Husqvarna 445e Lawn Mower User Manual
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3. 4 Husqvarna 7021RC Operator s Manual 96143005700 2009 12 532 43 13 45 12 08 09 BY 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 constituents and certain vehicle compo nents 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 I GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly fam
4. SERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Intake 0 015 mm Exhaust 0 020 mm Valve Clearance 0 04 mm Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs elon RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES UI IU aa sassa usus suya us 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY uuu u u ae aaaeeeaa Eaa aeii 4 OPERATION u i ua uu aea 5 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDUIE 10 MAINTENANCE 10 12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 13 14 STORAGE ese uu L uuu u u aus 15 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 WARRANTY J J JJ 18 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 IS 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 wash
5. START ENGINE See Fig 13 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 1 Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position 2 Move choke lever to ON IN position 3 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE The choke lever automatically begins moving to the OFF position when operator presence control bar is held down to handle CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE LEVER FIG 13 tachments are hazardous will damage yourmowerandcouldvoidyourwarranty 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 orrun the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better 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 Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings
6. Use guage on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar and stop en gine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it can not 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 deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT See Figs 18 21 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing See Fig 18 MOWER HOUSING 13 3 Remove drive cable from anchor then detach it and return spring from idler arm assembly See Fig 19 DRIVE CABLE HOUSING Bri W IDLER ARM DRIVE DRIVE RETURN ASSEMBLY PULLEY BELT SPRING FIG 19 4 Pivot idler arm assembly to slacken drive belt th
7. 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 INTHEMAINTENANCESECTIONOFTHISMANUAL 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 not be 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 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 14 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 14 Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings Whe
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9. tld HANDLE HANDLE HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE FH HANDLE BRACKET FIG 2 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER See Fig 3 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using 2X Jx rt Zy y RY FRAME OPENING FIG 3 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 in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION 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 adjustments 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 G a N q CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR HANDLE KNOB DRIVE foes DRIVE COVER GASOLINE FILLER CAP STARTER HANDLE SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER HANDLE GRASS CATCHER FUEL VALVE LEVER AIR FILTER ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK MU
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11. 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 40 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke on startup 8 Always be sure retighten dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK FIG 17 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 16 amp 17 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 on its side as shown and drain oil into the maintenance section of your engine manual MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage a Suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine p SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug atthe beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichev
12. DLE HANDLE FIG 11 1 Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles 3 Empty clippings from grass catcher using both rear handle and strap The weight of the grass will open the door 4 Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 12 Your lawnmower is shipped without oilin the engine Fortype and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muf fler on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil fill spout 3 Engine holds 18 5 ounces of oil Pour oil slowly Do not overfill Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when tak ing reading 4 Insert and tighten oil fill cap dipstick IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick 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 C
13. HANGE EN GINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual OIL FILL CAP GASOLINE DIPSTICK FILLER CAP UPPER LOWER MARK MARK FIG 12 OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade A attachments on your mower Such at ADD GASOLINE See Fig 12 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 at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys tem 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 To stop engine release operator presence control bar Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon TO
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16. LCHER DOOR 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 AWARNING The blade turns when the engine is running SPARK PLUG HOUSING OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER used to adjust the engine cutting height of lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS used to engage power MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or propelled forward motion lawn mower bagging operation 5 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 per p forming any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask THAN NO SIGHT 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 a
17. ade adapter and crankshaft 4 Useblock of wood between blade and lawn mower hous ing 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 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 The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the 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 TRAILING EDGE BLADE ADAPTER HARDENED BLADE WASHER BOLT FIG 15 SRo CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e 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 lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE
18. e damage DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels If necessary to clean drive wheels check both rear wheels BLADE CARE See Fig 15 For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Usinga blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood 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 TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 2 Besurethe trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into bl
