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Operator’s Manual
TM
Wide-Cut 33"
Combination Mower
Models 753B
F753B
(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 is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be mainta
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section Safety 1 Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner’s Manual to alert you to potential The engine exhaust from this product contains hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the chemicals known to the State of California safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- message could result in personal injury or property tive harm. damage. IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practi
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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 case. If the case is broken or 14. Maintain or replace safety and in- cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, damaged, avoid cont
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Section Assembly 2 ASSEMBLY STEPS WARNING STEP 1: Unpacking Mower To prevent personal injury or property B damage, do not attempt to start the A NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the unit engine until all assembly steps are are as viewed from the operator’s posi- complete and you have read and tion behind the handlebars. A F understand the safety, controls and 1. Cut straps, if present, securing unit operating instructions in this manual. B to pallet. Leave unit on pallet during as- sembly (to s
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Section 2: Assembly STEP 3 ATTACHING THE BATTERY STEP 4: Attach Control Rods WARNING CABLES (MODEL F753B) A. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod Control rods are adjusted at the fac- The positive battery terminal is marked 1. Locate the wheel drive control rod (F, tory and should not require additional Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is Figures 2-4A & 2-7) and remove the an- adjustment during assembly. After as- marked Neg. (–). gled end from the left handlebar by re- sembling unit, contr
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Section 2: Assembly BB L W J V AA V F Figure 2-4A: Attach wheel drive control rod to lever. I 1. Remove the vinyl grip (B, Figure 2-6) from the gear select lever (I). Place the wood edge against the edge of the grip E C and slowly pull off the grip. 2. Insert nylon bushing (Z, Figure 2-6) F up into console (L). 3. Slide spring and washers (J) down onto gear select lever. 4. Insert gear select lever (I) up through CC nylon bushing (Z) in handlebar console (L). Guide pin (K) on gear select lever
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Section 2: Assembly 9. When shift arm (X) is in neutral posi- STEP 6: Check Motor Oil Level WARNING tion, rotate shift link (P) toward end of 1. Move mower to a level area. Press gear select lever rod (I). Adjust length Do not use the mower if the wheels and hold Operator Presence Control of shift link (P) as necessary to fit into continue to turn after releasing the lever (W, Figure 2-5) to move mower. hole in bottom of gear select lever (I). Operator Presence Control and the 2. The mower
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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 detailed operating instructions
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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 ENGAGE DISENGAGE CHOKE 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, on non- Electric Start models, to stop the engine. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throt- tle 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, Figu
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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 the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. down to stop position (Non-electric Start Select forward speeds according to A. Stand on left side (as viewed from Models Only) or turn ignition key (elec- mowing conditions and terrain. Use behind handlebars) of machine. Be tric start models) fully counterclockwise slower speeds on rough terrain or sure your feet are safely away from to stop position. when g
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Section 4: Operation C. Put the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure Mow When WARNING 4-2) in R (reverse) setting by first Lawn Is Dry moving lever to N (neutral). Then To avoid injury or property damage: pull lever up, turn it to R position, • Maximum safe operating angle For best results, avoid cutting grass and release 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 Wheel Dri
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Section 4: Operation 3. Start the engine. BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST 4. Press the Operator Presence Control When the Operator Presence Control is released during operation of the down against the handlebar grip and push the Blade Drive Control fully for- mower, the engine does not stop, but the blades should stop within three (3) ward until it stays in the engaged posi- tion. seconds. The following test provides a visual test of whether the Blade Brake 5. Put the Gear Select Lever in the No. 1 Co
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Section Maintenance 5 Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark WARNING plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Carefully read this Section on mower Maintenance Chart. Refer to Engine 5. Twist oil drain fixture (C) to the open and engine maintenance and service. Owner's Manu
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Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark WARNING plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. ENGINE CLEANING WARNING • Stop engine, wait for parts to stop Charge battery only with charger sup- moving, disconnect spark plug wire, D plied with machine. Do no
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Section 5: Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark WARNING plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models). Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. The belt cover must be removed to per- 5. Loosen four mounting bolts (L) se- ENGINE STORAGE form several maintenance procedures. curing spindle housing (beneath mo
