62 12782 Lower Side Panel R H N 10 710 0599 Hex C Tap Ser 14 20 x 50 63 12781 Lower Grille Panel N Lg 64 712 0375 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 11 757 0264 Seat Assembly 65 12814 Front Grille Upper Ass y 12 736 0921 L Wash 2 Scr 485A only 13 712 0206 Hex Nut 12 13 Thd 12808 Front Grille Upper 480A 15 1710 0198 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x only 75 Lg 66 727 0199 Hood Stop 16 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 67 736 0463 FI Wash 251 D x 62 O D 17 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 68 736 0722 L Wash 10 Scr 18 11839 Rear Fender 69 712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 Thd 19 710 0259 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 70 736 0101 roe 380 I D x 1 00 62 Lg D 20 11090 Frame Assembly 71 735 0126 Rubber Wash 3 x 87 21 723 0241 Foot Pad 15 75 x 4 00 O D 22 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 72 710 0253
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9. D 4 38 Lg 21 738 0215 Shid Ser 489 Dia x 3 00 67 712 0429 Hex Ins L Nut 5 16 18 Thd Lg 68 732 0157 Spring 38 O D x 3 25 Lg 22 710 0259 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 69 10360 Axle Bolt Plate Ass y 62 Lg 70 10362 Rear Axle Brkt Ass y 23 112160 Be t Keeper Ass y 71 710 0198 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 24 747 0112 Cluich Rod 75 Lg 25 12448 Idier Brkt Ass y 72 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 26 712 0158 Hex Gent L Nut 5 16 18 Thd 73 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd am 27 12806 Parking Brake Lever 74 710 0412 Hex Scr 4 28 x 75 Lg Ass y N 75 736 0242 Beil Wash 345 I D x 88 28 712 0375 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd O D 29 711 0630 Spacer 380 I D x 50 O D x 76 710 0237 Hex Scr 5 16 24 x 62 Lg 562 N 77 735 0126 Rubber Wash 33 I D x 87 30 11039 Pedal U Brkt Ass y O D 31 750 0298 Spacer 384 I D x 500 O D 78 712 0158 Hex Cent L Nut 5 16 18 Thd x 1 43 Lg 79 736 0159 Fl Wash 344 I D x 88 O D 32 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 80 11846 Shift Lever Brkt Ass y 33 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 81 11545 Shift Lever 34 710 0138 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 82 720 0165 Knob For Transmission 75 Lg Lever 35 11845 Transmission Beit Guard 83 736 0329 L Wash 4 Scr 36 1710 0194 Hex Scr 3 8 16 x 3 00 Lg 84 712 0138 Hex Nut 14 28 Thd 37 714 0129 4 Hi Pro Key 3 32 x 5 8 85 11279
10. Date of failure Nature of failure
11. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to battery while charger is turned on i E Always shield eyes protect skin and clothing FIGURE 3 SEAT ASSEMBLY when working near batteries Pons ACTIVATING THE BATTERY 1 Place battery to be filled on bench or workbench NEVER activate battery in unit Remove vent caps from all cells Fill each cell carefully using battery grade 1 250 1 265 specific gravity Sulfuric acid to be 3 8 above the top of the separators or to split ring Allow battery to set for 20 minutes to hour Add additional acid if necessary to bring it up to the proper level Replace the vent caps The battery can now be charged after the 20 minutes setting period Battery can be SLOW CHARGED DO NOT FAST CHARGE at a maximum bench rate of 4 5 amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1 265 1 275 A charging rate in excess of this will buckle and warp the positive plates and perforate the separators If electrolyte bubbles violently while charging reduce charging rate until excessive bubbling action subsides then continue charging until specific gravity is reached LN caution After battery has been in service add only approved water DO NOT ADD ACID TO INSTALL BATTERY To install the battery in this unit refer to next column MAINTENANCE 1 Check periodically every two weeks or before and after charging to be sure elec trolyte lev
12. Owner s Operating g Service Instruction Manual Model Nos e ASSEMBLY 136 480A e OPERATION 136 485A e REPAIR PARTS 34 RIDING MOWERS _ MTD PRODUCTS INC 5389 WEST 130th STREET e P O BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 6037 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Disengage power IMPORTANT It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assembly see operating section of this manuai for proper fuel and amount SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THE OWNER S MANUAL Do not allow children to operate vehicle Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction Do not carry passengers Keep children and pets a safe distance away Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine Disengage power to attachment s and stop engine before leaving operator position Disengage power to attachment s and stop engine before making any repairs or adjust ments to attachment s when transporting or not in use Take all possible precautions when leaving vehicle unattended such as disenga
13. POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE Parts and service for all MTD manufactured power equipment are available through the authorized service firms listed below All orders should specify the model number of your unit parts numbers description of parts and the quantity of each part required ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM Auto Electric amp Carburetor Co 2625 4th Ave S 35233 ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK Sutton s Lawn Mower Shop Rt 4 Box 368 72117 FORT SMITH Mity Mite Motors Inc 2515 Towson Ave 72901 CALIFORNIA SAN BERNARDINO Lawn Mower Supply Co 25608 E Baseline 92410 SAN FRANCISCO J W Jewett Co cccsceceseeees 981 Folsom St 94107 SACRAMENTO Luttig amp Severson 2030 28th St 95818 COLORADO DENVER South Denver Lawn Equip 527 West Evans 80223 CONNECTICUT SUFFIELD The Jones amp Ramsey Co 850 Thompsonville Rd 06078 FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE Radco Distributors 2403 Market St 32206 CORAL GABLES Moz All of Florida Inc 365 Greco Ave 33146 GEORGIA EAST POINT East Point Cycle amp Key 2834 Church St 30344 ILLINOIS toy Keen Edge cs vav eee 8615 Ogden Ave 60534 INDIAN ELKHART amp Sales Inc 2101 Industrial Pkwy 46514 ORY DON Brown Equip Dist Inc 110 Beech St 47112 IOWA DUBUQUE Power Lawn amp Garden Equ
