Troy-Bilt 12B-753B063 Lawn Mower User Manual

TROKBILT'____

Operator's Manual

Wide-Cut TM 33"

Combination Mower

Models 753B

E753B

(fuel tank styles vary by engine model)

IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cov-

ered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). if a

spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester

for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 770-10602D

(12/2002)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

Safety ................................................................... 1

Assembly ................................................................. 4

Features and Controls ....................................................... 8

Operation ................................................................ 11

Maintenance .............................................................. 16

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 24

Lubrications ............................................................... 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 27

Parts List ................................................................. 28

Warrany Information ........................................................ Back Cover

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual isan important part of your new Wide-Cut TM mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and

maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-

mation from it in the space provided below. This informationis very important if you need help from our Customer

Support Department or an authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is ex-

plained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in

the space below

O BILT" TROY-BILT LL(

P* O* BOX 361131

www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND,OH44136

330-558-7220

• 866-840-6483,

Copy Model Number Here

Copy Serial Number Here

ENGINEINFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issueswith regards to performance, power-rating,

specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual packed

separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance

of this unit, please ca]] the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have

your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locatethis in-

formation. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

Safety

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-

tive harm.

SafetyAlertSymbol

,_ This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this

Owner's Manual to alert you to potential

hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, readand obeythe

safety messagethat follows it. Failureto obey the safety

message could result in personal injury or property

damage.

IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observethe

following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.

I. GENERALOPERATION 5

1. Read,understand,andfollow all in-

structionson the machineandin the

manuals.Bethoroughly familiar with

thecontrolsandthe proper useof

the mowerbeforestarting. 6.

2. Donot put handsor feet nearor

under rotatingparts.Keepclearof

the mowerbladeand discharge 7.

openingatall times.

3. Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,

whoarefamiliar with the instruc- 9.

tions, to operatethe mower.

4. Clearthe areaof objectssuchas

rocks, toys,wire, bones,sticks,etc.,

which couldbe pickedupand

thrown bythe blade. 10.

11.

Besuretheareaisclearof other

peoplebeforemowing.Stopmower

if anyoneentersthe area. Keepby-

standersat least25 feetawayfrom

theareaof operation.

Donot operatethe mowerwhen

barefootor wearingopensandals.

Alwayswearsubstantialfoot wear.

Donot pull mower backwards

unlessabsolutelynecessary.Look

downand behindbeforeandwhile

moving backwards.

Donot operatethe mowerwithout

properguards, plates,grasscatcher

or othersafety protectivedevicesin

place.

Referto providedinstructionsfor

properoperationand installationof

accessories.Onlyuseaccessories

approvedbyGardenWay

Incorporated.

Stopthebladewhencrossinggravel

drives,walks, or roads,

Stoptheengineanddisconnectthe

sparkplug wirefrom thespark plug

wheneveryou leavethe unit, before

cleaningthemoweror unclogging

the chute.

12. Shuttheengineoff, wait until the

bladecomesto a completestop, and

disconnectthespark plugwire be-

fore installing or removingthe

mulchercoveror the optionalgrass

catcher. Makecertainthatthegrass

catcheris securelyattachedbefore

operatingthemower.Emptythe

grasscatcheraftereachuse-

decomposingdebriscouldgenerate

enoughheatto catchfire.

13. Mow in daylightor goodartificial

light.

14. Donotoperatethemower while

underthe influenceofalcoholor

drugs.

Section1:Safety

15. Neveroperatemowerin wet grass.

Alwaysbesureofyour footing; keep

a firm holdon thehandleand walk;

neverrun.

16. DisengagetheWheelDriveLeveron

self-propelledmodelsbeforestarting

the engine.

17. If the unitshouldstartto vibrateab-

normally,stop theengineanddis-

connectthesparkplug wire. Then

checkimmediatelyfor thecause.

Vibrationis generallya warningof

trouble.

18. Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety

glasseswith sideshieldswhenoper-

ating mower.

19. Watchfor traffic whenoperating

near,or whencrossingroadways.

20. Neverattemptto carrychildrenor

otherpassengerson themower.

Theycouldfall off and beseriously

injured,or theycould interferewith

thesafeoperationofthemower.

21. Checkthe operationof theOperator

PresenceControlBarbeforeeach

use.SeetheMaintenanceSectionof

this manualfor instructions.If the

engineruns longerthanthreesec-

ondsafter theOperatorPresence

ControlBaris released,thesystem

is notworking properly.Immediately

contactyour localservicedealeror

thefactory TechnicalService

Departmentfor instructions.Donot

usethemower until themechanism

is repaired.

22. Themower isequippedwith a safety

dischargechute,comeswith special

mulchercovers,and offersanop-

tional grasscatcher. Thesafetydis-

chargechute must beworking prop-

erlyat all times. Neverattemptto

disconnector otherwisecausethis

dischargechuteto ceaseworking. If

used,mulchercoveror grass

catcherattachmentmust be installed

properlyandfunction correctly. Do

notuseyour equipmentotherwise.

23. Neverruntheengineinanenclosed

area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon

monoxide,adeadlygasthat isodor-

less,colorless,andtasteless.Always

runtheengineoutdoorsand make

surethereisadequateventilation.

II. SLOPEOPERATION

Slopeseree majorfactorrelatedto

slipandfall accidentswhichcanresult

insevereinjury. Allslopesrequire

extracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyone

slope,donotmow it.

DO:

Mow acrossthefaceof slopes;never

up anddown. Exerciseextremecau-

tion whenchangingdirection on

slopes.Avoidslopesgreaterthan

15o.

Removeobjectssuch asrocks,tree

limbs,etc.

Watchfor holes, ruts,or bumps.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

DONOT:

Donot mow neardrop-offs, ditches,

or embankments.Theoperatorcould

loosefooting or balance.

Donot mowexcessivelysteepslopes.

Donot mowon wet grass.Reduced

footing couldcauseslipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheopera-

tor isnotalerttothepresenceofchil-

drem Childrenereoftenattractedtothe

mowerandtothemowingactivity.

Neverassumethatchildrenwill remain

whereyoulastsewthem.

1. Keepchildrenout of themowing

areaand underthewatchful careof

a responsibleadult.

2. Bealertandturn moweroff ifchil-

dren enterthearea.

3. Beforeandwhile moving backwards,

look behindand downfor small

children.

4. Neverallowchildrento operatethe

mower.

5. Useextracarewhenapproaching

blind corners,shrubs,trees,or other

objectsthat mayobscurevision.

IV.SERVICE

1. Useextracarein handlinggasoline

andotherfuels.Theyareflammable

andtheirvapors areexplosive.

a) Useonlyan approvedcontainer.

b) Neverremovegascapor add

fuelwhentheengineis running.

Allowengineto cool beforerefu-

eling.Do notsmoke.

c) Neverrefuelthe machine

indoors.

Neverstorethemachineor fuel

containerinsidewherethereis

an openflame,such asawater

heater,etc.

Movemowerawayfrom any

gasolinefumesbeforestarting

theengine.

2. Neverrunan engineinsidea closed

area.

Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairs

with the enginerunning. Disconnect

the spark plugwireand keepthe

wireawayfrom the plugto prevent

accidentalstarting.

4. Keepall nuts and bolts,especially

the bladeattachmentbolts,tight and

keepequipmentin goodcondition.

5. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.

Checktheir operationregularly.

Keepmowerfreeof grass,leavesor

otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil or

fuel spillage.Allowmowerto cool

beforestoring.

After striking anobject,stop theen-

gineand disconnectthespark plug

wire. Inspectthemowerand repair,

if necessary,beforerestarting.

8. Neverattemptto makemowercut-

ting heightadjustmentswhilethe

engineis running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresub-

ject to wear,damageanddeteriora-

tion, whichcouldexposemoving

partsor allowobjectsto bethrown.

Frequentlycheckcomponentsand

replacewith factory recommended

parts,whennecessary.

Section1:Safety

10. Mower bladesare sharpandcan

cut. Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,

and useextracautionwhenservic-

ing them.

11. Donot changetheenginegovernor

settingor overspeedtheengine.

12. Donot touch enginepartswhich

may behotfrom operation.Allow

parts to coolcompletelybeforein-

specting,cleaningor repairingthe

mower,

13.

14.

15.

To accessthe undersideof the

mower,tip the mower rearward.Do

nottip the mowerforward or on ei-

ther of its sides,unlessspecifically

advisedto do so in this manual.

Maintainor replacesafetyand in-

structionaldecals. Referto thesep-

aratePartsCatalogfor replacement

decalinformation.

Forunitsequippedwith electric

start:

a) Batteriesproduceexplosive

gases.Keepsparks,flame,

cigarettes,etc.,away. Ventilate

theareawhenchargingthe bat-

tery.Donotchargethebatteryin

anairtight space.

b) Donot usea batterycharger

otherthantheone providedwith

the mower.

c) Thebatterycontainstoxic mate-

rials. Donotdamagethe battery

case.If the caseis brokenor

damaged,avoidcontactwith the

batterycontents.

d) Properlydisposeof adamaged

or worn out battery.Checkwith

localauthoritiesfor properdis-

posalmethods.

e) Donotshort circuitthe battery.

Severeburnsandfire canresult.

SAFETYDECALS

Makecertainall safetydecalsonthis equipmentarekeptcleanand in goodcondition. Thedecalsareshown (at reducedsizes)

below. Ifyou needa replacementdecal,pleasereferto the PartsCatalogthataccompaniedthis Manual.

CAUTION

Ontop,rearofengineplatform

OnControlPanel(forelectricstartmodel)

Beneathbelt/pulley

cover

DANGER

Onleft sideof

mowerdeck

OnControlPanel(for recoilstartmodel)

Ondischargechute

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

To preventpersonalinjuryor property

damage, do not attempt to start the

engine until all assembly steps are

complete and you have read and

understand the safety, controls and

operatinginstructionsinthismanual.

INTRODUCTION

Pleasecarefullyfollow theseassembly

stepsto properlyprepareyour machine

for use. Werecommendthat you read

this Sectioninits entiretybeforebegin-

ningassembly.

NOTE:All referencesto left, right, front

andrearof the machinearedetermined

bystandingbehindthe handlebarsand

facing thedirectionof forward travel.

INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY

inspectthe shippingcrateand machine

immediatelyafter delivery. Makesure

neitherthecarton northe contentshave

beendamaged.

ifyoufind or suspectanydamage,con-

tact thecarrier(truckingcompany)

immediately. Inform themof thespecific

damageandthatyou wish to file aclaim.

To protectyour rights, besureto put

this inwriting tothe carrierwithin 15

days. Thecarrierwill letyou know how

to proceedwith your claim. Pleaseletus

know ifyou needanyassistance.

STEP1: Unpacking Mower

NOTE:LEFTandRIGHTsidesof the unit

areasviewedfrom the operator'sposi-

tion behindthe handlebars.

1. Cutstraps,if present,securingunit

to pallet. Leaveuniton palletduring as-

sembly(to safelyremoveunit from pal-

let,wait until you havecompletedas-

semblysteps1-4).

2. Removeany protectivepackaging

from aroundthehandlebars.Cutthe

plastictie strapsholdingthecontrol rods

and struts tothe handlebars.

STEP2: Attach Handlebars

to Engine Deck

NOTE:Fourscrews(D, Figure2-2) are

usedto connectthehandlebarsto the

enginedeck. Atthefactory,two of these

screws (front) arethreadeddirectlyinto

lock nutsweldedto thebacksidesof the

deck.Theremainingtwo screws (rear)

securethe lower handletothe deck.

1. Removeand savethetwo 5/16"-18x

3/4"screws (front) mentionedinthe

NOTEabove.

2. Carefullypivot the handlebarsover

theengineand positionthe handlebar

ends(E,Figure2-2) againstthe sidesof

theenginedeck.Donotalloowthe han-

dlebarsto rubagainsttheenginewhile

pivotingthem.

3. Looselysecuretheright-handhandle-

TOOLS/MATERIALSNEEDED: barendto thedeck byreinsertingthe

• WireCutter screw (D,Figure2-2) removedearlier.

• Two 7/16" Wrenches Donotsecurethe left-handhandleat

• 3/8" Wrench this point inassembly.

