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Operator’s Manual
WIDE CUT MOWER
Model Series
933R
(12A-751-190)
933E
(12AE751-190)
(Model 933R Shown)
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-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained i
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Dear Owner: Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing this Wide Cut Mower. You now own one of the finest walk-behind mulching/side dis- SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................... 1 charge mowers available. General Operation....................................................... 1 Slope Operation.......................................................... 2 Your new mower allows you to mow much faster than the Children..................................................................
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Section 1 Safety SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engine on your power equipment, like most o
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Section 1: Safety 15. Never operate mower in wet grass. II. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SERVICE Always be sure of your footing; keep Slopes are a major factor related to 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline a firm hold on the handle and walk; slip and fall accidents which can result and other fuels. They are flammable never run. in severe injury. All slopes require and their vapors are explosive. 16. Disengage the Wheel Drive Lever on extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a a) Use only an approved con
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Section 1: Safety 13. To access the underside of the b) Do not use a battery charger mower, tip the mower rearward. Do other than the one provided with not tip the mower forward or on ei- the mower. ther of its sides, unless specifically c) The battery contains toxic mate- advised to do so in this manual. rials. Do not damage the battery 10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. case. If the case is broken or 14. Maintain or replace safety and in- Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and damaged, avoid
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Section 2 Assembly the air cleaner cover and lift the other ASSEMBLY STEPS WARNING handlebar upward. Rotate the handle- IMPORTANT: MOTOR OIL MUST BE bars over the engine and position the To prevent personal injury or property ADDED TO THE ENGINE BEFORE IT IS handlebar ends (E, Figure 2-2) against damage, do not attempt to start the STARTED. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN the sides of the engine deck. engine until all assembly steps are THIS “ASSEMBLY” SECTION. complete and you have read and NOTE: Fo
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Section 2: Assembly Contents of Hardware Bag (Parts are shown at actual size unless noted otherwise) Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 5/8" Qty: 6 Hex Flange Lock Screw, Hex Flange Lock Screw, Flat Washer, 5/16" 1/4"-20 x 1/2" Qty: 2 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Qty: 2 Qty: 4 Hex Flange Lock Nut, Plastic Cable Tie 1/4-20" Qty: 2 (shown reduced size) Shift Link - Gear Select Lever Qty: 1 (Recoil Start Model) (shown reduced size) Qty: 1 Qty: 3 (Electric Start Model) Oil Drain Tube (shown reduced size) Qty. 1 Shi
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Section 2: Assembly 1. To charge the battery, locate the plas- Black (Ground Lead) STEP 4: Attach Control Rods (-) Black (Ground Lead) V tic connector (T, Figure 2-5) that hangs from the wire harness below the handle- WARNING Red bar console. (Positive Control rods are adjusted at the factory 2. Plug the connector on the battery (Positive Lead) Lead) and should not require additional ad- charger (Z, Figure 2-5) into the connec- justment during assembly. After as- tor on the wire harness (T).