14. Pull the blade and blade adapter from the blade spindle The adapter can be removed from the blade by removing the two adapter bolts lockwashers and nuts FIGURE 21 BLADE REMOVAL 12 WHEEL ADJUSTMENT The caster forward slant of the king pin and the camber tilt of the wheels out at the top requires no adjustment Automotive steering principals have been used to determine the caster and camber on the tractor The front wheels should toe in 1 8 inch To adjust the toe in follow these steps 1 Remove the elastic locknut and drop the tie rod end from the wheel bracket See figure 22 2 Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod 3 Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe in a n Elastic Stopnut gt Steering Arm 7 a Tie Rod End Hex Jam Nut Tie Rod FIGURE 22 TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT Front of Tractor FIGURE 23 TOE IN DIAGRAM Dimension B should be approximately 1 8 less than Dimension A See figure 23 A To increase Dimension B screw tie rod into tie rod end B To decrease Dimension B unscrew tie rod from tie rod end C Reassmble tie rod Readjust if necessary Check dimensions NOTE To insure safe operation of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness ADJUSTING CARBURETOR CHOKE Proper choke adjustment is dependent upon proper adjustment of remote controls on the powered equipment To Che
15. The brake pedal is located on the right hand side of the mower and is operated by depressing it with your right foot See figure 8 d Brake Lock The brake lock is located on the right hand side of the mower To lock the brake depress the brake pedal and lift up the lock button The pedal will stay depressed To release depress the pedal See figure 8 e Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive mechanism Depressing the clutch pedal at any time will reduce mower speed If depressed all the way it will stop the mower See figure 9 f Clutch Lockout When the clutch pedal is depressed all the way it can be locked by placing the clutch lockout in the START position as shown in figure 9 The clutch lockout must be in this position before the engine will start g Ammeter Electric Start Model Only The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge The ammeter should register on the plus side when the engine is running in the fast position until the battery is completely charged With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling the ammeter will not show a charge See figure 10 h Light Switch Electric Start Only Pull the light switch out to turn on the lights The lights will only operate when the engine is running See figure FIGURE 7 SHIFT PATTERN FIGURE 8 RIGHT HAND CONTROLS FIGURE 9 LEFT HAND CONTROLS FIGURE 10 ELECTRIC
16. in the engaged Unhook the tension springs on both sides of the deck See figure 27 FIGURE 28 REMOVING TENSION SPRINGS Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Remove the front four deck links from the cutting deck See figure 29 Remove the belt guards from both deck pulleys See figure 29 Remove and replace the beit and reassemble 14 FIGURE 29 DECK LINKS TRANSMISSION BELTS REMOVAL Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Place the lift lever in the disengaged position See figure 10 Remove the belt keeper and large bolt on the engine pulley See figure 26 Unhook the belt from the engine pulley See figure 27 Place the lift lever position See figure 10 in the engaged Unhook the tension springs on both sides of the deck See figure 28 Remove the front four deck links from the cutting deck See figure 29 Tip the deck down as shown in figure 29 E NOTE Leave the belt attached to the deck pulleys unless you want to replace it Remove the engine belt guard by removing the two front engine mounting bolts See figure 30 FIGURE 30 BELT GUARD REMOVAL gt By working between the frame and the deck it is possible to remove and replace the deck belt without removing the deck however the working space is limited FIGURE 31 BOTTOM VIEW Step 9 Removing the transmision Belt figure 31
17. through all Tecumseh Lauson Power Products Service Dealers Check the Yellow Pages of your telephone direc tory under Engines Gasoline PARTS LIST FOR FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION PEERLESS MODEL 701 DESCRIPTION JS HR JR I HR UD O2 CG 60 CO CO 9 VO RD KO ND ND HSH ms me mi um DD OU SURONLOVBIODONRUNER EN 2 O 00 NO UE G amp N Pc 770061 Case Transmission PE 772070 Cover Transmission PE 776164 Shaft Output and Brake PE 778121 Gear Spur 20 teeth PE 778122 Gear Spur 22 teeth PE 778123 Gear Spur 25 teeth PE 778124 Gear Spur 30 teeth PE 778125 Gear Spur 35 teeth PE 784266 Collar Shift PE 786060 Sprocket 14 teeth PE 786061 Sprocket 10 teeth PE 776134 Shaft Counter PE 778109 Gear Bevel 42 tooth and 15 tooth spur gear PE 778126 Gear Spur 20 teeth PE 778127 Gear Spur 25 teeth PE 778128 Gear Spur 28 teeth PE 778129 Gear Spur 30 teeth PE 776140 Shaft Input PE 778113 Bevel Pinion Input PE 786049 Sprocket 8 teeth PE 780105 Bushing Flanged PE 786062 Chain Roller No 41 chain 22 links PE 780072 Race Thrust PE 780106 Bearing Needle PE 792072 Ring Retaining PE 792035 Ring Retaining PE 780109 Washer PE 788040 Ring Retaining PE 784271 Rod and Fork Ass y Shift PE 792073 Scr 4 20 x 1 hex hd tap tite PE 792089 Key PE 792077 Ball 5 16 Steel PE 792078 Screw 16 x set PE 792079 Spring P