• 1/2" Wrench 4. Removethe nutfrom the lowerscrew

• Scissorsor PenKnife (B,Figure2-1) which securesthe con-

soleto the handlebaron theleft-hand

• Needle-nosePliers sideof the unit.

• TireGauge

5. Positiona handlebarstrut's smaller

hole(A,Figure2-1) overthescrew (B,

Figure2-1) on theINSIDEof thecon-

sole, with thestrut's fiat sideagainstthe

console.

6. Usingthenut removedearlier,secure

thestrut to theconsole/handlebar.

Figure2-1

Figure2-2: Attachhandlebarsandstruts

toenginedeck,

7. Align the looseendof the left-hand

handlebarstrut (A, Figure2-2) overthe

front holeinthe handlebarend.Secure

thestrut and handlebarto thedeckwith

the5/16"-18x 3/4"screw(D, Figure2-2)

removedearlier.

8. Removethescrew(front) that is

looselysecuringthe right-handhandle-

barendto thedeck.and repeat4-7 on

the right-handsideof theunit.

9. Onbothsidesof theunit, securely

tighten thescrews(D, Figure2-2) atthe

lowerendsofthe handlebarbeforetight-

eningthe screws(B & F,Figure2-1) on

theconsole.

STEP3: Electric Start Model

A. SecureWireHarness

1. At theunattachedendof theelectrical

wire harness,therearefour wiresat-

tachedtoa large plasticconnectorand

two wires attachedto a small plastic

connector.

Section2: Assembly

2. Plugthe largeconnectorintothe bot-

tom of the ignitionkeyswitchthat is lo-

catedonthe undersideof the handlebar

console(not pictured).

3. Usetwo cabletiesto securethewire

harnessto the right handlebarandaway

from any movingparts. Placetheties an

equaldistanceapart.

B. AttachWireLeadsto Battery

1. Thebatteryis locatedatthe rear,

right-sideofthe enginedeck.

2. Atthe lowerendofthe electrical

wiring harness,locatea redwire lead

anda blackwire lead.

• Plugterminal on red(positive)wireinto

redterminal(U, Figure2-3) on battery.

• Plugterminalon black(negative)wire

into blackterminal (V).

3. Ifapplicable,attachwire harnessto

enginedeckusingJ-clips (W, Figure

2-4) asshown. BendJ-clips overto

secure.

Black(GroundLead) V (')

Bed

(Positive =

Lead)

(+) U

Figure2-3: Connectwireterminalsto

batteryterminals,

Figure2-4: AttachwireharnesswithJ-

clips.

Chargebattery onlywith chargersup-

pliedwith machine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeanyjewelrybe-

fore workingon or nearthe batteryor

electricstartsystem.

Failure to follow these instructions

couldresultin personalinjuryor prop-

ertydamage.

C. ChargetheBattery

Chargea newbatteryfor 24-48 hoursto

ensureafull charge. If the mowermust

be usedimmediately,the batterymay

haveenoughof a chargeto startthe en-

gine.If not,theenginecanbestarted

with the ropepull starter. NOTE:Charge

thebatteryafter theinitial useof the

mowerto helpensureit isfully charged.

If battery is removed, do not operate

engine without insulating positive (+)

battery cable terminal with electrical

tape or sparkingfrom batteryceils can

result.

1. Tochargethe battery,locatethe plas-

tic connector(T, Figure2-5) that hangs

from the wireharnessbelowthe handle-

barconsole.

2. Plugtheconnectoron the battery

charger(Z, Figure2-5) intotheconnec-

tor on thewire harness(T).

Togrounded

wall outlet

Figure2-5

Controlrodsare adjusted at the fac-

tory andshouldnot requireadditional

adjustmentduringassembly.Afteras-

sembling unit, control rod

adjustment should be checked(and

re-adjusted,ifnecessary)accordingto

informationin MaintenanceSection.

Failureto followthis instructioncould

result in severe personal injury or

propertydamage.

3. Plugthebatterychargerinto a120V

groundedwall outlet. NOTE:Thebattery

chargeris designedfor useindoorsand

shouldnot beexposedto rainor snow.

4. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours.

5. After charging,unplug battery

chargerfrom wall outlet,then unplug

chargerfrom wire harness.

STEP4: Attach Control Rods

A. AttachWheelDriveControlRod

1. Locatethe wheeldrivecontrol rod (F,

Figures2-6A & 2-7) and removethean-

gledendfrom theleft handlebarbyre-

movingthe hairpinclipwhich securesit

to the WheelDriveControllever(V,

Figure2-6A)

2. At left sideof enginedeck,insert

swivelblock(H, Figures2-6 & 2-7) on

wheeldrivecontrol rod into wheeldrive

control arm(U, Figure2-6).

H A,E _ T "----" G

Figure2-6: Left-handcontrolrodsdetail.

Section2: Assembly

Figure2-6A:Attachwheel drivecontrolrod

tolever.

3. Adda 5/16"washer(A,Figure2-6)

andsecurewith ahairpinclip (B).

4. At upperend of control rod,re-insert

theangledendintothe WheelDrive

Controllever(V,Figure2-6A)and re-

attachwith hairpinclip (BB) removed

earlier.

B. AttachOperatorPresenceControl

Rod

1. Locatethe OperatorPresenceControl

rod (E,Figures.2-6and 2-7). At bottom

of control rod, insertswivelblock (G,

Figures2-6 & 2-7) intocontrol arm (T,

Figure2-6).

2. Addone5/16"washerandsecure

with hairpinclip.

C. AttachBladeDriveControlRod

1. Locatethe bladedrivecontrol rod(C,

Figure2-7). Insertoneend ofcontrol rod

intobladedrive bracket(D, Figure2-7).

Addone 5/16"washerandattachwith

hairpinclip(CC).

2. Inserttheotherendof rodinto bot-

tom end of BladeDriveControllever(J,

Figure2-7). Addone 5/16"washerand

attachwith hairpinclip (AA).

D.AttachandAdjustGearSelectLever

NOTE:Theretainingplate(N, Figure2-7)

mentionedin thefollowing stepsisse-

curedtothe rearof themower with two

screws(0, Figure2-7) and 1/4"-20 lock-

nuts.Removethe retainingplateand

saveit, alongwith thetwo screws,be-

fore proceedingwith assembly.

1. Removethevinyl grip (B,Figure2-8)

from the gearselectlever(I). Placethe

woodedgeagainsttheedgeof thegrip

andslowly pull off the grip.

W,_

E_ t_ _ --C

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! I ' ,

H] -G--N-:_ g D

Figure2-7: Rearviewof controlrods.

Pin(K)mustbeinthis detent

whentransmissionneutralis - ._

adjusted.

Figure2-8: Detail- GearSelectLeverin Neutral(N) position.

Section2: Assembly

2. Insertnylon bushing(Z, Figure2-8)

upinto console(L).

3. Slidespringand washers(J)down

onto gearselectlever.

4. Insertgearselectlever(I) upthrough

nylonbushing(Z) inhandlebarconsole

(L).Guidepin (K)ongearselectleverinto

groovein shiftquadrant(P).

5. Holdlowerpartof gearselectlever

(I, Figure2-9) againstbracket(M).

Positionretainingplate(N), removed

earlier,asshown in Figure2-9 (plate

belowbracket). Secureplatewithtwo

1/4"-20x 1/2"screws (0) and 1/4"-20

Iocknutsremovedearlier.

6. Slidegrip (B,Figure2-8) backonto

gearselectlever(I).

7. Rotategearselectlever(I,Figures2-

8 &2-9) clockwiseuntilspur (K - short

rod) ongearselectrod stopsin the neu-

tral positiondetenton the shift pattern

quadrant(Figure2-8).

8. Moveshift arm (X,Figure2-9) from

sideto sideasnecessaryintoeach

transmissiongeardetent untiltransmis-

sion isin neutral.

NOTE:Movingshift arm(X) allthe way

to theleft,andthenonenotch backto

theright, shouldputtransmissioninto

neutral.Whentransmissionisin neutral,

unitwill movefreelywhenpushedwhile

holdingtheOperatorPresenceControl

lever(W, Figure2-7) down. If transmis-

sion isNOTinneutral,therewill bea

slight dragonthe wheelswhenpushing

unit.

9. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposi-

tion, rotateshift link(P) toward endof

gearselectleverrod (I). Adjust length

of shift link (P) asnecessaryto fit into

holein bottomof gearselectlever(I).

NOTE:Pin(K) on GearSelectLever(I)

mustbeheld in theneutralposition

detenton theshift quadrant(seeFigure

2-8) while shift link(P, Figure2-9) is

adjusted.

10. Inserthookedendof shift link(P,

Figure2-9) into hole in bottomendof

gearselectlever(I) andsecurewith

hairpinclip(Q).

NOTE:It may benecessaryto lift gear

selectlever(I) to install shift link (P).

11. Removeunitfrom shippingcrate.

To remove,hold downOperator

PresenceControllever(W, Figure2-7)

which releasesthewheelbrake.

12. With uniton levelground,hold

downOperatorPresenceControllever

(W, Figure2-7) and pushunit forward

andbackward.Thewheelsshouldmove

freely. If not, adjust lengthof shift link

(P,Figure2-9) as necessary.

Do not use the mower if the wheels

continue to turn after releasing the

Operator Presence Control end the

WheelDriveControl.

Severe personal injury or property

damagecould resultif this instruction

is notfollowed.

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I ._1 I

; ,f o ;

I I

J =

-...... ..... 77-

Figure2-9: Detail- TransmissionNeutralAdjustment.

13. Putthe GearSelectLeverin neutral

(N), releaseall of thecontrol leversand

try to pushthe unitforward andback-

ward. Thewheelsshould notturn. If

they do turn, anadjustment isneces-

sary. DONOTOPERATETHEUNIT

UNTILTHEWHEELBRAKEMECHANISM

HASBEENADJUSTEDANDISWORK-

INGPROPERLY.See"WheelBrake

Adjustment"inSection5 "Maintenance."

STEP5: Check Motor Oil Level

1. Movemowerto alevelarea.Press

andhold OperatorPresenceControl

lever(W, Figure2-7) to movemower.

2. Themower isshippedwith oil in the

engine.However,youMUSTcheckthe

oil levelaccordingto theinstructionspro-

videdin theseparateEngineOwner's

Manualincludedinthe unit'sliterature

packagebeforestartingthe mower.

• Keepoil levelatthe FULLmarkon the

dipstick to avoidenginedamage.

• Changeoil accordingto scheduleand

instructionsin Section5 "Maintenance."

STEP6: Check Tire Pressure

1. Useatire gaugeto checktheair

pressurein the reartires. Theair pres-

sureshouldbe between15-20 PSI(20

PSImaximum).

2. Keepboth tires equallyinflatedto

helppreventmachinefrom pullingto

oneside.

STEP7: After Assembling and

Before UsingUnit

1. Readthis entireOwner'sManualfor

propersafety,operationand mainte-

nanceinformation.

2. Makesuresparkplug wireis con-

nectedto sparkplug beforestarting unit.

FeaturesandControls

Before operating mower, be sure to

readall safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on

decalslocatedonmachine.

Severe personal injury or property

damagecouldresult if this instruction

isnotfollowed.

IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS

EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKE-

CLUTCHCONTROLSYSTEMWHICHIS

DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER

BLADESWITHIN THREE(3) SECONDS

AFTER RELEASEOFTHE OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL. THIS SYSTEM

WILL STOPTHEBLADESBUTNOTTHE

ENGINE.THEREFORE,YOUCANDISEN-

GAGETHE BLADEDRIVEAT ANYTIME

WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP AND

RESTARTTHEENGINE.THIS FEATURE

IS PARTICULARLYUSEFULWHENYOU

NEEDTO CROSSGRAVELDRIVESOR

ROUGHTERRAIN AND YOU DO NOT

WANT THE SPINNING BLADES

TO STRIKE STONES OR HIDDEN

OBSTACLES.

MOWERFEATURESAND

CONTROLS

This sectiondescribesthevarious

featuresand controlson the unit. Refer

tothe nextsection"Operation"for

detailedoperatinginstructions. Also,

readtheseparateEngineOwner's

Manualfor a detailedexplanationofthe

proper useof theenginecontrols.