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Section 2: Assembly BB L W J V AA V F Figure 2-6A: Attach wheel drive control rod to lever. I B. Attach Operator Presence Control Rod E 1. Locate control rod (E, Figures. 2-6 C and 2-7) attached at upper end to Operator Presence Control lever (W, F Figure 2-7). 2. At bottom of control rod, insert swivel block (G, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) into control arm (T, Figure 2-6). CC 3. Add one 5/16" washer and attach with cotter pin. Bend ends of cotter pin to se- cure. H D C. Attach Blade Drive Control Rod 1
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Section 2: Assembly 5. Hold lower part of gear select lever (I, and backward. The wheels should move WARNING Figure 2-9) against bracket (M). Position freely. If not, adjust length of shift link retaining plate (N) from parts bag in (P, Figure 2-9) as necessary. Do not use the mower if the wheels place as shown in Figure 2-9 (plate continue to turn after releasing the 14. Put the Gear Select Lever in neutral below bracket). Secure plate with two Operator Presence Control and the (N), release al
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Section Features and Controls 3 the lever will also disengage the Blade MOWER FEATURES AND WARNING Drive Control, which will apply a brake CONTROLS Before operating mower, be sure to that stops the blades within three (3) read all safety, controls and operating seconds. This section describes the various instructions in this Manual and on features and controls on the unit. Refer Blade Drive Control decals located on machine. to the next section “Operation” for Use this lever (B, Figure 3-1)
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Section 3: Features and Controls Operating Symbols Various symbols are used on the mower to indicate control settings (your model may not have all of the symbols). These symbols are shown below with a description of their meaning. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START RUN Presence Control along with the Wheel trated) on the right side of the mower Gear Select Lever Drive Control. deck show the cutting height settings Use this lever (C, Figure 3-1) to select When starti
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Section 3: Features and Controls Engine Throttle Control H – IGNITION/STARTER This lever (G, Figure 3-6) is used to SWITCH G – THROTTLE CONTROL adjust engine speeds and to stop the en- gine. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. CHOKE - Use when starting a cold engine. FAST - Use during mower Figure 3-6 operation. SLOW - Use when idling Engine Recoil Starter engine. The recoil starter (I, Figure 3-7) is used to “pull-start”
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Section Operation 4 9. Check the air pressure in the rear clean unleaded gasoline with a mini- WARNING tires (15-20 PSI). Keep tires inflated mum octane rating of 77. Leave 1/2" Before operating mower, be sure to equally. of space for fuel expansion. Do not read all safety, controls and operating mix oil with gasoline. Do not use instructions in this Manual and on gasoline which contains Methanol. DANGER decals located on machine. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
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Section 4: Operation 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch STARTING AND STOPPING Control System THE ENGINE The mower is equipped with a blade- brake-clutch which is designed to stop DANGER the mower blades within three (3) Do not operate the engine in an seconds after release of the Operator enclosed area. Engine exhaust Presence Control or the Blade Drive contains carbon monoxide, a deadly Control. Never tamper with, or attempt A gas that is odorless, colorless and to defeat the purpose of this safe
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Section 4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. Move Throttle Control all the way Fast). When first practicing with the down to stop position or turn ignition mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. A. Stand on left side (as viewed from be- key (electric start models) fully counter- Select forward speeds according to hind handlebars) of machine. Be sure clockwise to stop position. mowing conditions and terrain. Use your feet are safely away from the slower speeds on rough terrain o
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Section 4: Operation C. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure 4- Mow When WARNING 2) in R (reverse) setting by first mov- Lawn Is Dry ing lever to N (neutral). Then pull To avoid injury or property damage: lever up, turn it to R position, and re- • Maximum safe operating angle For best results, avoid cutting grass lease lever. o is 15 . when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form D. To start the wheels, slowly squeeze • Exceeding maximum safe operating clumps which interfere with the cutting Whee
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Section 4: Operation first, and then mow the bottom. When 1. Park mower on a portion of lawn 8. Do not use the mower until the Blade mowing ditches, watch out for cans, which has not been recently mowed. Brake Control System has been in- bottles, or other debris. spected, adjusted or repaired by an au- 2. Set the cutting height so the mower thorized dealer. cuts 1/3 of the grass height. BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST 3. Start the engine. When the Operator Presence Control 4. Press the Operator Prese
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Section Maintenance 5 Carefully read this Section on mower OIL TYPE: Use clean, high quality deter- 5. Twist oil drain fixture (C) to the open and engine maintenance and service. gent oil having an A.P.I. service classifi- position. Pull out. Drain oil completely. Performing the required maintenance ac- cation of SE, SF or SG. Use no special 6. Push in and twist oil drain fixture to cording to schedule will ensure the additives with oil. Refer to the Engine the closed position. Remove drain
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Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE CLEANING BATTERY (if applicable) • Stop engine, wait for parts to stop WARNING moving, disconnect spark plug wire, D and allow engine to co