19. en remove drive belt from drive pulley belt keepers and idler arm 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing See Fig 20 CRANKSHAFT TAB _ BLADE ADAPTER HARDENED WASHER DEBRIS SHIELD SCREW TRAILING EDGE LOCK WASHER FIG 20 7 Use a wood 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 8 Remove blade bolt 9 Remove blade attaching hardware bolt lock washer hardened washer blade adapter and debris shield as one assembly 10 Remove drive belt from blade adapter and debris shield discard old belt SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt in the belt retainer of the debris shield Be sure to route belt between belt keepers and through slot as shown See Fig 21 DEBRIS SHIELD FIG 21 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ ously removed Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing 4 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 5 Besure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine as shown See Fi
20. er occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE A 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 A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc 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 aseason Scrape un derside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any 12 build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug CONTAINER FIG 16 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil The engine oil capacity is 18 5 oz If oil is not completely drained from engine you may not need the entire container of a 20 oz bottle of oil Slowly pour 3 4 of the oil from the container down the oil fill spout into the engine 6 Waitone minute to allow oilto settle
21. ers bolts 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 Cutdown two 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 Figs 1 and 2 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle sec tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL MOWING POSITION lt N lt x S 7 UPPER amp HANDLE r av 1 Ja
22. ete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only in daylight 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 mechanism or drive clutch onmowersso equippedbeforestartingthe engine motor Ifthe 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 ll 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 of slopes never up anddown Exer cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e 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 Donotmowonwetgrass Reduced footing could cause slipping lll CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and
23. g 20 6 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 7 Useblock ofwood between blade and lawn mower hous ing 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 8 Return mower to upright position 9 Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly then around the drive pulley Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers See Fig 19 NOTE Pulling on the drive belt to install it on the drive pulley will cause the other end of the belt to free itself from the debris shield retainer and come into contact with the pulley end of the blade adapter 10 Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly then reattach drive cable to anchor 11 Reattach drive cover with screws previously removed See Fig 18 12 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 22 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height posi tions adjust to height that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE HANDLE BRACKET FIG 22 ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission con trol device
24. ging operation remove grass catcher and discharge chute Install side discharge deflector and secure it to lawn mower housing with knob REAR HANDLE CROSSBAR GRASS CATCHER CHUTE MULCHER DOOR FIG 9 SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Grass catcher and discharge chute must be re moved 2 Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath it as shown 3 Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob Mower is now ready for side discharging operation To convert to mulching operation side discharge de flector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob To convert to rear bagging operation side discharge deflector must be removed discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with knob OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear 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 oper ate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Figs 10 and 11 FRONT HANDLE ROUND DOOR STARTER ROPE FIG 10 HAN
25. icate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Besurethatall nuts bolts screws andpins are securely 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 HANDLE See Figs 23 and 24 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES MOWING OPERATOR _ POSITION PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER Te HANDLE HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE FIG 23 15 HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE HANDLE BRACKET FIG 24 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 an
26. iliar with the 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 e 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 e 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 Stopthe engine motor whenever you leave the equip ment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shutthe engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to compl
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28. n mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Atleast once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and 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 BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE D HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY SPRAY LUBRICANT 10 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART 2 ENGINE OIL MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN C REAR DOOR HINGE MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chem icals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tir
29. n doing a second cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE crore EVERY BEFORE USE EACH HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE USE Check for Loose Fasteners Y Oooo Clean Inspect Grass Catcher V Check Tires Y Check Drive Wheels Y V Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication ooo ee Clean and Recharge Battery ooo Check Engine Oil level lt Change Engine Oil o Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer _ 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 Power Propelled mowers 3 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 The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintai
30. nd 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 Setall 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 engine 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 equipped 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 d