Operator Presence Control

TheOperatorPresenceControl lever

(A, Figure3-1) regulatesthe operationof

therearwheelbrakeand theseparate

BladeDriveControl. Alwaysengagethis

control beforeengagingthe separate

bladedrive or wheeldrivecontrols.

Alwaysdisengagethis control before

startingtheengine.

ToengagetheOperatorPresence

Control,pressand hold theleveragainst

thehandlebargrip. Doingso releases

thebrakeon the rearwheels,allowing

thewheelsto turn. Theengagedposition

alsopermitstheseparateBladeDrive

Controlto lock in its engagedposition

(allowsthe mowerbladesto turn).

Releasingthe lever(disengaged

position) appliestherearwheelbrake

andquicklystopsthewheels.Releasing

the leverwill alsodisengagethe Blade

DriveControl,which will applya brake

that stopsthe bladeswithin three(3)

seconds.

Blade Drive Control

Usethis lever(B,Figure3-1) to en-

gagedriveto the mowerblades.

Toengagetheblades,first engagethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A,Figure3-

1). Then,pushthe spring-loadedBlade

DriveControllever(B)forward until it

staysin theengagedposition.

Tostop the blades,releasethe

OperatorPresenceControl(A). Doingso

will disengagethe BladeDriveControl

(B)and automaticallyapplythe brake

that stopsthe blades.

Alwaysdisengagethe BladeDrive

Controlbeforestartingtheengine. This

helpsto ensurethatthe bladeswill not

startturningwhentheenginestarts.

The blade-brake-clutchcontrolsystem

shouldstop the mower blades within

three (3) secondsafter release of the

OperatorPresenceControl.

If the bladesdo not stopwithin three

(3) seconds, put the Engine Throttle

Control in the STOP position.

Disconnectthe sparkplug wire and do

not operatethe moweruntilthe blade-

brake-clutchcontrolsystemhas been

repaired.

B- BLADE

DRIVECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

C- GEAR

SELECTLEVER

A- OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Figure3-1

Section3: FeaturesandControls

Operating Symbols Varioussymbolsare usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings(your modelmaynot haveall of the

symbols).Thesesymbolsareshown belowwith a descriptionof their meaning.

ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE

FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START RUN

GearSelect Lever

Usethis lever(C,Figure3-1) to select

anyof four forward groundspeeds(1 -

Slow,2 and 3 - Medium,4- Fast),N

(Neutral)andR(Reverse).Thegearshift

patternisshown in Figure3-2.

Toavoiddamagingthetransmis-

sion,donotshiftgearswhenthe

mowerismoving.

Forforward travel,useoneofthe four

numberedsettings.Toselectreverse,

shiftto neutralandthenpull upon the

lever.Turnthe leverto theR (reverse)

positionand releasethe lever.

Putthe leverin N(neutral)to manu-

allypushthemowerand whenthe

mower isnot in use.

Figure3-2:

Shiftpattern

onconsole.

Wheel Drive Control

Usethis lever(D, Figure3-3) to en-

gageand disengagedriveto thewheels.

Toengagethe wheels,first selecta

forwardor reversegearwith theGear

SelectLeverandsqueezetheOperator

PresenceControl(A, Figure3-3). Then,

squeezetheWheelDriveControllever

(D)againstthehandlebargrip. The

groundspeedcanbevariedbyincreas-

ing or decreasingpressureon thelever.

Toavoidsuddenacceleration, slowly

squeezetheleverwhenfirstengaging

thewheels.

Releasethe WheelDriveControlto

disengagethewheels.Thewheelswill

graduallyslowto a stop. NOTE:Tostop

thewheelsquickly, releasethe Operator

PresenceControlalongwith theWheel

DriveControl.

Whenstartingthe engine,theWheel

DriveControlshouldbedisengaged(re-

leased). This helpsto ensurethat the

wheelswill notstartturning whenthe

enginestarts.

Do notengagethe WheelDriveControl

without first engaging the Operator

Presence Control. Doing so could

resultin wearor damageto the wheel

brakemechanism.

A- OPERATOR

PRESENCECONTROL

Disengage

Engage

Disengage

D- WHEEL

DRIVECONTROL

Figure3-3

Cutting Height Control Lever

Usethis lever(E,Figure3-4) to adjust

the cutting heightfrom 1to 4 inches.

Notethat actualcutting heightswill vary

accordingto soil conditions.

Turn theleverclockwiseto raisethe

heightor counterclockwiseto lowerthe

height. Adecaland pointer(not illus-

trated) onthe right sideofthe mower

deckshow thecutting heightsettings

rangingfrom A (highest)to G (lowest).

Figure3-4

Mulcher Cover

The mulchercover (F,Figure3-5)is

pre-installedat thefactory. It must be

kept in placewhenusingtheunit asa

mulching mower. Themulchercoveris

designedto keepthe dischargechute

raisedup whileyou mow. Whenthe

cover is removedfor side-discharge

mowing,thedischargechutelowers.

Referto "4. SelectMulchingor Side-

DischargeMowing" inthe Operation

Sectionfor mulchercover installation

instructions.

Figure3-5

Section3: FeaturesandControls

EngineThrottle Control

This lever(G, Figure3-6) isusedto

adjustenginespeedsandto stopthe en-

gine. Alwaysrun engineatfast speed

settingfor bestmower performance.

Thethrottlesettingsare shown below.

I_1 CHOKE-Usewhen

startinga coldengine.

H- IGNITION/STARTER

SWITCH

G- THROTTLECONTROL

FAST- Use duringmower

operation.

_ure3-6

m_It-SLOW- Usewhenidling

engine.

"_ STOP- Stopsengine.

Ignition/Starter Switch -

(Electric Start Model)

This three-positionswitch (H, Figure

3-6) is usedto startand stop the

engineon electricstart models. Theig-

nition keysettingsareshown below.Do

notturn the keyuntilyou havereadthe

OperationSectionin this Manual.

Alwaysremoveignition keywhen

leavingmower unattendedorwhenin-

specting,cleaningor servicingmower.

'_ STOP-Stopsengine.

(_ RUN- After starting, key

returnsto run position.

Engine Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarter(I, Figure3-7) is

usedto "pull-start" theengine. Detailed

instructionsfor usingtherecoilstarter

arefound in theOperationSectionof this

Manualand in the EngineOwner's

Manual.Do notpull the recoilstarter

untilyou havereadthe Operation

Section.

Figure3-7

START - Starts engine.

Release key when engine

starts.

Operation

Before operating mower, be sure to

readall safety, controlsand operating

instructions in this Manual and on

decalslocatedonmachine.

Severe personal injury or property

damagecould result if this instruction

isnotfollowed.

BEFOREOPERATINGMOWER

1. Pre-Operation Checklist

With the sparkplug wiredisconnected

from thespark plug,performthefollow-

ing checksand servicesbeforeeachuse:

1. ReviewSection1:"Safety"andSection

3, "FeaturesandControls"in this man-

ual. ReadtheseparateEngineOwner's

Manualprovidedwith the unit.

2.Checkunitfor looseor missinghard-

ware.Tightenor replaceasneeded.

3.With the uniton levelground,check

theengineoil levelaccordingto the

instructionsinthe EngineOwner's

Manual. Theoil levelshouldbe atthe

FULLmarkon thedipstick or upto the

top ofthe oil fill holeon engineswith-

out a dipstick.

4. Checkall leversfor freedomof move-

ment.Readjustor repairasneeded

beforestartingengine.

5.Checkthat all guardsandshieldsare

in placeand properlysecured.

6. inspecttheareato mowedandre-

moveanydebriswhich couldbe

pickedup andthrown bythe mower

blades.

7.Checkthat the mulchercoveris prop-

erly installedinthe dischargeopening

(seeinstructionsin this Section).

Removethe mulchercoverto usethe

side-dischargemowing feature.

8. Onelectricstart models,checkthat

all wiring connectionsare cleanand

tight.

9. Checktheair pressurein therear

tires (15-20PSI). Keeptires inflated

equally.

GASOLINEISHIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND

ITS VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.TOhelp

preventseverepersonalinjuryor prop-

ertydamage:

• Follow gasoline safety rules in

Section1: "Safety" of this Manualand

in the separate Engine Owner's

Manual.

• Neverremovethegasolinefill capor

oddfuel when indoorsor whenengine

is runningor still hot.Allow engineto

cool at least three (3) minutesbefore

refueling.

• Keep smokingmaterials, sparks or

flamesfar awayfromfuel tankandfuel

container.

• Store gasoline in an approvedfuel

containerandin a well-ventilatedarea.

Store it safelyoutof the reachof chil-

dren. Do notstore gasolinewhere va-

porsconreachon opensparkor flame

or where ignitionsourcesore present

(such as hot water or space heaters,

furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,elec-

tric motors,etc.).

• Fill tankto 1/2"belowbottomoffiller

neckto allowfor fuel expansion.Wipe

up spilled gasoline immediately and

movemowerawayfromgasolinefumes

before starting engine. Securely re-

place caps on fuel tank and fuel

container.

10.

Removethefuel capand checkthe

levelof gasolineaccordingto the in-

structionsin the EngineOwner's

Manual.Cleanaroundfuel fill area

beforeremovingfuelcap. Donot

checkfuellevelor addfuelwhile in-

doorsor if engineis running or hot.

Allow engineto cool for three(3)

minutes. Fillthetank with fresh,

11.

cleanunleadedgasolinewitha mini-

mum octaneratingof 77. Leave1/2"

ofspacefor fuel expansion.Donot

mix oil with gasoline.Donot use

gasolinewhich containsMethanol.

Seethe EngineOwner'sManualfor

instructionsand precautionsregard-

ing theuseof gasolinesthat are

blendedwith alcoholsor ethers

(calledoxygenatedor reformulated

gasolines). Securelyreplacecapson

fuel tankandfuel container.

Attachspark plugwireto spark plug

after completingabovechecklist.

2. Set Mower Cutting Height

To avoidpersonalinjury, do notadjust

cutting heightwhile wheels or blades

are turning. Release all handlebar

controlsandwait for all motiontostop

beforeadjustingcuttingheight.

1. Releaseall controlsbeforeadjusting

thecutting height.

2. Adjustthecutting heightfrom 1 to4

inchesbyrotatingtheCuttingHeight

Control lever(Figure3-4) eitherclock-

wiseto raisethe heightor counterclock-

wiseto lowerthe height. Notethat ac-

tualcutting heightswill vary according

to grassand soilconditions. A decaland

pointeron the rightsideof the mower

deckindicatesthe heightsetting.

3. Inheavyor tall grass,it is usually

betterto makethefirst cut at a higher

settingandthen makea secondcut at

thedesiredheight. In rough terrain,a

highersetting is recommendedasit will

minimizethe chancesof the bladestrik-

ingtheground or hiddenobstructions.

Section4: Operation

3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch

Central System

Themower isequippedwith a blade-

brake-clutchwhich isdesignedto stop

the mowerbladeswithin three(3)

secondsafter releaseofthe Operator

PresenceControl or theBladeDrive

Control. Nevertamperwith, or attempt

to defeatthe purposeofthis safety

device.

Thecontrol systemisa mechanical

devicewhich issubjectto wear.

Therefore,test theoperationofthe

blade-brake-clutchcontrol systembefore

eachuseof themower.Referto "Blade

BrakeControlTest"atthe endofthis

Section.

4. Select Mulching or Side-

Discharge Mowing

Beforeinstallingor removingmulching

cover, stop engine, wait for parts to

stopmoving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire. Removeignition key on electric

startmodels.

Youcanusethe mowereitherasa

mulchingmower or asa side-discharge

mower. To usethe mulchingfeature,in-

sert the mulchercoveras described

below. Removethe mulchercoverto

side-dischargegrassclippings. The

mulchercoverisdesignedto keepthe

dischargechuteraisedup whilemowing.

Whenthe coveris removed,the dis-

chargechutewill loweritselffor side-

dischargemowing.

To installor removemulcher cover:

1. Stoptheengineand waitfor all parts

to stop moving. Disconnectthespark

plugwirefrom thespark plug.Remove

the ignitionkeyon electricstart models.

2. Toinstall thecover,insertthe right-

sidetabof thecover intothefront sup-

port bracket(A,Figure4-1). Insertthe

cover intothedischargeopening,mak-

ingsurethat theslot (B)in theleft side

of thecover iscompletelyengagedinthe

rearedgeof thedeckopening.