18. 6 0106 Push on Flange Palnut 20 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 Scr 485A 11399 Adapter Plate Ass y 272 only 732 0261 Torsion Spring 21 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 485A 11574 Chute Cover Ass y only 10349 Deck Link Ass y 22 710 0258 Hex Scr 14 20 x 62 Lg 710 0627 Hex Scr 5 16 24 x 75 Lg oo 485A only 736 0242 Bell Wash 3451 D x 88 23 12811 Battery Brkt Brace 485A O D only 734 0592 Rear Wheel Ass y Comp 24 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 Scr 485A 18 x 6 50 8 only 738 0140 Shid Scr 437 Dia x 180 25 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 485A 736 0264 FI Wash 3441 D x 62 O D only 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 26 12747 Battery Brkt 485A only 09735 Connecting Rod 3 16 x1 x 27 710 0289 Hex Scr 4 20 x 50 Lg 12 5 Lg 28 723 0296 Hood Latch Ass y 09721 Pivot Link Ass y For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by part number and size as shown on parts list 462 Red Flake When ordering parts if color or finish is important use color code shown at left e g Red Flake Finish 11839 462 27 136 480A 136 485A 35 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 480A AND 136 485A CRE REF COLOR REF RT OR No NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART 1 731 0220 Steering Wheel Cap 53 712 0241 Hex Nut
19. 7 Transmission Support Brkt N Dia Han 86 761 0137 Disc Brake Ass y Comp 38 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 87 710 0316 Hex Ser 3 8 16 x 3 50 Lg 39 736 0329 L Wash Ser 88 761 0138 Spacer for Disc Brake 5 8 40 761 0148 Blade Brake Ass y 1 38 O D High i 89 HH 12 03045 Casting Carrier Side 41 710 0198 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 90 HH 11 03436 Spacer 75 Lg 91 HH 12 03041 Casting Cam Side 42 12813 Brake Pedal Ass y N 92 712 0375 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 43 112378 Brake Pedal Pad 93 HH 18 02770 Cam Lever 44 710 0134 Carriage Bolt 14 20 x 62 94 HH 03 03032 Thrust Wash 5 16 I D Lg f 95 712 0134 Hex Top L Nut 45 726 0121 Push Cap 1 4 Dia Black 96 HH 06 03031 Spring 46 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 97 HH 05 03034 Push Pin 47 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 Scr 98 HH 03 03097 Disc Back Up 48 738 0140 Shld Scr 437 Dia x 180 99 HH 15 02533 Pad Friction vm 49 732 0245 Extension Spring 90 O D x 3 75 Lg For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers 462 Red Flake locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by When ordering parts if color or finish is important use the part number and size as shown on parts list appropriate color code shown above e g Red Fiake 31 Finish 11839 462 136 480A 136 4854 DECK VIEW 32 IMPORTANT Belts listed by Part Number are of special
20. E 780108 Washer Thrust PE 792074 Plug NOTE This unit is not under warranty by the mower manufacturer All Port Orders and Service must be handled through the Local Authorized Tecumseh Service Decler Find Us Fast in The Yellow Pages PEERLESS MODEL 701 This unit is under warranty by Tecumseh Products Company Parts and Service are available through all Tecumseh Lauson Power Products Service Dealers Check the i Yellow Pages of your telephone direc tory under Engines Gasoline 24 WHEEL CHART FRONT WHEEL REAR WHEEL ge DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 734 0494 Wheel Ass y Comp 734 0592 Wheel Ass y Comp 734 0520 Rim Ass y Only 734 0594 Rim Ass y Only 734 0495 Tire Only 13 x 5 00 734 0294 TireOnly18x 7 8 1734 0255 Air Valve 734 0255 Air Valve 734 0249 Inner Tube Service Only 734 0310 inner Tube Service 25 136 480A 136 485A SSS TeSSsssssss3 S SSS Ss SSS SSS S x S a S te RE 4 77 X am mal iS ye be aj ji H AY 26 RIGHT HAND VIEW PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 480A AND 136 485A AEF No CODE DESCRIPTION NO CODE _ DESCRIPTION PART 1 11263 Plastic Handle 480A only 736 0329 L Wash 4 Scr 2 710 0351 Truss Mach Scr 10 x 50 712 0287 Hex Nut 4 20 Thd Lg 480A only 11027 Handie Stop Brkt Ass y 3 710 0425 Trus
21. Hex Scr 3 8 16 x 1 23 736 0105 Bell Wash 4001 D x 88 73 710 0258 Hex Scr 14 20 x 62 Lg O D 74 12780 Front Hood N 24 738 0317 Steering Shaft N 75 723 0155 Fuel Gauge Cap 25 12748 Steering Gear Support N 76 735 0179 Rubber Grommet Fuel Tank 26 748 0227 Hex Flange Bearing 630 I D Neck 27 748 0237 Pinion Gear 77 731 0345 Dash Panel Insert 480A 28 736 0264 FI Wash 3441 D x 62 O D only N 29 748 0236 Side Gear N 731 0346 Dash Panel Insert 485A 30 710 0180 Hex Scr 3 8 24 x 75 Lg only N 31 736 0133 FI Wash 4061 D x 1 25 78 12795 Dash Panel Ass y 480A os O D only N 32 710 0494 Sq Hd Set Scr 5 16 18 x 12798 de Panel Ass y 485A 38 Cup only N 34 711 0169 Collar 5 8 D 79 712 0222 Speed Nut Push On 5 8 Dia 35 734 0494 Front Wheel Ass y Comp 80 725 0480 Vinyl Sealing Tape gt gt 79 3N 13 x 5 00 81 12784 462 Side Panel R H N 36 723 0156 Ball Joint Ass y 3 8 24 Thd 82 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 37 712 0711 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 24 Thd 83 736 0329 L Wash 4 Scr 38 711 0613 Tie Rod 84 12785 462 Side Panel L H N 39 1736 0156 FI Wash 635 I D x 1 20 85 710 0621 Hex Scr 5 16 18 x 50 Lg O D 86 112783 462 Lower Side Panel L H N 40 748 0151 Flange Brg w Flats 75 I D 87 726 0157 Speed Nut 1 8 Stud N 41 710 0670 Hex Nylon Scr 3 8 16 x 88 712 0147 Speed Nut 10 24 U Type 1 25 Lg N 89 751 0182 Fu