31. ontainer opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e If fuel 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 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 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running e 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 Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it Donotchange the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary effective w
32. orking order by the operator AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the 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 0 Quarts Unleaded Regular Only Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 0 C 32 F SAE 10W 30 below 0 C 32 F Oil Capacity 18 5 Ounces Spark Plug NGK BPR6ES Gap 030 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODELAND SERIALNUMBERS WILLBE FOUND ON ADECALATTACHED TOTHE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH
33. rive 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 Put belt on pulleys replace belts if broken 4 Loose drive control system 4 Adjust drive control 17 69282 ON eHoLeYD PeOY ll AS9181S GEL VNYVADSNH 9002 AON ease Ino ul J9 2 91 10 ZIAMSNH 008 Bulyyeo Aq 10 Aioyoa ip auoydaya je00 ay Jo soed MOJA 24 u6nouu payeoo Ajpewwou aq ues Ja e a1 eUeADSNY p zuoyne uy AjueWeM siy Aq paisanos jou ase sebseyo Manap pue dn yold awujumoq su dx saumo 2y Je p J AI pD aq snw yonpoid y ni rej 40 Walqosd jeuopeiado y Jo ayep Woy s ep Og AU uey Jaye OU AUUEW j uun e Ul 12e eWeADSN p zuoulne Ue 0 PAJaAI Ep aq JSNW Al98J p aq 0 PeAaljaq JONpod y Que eA SIU JO 1J9u q y UIe GO OL Ja 1e 01 Bulljas y Jo Sseuppe pue uueu l lduuo2 pue I quinu eu s equuNU jepow paseyoind lep apnjou Isnuu jooud siy 909lW S UBLIBA urezqo 0 1 p10 Ul 18 1421 BWASNH p zluoulne ay o p lu s d q 1snuu eseYoNd Jo JO01d B0IM9S es sod V 0 pue AJUBLEM y uuljuo2 0 18pP10 u aseyoind Jo ayep ayy wo sXep 01 Ua uyum paew aq pinous piso siy AUedWOD u pieo 9 488104 euieAbsnH 0 palew pue yno pa i Ajedoud s pueg uolensiBay uenem 24 YEU uya ayeu o Aji IqIsuodseL S 19112 8Y pue S J2UME y S l NOILVYAGISNOD ALNVEYVM NIVLEO O
34. rs in the inner holes of the adjustment brackets allows the front wheels to spin freely freewheel Lift lockbar until the frontmost end clears the adjust ment bracket then pivot lockbar to desired position IMPORTANT Front wheels must be locked into position when operating on a slope Mow across the face of slopes never up and down TO CONVERT MOWER See Figs 7 thru 9 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to rear bagging or side discharging REAR BAGGING 1 Remove knob securing mulcher door to lawn mower housing THREADED SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 7 2 Open mulcher door and insert tabs of discharge chute into hinge bracket opening and position rear of chute over threaded stud DISCHARGE CHUTE TABS MULCHER HINGE BRACKET DOOR FIG 8 3 Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob 4 Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn mower s lower handle as shown 5 Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute NOTE Be sure the grass catcher is securely locked in place and the round door of the discharge chute rests on the grass catcher as shown Mower is now ready for rear bagging operation Toconvertto mulching operation remove grass catcher and discharge chute Secure mulcher door to mower housing with knob Toconvertto side dischar
35. s and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs mustbe performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may resultin 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 NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINE 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 TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your 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 a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubr
36. speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as re quired 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps for ward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE FIG 5 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Both rear wheels are adjusted by a single lever on the left rear wheel e Pull adjuster lever toward wheel To raise mower move lever forward to desired position To lower mower move the lever toward the rear NOTE There are seven 7 height adjustment positions for the rear wheels Both front wheels are adjusted as follows 1 Remove wheel bolt and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole 2 Reinstall wheel components in the same order as they were before removal Tighten securely NOTE There are seven 7 height adjustment holes for the front wheels Be sure both front wheels are in the same hole IMPORTANT Be sure to adjust both front and rear wheels to the same height LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER REAR OF MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTER LEVER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE REAR OF MOWER POSITION SPACER O RING LOCKBAR FREEWHEEL POSITION OPERATION CASTER WHEEL OPERATION The front wheels can be locked into position or set to freewheel for better maneuverability Placing the lockbars in the outer holes of the adjustment brackets locks the front wheels Likewise placing the lockba
37. the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e 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 extracare 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 e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning 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 Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipmentfrom the truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or c
38. ttempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower handle to start and operate the mower DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 4 Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling either drive control lever rearward to the handle The further toward the handle a lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel Forward motion will stop when either the operator pres ence control bar or a drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release a drive control lever 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL FIG 4 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 5 Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from plug 2 Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive
39. 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 disconnected 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 a
40. ye THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN TORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Neveruse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 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 gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual STORAGE 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 OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems 16 f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe
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