Figure4-1: Mulchercover

STARTINGANDSTOPPING

THEENGINE

Do not operate the engine in an

enclosed area. Engine exhaust

containscarbon monoxide, a deadly

gas that is odorless, colorless and

tasteless. Alwaysrunengineoutdoors

and make sure there is adequate

ventilation.

3. Toremovethe cover,slidethecover

to the right(front of mower)to disen-

gagetheslot (B)from the mowerdeck

andthen prythe left-sideof thecover

outand off.

MOVINGTHE MOWERWITHOUT

ENGINEPOWER

Themower canbe manuallypushed

or pulledby puttingthe GearSelect

Lever(C, Figure4-2) in N (neutral)and

pressingand holdingtheOperator

PresenceControl(A,Figure4-2) down

againstthehandlebargrip.

Tostop the wheelsatanytime,

releasetheOperatorPresenceControl.

ToStart the Engine

1. Movemowerto alevelarea.

2. Releaseall controls on mowerto pre-

ventwheelsor mower bladesfrom rotat-

ing whenenginestarts.

3. MoveEngineThrottleControl(E,

Figure4-2) fully upwardto chokesetting

to starta coldengineor to fast (rabbit)

settingto starta warm engine.

Toavoidinjury:

• Keephandsand feet clear of mower

blades or other rotating parts.

• Lookbehindyouto be surethere are

no obstacles before pulling recoil

starterrope.

F-Ig

B- Blade Drive

Control

C- Gear Select Lever

E - Engine Throttle

Control

A- Operator

Presence Control

Figure4-2: MowerControls

D- Wheel Drive Control

Section4: Operation

4. To startengineusingrecoilstarter:

A. Standon leftside(asviewedfrom

behindhandlebars)of machine.Be

sureyour feetaresafelyawayfrom

the undersideof the mowerdeckand

all mowercontrolsare released.

Placeonefoot ontop of tire.

B. Graspstarterrope handle(Figure3-

7) andpull slowly until ropepulls

slightly harder.Letroperewind

slowly. Thenpull ropewith a rapid,

full arm stroke. Letropereturn

slowly. Ifenginefails to startafter

threepulls, repeatinstructionsstart-

ingwith Step2 (try settingthrottle at

fast setting).

C. Whenenginestarts,operatein fast

throttle setting(movethrottle from

chokesettingto fastsetting).

5. To startengineusingelectricstarter:

A. Standbehindthe handlebarsand re-

leaseall mower controls.

B.Turnignition key (F,Figure4-2) fully

clockwiseto crank engine.To avoid

damageto startermotor,do not

crankenginefor longerthanfive sec-

ondsat a time.Also,allow 15sec-

onds betweeneachstart attempt.If

enginefails to startafterthreeat-

tempts, repeatinstructionsstarting

with Step2 (try settingthrottle atfast

setting).

C. Whenenginestarts,releasekeyandit

will returntotherun (middle)posi-

tion.

D. Operateengineat fastthrottle setting

(movethrottle from chokesettingto

fast setting).

NOTE:If theelectricstartsystemis not

functioning,the enginecanbestarted

with the recoilstarter.Todo so, first put

the ignitionkeyin the run (middle)posi-

tion. Thenfollow Steps1-4 above.

Leavethe keyin therun positionduring

engineoperation.

ToStop the Engine

1. Releaseall mowercontrolsto stop

wheelsor mower blade.

2. Movethrottle controldownto slow

(turtle) position.(Wheneverpossible,

graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore

stoppingengine.)

3. MoveThrottle Controlall theway

downto stop position or turn ignition

key(electricstart models)fully counter-

clockwiseto stop position.

4. Onelectricstart models,removethe

ignition keybeforeleavingthemower

unattended.

ENGAGINGTHEBLADES

To ovoid injuryfrom rotatingblades,

keep face, hands and feet clear of

mowerbladesat all times.

ToEngagethe Blades

1. Start engineasdescribedin "ToStart

the Engine"instructions. Putengine

throttle infast speedsetting.

2. Pressandhold OperatorPresence

Control(A,Figure4-2) againsthandle-

bargrip.

3. Slowly pushBladeDriveControl(B,

Figure4-2) fully forward until it staysin

the engagedposition. The bladesare

nowrotating.

ToStop the Blades

To stopthe blades,releasetheOperator

PresenceControl.

TOENGAGETHEWHEELS

• To avoiddamagingthetransmission,

donotshiftgearswhilein motion.

• To avoid damagingthe wheel brake

mechanism,do not engagethe Wheel

DriveControlwithoutfirstengagingthe

OperatorPresenceControl.

1. Start engineasdescribedin "To

Startthe Engine"instructions.

2. FORFORWARDTRAVEL:

A. Pressand hold OperatorPresence

Control (A,Figure4-2) againsthan-

dlebargrip.

B. Putthe GearSelectLever(C,Figure

4-2) intoone ofthe numberedset-

tings (1 - Slow,2and 3 - Medium,4

- Fast).Whenfirst practicingwith

themower,put leverin No.1 setting.

Selectforward speedsaccordingto

mowing conditionsand terrain. Use

slowerspeedson roughterrainor

whengrassis heavyor thick. The

forward speedcanbe increasedon

smoothterrainor ifthe grasscover

is light. Allowthewheelsto stop

completelybeforeshiftingfrom one

forward speedintoanother.

BeforeengagingtheWheel DriveLever

for the very first time, checkthat the

neutral(N) positionon the GearSelect

Lever is properly adjusted. See

"Neutral Adjustment" in Section 5:

Maintenance for the procedure to

follow.

Failureto follow this instructioncould

result in personal injury or property

damage.

C.Tostartthe wheels,slowlysqueeze

theWheelDriveControl(D, Figure4-

2).Theharderyou squeeze,the

fasterthe wheelswill turn. Toavoid

suddenacceleration,slowlysqueeze

thelever.

O.TOSTOPTHEWHEELS:

•Tostop drivepowerto thewheels,

releasetheWheelDriveControl. The

wheelswill graduallyslowto astop.

•To quicklystop thewheels,release

boththeWheelDriveControland

the OperatorPresenceControl.

3. FORREVERSETRAVEL:

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Look behind the mower before

andduringreverseoperation.

• Stopthemowerbladesbeforeoperat-

ingin reverse.

A. Stopthe mowerbladesandwheelsby

releasingthe OperatorPresence

Control(A,Figure4-2).

B. Pressand holdOperatorPresence

Controlagainsthandlebargrip.

Section4: Operation

C. Putthe GearSelectLever(C, Figure

4-2) in R(reverse)settingbyfirst

movingleverto N(neutral). Then

pull leverup,turn itto Rposition,

andreleaselever.

D.To startthewheels,slowlysqueeze

WheelDriveControl(D, Figure4-2).

To avoidsuddenacceleration,slowly

squeezethe lever.

E.TOSTOPTHEWHEELS:

•Tostop drivepowerto thewheels,

releasetheWheelDriveControl.The

wheelswill graduallyslowto astop.

•To quicklystop thewheels,release

boththeWheelDriveControland

the OperatorPresenceControl.

• ReturntheGearSelectLeverto the

N(neutral)positionwhenyouhave

completedreverseoperation. Allow

thewheelsto stop completelybe-

fore shiftingfrom R(reverse)intoa

forward speed.

Themowerturns easilybypushing

the handlebarsin theoppositedirection

thatyou want to turn.Thedifferential

mechanisminsidethetransaxlewill

allowthe insideturning wheelto stop or

slow downwhiletheoutsideturning

wheelis poweredbythe drivesystem.

Reducethewheelspeedbeforeturn-

ingthe mower.Fortight turns, disen-

gagethe WheelDriveControland manu-

ally pushthe mowerthroughtheturn (if

needed,putthe GearSelectLeverin

neutralsothewheelsturnfreely).

MOWINGTIPSANDHINTS

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Before mowing, thoroughly inspect

area where mower is to be used and

remove all stones, sticks, wires,

bones,nailsandotherforeignobjects.

• Disengage mower blades before

crossinggravel drives, roads,or side-

walksto preventbladesfrom throwing

stonesorotherhazardousobjects.

MowWhen

LawnIsDry

Forbestresults,avoidcuttinggrass

whenit is wet. Wetgrasstends toform

clumpswhich interferewith thecutting

action. Thebesttimeto mowis in the

lateafternoonor earlyeveningwhenthe

grassis usuallydry.

CutTop1/3 of

GrassBlades

Cuttingmorethan 1/3of grass length

maycausethegrassto becomeexces-

sivelydry. Intall grass,it maybe neces-

saryto mowata highersettingandthen

mow againatthedesiredheight. NOTE:

Thecutting heightiscritical to achieving

a well-groomedlawn. Youshouldexper-

imentwith varioussettingsto find that

"just right" cuttingheight.

VaryCuttingPattern

Varythecutting patternfrom weekto

weekto helppreventmattingofthe

grass. Oneweek,mowfrom northto

south,the nextweek mowfrom eastto

west. Overlapseveralincheswhen

mowingto obtainan evenappearance.

MowingonSlopes

Donot mow excessivelysteepslopes

(seeWARNINGstatementthat follows).

Slowdownand exerciseextremecaution

whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

Beforemowing on slopes,checktheen-

gineoil leveland makesurethat thelevel

is attheFULLmark. Maintaininga FULL

oil levelis particularlyimportantwhen

operatingon slopesasoil can bedrained

awayfrom vitalengineparts.

Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamage:

• Maximum safe operating angle

is 150.

• Exceedingmaximum safe operating

angle may cause tipping or loss of

footing.

• Donotmowwetslopes.

• Mowacrossslopes,notupanddown.

• Exercise extreme caution when

changingdirectiononslopes.

MulchingLeaves

• Themowercanbe usedto mowfallen

leaves.Theleafparticlesfilter downinto

the lawnandprovideaddedfertilizer.

•Theleavesmustbe dry inorder to be

mulched.

• Usea slowerground speedif the

leavesarenotmulchedintofine parti-

cles.

• Ifyou mulch oakleaves(whichaddacid

to thesoil), addlimetothe lawninthe

springto reducetheacidityof thesoil.

KeepMowerBladesSharp

Forbestmower performance,keepthe

bladessharp. Dullbladeswilltear,

bruiseand split theendsof grass. See

bladesharpeninginstructionsin Section

5: Maintenance.

CleonMowerFrequently

Cleanthe undersideofthe mowerdeck

frequentlyto removegrassbuild-up.

Seemower cleaninginstructionsin

Section5: Maintenance.

PrecisionTrimming

Forprecisiontrimming, usethe slow-

estgearand inchthe moweralong by

"feathering"theWheelDriveControl

lever. Or,disengagethe wheeldrive by

releasingtheWheelDriveControlso that

youcanmanuallymaneuverthe mower

(if needed,put theGearSelectLeverin

neutralsothat thewheelsturn freely).

Section4: Operation

BLADEBRAKECONTROLTEST

Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl

isreleasedduring operationofthe

mower,theenginedoesnot stop,but

the bladesshouldstop within three(3)

seconds. Thefollowing test providesa

visualtest ofwhetherthe BladeBrake

ControlSystemisfunctioning. Perform

this test beforeeachuseofthe mower.

1. Parkmoweron a portionof lawn

which hasnot beenrecentlymowed.

2. Setthe cuttingheightsothe mower

cuts 1/3of thegrassheight.

To avoid personal injury or property

damage,make surethat the moweris

ongrass,andthatthetest area isclear

of foreignobjectsand bystandersbe-

foreyou beginthe BladeBrakeControl

Test.

If the OperatorPresenceControlor the

Blade Drive Controlare not adjusted

correctly,the bladesmay continueto

rotate after release of the Operator

PresenceControl. If the bladesdo not

stopwithinthree(3) secondsofrelease

ofthe OperatorPresenceControl,move

the EngineThrottleControltothe STOP

position, disconnect the spark plug

wire, andmovethewire awayfromthe

sparkplug. Do not operatethe mower

until the Blade Brake ControlSystem

hasbeenrepaired.

Failure to do this couldresult in per-

sonalinjuryor propertydamage.

3. Starftheengine.

4. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl

downagainstthe handlebargrip and

pushthe BladeDriveControlfully for-

warduntil it staysin theengagedposi-

tion.