22. START MODEL FIGURE 11 RECOIL START MODEL i Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the right side of the dashboard Recoil Model See figure 11 Turn the key to the ON position when starting the engine To stop the engine turn the key to the left to the OFF position and remove the key to prevent accidental starting Electric Start See figure 10 Turn the key to the START positon to start the engine When the engine is running let the key return to the ON position To stop the engine turn the key to the left to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental starting NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch lockout is in the START posi tion and the lift lever is in the DIS ENGAGED position j Recoil Starter The recoil starter is located on the right side of the dashboard The recoil starter can either be pulled while seated on the rider or pulled while standing behind the rider The ignition key must be on before the engine will start After the engine starts the recoil starter handle must be returned and locked into the dashboard before the blades or clutch are engaged The engine will stop if you do not follow these instructions See figure 11 k Lift and Disengagement Lever It is used to raise the cutting deck Pulling it all the way back and locking it disengages the blades The engine will not start unless the lift and disengagement lever is in the disengaged position See figure 10
23. UBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR RECOIL START MODELS CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REMEDY Engine fails to start Safety System If the engine wili not start be sure the clutch control is dis engaged blade controis disengaged the throttle control is set and the key is turned on A Disconnect the yellow wire from the engine This comes from the ignition switch If the engine fails to start the problem is with the engine not the safety system If the engine starts the problem is with the safety system Check the yeiiow wire for a ground Check the operation of the switch behind the recoil start er handle If the engine stops when the clutch or blade is en gaged the recoil handle is not pushed into the receptacle and twisted a quarter turn Blocked fuel line or Clean fuel line check fuel supply Also check fuel shut off empty gas tank valve Defective spark Spark plug lead wire disconnected lug ping Faulty spark plug spark should jump gap between control electrode and side electrode If spark does not jump re place spark plug NOTE Use insulated pliers to hold the spark plug wire Throttle setting Throttle control lever not in the starting position Hard starting or loss of Dirty air cleaner Remove air cleaner and clean as outlined in Engine power Manual Carburetor improp Review paragraph Carburetor Adjustment erly adjusted Excessive vibration Bent or damag
24. ck Operation of Choke A Matic Controls Move control lever to CHOKE position See figure 10 The carburetor choke should be closed NOTE The air cleaner can be removed to check the operation of the choke Idle Speed Adjusting Screw FIGURE 24 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT To Adjust Place control lever on equipment in FAST high speed position Loosen control casing clamp screw B Move control casing A and wire until lever D touches choke operating link at C Tighten casing clamp screw B See figure 25 FIGURE 25 CHOKE ADJUSTMENT 13 PREPARING FOR BELT REMOVAL 1 To prevent gasoline from leaking from the engine remove the fuel tank cap place a piece of thin plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and screw on the cap 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine NOTE If the unit is equipped with a battery continue with step 3 3 Remove the battery to prevent acid from leaking ve 0 WARNING cote Disconnect the negative terminal first and connect last when instal ling the battery MOWING UNIT BELT REPLACEMENT Step 1 Place the lift lever in the disengaged position See figure 10 Step 2 Remove the belt keeper and large bolt on the engine pulley See figure 26 FIGURE 26 BELT KEEPER Step 3 Unhook the belt from the engine pulley See figure 27 FIGURE 27 REMOVING MOWER BELT Step 4 Step 5 Place the lift lever position See figure 10
25. construction and should be used when replacement is necessary The dimensions and description given are for general reference only and belts purchased by description and dimen sion generally will only provide tempo rary service PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 480A AND 136 485A REF PART COLOR NEW REF PART COLOR NO NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART NO CODE DESCRIPTION NEW 1 1756 0174 Transmission Split Pulley 31 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 50 I D 32 10949 Spring Lever Ass y w Knob 2 1712 0261 Hex Jam Nut 5 8 11 Thd 33 736 0105 Bell Wash 4001 D x 88 3 736 0158 L Wash 5 8 Scr O D 4 754 0191 V Belt 2 x 65 Lg 34 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 5 1756 0124 Deck Pulley 4 75 O D 35 738 0119 Shid Ser 625 Dia x 1 75 6 754 0151 V Belt 21 32 x 67 Lg Lg 7 756 0253 Two Step Engine Pulley 36 734 0295 Wheel Ass y 5 0 Dia 8 736 0235 Fl Wash 406 I D x 1 25 37 736 0105 Bell Wash 4001 D x 88 O D O D 9 1736 0169 L Wash 3 8 Scr 38 110937 Wheel Pivot Bar 10 1710 0152 Hex Scr 3 8 24 x 1 00 Lg 39 11236 Wheel Brkt Ass y R H 11 112672 Belt Guard L H 40 736 0329 L Wash 14 Scr 12 09164 Deck Reinforcement Plate 41 712 0287 Hex Nut 4 20 Thd 13 112674 34 Deck Ass y 42 12673 Belt Guard R H 14 710 0322 Hex Sems Scr 5 16 18 x 43 711 0255 Blade Spindle 1 00 Lg 44 732 0307 Spring Deck 15
