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Owner/Operator Manual
Models
915107 – 2450
915105 – 2150
915103 – 1840
915101 – 1634
02997700B 2/08
ENGLISH
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . 11 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . 15 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . .
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2. Understand all Safety Precautions DELIVERY provided in the manuals. Customer Note: If you have purchased this 3. Review control functions and operation product without complete assembly and of the unit. Do not operate the unit instruction by your retailer, it is your unless all controls function as described responsibility to: in this manual. � Read and understand all assembly 4. Review recommended lubrication, instructions in this manual. If you do maintenance and adjustments. not
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NOTATIONS CAUTION: POTENTIALLY NOTE: General reference information for HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not proper operation and maintenance practices. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or or moderate injury. It may also be information required to prevent damage to used to alert against unsafe unit or attachment. practices. SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 7 2 1 6 077541 3 5 8 4
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Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1805 OL1810 Never carry children. Keep people away from unit while operating. OL1806 OL18111 Go up and down slopes, not across. Shut off engine, remove key, MAX 10 DO NOT operate on slopes and read manual before you OL1807 over 10°. adjust or repair unit. OL1812 � If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. � Avoid sudden turns. NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. � K
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Avoid uneven or rough terrain. DO NOT 8. DANGER! operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if Keep hands and feet away. an edge caves in. Dust, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light. Do not operate mower unless Data indicates that operators, age 60 and guards are in operating position above, are involved in a larger percentage of
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NEVER direct discharge towards persons or Use extra care while operating machines with property. Thrown objects may ricochet back grass catcher or other attachments. They can towards operator. ALWAYS stand clear of the affect stability of the machine. discharge area. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the and engine, remove key, engage parking blades and proceed slowly straight down the brake, and allow
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NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a DO NOT change engine governor settings or truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always over-speed engine. place containers on the ground away from Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury your vehicle before filling. or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed When practical, remove gas-powered area. Always provide good ventilation. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating it on the ground. I
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ASSEMBLY Check Tire Pressure WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire CAUTION: Avoid injury! Safety section before proceeding. Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Tools Required � Do not attempt to mount a � Adjustable wrench tire without the proper � Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. equipment and experience to perform the job. Unpack Unit � Do not inflate the tires Remove unit and all other components from abov
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Check function of all controls See OPERATION on page 12. 1 2 3 1 1. Steering Lever 3. Eccentric 2. Seat Spacer Figure 3 GB - 10
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 11 915107 3 9 10 1 4 915105, 103, 101 Figure 4 1. Throttle Lever 6. Steering Levers 2. Choke Control 7. Fuel Tank 3. Ignition Switch 8. Mower Lift Pedal 4. PTO Switch 9. Mower Deck 5. Seat 10. Discharge Chute 11. Parking Brake GB - 11
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OPERATION Safety Interlock System WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire WARNING: Safety interlock failure Safety section before proceeding. and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to CONTROLS AND FEATURES make sure it is functioning See figure 4 for all controls and features properly. locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as
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Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Engages 3 2 1 (2) and 1 disengages (1) mower blades. 2 Steering Levers � Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers 1. Mower Lift 2. Adjustment backward. Pedal Hole � Forward (2) – Push both steering 3. Adjustment Pin levers forward. Figure 5 � Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the a combination of both. height of the mower deck. See � Right (4) – Pull right steering lever
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STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF FOR BEST PERFORMANCE ENGINE Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Starting the Engine Keep mower deck properly leveled. NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and place the steering levers Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall in neutral prior to starting the engine. grass, mow twice. 1. If the engine is cold, move the choke Do not travel too fast. control to the On position. If the engine Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read shows the recommended service schedule. and understand the entire Safety Refer to the maintenance instructions in the section before proceeding. Engine Manual for additional information. NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood opened (see MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on
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Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for Engine detailed instructions. Manual NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain petcock (1) supplied with unit, Mainten- not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. ance Schedule 1 25 Hours Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and or Every Battery Battery Cables on page 21). Season Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on each Unit front wheel 1 50 Ho
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Remove (Figure 8) Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). TIPPING SEAT FORWARD NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. Put steering levers up and tip seat forward 2. Remove drag link from mower deck. (figure 7). 3. Remove front and rear trunnions from lift arms. 4. Slide mower deck
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3. Install drag link on mower deck. Install (Figure 8) 4. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see 1. Slide mower deck under unit. REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and 5. Level and adjust pitch of mower deck left side of unit. (see LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING 2. Install front and rear trunnions on lift PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 18). arms. 6 6 4 1 3 2 5 1. Rear Trunnion 4. Drag Link 2. PTO Belt 5. Front Trunnion 3. Mower Deck 6. Lift Arms Figure 8 LEVELL
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The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Lowest Cutting Position Blades (Figure 10): � Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. 3 2 1 (6.35 mm) pitched forward. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward. Forward Pitch of Mower Blades 3 1 2 1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 3 1 2 Forward Pitch = 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) Front of Mower Deck 1. Mower Deck 3. Ground 2. Mower Blade 4-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm) Fig
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Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust REPLACING MOWER BLADE Mower Blade Height And Pitch Remove (Figure 13) (Figure 12): NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust CAUTION: Mower blades are he height and pitch of the mower blades. sharp and can cut you. Wrap the 1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the blades or wear gloves, and use three measurements required to level extra caution when servicing and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. them. These measurements are: a. The distance fr