5. Putthe GearSelectLeverinthe No.

setting.

6. Engagethe wheelswith theWheel

DriveControlanddrivethe mowerfor

severalfeet. ThenreleasetheOperator

PresenceControl.

A. Lookatthelawnjust mowed.The

lawnshouldbe cut upto thepoint

wherethe OperatorPresenceControl

was released.

B. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl

againstthe handlebargrip but DO

NOTre-engagethe BladeDrive

Control. Drivethe mowerforward

for severalmorefeet. Releasethe

OperatorPresenceControlandlook

atthe lawn.Thegrassshould NOT

havebeencut. This indicatesthat

the OperatorPresenceControlhas

disengagedthebladedriveand

stoppedtheblades.

7. If the mowercutsthegrass in Step

6-B,theOperatorPresenceControlis

NOTdisengagingthebladedrive.

Immediatelystoptheengine,discon-

nectthesparkplugwire,andmovethe

wireawayfromthesparkplug.

8. Donot usethemower untilthe Blade

BrakeControlSystemhasbeenin-

spected,adjustedor repairedbyan au-

thorizeddealer.

Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

Carefully read this Section on mower

and engine maintenance and service.

Performing the required maintenance

according to schedule will ensure the

properperformanceand long lifeof your

machine.

Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicing

the machine, shut off engine, make

surethatall movingpartshavecometo

a completestop,disconnectsparkplug

wire and movewire away from spark

plug. Removeignition key on electric

startmodels.

Failureto followtheseinstructionscan

result in personal injury or property

damage.

NOTE: All referencesto left, right, front

andrearofthemachinearedeterminedby

standingbehindthehandlebarsandfacing

thedirectionoffon_ardtravel.

IMPORTANT:REFERTO

MAINTENANCECHARTINTHIS

SECTIONFORALISTINGOFREGU-

LARLYSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES,

ENGINESERVICE

Routineengineserviceis described

below. Formorecompleteengineser-

viceinformation, referto theengine

manualprovidedwith your machine.

Forcompleteengineservice,contactan

authorizedenginedealer.

ENGINEOIL

OILLEVEL:With moweron level

ground,the engineoil levelmust bebe-

tweenthe "ADD"and "FULL"markson

the dipstickatall times. Checkbefore

eachuseandevery5 operatinghours.

OILCHANGE:Ona newengine,change

oil afterfirst 2 hoursof use,thenchange

oil regularlyasspecifiedon the

MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine

Owner'sManualfor oil capacity.

OILTYPE:Useclean,high qualitydeter-

gentoil havingan A.P.I.serviceclassifi-

cationof SE,SFor SG. Usenospecia!

additiveswith oil. Referto theEngine

Owner'sManualfor recommendedSAE

viscosity gradesthat matchthe starting

temperatureanticipatedbeforethe next

oil change.

CheckingOilLevel:

1. Parkmachineon levelground.

2. Stopengine,waitforpartstostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

3. Cleanareaaround dipstick (Z, Figure

5-1) to preventdirtfrom enteringoil fill

hole.

4. Removedipstick. Oillevelmustbe

between"ADD"and "FULL"marks. Do

notexceed"FULL"markon dipstick.

5. Toaddoil, pourslowly intodipstick

opening. Whileadding,checkoil level

frequentlybysecurelyreplacingdipstick

and removingto readoil level.Wipedip-

stickcleaneachtime oil levelis

checked.

6. Afterfilling to "FULL"mark,securely

replacedipstick.

ChangingOil:

Changeoil while engineisstill warm

from recentoperation. Warmoil flows

morefreelyandcarriesawaymoreim-

purities.

1.Stopengine,waitforpartstostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

2. Removedipstick (Z, Figure5-1).

3. Removeprotectivecap (A,Figure5-

2) to exposeoil drain port (B).

4. Pushoil drain hose(D)(includedin

hardwarebagwith unit) ontooil drain

port. Routeotherendof hoseto anap-

propriateoil collectionreceptacle.

5. Twist oil drain fixture (C)to theopen

position. Pullout. Drainoil completely.

6. Pushin andtwist oil drain fixtureto

the closedposition. Removedrain

hose.Replaceprotectivecap(A).

7. Refill enginewith fresh oil andse-

curely replacedipstick.

NOTE:Pleasedisposeofall wastemate-

rials inan ecologicallyresponsibleman-

ner. Useproperwastematerialstorage

containers.

Figure5-1:BriggsandStrattonengineoil

fill.

Figure5-2:Oildrain.

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_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

FailuretofollowtheseinslnJctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjur/orpropertydamage.

ENGINECLEANING

• Stopengine,waitforpartstostep

moving,disconnectsparkplug wire,

andallowenginetocoolbeforein-

spectingorcleaningengine.

• Dailyor moreoften,beforerunningen-

gine,removegrassandchafffrom recoil

fingerguardor rotatingscreento prevent

enginedamagecausedbyoverheating.

Alsokeepcoolingvanes,governorlink-

age,springsandcontrolsfreeofdebris.

• Dailyor moreoften, beforerunningen-

gine,cleanmufflerarea(be suremuffler

iscool)to removeall grassandcom-

bustibledebris. If engineis equipped

with a sparkarrestorscreen,removeas-

semblyevery50 hoursfor cleaningand

inspection.Replaceifdamaged.

• Grassor chaff mayclogengine'sair

coolingsystem,especiallyafter pro-

longedoperationcutting tall, dE/grass.

SeeEngineOwner'sManualfor instruc-

tions on cleaningunderneaththeengine

blowerhousing.

AIR CLEANERSERVICE

Improperair cleanermaintenancecan

causeenginedamage.Referto the

EngineOwner'sManualfor morecom-

pleteair cleanerserviceinformation.

SERVICESCHEDULE:

Outerfoam pre-cleaner- washand re-oil

every25 operatinghoursor everysea-

son, whicheveroccursfirst.

innerpapercartridge- cleanor replace

every100operatinghoursor everysea-

son, whicheveroccursfirst.

ToServiceAir Cleaner(Figure5-3):

1. Stopengine,waitfor partsto stop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

2. Unscrewmountingscrewsand/or re-

moveknobs(D). Removecovers(E).

Removepapercartridge(B) andfoam

pre-cleaner(A).Separatefoam pre-

cleanerfrom papercartridge.

3. Washfoam pre-cleaner(A) in liquid

Figure5-3: BriggsandStrattonair cleaner

assembly.

detergentandwarm water. Squeezedry

in a cleancloth.

4. Saturatefoam pre-cleanerin clean

engineoil. Wrapin clean,absorbent

clothand squeezeto removeall excess

oil.

5. Replacepapercartridge (B),if

necessary.

6. Reassembleair cleanercomponents.

Tighten knobs/screws(D) securely.

Securecoverassembly(E)on air

cleanerbody.

SPARKPLUG

Inspectthespark plug(Figure5-4) after

every100 hoursof operation.Besure

the gap issetat .030".Donot reuseplug

if it is severelyworn or damaged.

Bestresultsare obtainedwith a new

plug. SeeEngineOwner'sManualto de-

termine proper replacementplug. Use

of incorrectplugcancauseenginedam-

age.

NOTE:Donot cleansparkplugin ma-

chineswhich useabrasivegrit. Clean

sparkplug byscrapingor wire brushing,

or washingwith a commercialsolvent.

.030"l:eeler Gauge

Figure5-4:Sparkplug.

Charge batteryonlywith chargersup-

plied withmachine.Donotshortcircuit

batterywires. Removeany jewelry be-

fore workingon or near the battery or

electricstartsystem. Failureto follow

these instructionscouldresult in per-

sonalinjuryor propertydamage.

BATTERY(if applicable)

Chargebatteryif unit is to bestoredfor

longerthanthreeweeks.Duringthe

mowingseason,the batteryiskept

chargedbythe chargingsystemonthe

engine.

To ChargeBattery:

1. Plugchargerconnectorintowire har-

nessconnectorlocatedbelowignition

switch inhandlebarconsole.

2. Plugchargerinto120Vwalloutlet.

(Notethatbatterychargerisdesignedfor

useindoorsandshouldnot beexposedto

rainor snow.)

3. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours if unit

isto be storedfor longerthanthree

weeks.

4. Aftercharging,unplugchargerfrom

outlet,then unplugchargerfrom con-

nectoronwire harnesslocatedbelow

handlebarconsole.

CARBURETOR

Thecarburetor isadjustedat thefactory.

It shouldnot needto bereset. If black

exhaustis noted,checktheair cleaner

first. An over-rich mixtureis usually

causedbya poorlyservicedor clogged

air cleanerelement,notan improperly

adjustedcarburetor. If readjustmentis

necessary,referto EngineOwner's

Manualor contactyour enginedealer.

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_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectsparkI

plugwireendmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Fa uretofo owthesenslructonscanresult nseronspersonanup/orpropertydamage.

ENGINESTORAGE Thebeltcover mustbe removedto per- 5. Loosenfour mounting bolts (L) se-

form severalmaintenanceprocedures, curing spindlehousing (beneathmower

To RemoveBeltCover: deck)to mowerdeck.

If enginewill be unusedfor 30 daysor

more,prepareitfor storagebyfollowing

therecommendedproceduresfound in

theEngineOwner'sManual.

MOWERSERVICE

Thefollowing maintenance/repairproce-

durescan beperformedbyeitherthe

owneror anauthorizedservicedealer.

Seeanauthorizedservicedealerfor

completemowerservice.

1.Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Removefour screws (R,Figure5-5)

and removecover.

To ReinstallBeltCover:

1. Positionbelt coverin place.

2. Securewith thefour screwsremoved

earlier.

TIPPING MOWERFOR SERVICE

Beforeservicingunderside of mower,

stop engine, wait for ell partsto stop

moving, end disconnect spark plug

wire. Remove ignition key from

keyswitch on electric start models.

Failureto followthis instructioncould

result in personal injury or property

damage.

Whenservicingthe undersideof the

mowerfor anyreason,the mower

shouldonlybetipped backwardon its

rearwheels(andsecurelyproppedupto

preventitfrom failing). Tippingthe

mowerforward or to eithersidecould

result in damageto engine.

TIP: Beforetipping mower,installa

small plasticsandwichstyle bagunder

thegascapandtighten securely. This

will virtuallyeliminateanyfuel seepage

from thecap. Besureto removethe

plasticbagbeforere-usingmower.

BELTCOVERREMOVAL

Do not operateunit withoutbelt cover

installed. Failuretofollowthis instruc-

tion couldresult in personalinjury or

propertydamage.

Figure5-5: Beltcoverremoval

BLADESPINDLE BELT

6. Slidespindlehousing(with pulleyat-

tached)toward center.

7. Replacebelt(N)with newbelt.

IMPORTANT:SETBLADESPERPEN-

DICULAR(90°)TOEACHOTHER.

8. Rotatearm(K) to movespindle

housingandapplytensionto belt. Belt

cogs andpulleygroovesmust meshto-

gether.Whenapplyingmoderatefinger

tension (8-12 Ibs.),beltshoulddeflect

approximately1/2" (12.7mm) at (P),

midpointof deck.

9. Tightenbolts (L) to 15 ft.-Ibs. (20.3

Nm).Tightenscrew(J).

10. Bladesmustnot contactdeck.

Checkand readjustas needed.

11. Reinstallbladedrive beltandbelt

cover (removedearlier).

REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeand re-

placethe bladespindledrivebelt(re-

movebladedrive beltfirst; see"Blade

DriveBeltReplacement"inthis Section).

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmovinganddisconnectsparkplug

wire.

2. Removebeltcover(see"BeltCover

Removal").

3. Align sight holes(0, Figure5-6) in

pulleywith spindlehousing-to-mower

deck mountingbolts (L).

4. Loosenscrew(J) and rotatearm (K)

to the rear.

"""- _ "''BLADES "

MUSTBEPEHPEHDICULAR

TOEACHOTHER

Figure5-6: BladeSpindleBelt.

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_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

BLADEDRIVEBELT

REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto removeand re-

placethe bladedrivebelt. Anassistant

will beneeded.

ToRemoveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Disengagebladedrivecontrol (Figure

5-7) byreleasingall controls on the

mower.

3. Removebeltcover (see"BeltCover

Removal").