26. d cable for tightness F Use a 8 gauge wire and jump between the two large terminals of the solenoid If the unit starts replace the solenoid G If the unit fails to start after following the above pro cedure the problem is probably in the starting motor of the engine Blocked fuel line or Clean fuel line check fuel supply Also check fuel shut off empty gas tank valve Defective spark Spark plug lead wire disconnected plug Faulty spark plug spark should jump gap between control electrode and side electrode if spark does not jump re place spark plug NOTE Use insulated pliers to hold the spark plug wire Throttle setting Throttle control lever not in the starting position Remove air cleaner and clean as outlined in Engine Manual Carburetor improp Review paragraph Carburetor Adjustment erly adjusted Bent or damaged Stop engine immediately tighten all bolts and make all nec blade spindle essary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a competent repairman Hard starting or loss of Dirty air cleaner Excessive vibration Discharge chute Clean discharge chute and inside of deck clogged Unit fails to discharge Remove object from deck See CAUTION following step 1 in paragraph Operation Foreign object lodged in deck Obstructions in air passages Engine overh
27. ding mower 2 Place the battery in the battery case with the terminal to the front See figure 4 FIGURE 4 3 Cut the black rubber tubing approximately 4 inches long 4 Push the rubber tubing into the manifold of the battery and place the other end into the drain tube See figure 4 ED The vented battery allows any gases or liquid from the battery to be car ried to the rear of the mower through the drain tube 5 Hook the hold down rods under the battery case and place the hold down over the manifold of the battery as shown in figure 5 6 Secure the hold down with the wing nuts 7 Attach the positive cable from the starter solenoid and the small wire from the ammeter to the positive battery terminal with the bolt lockwasher and nut in the assembly pack 8 Attach the negative cable grounded to the negative battery terminal with the bolt lockwasher and nut in the assembly pack FIGURE 5 CONTROLS The controls on both models may be considered as the Drive Control and the Cutting Control as follows a Throttle Control The throttle control is used to regulate the engine speed and choke the engine The engine should be operated from to full throttle when operating the cutting deck or snow thrower optional See figure 6 FIGURE 6 CONTROLS b Gear Shift Lever The gear shift lever is used to shift into one of four Forward Gears NEUTRAL or REVERSE See figures 6 and 7 c Brake
28. eats Remove any obstruction from air passages in shroud Grass and dirt in engine shroud Clean cooling fins it vel Fill crankcase to proper oil level 17 nan NOTES 136 480A Yellow LUS LAS 2 l Yellow v2 am Screw Head on Spring Side w Dimple SCHEMATIC FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 480A ONLY REF PART DESCRIPTION NEW NO Lu NO PART 1 725 0269 Safety Switch Norm Closed Red 725 0266 Magneto Igntion Switch 257 OF2K w Nut 3 75 0272 Wire Harness 4 1712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 5 1710 0425 Truss Mach Scr 10 24 x 62 ms 6 1736 0338 Fiber Washer 7 732 0257 Switch Spring 8 736 0225 Internal L wash 5 8 I D 19 136 485A PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 485A ONLY REF PART COLOR NEW NO a CODE DESCRIPTION De 1 725 0201 Ignition Key 2 725 0267 Ignition Switch 3 1725 0119 Ammeter 4 725 0202 Headlight Switch 5 725 0486 Wire Harness N 6 725 0480 Vinyl Sealing Tape N 7 725 0268 Safety Switch 8 725 0270 Solenoid 9 725 0298 Fuse 72 Amp 1 4 Dia x 1 25 Lg 10 725 0268 Safety Switch Oar CON PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 485A ONLY REF PART COLOR NO NO 731 0333 726 01 41 725 0453 DESCRIPTION Convoluted Conduit Mtg Clamps 3 8 1 D Battery 12 V Manifoid Vented Battery Cable Harness Electric Wire Vinyl Sealing Tape PARI NEW 136 480A m 136 485A
29. ed Stop engine immediately tighten all bolts and make all nec blade spindle essary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a competent repairman Unit fails to discharge Discharge chute Clean discharge chute and inside of deck grass clogged Foreign object Remove object from deck See CAUTION following step 1 in lodged in deck paragraph Operation Engine overheats Obstructions in air Remove any obstruction from air passages in shroud passages Grass and dirt inengine shroud Clean cooling fins Fill crankcase to proper oil level 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODEL Engine fails to start Safety System A Check for a blown fuse in the wire leading from the positive terminal of the battery Before checking the safety system further be sure the clutch control and the blade control are disengaged only the starting system is being checked Therefore remove the spark piug lead and ground t to prevent the engine from starting Attach a wire minimum 18 gauge to the positive ter minal of the battery and touch the other end to the small terminal coil primary of the solenoid If the en gine cranks the problem is in the safety system Check for continuity from the battery to the solenoid NOTE The positive terminal of the battery should have a large cable 8 guage and a small wire 18 gauge attached to it E Check all wires an