4. Loosenbeltguides(B and C,

Figure5-8).

5. Moveflap bracket(N, Figure5-8) out

of theway bylooseningtwo screws (M).

8. Removebelt(A, Figure5-8) from

aroundsheaves.

ToInstall Belt:

1, Routebelt (A,Figure5-8) around

sheavesasshown.

2. Havean assistanthold down

OperatorPresenceControlandthen

pushtheBladeDriveControlforward

untilit latchesin place(Figure5-7).

3. With the BladeDriveControlleveren-

gaged,adjustandtighten beltguide (B)

to 1/32- 1/16"awayfrom tensioned

belt.(Besurethat beltdoesnotcontact

beltguidewhenbelt is undertension.)

Securebeltguide(C) rotatedinto posi-

tion asshown in Figure5-8.

4. DisengageBladeDriveControl.

5. Re-tightentwo screws(M, Figure

5-8) that secureflap bracket(N).

6. Reinstallbeltcoversecurely.

BladeDriveDisengaged

BladeDriveEngaged

\\ ,

RIGHTVIEW

Figure5-7: BladeDrive Control.

\ J

G \

Figure5-8: Bladedrive.

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_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspank

plugwireandmovewireawayfromspankplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjur/orpropertydamage.

BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto installa new

bladebrake.

ToRemoveBladeBrake:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin

"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. Removehardware(G,Figure5-8)

securingbladebrake(H).

4. Removeold brake(H)from idler

arm (I).

ToInstall Brake:

1. Positionnewbrake(H) in placeon

idlerarm (I).

2. Centerbrakein sheavegrooveand

securebrake(H)with hardware(G)re-

movedearlier.

3. Reinstallbeltcoversecurely.

4. Testoperationof bladebrake(see

"BladeBrakeControlTest" in Operation

section).

BLADEDRIVEBELT

ADJUSTMENT

If thebladedrive beltis slippingdueto

lackof belttension,follow thesteps

below.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin

"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

3. With moweron levelground,adjust

bladecutting heightatabout3" (mea-

surefrom ground to flat portion of

blade).

4. Withthe BladeDriveControl(Figure

5-7) inthedisengagedposition,seta

gapof 1/8" betweenthespring (F,Figure

5-9) andflat washer(E)byadjustingthe

nut(D).

5. Reinstallthe beltcoversecurely.

-_--Adjust idlerin direction

of arrow to tighten blade

f drive belt

Figure5-9: Bladedriveadjustment.

6. Testthe operationofthe bladebrake

(see"BladeBrakeControlTest"in the

Operationsection).

7. If thedrive beltslips during opera-

tion, it maybenecessaryto

relocateidler (J, Figure5-9) intheslot

providedinthe mountingbracket. With

theenginestoppedandthesparkplug

wiredisconnected,loosenthehardware

onthe idler (J) andslideit forward to

take upslackinthe belt.

8. Engagethe bladedriveand measure

the distance(X,Figure5-8) betweenthe

centersof pulleys(K) and(L). Thedis-

tanceshould be5-1/2to 5-5/8". After

obtainingthecorrect dimension,rein-

stallthe beltcoversecurelyandtestthe

operationofthe bladebrake.

BLADEDRIVECONTROLLEVER

ADJUSTMENT

Makethefollowing adjustmentif the

BladeDriveControl Leverreleasesdur-

ing operation.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Engagethe OperatorPresence

ControlandtheBladeDriveControl.

Withoutreleasingthe controls, lookin-

sidethe cutoutatthe rearof theframe

and makesurethe OperatorPresence

Controllatches(Aand B,Fig.5-10) are

fully engagedat point (C).If they arenot

fully engaged,improperoperationor

prematurewearcould result. To adjust,

loosenhexnut (D)andshorten lengthof

control rod(E).Toavoidover-adjusting,

turn rodonly 1 to 2 turns peradjust-

ment.

3. Tighten hexnutsecurelyafter adjust-

ingcontrol rod.

4. Testby releasingtheOperator

PresenceControl.If properlyadjusted,

the BladeDriveControlwill disengage

whentheOperatorPresenceControlis

released.Re-adjustasnecessaryby

repeatingSteps2 and3.

Figure5-10: BladeDriveControlLever

adjustment.

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_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

WHEELDRIVE BELT

REPLACEMENT

Followthis procedureto replacethe

wheeldrive belt.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Releaseall mower controls.

3. Removebeltcoverasdescribedin

"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

4. Locatewheeldrivebelt (0, Figure5-

11)and removeit from top sheaveof

enginesheave,backsidedidlers(P and

Q)and transmissionsheave(R).

5. Installnewbeltasshown in Figure5-

11. Beltmust beinstalled"insideout "-

"V" sideof belt liesagainst

enginesheaveonly.Flatsideof belt lies

againsttransmissionsheave(R)and

back-sidedidlers(Pand Q).

6. Makesurebelt isinsidebeltguide (S,

Figure5-11).

7. Reinstallbeltcoversecurely.

8. An adjustmentto the drivebeltmay

benecessary.See"WheelDrive Belt

Adjustment"in this Section.

WHEELDRIVE BELT

ADJUSTMENT

Thewheeldrivebeltrequiresan adjust-

mentif loss of drivebelttension(slip-

page)occurs. Thisis most noticeable

whenmoretraction isrequired(suchas

going up slopes).

ToTestWheelTraction:

1. Parkmachineon a paved(concrete,

etc.)surfacewith front edgeupagainst

a sturdywall, fence,etc.

2. PutGearSelectLeverin No.1 setting.

IMPORTANT:DONOTPARKAGAINSTA

PAINTEDORSIDEDWALL. TESTING

THEWHEELDRIVESYSTEMREQUIRES

MACHINETOBEFORCIBLYPUSHED

AGAINSTWALL.DAMAGETOPAINTOR

SIDINGCOULDRESULT.

3, With enginerunning,and machine

placedfirmly upagainstwall, hold down

OperatorPresenceControlandfully en-

Figure5-11: Wheeldrivebelt replacement.

gagewheeldrivebysqueezingWheel

DriveControluntil it contactshandlebar.

4. Wheelsshouldslip on pavedsurface.

If they do not, anadjustmentis required.

ToAdjust WheelDriveBelt:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Removecotter pin (A,Figure5-12A)

from upperendofWheelDriveControl

rod.Slide rod outof leverassembly.

3. Loosenjam nut (D,Figure5-12).

4. Threadrod (E,Figure5-12) one or

two turnsclockwisefor moretensionor

counterclockwisefor lesstension.

5. Insertrod backinto holein Wheel

DriveControlleverand installcotter pin.

Bendendsof cotterpin to secure.

6. Retestwheeltraction. Repeatadjust-

ment procedure,if necessary.Most

comfortableoperationwill beobtained

whentheadjustmentallowsthe leverto

justmakecontact with thehandgripas

sufficientwheeltractionis achieved.

Whenadjustmentiscomplete,tighten

jam nut (D)firmly againstblock (B).

Figure5-12A

WHEELBRAKEADJUSTMENT

This adjustmentmaybe requiredif the

machinedoesnothold on a hill with the

OperatorPresenceControldisengaged,

or if thebrakedragswith the Operator

PresenceControlengagedandthetrans-

missionin neutral.

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plug wire.

2. Disengage(release)theOperator

PresenceControl(M,Figure5-13).

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plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinsb'uctionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Figure5-12: Wheeldrivebeltadjustment.

Figure5-13: Wheelbrakeadjustment.

3. Slowly adjustat nut (0), if necessary,

untilthedistancebetweenthe backof

brakearm (N)and bracket(P) is3/8"-

5/16". Usesmall adjustments(1/4 turn

maximum).NOTE:It maybe necessary

to relievespringtensionwhendecreas-

ingdistance. To do so, havean assis-

tant engagethe OperatorPresence

Controlwhileyouadjust thenut.

TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

Followthis procedureto adjustneutral

onthetransmission.

1. Stopengine,waitforallparts to

stepmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Rotateshift rod (I, Figures5-14and

5-15) clockwiseuntil it stopsin the neu-

tral (N) position (from forward gear

positions).

3. HolddownOperatorPresenceControl

(M, Figure5-13) andpush unitforward

and backward.Unit shouldmovefreely.

If not, continuewith Step4.

4. Removecotter pinsecuringshift link

(P,Figure5-15)to shift rod (I).

5. Moveshiftarm (X) backandforth as

necessaryintoeachdetent untiltrans-

missionis in neutral.NOTE:Moving

shift arm (X) clockwiseallthe wayto the

left,and thenone notchbackcounter-

clockwise,shouldputtransmission into

neutral.Whentransmissionis in neutral,

unitwill movefreelywhen pushedwhile

holdingtheOperatorPresenceControl

leverdown. If transmissionis NOTin

neutral,therewill bea slight drag on the

wheelswhenpushingunit.

6. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposi-

tion, rotateshift link (P)until hooked

endfits backinto holein bottom endof

shift rod (I). NOTE:Shift rod (I) mustbe

heldin theneutralposition (seeFigure

5-14) while shift link (P) isadjusted.

7. Secureshift link(P) into shift rod (I)

with cotterpin removedearlier.

8. Re-checkneutralbypushingunit

backandforth andshifting lever(I) from

reverseto neutral.A smallfine-tune

adjustmentmay berequired.

Detentfor

NeutralPosition

Figure5-14:Leverinneutral(N)posifion,

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plugwireandmovewireawayfromspankplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

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i I

Y I

Figure5-15: Transmissionneutral(N) adjustment,

MOWERBLADES

Mowerbladesaresharp.

• When working near blades, wear

heavyleatherglovesor wrapbladesin

thick ragsto protectyourselffrom the

sharpedges.

• Wear eye protectionwhensharpening

blades.

Examinemowerbladesbeforeoperation.

Forefficientmowing,cutting edgesof

bladesshouldalwaysbe keptsharp.

Checkfor bladewearor damage. See

Figure5-16. Replacea severelyworn or

damagedbladewith a newone.

ToInspect Blades:

1. Stopengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Tip moweron rearwheelsbyfollow-

ing instructions"Tipping MowerFor

Service"inthis Sectionof Manual.

ToRemoveBlades:

Removebolt (Figure5-18) and

washer(s). Removemowerblade.

ToSharpenBlades:

Grindor file thesameamountfrom each

bladeend to maintainbladebalance.An

unbalancedmowerbladeproducesex-

cessivevibration andmaydamagespin-

dle bearings.Sharpencuttingedge

straightacross,parallelto rearedgeof

mower blade.SeeFigure5-16. After

sharpening,bladebalancemustbe

checked.

IMPORTANT:PROFESSIONALSHARP-

ENINGSERVICESORYOURAUTHO-

RIZEDDEALERAREEQUIPPEDTO

SHARPENMOWERBLADESSAFELY.

ToInstallBlades:

Bladesmustbe installedperpendicular

to eachother(seeFigure5-17).

Install mowerbladeasshown in Figure

5-18 with flat sidedown. Installwasher

on bolt. Tightenboltsto atorquevalue

of 35 ft. Ibs.(47 Nm).

NOTE:If top bolt is removed,reinstall

usingLOCTITE#242 threadsealant.

NewBlade

WornBlade

Replaceff separation

begins to form.

SharpenedBlade

SharOn blade cuttingedgesb_ight

across,parallel tobladetrailing edge

Figure5-16:BladeInspection

s _

Figure5-17

Torqueto

35 Ft.Lbs.

erBlade

_:=Washer

Bolt I_-.<--- Torqueto

35 Ft. Lbs.

Figure5-18: Blade spindle.

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plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecbicstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinslructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

CLEANINGUNDERSIDEOF

MOWERDECK

Mowerbladesaresharp.

Whenworkingnearblades,wearheavy

leather glovesor wrap bladesin thick

ragsto protectyourselffrom the sharp

edges.

Frequentlycheck,and cleanif necessary,

the undersideof themowerdeck. Grass

build-upin this areacanaffectthe cut-

ting performance.Beforeinspectingor

cleaning,makesurethat theengineis

shut off andthespark plugwire is

disconnectedfrom thespark plug.

Inspection/Cleaningof Mower Deck:

1. Stepengine,waitforall partsto

stopmoving,anddisconnectspark

plugwire.