30. el Tank N 42 12749 5 Steering Arm Shaft Ass y N 90 732 0255 Seat Spring 4 50 High 43 736 042 FI Wash 406 I D x 1 25 O D 91 751 0183 Engine Brace 44 710 0180 Hex Scr 3 8 24 x 75 Lg 92 710 0289 Hex Scr 4 20 x 50 Lg 45 747 0186 Steering Rod N 93 11852 Upper Frame 46 714 0507 Cotter Pin 3 32 Dia x 75 94 751 0173 Fuel Line Lg 95 751 0171 Fuel Shut Off Valve 47 712 0923 Hex Cent L Nut 5 8 16 Thd 96 735 0149 Bushing Fuel Tank Valve 48 736 0158 L Wash 5 8 Scr 97 710 0342 Hex Scr 3 8 16 x 1 25 Lg 49 12406 Front Pivot Bar Ass y 98 725 0270 Solenoid 485A only 50 712 0711 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 24 Thd 99 736 0222 Ext L Wash 4 Scr 51 112755 Axle Ass y Front R H N 485A only 52 1736 01 69 L Wash 3 8 Scr 100 748 0228 Hex Flange Brg 500 I D 462 Red Flake For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers When ordering parts if color or finish is important use the locaily If these items cannot be obtained locally order by 29 appropriate color code shown above e g part number and size as shown on parts list Finish 11839 462 Red Flake 136 480A 136 485A 3 77Y 86 NOTE If for any rea son disc brake is dis assembled be sure round end of push pin Ref No 97 is toward the cam lever Ref No 3 FRAME VIEW 30 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 136 480A AND 136 485A
31. el is 9 16 above separator plates Add only distilled water or good quality drinking water NEVER add addi tional acid or other chemicals to battery after initial activation 2 The battery should be checked with a hydrometer after every 25 hours of operation If the specific gravity is less than 1 225 remove battery and recharge 3 Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer service and protection against electrolyte corrosion 4 The battery should be kept clean Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with soda and water Be careful not to get this solution in the cells D STORAGE 1 Charge battery using normal methods NEVER store discharged battery as it will not recover 2 Store in cold dry place 3 Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is less than 1 225 before returning to service or every two months whichever comes first E COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE 1 Overcharging 2 Undercharging 3 Lack of water 4 Loose hold downs and or corroded con nections Excessive loads Battery electrolyte substitutes 7 Freezing of electrolyte BED vor THESE FAILURES DO NOT CON STITUTE WARRANTY D o LIMITED WARRANTY For ninety 90 days of original retail purchase the battery carries a limited warranty against faulty material or workmanship by the battery manufac turer INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1 Open the hood of the ri
32. ging power take off lowering attachments shift ing into neutral setting parking brake stopping engine and removing key Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill Mow up and down face of steep slopes never across the face Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise ex treme caution when changing direction on slopes Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards Use care when pulling toads or using heavy equipment A Use only approved drawbar hitch points B Limit loads to those you can safely control C Do not turn sharply Use care when backing D Use counterweight s or wheel weights when suggested in owner s manual Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways When using any attachments never direct dis charge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near vehicle while in operation 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Handle gasoline with care it flammable A Use approved gasoline container B Never remove cap or add gasoline to a run ning or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors Wipe up spilled gasoline C Open doors if engine is run in garage ex haust fumes are dangerous Do not run engine indoors is highly Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place Use guards as instructed in owner s manual Keep a
33. horized replacement bag No 764 0121 IMPORTANT After striking a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the dam age before restarting and operating the mower The steering wheel and seat with the necessary hardware are easily assembled to the machine On the electric starter models the battery must be activated and installed as outlined in this section TIRE PRESSURE i FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES THE TIRES ON YOUR UNIT MAY BE OVER INFLATED TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE REDUCED BEFORE UNIT IS PUT INTO OPERATION PRESSURE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 15 P S I EQUAL TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ON ALL TIRES MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE IS 30 P S I Reference to right hand or left hand side of machine is from the driver s seat facing forward ONA 1 2 13 Lockwasher 1 2 Wing Nut 1 4 20 D E O F Hex Nut Lock Washer 1 4 1 4 20 Hex Bolt G H 1 4 20 x 5 8 D Hex Lock Nut Belleville Washer 3 8 3 8 16 FIGURE 1 HARDWARE SUPPLIED ASSEMBLY mp 01 Step 1 Remove the lawn mower and all parts from the carton Make certain that all loose parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded Step 2 Place steering wheel over steering shaft BATTERY IN FORMATION Step 3 S ith Belleviil h dh Pe nut Seefigue2 FOR ELECTRIC START Step 4 Press the cap on the steering wheel by MODELS hand See figure 2 Steeri