2. Tip moweron rearwheelsbyfollow-

ing instructions'q-ippingMowerFor

Service"inthis Section.

3. Usea plasticor metal scraperto

removegrassbuild-upfrom deckor

blades.

LUBRICATION

Oilandgreasethemoweraccordingto

the recommendationslisted inthe

LubricationCharton the nextpage.

• Stopengine, waitforallparts tostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperforminganylubrication

procedures.

•Thetransmissionhasbeenfactory

sealedand requiresno lubrication. If a

leakshoulddevelop,contactthefactory

or your localauthorizeddealerfor

serviceinformation.

OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

• Stopengine, waitforallparts tostop

moving,anddisconnectsparkplug

wirebeforeperforminganystorage

procedures.Reviewthestoragesafety

rulesin theSafetySectionofthis

Manual.

• If enginewill be unusedfor 30 daysor

more,prepareitfor storagebyfollowing

the recommendedproceduresfound in

the EngineOwner'sManual.

• Inspectall partsfor damage,breakage,

andwear. Tightenor replacefasteners.

Contactthefactoryor your local

authorizeddealerforfactory-approved

replacementparts.

•Cleanthe exteriorofthe mowerthor-

oughlyandtouch upall chippedor

scratchedsurfacesto preventrust from

forming.

Never store machine with fuel in the

fueltankinsidea buildingwherefumes

may reachan openflame or spark,or

where ignition sources are present

suchas hot water and space heaters,

furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,elec-

tric motors,etc.

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plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

LubricationChart

LUBRICATIONTYPE AMOUNTREQUIRED

ChangeOil SeeEngineManual

ITEM INTERVAL

EngineCrankcase First2 hours

25-50 hours

FrontWheelBearings 50 hours

Control Linkages/Pivots 25 hours

TransmissionOutputShaft 100hoursor Annually

* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.

ChangeOil

(LubricationIntervalsVary

with OperatingConditions

andTypeof Oil Used)

Changeoil moreoften

inextremelydirty or

dustyconditions,

Grease 1-3 Strokes*

LightOil A FewDrops

Grease 1-3 Strokes*

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plugwire andmovewireawayfromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresult inserious personalinjup/orpropertydamage.

ATTENTION!This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It doesnot providecompleteserviceinformation. Completeservice

isavailablefrom yourauthorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforminganyof the maintenanceprocedures,referto the

appropriateinformationcontainedin this Manualor the EngineOwner'sManualfor thecorrectsafetyprecautionsandmainte-

nanceprocedures.

MaintenanceChart

INTERVAL*

Eachuse

1st 2hours

25 hours

50 hours

Annuallyor 100 hours

Monthly

Annuallyor 50 hours

ITEM

MowerBlade

Looseor Missing Hardware

Belts

EngineOilLevel

Controls

MulchingCover

EngineOil

EngineOil***

FoamAir Filter....

MowerBlade(s)

Control LinkagesandPivots

EngineOil***

BladeDriveBeltAdjust

EngineCoolingFins

GreaseFittings**

Air FilterElement....

SparkPlug

TransmissionOutputShaft

Linkages

Belts

FrontWhealBearings

SERVICE

AsRequired

Tightenor Replace

Check

Checkfor ProperOperation

Checkfor ProperCoverInstallation

Change

Clean

SharpenandBalance

Lubewith LightOil

Change

Adjust Tension

Clean

Grease

Replace

Clean/Replace,Re-gap

Grease

Adjust

Check/Replace,Adjust

Grease

*Intervaldescribesrunningtime.

**A hand-typegreasegunisrecommendedwhengreasingyour

unit. High-pressuretypegreasegunscouldcausedamagetofit-

tings/seals.

***Consult enginemanualformoredetailedengineserviceinfor-

mation.

****Clean moreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairborne

debrisispresent.Replaceair cleanerparts,ifvery dirty.

Section5: Maintenance

_ eforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthemachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnectspark

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electricstartmodels).

Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjup/orpropertydamage.

ATTENTION!This tabledescribesservice

guidelinesonly. It doesnotprovidecom-

pleteserviceinformation. Completeservice

is availablefrom your authorizedmoweror

enginedealer.Beforeperforminganyof the

correctionsin this table, referto the appro-

priateinformationcontainedinthis Manual

or the EngineOwner'sManualfor thecor-

rect safetyprecautionsandoperatingor

maintenanceprocedures.

TroubleshootingChart

Possiblecause

Symptom

Enginemalfunction(referto enginemanual). • • • • • • • • •

improperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • • • •

Dirtyenginecoolingfins or flywheelscreen. •

Faultyignition. • • • • • • •

Faultysparkplug. • • • • •

Emptyfueltank. • • • •

Batteryor chargingmalfunction(if applicable). • • • •

improperlyadjustedor dirtycarburetor. • • • • •

improperoil level. • •

Dirtyair cleanerelement. • • • •

improperlyadjustedchoke (if applicable). • • • • •

]-ransmissionmalfunction. • •

improperlyadjusteddrivelinkage. • • • • •

Broken,Iooseor worn belt(s). • • • • • •

Dullblade(s). • •

]-hrottlecontrol out ofadjustment. • • •

Blade/brakesystemout of adjustment. • • •

Blade(s)out of balance. • •

Loosehardware. • • •

PartsList

HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY

118

114

111 113 II

146

135

_=_ 82_ _136

148_ _134

170

115

126 300

403

141

140

130

143 110

Models753B,E753B

HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

11 1186393

17 1721252

19 1107382

33 1186389

43 1702646

68 1769888

72 1773607

78 1769872

80 1769874

82 1724492

84 1186308

92 1703051

96 1185279

97 1915545

110 1186329

111 1770445

112 777100001

113 1915793

114 712-3055

115 1764922

116 1703539

117 1773605

118 1717897

119 1768191

120 1737118

121 1737041

122 1715716

FlangeLoeknut,3/8-16........................... 1

J-Clip...................................................... 1

FlatWasher,5/16 ................................... 4

RangeLocknut,1/4-20........................... 2

FlatWasher,1/2..................................... 1

UpperBladeRed.................................... 1

UpperTransmissionRod........................ 1

UpperBrakeRod.................................... 1

Shift Rod................................................ 1

ThreadCot.Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2 (B)....... 2

FlangeLockScrew, 1/4-20 x !/2 ........... 2

ShoulderBolt ......................................... 1

RollPin,1/4 x 2-1/4............................... 1

Brace,Handlebar(A)(B)........................ 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16 x 3/4............... 4

Control Handle....................................... 1

OperatorPresenceControl Decal........... 1

Screw,1/4-20 x 1-3/4,Grade8............. 6

Locknut,1/4-20 ..................................... 2

LeftHandlebar(A) (B)............................ 1

HandleGrip............................................ 2

Control Handle....................................... 1

HairPin,5/64......................................... 3

Throttle Control...................................... 1

Knob....................................................... 1

HandleGrip............................................ 1

NylonBushing........................................ 1

123 1721492

124 1107385

125 777S32064

1768457

126 777D06080

129 1734196

130 720-0313

131 1768223

134 1752137

135 1747027

136 1768464

137 1749778

138 1769080

139 1915696

140 1915750

141 1769081

142 725-0157

143 1764923

145 1915758

146 1915759

148 1734364

163 1768449

172 1724491

300 1753986

301 1768640

1768493

403 1770592

(A) Model753B

(B) Model E753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

TORQUETO

40 FT. LRS..._1,'_4

LOCTITEIN PLACE

c_o

172

302

_84

303

REQUIRED

53 @50

305

DRIVEASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty.

2 1769904

3 736-0171

4 1740949

5 1773599

7 777S00006

8 1766326

9 1768865

10 1769006

11 1186393

12 1727379

13 1769870

14 1769869

15 1769885

16 1185147

18 1890234

19 1107382

20 1711864

21 1763219

23 1715538

25 1748393

26 1918370

27 1756151

28 736-3050

29 1715685

30 712-3000

31 1915831

32 710-0347

33 1186389

36 736-0169

39 1186347

41 1769881

42 1769877

43 1702646

44 1770361

48 1725264

49 712-3007

50 1185388

51 1708012

53 1701447

54 1769781

56 1104436

Engine,ElectricStart.............................. 1

Engine,RecoilStart................................ 1

EnginePulley......................................... 1

LockWasher,7/16................................. 1

Bolt, 7/16-20x 1-3/4.............................. 1

Washer,Nylon........................................ 1

WarningDecal ....................................... 1

OilValveCap.......................................... 1

OilValve(Incl. Ref.8) ............................ 1

Oil DrainHose........................................ 1

FlangeLocknut,3/8-16........................... 5

Pop Rivet,3/16 ...................................... 4

Flap........................................................ I

FlapBracket............................................ I

LowerTransmissionRod....................... I

CotterPin,3/32x 5/8............................. 8

FlatWasher,1/2..................................... 1

FlatWasher,5/16................................... 5

CompressionSpring............................... 1

ShoulderBolt......................................... 1

Nyliner,1/2............................................. 2

CarriageBolt,3/8-16 x 1-3/4.................. 1

IdlerArm .............................................. 1

Idler Pulley............................................. 2

FlatWasher,3/8 ..................................... 3

PlasticGrip............................................. 1

TopLocknut,3/8-16............................... 1

Lift CrankAssembly............................... 1

Bolt, 3/8-16x 1-3/4................................ 1

FlangeLocknut,1/4-20........................... 4

LockWasher,3/8................................... 1

FlangeLockScrew,3/8-16 x 1............... 4

Interlock Cam......................................... 1

LowerBrakeRod.................................... 1

Washer,Flat 1/2..................................... 3

Interlock Latch....................................... 1

Swivel Block........................................... 2

Jam Nut,5/16-18................................... 2

RetainingRing........................................ 2

FlatWasher............................................ 4

SpecialWasher.................................... A/R

SquareKey,3/16x 2-1/2........................ 2

TransmissionAssembly,Model915-027

(Seepage36 for breakdown.)............. 1

Woodruff Key,3/16x 3/4....................... 1

57 1732499

58 1770247

60 1770326

61 1118808

62 736-0463

63 1100002

64 712-3004A

65 712-0375

66 736-0329

67 712-3005

68 1769888

69 1768140

70 1767837

71 1768628

72 1769873

75 1768624

76 1768636

78 1769872

79 1111609

80 1769874

81 1769875

83 1768630

84 1186308

85 1769852

87 1770334

90 1768194

91 1762042

102 1186229

118 1717897

159 1916897

167 1769882

168 1769878

169 1100350

170 1187961

171 1730851

172 710-0604A

177 1740496

302 687-02014

303 1768180

304 1774129

305 1718086

400 GW-97092

402 GW-9532

403 GW-20546

TopLocknut, 5116-18............................. 4

Lower BladeRod.................................... I

TransaxlePulley .................................... I

RetainingRing........................................ I

FlatWasher,114..................................... 3

Screw,114-28x 3/4................................ I

FlangeLocknut, 5116-18......................... I

Locknut, 3/8-16...................................... 2

LockWasher,114................................... I

Screw,318x I-I/4 .................................. I

UpperBladeRod.................................... I

TransmissionArm.................................. I

BallJoint ................................................ I

Shift Link Rod........................................ I

UpperTransmissionRod........................ I

Spring AttachmentRod.......................... 1

ExtensionSpring.................................... I

UpperBrakeRod.................................... 1

Screw,5116-18x 2-3/4 .......................... 2

Shift Rod................................................ 1

ClutchArm Pivot.................................... 1

Shift Rod Bracket................................... 1

FlangeLock Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2........... 2

Backplate(A) (B).................................... 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1-1/2.. 1

ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1 ........ 3

HexNut, 1/4-20...................................... 1

Hair Pin,5/64......................................... 3

Pivot....................................................... 1

PivotShaftAssembly............................. 1

BrakeArm .............................................. 1

CotterPin............................................... 3

DrivePin,5/32 x I .................................. I

ClevisPin,112x I-I/4 ............................ I

Screw,5116-18x 314.............................. 2

FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 314................... 2

FrameWeldmentAssembly...................1

WheelRim.............................................. 2

Tire......................................................... 2

ValveStem............................................. 2

Loctite242,0.02 oz.Tube...................... Nil

ClipRing ................................................ I

Washer................................................... 2

Orderpartsfrom your localauthorizedenginedealer. Referto enginefor model/typenumber.

Orderpartsfrom your localPeerless-Tecumsehdealer.

A/R As required.

N/I Item not includedwith unit; order separately.

(A) Model753B

(B) ModelE753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

_110

105

158

149

103

151

_53

_312

31|

165

Lj-j

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

ELECTRICALDIAGRAM- MODELE753BONLY

IGNITIONSWITCH [ WIRECOLORCODE •

_=_ l B Black

Solenoid BL Blue

B/_ I/'_ _ Regulator R Red

G • ] W White

_ Y Y Yellow

RhN Red/White

OFF RUN START J W/B White{Black ,

Ignition _ Gad T Starter

Sw,tohiir j a I . o o I

EL _ n I

W/B

ToCharger

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

1 1916897

2 GW-20546

3 GW-9532

11 1186393

16 1185147

28 736-3959

30 712-3909

31 1769895

47 714-9474

53 1791447

58 1770247

73 712-0266

94 1768231

95 1769521

97 777100006

100 1769344

101 1769907

103 726-94098

104 1764996

105 726-04096

Pivot....................................................... I

Washer................................................... I

Clip Ring................................................ I

FlangeLoeknut,318-16........................... 9

CotterPin,3132x 5/8 ............................. 2

FlatWasher,318..................................... 6

Locknut,318-16...................................... I

LiftCrank................................................ I

CotterPin............................................... I

SpecialWasher....................................... 4

LowerBladeRod.................................... I

FlangeLoeknut,3/8-16........................... 5

PivotBlock............................................. I

LevelerBar............................................. 1

CuttingHeightDecal............................... 1

TapScrew,#8 x 3/8 ............................... 8

CompressionSpring............................... 1

SpeedNut,5/16-18 ............................... 2

BeltGuard ............................................. 1

SpeedNut,5/16-18 ............................... 2

106 1100352

108 1743891

110 1186329

149 777D06078

151 777D06077

158 1769767

165 1754125

174 1770355

397 1769903

398 1185469

399 736-9156

310 1770248

311 1768477

312 1764149

313 1769743

314 1185976

315 1185759

316 1769899

317 1186347

CotterPin............................................... 4

GageWheel............................................ 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16 x 3/4 ............... 2

LogoDecal ............................................ 1

33"CombinationDeckDecal.................. 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

Shoulder Bolt......................................... 5

Toplock Nut............................................ 1

RearLiftAssembly................................. I

RollPin, I/4 x I ...................................... 2

FlatWasher,5/8 ..................................... 1

FrontLiftAssembly................................ I

SpindleAssembly................................... 2

FlangeBearing........................................ 4

GageSupport......................................... 1

GreaseFitting......................................... 2

DrivePin,1/4 x 3.................................... 2

Mower Support ...................................... 2

WhizlockScrew,3/8-16x 1.................... 4

(A) Model753B

(B) Model E753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

158

400 LOCTITE242, 0.02OZ.TUBE

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY

Models753B,E753B

MOWER DECKASSEMBLY

Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty.

2 1185574

3 1746869

4 1765092

7 711-04020

8 1918848

9 1765196

10 1765197

11 1910917

13 1771081

14 1771083

15 712-0271

17 1773600

18 777S00004

19 1774220

20 1769362

21 1736484

22 736-0171

23 1773523

24 1764140

25 1701055

26 1762794

27 1100062

28 1911054

29 1918371

30 1186059

31 1911021

32 1749911

33 1766787

34 1720717

35 1756595

36 712-3017

BallBearing............................................ 4

Spacer.................................................... 2

MowerSpindle....................................... 2

SpindleShaft ......................................... 1

Spacer(Forright-handspindle ass'y) .... 1

Screw, 7/1G14 x 1................................ 2

BellevilleWasher.................................... 2

Blade,33" Mulching................................ 2

FlatHeadScrew, #10-24 x 1-1/4 ........... 2

BrakePad............................................... 1

SeresNut,#10-24 ................................. 2

ToothedDrive Belt................................. 1

CautionDecal........................................ 1

CoggedPulley,56T................................ 2

DrivePulley............................................ 1

FlatWasher,7/16 ................................... 2

LockWasher,7/16................................. 2

FlangeLockScrew,5/16-18x 1............. 8

FlangeBushing....................................... 2

FlatWasher............................................ 2

IdlerPulley............................................. 1

HexHeadCapscrew,3/8-16 x 2-1/2....... 2

AdapterTrim .......................................... 1

IdlerArm ................................................ 1

PopRivet............................................... 2

BeltTensionAdjustment Bracket........... 1

IdlerPulley............................................. 1

SpecialThrust Washer........................... 2

BeltGuide............................................... 1

ExtensionSpring .................................... 1

Nut,3/8-16............................................. 2

37 1732499

38 1723996

39 777S30118

40 1768818

41 73Gg169

42 1701447

43 1764135

44 1769397

46 71G0101

47 777S00008

48 1185715

50 1771925

51 1771922

52 631-04011

53 1727342

54 1910931

55 687-02004

56 1910951

57 1910971

58 1910972

59 710-0650

60 GW-90077

158 1769767

318 1773595

319 1773587

320 1769048

400 GW-97092

401 1735222

Locknut,5/1G18.................................... 1

PulleySpacer......................................... 1

DangerDecal.......................................... 1

FiatWasher,3/8 x 3/4 ............................ 7

LockWasher,3/8 ................................... 1

FiatWasher............................................ 2

BeltGuide............................................... 1

Screw, 7/1G14 x 1-1/4 ......................... 2

RetainingRing........................................ 1

Warning Decal........................................ 1

PyramidWasher,3/8.............................. 1

Triplask Screw,1/4-20x 5/8 .................. 8

SprocketPlate........................................ 2

MulcherCover,Fold-UpStyle

(Incl. Ref.28and 30) ......................... 1

Cap......................................................... 2

DischargeChute..................................... 1

Weldment Doubler................................. 2

Bracket,ChuteHinge.............................. 1

Spring,DischargeChute......................... 1

Pin,DischargeChute.............................. 1

Screw,Thread-Forming.......................... 8

Bolt,Carriage,3/8-18x 3/4 .................... 1

V-Belt..................................................... 1

Mulching BladeKit

(Incl. Refs.9,10 and 11).................... 1

Mower DeckAssembly(A) (B)............... 1

Mower SpindleAssembly

(Incl. Refs.2, 3 & 4)............................ 2

Loctite242,0.02oz.Tube...................... N/I

BlackSprayPaintCan,13oz................. Nil

N/I Itemnot includedwith unit; orderseparately.

(A) Model753B

(B) Model E753B

PeerlessTransaxle

22J

/ 67

NUMBERSHERE

150

/ 30

65A

Model915-027

TRANSAXLEASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty.

18A

TC-772113 TransaxleCover.............................. 1

TC-772135 TransaxleCover.............................. 1

TC-780086ANeedleBearing..................... 2

TC-770110 TransaxleCase............................... 1

TC-776300 Countershaft................................... 1

TC-778281 Spur Gear(16teeth) ................ 1

TC-778122ASpur Gear(22 teeth)....................... 1

TC-792160 Shift Key ......................................... 4

TC-784373

TC-784365

TC-778261

TC-778262

TC-778221

TC-778068

TC-778260

TC-786150

TC-786139

TC-786147

TC-786159

TC-792077

TC-792079

TC-788061

TC-792073

TC-792125

TC-792035

TC-788040

TC-780072

TC-780108

TC-780001

TC-792001

TC-788076

TC-780159

TC-790071

TC-790007

TC-799021

Shift Collar ......................... 1

Shift Rod& Fork ............................. 1

BevelGear& Bearing(Incl. 174)..... 1

BevelPinion(14 teeth).................... 1

BevelGear(16 teeth) ..................... 2

DifferentialPinion ......................... 2

RingGear........................................ 1

BearingStrip .................................. 1

DrivePin ......................................... 1

NeutralSpacer ............................... 1

Ball,5/16" dia. ................................ 1

Spring ............................................. 1

SealRing......................................... 2

Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4" .................... 17

RetainingRing ................................ 4

RetainingRing ................................ 1

Washer............................................ 6

Washer............................................ 3

Washer............................................ 2

"0" Ring .......................................... 1

Bushing.......................................... 1

BrakeDisk ....................................... 1

BrakePadRate .............................. 1

BrakePad(pkg.of 2) ...................... 2

39 TC-786026 DowelPin........................................ 2

40 TC-792076AWasher........................................... 1

41 TC-790045 BrakeLever..................................... 1

42 TC-792073 Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4". ................... 2

43 TC-792075 Locknut,5/16-24 ............................ 1

44 TC-790025 BrakePadHolder ............................ 1

46 TC-786086 BrakeLeverBracket........................ 1

47 TC-774747 Axle(16-1/4"long) ......................... 1

48 TC-774888 Axle(11" long) ................................ 1

49 TC-778124ASpur Gear(30 teeth)....................... 1

50 TC-778123ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

51 TC-778122ASpur Gear(22 teeth) ....................... 1

52 TC-778273 Spur Gear(19 teeth) ....................... 1

54 TC-778263 Spur Gear(11 teeth) ....................... 1

56 TC-778126ASpur Gear(20 teeth) ....................... 1

57 TC-778127ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ...................... 1

58 TC-778128ASpur Gear(28 teeth) ....................... 1

59 TC-778129ASpur Gear(30 teeth) ....................... 1

61 TC-778265 Spur Gear(34 teeth) ....................... 1

65 TC-780162 Washer........................................... 1

65A TC-780160 Washer........................................... 2

66 TC-776299 InputShaft ...................................... 1

67 TC-776352 Shifter & BrakeShaft ...................... 1

69 TC-780161 Washer........................................... 1

71 TC-788069 SquareCutRing .............................. 1

76 TC-780090 Washer........................................... 1

77 TC-788078AInvertedRetainingRing(pkg.of 2). 1

79 TC-792144 Spring ............................................. 1

80 TC-790063ABrakeBracket.................................. 1

85 TC-792137 LubricationFitting ........................... 2

90 TC-788067BGrease

(32 oz. bottle Bentonitegrease) ........................... 1

150 510334 GasketEliminator(Loctite#515) .... 1

161 776302 ReverseIdler........................ 1

174 780085 NeedleBearing ............................... 1

ORDERALLTRANSAXLEPARTSFROM YOURLOCALPEERLESS-TECUMSEHDEALER

Wide-CutCombinationMower

9 2

FUELTANKASSEMBLY

Ref. Part Description Qty.

710-0759

712-3004A

726-0205

7518095337

7518493337

751-0535

781-0497

781-0498

787-01028

HexFlangeScrew,5/16-18x 5/8............ 6

FlangeLocknut,5/16-18......................... 6

HoseClamp............................................ 2

Screw,K80x 3.59.................................. 2

FuelTank, 1gaL(Incl,FuelCap)............. 1

FuelLine, 12"......................................... 1

Mounting Bracket,FuelTank.................. 1

SupportBracket,FuelTank .................... 1

Bracket,FuelTank.................................. 1

NOTES

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

0 TRIll BILT°

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC

with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the

United States, its possessions and territories.

Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period

of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase

and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part

found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited

warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and

maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished

with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse,

commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alter-

ation, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other

peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation

or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt

LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void

your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sepa-

rate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component fail-

ures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days re-

gardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period,

normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by de-

fects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts.

Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited

to: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider

deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates,

auger spiral rubber, tires.

NOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE= Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized

service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your

Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-866-840-6483, or log on to our

Web site at www.troybilt.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following

oases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Refer to the

applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and cond

tions.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate

one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch

adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of

the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products

sold or exported outside of the United States, its pos-

sessions and territories, except those sold through Troy-

Bilt LLC's authorized channels of export distribution.

e. Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bi]t parts are not covered by

this warranty.

f. Service completed by someone other than an authorized

service dealer is not covered by this warranty.

g. Transportation charges and service calls are not covered.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-

chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after

the applicable period of express written warranty above as

to the parts as identified. No other express warranty,

whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given

by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with

respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt LLC. During the

period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or re-

placement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole

and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt LLC

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or

damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for

substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental

expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not

apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the

amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of

the safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to

you and your property and/or to others and their property arising

out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased

as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This

limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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