34. ia 76111 TAH SALT LAKE CITY A 1 Engine amp Mower Co 437 E 9th St 84111 VERMONT BURLINGTON Vermont Appliance Co 44 Lakeside Ave 05401 VIRGINIA RICHMOND RBI Corp ccsecccccsscesse eons 963 Myers St 23260 WASHINGTON SEATTLE Bailey s Rebuild Inc 1325 E Madison St 98102 WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON Young s Inc sssses 233 Virginia St E 25301 WISCONSIN APPLETON Automotive Supply Co 123 S Linwood Ave 54911 WARRANTY PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer from defects in workmanship and materials defects which are NOT detected at the time of manufacture It does not provide for the unlimited and unrestricted replacement of parts Use and maintenance are the responsibility of the customer The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for conditions over which it hes no control Simply put if it s the manufacturer s fault it s the manufacturer s responsibility if it s the customer s fault it s the customer s responsibility CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY INCLUDES 1 Replacement of Missing Parts on new equipment 2 Replacement of Defective Parts within the warranty period 3 Repair of Defects within the warranty period All claims MUST be substantiated with the following information Model Number of unit involved Date unit was purchased or first put into service
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36. ll nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine When using the vehicle with mower proceed as follows 1 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light 2 Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running if operator must dismount to do so 3 Shut engine off when removing grass catcher and or unclogging chute 4 Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration Replace with new bags for safety protection Look behind to make sure the area is clear before placing the transmission in reverse and backing up Safe Operation Practices 2 INdEXS 5 Lit Ste ne Peta aes orate don da 3 Assembly and Battery Instructions 4 GONTrOIS LL Ra Aa me Gira Alkane Le 6 Operating Instructions 9 Maintenance 10 Lubricati
37. m the discharge opening and from the blade To stop the blades move the lift and disengagement lever figure 10 into the DISEN GAGED position This raises the deck and disengages the blades NOTE When the machine is used for other than mowing operations the blade drive should be disengaged MAINTENANCE CRANKCASE OIL To ensure maximum engine performance perform the following periodic maintenance Oil Check Check the oil level in the crankcase before each use of the machine and after every five hours of operation Oil should be kept between the add and full marks on the dipstick 10 After the first five hours of operating a new engine drain the oil see figure 15 from the crankcase while engine is still hot and refill crankcase with new oil thereafter change the oil every 25 hours of operation This procedure ensures for minimum wear of engine parts and provides for virtually trouble free operation To change the oil proceed as follows Step 1 With the machine on level ground place a suitable metal container under the oil drain plug then remove the drain plug See figure 15 After the oil has been drained complete ly from the crankcase replace the drain plug and tighten Refill crankcase with 21 4 pints of good quality type MS Engine oil into the crankcase Summer use SAE 30 Winter Below 40 F use SAE 5W 20 or SAE 10W Step 2 Step 3 FIGURE 15 OIL DRAIN LUBRICATION Lub
38. ng Wheel cp 2 DDDE LEE LE WARNING 00060000 Check ALL nuts and bolts for cor rect tightness Hex Nut __ __ gt G Belleville Washer lt H A Battery acid must be handled with great care as it will blister the skin and damage clothing It is advisable to wear goggles rubber gloves and a protective apron when working with it B Neutralize acid spilled on clothing with dilute ammonia water or a water solution of baking soda If acid gets on clothes dilute it with clean water first then neutralize C If for any reason acid should be spattered in Steering Wheel the eyes wash it out immediately with clean cold water Seek medical aid if discomfort E continues FIGURE 2 STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY D Since battery acid is corrosive to metals do not pour into any sink or drain Rinse empty Step 5 Your molded seat comes with the electrolyte containers and mutilate before mounting bolt molded in the seat discarding A Select one of three hole locations on seat spring PPS TS Te B Place seat on spring and secure with DANGER 20006060 lockwasher A and hex nut B See figures 1 and 3 BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO SIVE GASES when electrolyte has been added A Keep sparks flame cigarettes away B Hydrogen gas is generated during charging and discharging C Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed space D When using a charger to avoid sparks
39. on 10 Adjustments 11 Belt Replacement 13 Off Season Storage 15 Trouble Shooting Chart for Recoil Start 16 Trouble Shooting Chart for Electric Start 17 Schematic for Recoil Start Unit 19 INDEX Differential Breakdown and Parts List 21 Deck Linkage 22 Transmission Breakdown 23 Transmission Parts List 24 Wheel Chart 25 Illustrated Parts for R H Side of Rider 26 Parts List for R H Side of Riders deu das 27 lilustrated Parts for L H Side of Rider 28 Parts List for L H Side of Rider 29 lHlustrated Parts for Frame View 30 Parts List for Frame View 31 Illustrated Parts for Deck View 32 Parts List for Deck View 33 Parts Information Back Cover GRASS CATCHER Model No 196 015A is available as optional equipment for the mowers shown in this manual Q The mower should not be operated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place ED nor Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically Be sure any replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturers recommen dations For replacement bags use only fac tory aut
40. ricate the wheel bearings 2 per wheel and the upper and lower spindle bearings with SAE 30 oil once a season See figure 16 FIGURE 16 The chain can be lubricated by wiping it with an oily rag The differential and transmission are sealed at the factory and require no further lubrication FIGURE 17 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY CHAIN ADJUSTMENT To tighten the chain loosen two locknuts on each side of rear axle as shown in figure 17 Tighten the adjusting nuts figure 18 equally on both sides Tighten until the chain has inch slack between the sprockets The adjusting nuts can be tightened individually to align the axle Tighten the 4 locknuts after the sdiaatiient is made FIGURE 18 CHAIN ADJUSTMENT AIR CLEANER Under normal operating conditions the air cleaner located on top of the carburetor must be serviced after every ten hours of use Under extremely dusty operating conditions the air cleaner must be serviced after every hour of operation Refer to figure 19 11 When assembling the air cleaner make certain the lip of the foam element extends over edge of the air cleaner body The foam element will form a protective seal Step 1 Remove two screws and lift off complete air cleaner assembly Remove screen and Spacers from foam element Remove foam element from air cleaner body a Wash foam element in kerosene or liquid detergent and water to remove dirt Wrap foam in cloth and sq
41. s Mach Scr 10 24 x 726 01 21 Push Cap 1 4 Dia Black 62 Lg 480A only 736 0192 Fi Wash 531 I D x 1 13 4 736 0338 Fiber Wash 480A only O D 5 712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 Thd 480A 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 485A only only 6 11053 Switch Brkt Ass y 480A 736 0329 _ L Wash 4 Scr 485A only only 7 712 0147 Speed Nut 10 24 U Type 12788 Head lam Bezel 485A 480A only only 8 725 0266 Ignition Switch 480A only 1X787 Head Lamp Retainer 485A 9 732 0257 Switch Spring 480A only only 10 725 0128 Ignition Key 480A only 112781 Head Lamp Bezel 480A 11 712 0287 Hex Nut 14 20 Thd 485A only only 714 0101 Inter Cot Pin 72 Dia 12 736 0329 L Wash 4 Scr 485A 10346 Lockout Link Ass y only 720 0157 Grip 13 710 0258 Hex Scr 4 20 x 62 Lg 749 0212 Lift Handle 485A only 11032 Lift Handle Brkt Ass y 14 711 0222 Battery Hold Down Rod 736 0219 Bell Wash 400 I D x 1 130 485A only O D 15 725 0453 Battery 12 volt Manifold 710 0201 Hex Scr 3 8 16 x 62 Lg Vented 485A only 11029 Handle Pivot Brkt 16 712 0113 Wing Nut Solid 14 20 Thd 735 0180 Rubber Wash 751 D x 485A only 1 250 D 17 12614 Battery Hold Down 485A 748 0201 Spacer 635 I D x 88 O D only x 57 18 731 0333 Convoluted Conduit 485A 10904 Deck Link Ass y only 710 0195 Hex Scr 14 28 x 62 Lg 19 710 0286 Truss Mach Scr 14 20 x 711 0577 Pivot Pin 50 Lg 485A only 72
42. shift NOTE As you become familiar with the op eration of the mower you can move the stop lever to a faster position Step 4 While holding down the clutch pedal move the clutch lockout lever forward Step 5 Put the gear shift lever into either FORWARD or REVERSE NOTE DO NOT force the gear shift lever If the lever cannot be moved from NEUTRAL to one of the drive posi tions release the clutch pedal slow ly depress it again and then move the gear shift lever as required Step 6 Once the machine is in motion remove foot from the pedal The mower will now move ahead or to the rear and the use of the steering wheel will provide direction al control Step 7 The mower is brought to a stop by pressing your right foot against the brake pedal and your left foot against the clutch pedal The drive belt will be disen gaged and the brake will be applied CAUTION Gear changing should be done only after the mower has been brought to a full stop If the mower is not to be used for a long period place the gear shift lever in NEUTRAL and stop the engine DO NOT leave the machine on an incline OPERATING THE CUTTER BLADE The cutting blades may be engaged while the mower is moving or standing still DO NOT en gage the cuttting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension on the pulley may cause the engine to stall i a WARNING BR de Dde Ge When the blade drive is engaged keep feet and hands away fro
43. ueeze dry Saturate foam in SAE 30 engine oil then squeeze out excess oil Assemble parts fasten to carburetor with screw Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Position Tangs As Shown Spacers Seren Screws y FIGURE 19 AIR CLEANER CLEANING ENGINE AND BLADE HOUSING Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly Grass leaves and other dirt must not be left to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any part of the machine Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing BELTS Check that belts are free of oil or dirt Wipe the belts periodically with a clean rag NOTE Belt tension is automatically main tained by the spring on the variable speed bracket on the drive belts and the belt tension on the deck belt is maintained by the two deck springs SPARK PLUG The spark plug gap should be cleaned and reset to a 0 030 inch clearance every hours of engine operation See figure 20 Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine parts list for correct plug type NOTE Whenever the spark plug is removed for cleaning it is advisable to re place the spark plug gasket with a new gasket FIGURE 20 SPARK PLUG CLEARANCE REPLACING BLADE W WARNING Before beginning work on the cutter blade remove the spark plug from the cylinder Removing and Sharpening Blades Remove the center bolt and lockwasher See figure 21
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