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Greensmower
Serial No. (030001—

)

TECHNICAL
MANUAL

John Deere
Lawn & Grounds Care Division
TM1680 (01/Dec/96)

Litho in U.S.A

M83741

INTRODUCTION
This technical manual is written for an experienced
technician and contains sections that are specifically for
this product. It is a part of a total product support
program.

Safety
Specifications and
General Information

The manual is organized so that all the information on a
particular system is kept together. The order of grouping
is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Table of Contents
Specifications
Component Location
System Schematic
Theory of Operation
Troubleshooting Chart
Diagnostics
Tests & Adjustments
Repair

Note:

Engine (Honda GX120)

Electrical
Power Train

Depending on the particular section or system
being covered, not all of the above groups may
be used.

Each section will be identified with a symbol rather than a
number. The groups and pages within a section will be
consecutively numbered.

Handlebars and Controls
Brakes

All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.

We appreciate your input on this manual. To help, there
are postage paid post cards included at the back. If you
find any errors or want to comment on the layout of the
manual please fill out one of the cards and mail it back to
us.

Cutting Unit

Miscellaneous

COPYRIGHT© 1996
JOHN DEERE LAWN AND
GROUNDS CARE DIVISION
Horicon, Wisconsin
All rights reserved

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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

HANDLE FLUIDS SAFELY-AVOID
FIRES
Be Prepared For Emergencies

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to
the potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe servicing
practices.

Understand Signal Words
A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near
specific hazards. General precautions are listed on
CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention
to safety messages in this manual.

REPLACE SAFETY SIGNS

When you work around fuel, do not smoke or work near
heaters or other fire hazards.
Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Do not
incinerate or puncture pressurized containers.
Make sure machine is clean of trash, grease, and
debris.
Do not store oily rags; they can ignite and burn
spontaneously.
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital, and fire department near your
telephone.

Replace missing or damaged safety signs. See the
machine operator’s manual for correct safety sign
placement.

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SAFETY

USE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES

Park Machine Safely

Wear Protective Clothing

Before working on the machine:
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing
protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to
protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud
noises.
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention
of the operator. Do not wear radio or music
headphones while operating machine.

1. Lower all equipment to the ground.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Disconnect the battery ground strap.
4. Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in operator
station.

Support Machine Properly And Use
Proper Lifting Equipment

Service Machines Safely

If you must work on a lifted machine or attachment,
securely support the machine or attachment.
Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie,
scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when you work near
machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to
get caught, severe injury could result.
Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical
shorts and entanglement in moving parts.

Use Proper Tools
Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools and
procedures can create safety hazards. Use power tools
only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. For
loosening and tightening hardware, use the correct size
tools. DO NOT use U.S. measurement tools on metric
fasteners. Avoid bodily injury caused by slipping
wrenches. Use only service parts meeting John Deere
specifications.

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Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow
tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load.
Do not work under a machine that is supported solely
by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in this
manual.
Lifting heavy components incorrectly can cause severe
injury or machine damage. Follow recommended
procedure for removal and installation of components
in the manual.

Work In Clean Area
Before starting a job:
1. Clean work area and machine.
2. Make sure you have all necessary tools to do your
job.
3. Have the right parts on hand.
4. Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt
shortcuts.

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SAFETY

Illuminate Work Area Safely

Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust

Illuminate your work area adequately but safely. Use a
portable safety light for working inside or under the
machine. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire
cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb
can ignite spilled fuel or oil.

Avoid breathing dust that may be generated when
handling components containing asbestos fibers.
Inhaled asbestos fibers may cause lung cancer.

Work In Ventilated Area

Components in products that may contain asbestos
fibers are brake pads, brake band and lining
assemblies, clutch plates, and some gaskets. The
asbestos used in these components is usually found in
a resin or sealed in some way. Normal handling is not
hazardous as long as airborne dust containing
asbestos is not generated.
Avoid creating dust. Never use compressed air for
cleaning. Avoid brushing or grinding material
containing asbestos. When servicing, wear an
approved respirator. A special vacuum cleaner is
recommended to clean asbestos. If not available, apply
a mist of oil or water on the material containing
asbestos. Keep bystanders away from the area.

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If
it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area,
remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an
exhaust pipe extension.

SERVICE TIRES SAFELY

If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the
doors and get outside air into the area.

WARNING: California Proposition
65 Warning
Gasoline engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Remove Paint Before Welding Or
Heating
Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous
fumes can be generated when paint is heated by
welding, soldering, or using a torch. Do all work outside
or in a well ventilated area. Dispose of paint and
solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or
heating: If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the
dust. Wear an approved respirator. If you use solvent or
paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water
before welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper
containers and other flammable material from area.
Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before
welding or heating.

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Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause
serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate
the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld
or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause
an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety
cage if available.
Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

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AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING
BLADES, AUGERS AND PTO
SHAFTS

Dispose of Waste Properly
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste
used with John Deere equipment include such items as
oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Use
leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead
someone into drinking from them. Do not pour waste
onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water
source. Inquire on the proper way to recycle or dispose
of waste from your local environmental or recycling
center, or from your John Deere dealer.

LIVE WITH SAFETY
Keep hands and feet away while machine is running.
Shut off power to service, lubricate or remove mower
blades, augers or PTO shafts.

HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
SAFELY

Before returning machine to customer, make sure
machine is functioning properly, especially the safety
systems. Install all guards and shields.
Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause
serious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals used
with John Deere equipment include such items as
lubricants, coolants, paints, and adhesives.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific
details on chemical products: physical and health
hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response
techniques. Check the MSDS before you start any job
using a hazardous chemical. That way you will know
exactly what the risks are and how to do the job safely.
Then follow procedures and recommended equipment.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Page

SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

REPAIR INFORMATION
METRIC FASTENER TORQUE VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
INCH FASTENER TORQUE VALUES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

GASOLINE
4-CYCLE ENGINES—NORTH AMERICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GASOLINE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-CYCLE ENGINES—EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GASOLINE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-6
2-6
2-7
2-7

OILS AND LUBRICANTS
4-CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—NORTH AMERICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
4-CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
SPEED REDUCER OIL—NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
SPEED REDUCER OIL—EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
REEL SUPPORT GREASE—NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
REEL SUPPORT GREASE—EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
ANTI-CORROSION GREASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
GREASE—NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
GREASE—EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
ALTERNATIVE LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
LUBRICANT STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
MIXING OF LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-15
2-15
2-15
2-15

OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPEED REDUCER OIL LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE LEVER CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARK BRAKE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRAVEL CLUTCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REEL CLUTCH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-16
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honda
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline, 25° Incline
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GX120 K1LJD2
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natural
Horsepower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 kW (4.0 hp)
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 cm 3 (7.2 cu in.)
Stroke/Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cycle
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 mm (2.4 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 mm (1.7 in.)
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5:1
Slow Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400 +220/-150 rpm
Fast Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3450 ±150 rpm
Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25° BTDC
Valving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overhead Valves
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splash
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forced Air
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual-Element (Silent) Type
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Externally Vented
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In-line
Engine Oil Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.56 L (0.59 qt)
Type of Starter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recoil
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 kg. (34.2 lb)
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On Engine
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 L (0.66 gal)
Fuel (minimum octane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded Gasoline, 87 Octane
Fuel Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gravity
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Float-type Side Draft
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen
ELECTRICAL
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transistorized Magneto
DRIVE TRAIN/TRAVELING DEVICE
Traction Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smooth Surface, Dual Aluminium
Traveling Speed
Forward Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 km/h (5.5 mph)
Mow Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 km/h (5.5 mph)
Front Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Machined Steel, Solid or Grooved
BRAKES
Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Band Type, lever Activated

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CUTTING UNIT
Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559 mm (22 in.)
Cutting Height (minimum)
Standard—3.0 mm Bedknife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
Optional—2.5 mm Bedknife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 mm (7/64 in.)
Cutting Height (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.2 mm (7/8 in.)
Frequency of Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mm (0.195 in.)
Reel
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 mm (5 in.)
Number of Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heat Treated Special Alloy Steel
Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotational Moulded Poly Propylene
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
Weight (less GTC and Wheels, with Grass Catcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.5 kg (219 lb)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946 mm (37.25 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 mm (37.00 in.)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.119 m (46.8 in.)
WHEELS AND TIRES
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1-6 (2 pr) Tubeless
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125—140 kPa (18—20 psi)

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)
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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

METRIC FASTENER TORQUE VALUES
4.8

9.8

10.9

4.8

8.8

9.8

10.9

12.9

4.8

8.8

9.8

10.9

12.9

10

10

5
5

10

10

12.9
12

10

10

5

Property
Class
and
Nut
Markings

12.9

8.8

12

Property
Class
and
Head
Markings

12

TS1163

Class 4.8

Class 8.8 or 9.8

Lubricateda

Drya

SIZE

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

M6

4.8

3.5

M8

12

M10

Class 10.9

Lubricateda

Drya

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

6

4.5

9

6.5

8.5

15

11

22

23

17

29

21

M12

40

29

50

M14

63

47

M16

100

M18

Class 12.9

Lubricateda

Drya

Lubricateda

Drya

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

11

8.5

13

9.5

17

12

15

11.5

19

14.5

16

28

20

32

24

40

30

37

28

47

35

43

32

55

40

63

47

80

60

75

55

95

70

37

75

55

95

70

110

80

140

105

130

95

165

120

80

60

120

88

150

110

175

130

225

165

205

150

260

109

73

125

92

190

140

240

175

275

200

350

225

320

240

400

300

135

100

175

125

260

195

330

250

375

275

475

350

440

325

560

410

M20

190

140

240

180

375

275

475

350

530

400

675

500

625

460

800

580

M22

260

190

330

250

510

375

650

475

725

540

925

675

850

625

1075

800

M24

330

250

425

310

650

475

825

600

925

675

1150

850

1075

800

1350

1000

M27

490

360

625

450

950

700

1200

875

1350

1000

1700

1250

1600

1150

2000

1500

M30

675

490

850

625

1300

950

1650

1200

1850

1350

2300

1700

2150

1600

2700

2000

M33

900

675

1150

850

1750

1300

2200

1650

2500

1850

3150

2350

2900

2150

3700

2750

M36

1150

850

1450

1075

2250

1650

2850

2100

3200

2350

4050

3000

3750

2750

4750

3500

DO NOT use these hand torque values if a different
torque value or tightening procedure is given for a
specific application. Torque values listed are for general
use only and include a ±10% variance factor. Check
tightness of fasteners periodically. DO NOT use air
powered wrenches.
Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined
loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.
Fasteners should be replaced with the same class.
Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you
properly start thread engagement. This will prevent
them from failing when tightening.

2-4

When bolt and nut combination fasteners are used,
torque values should be applied to the NUT instead of
the bolt head.
Tighten toothed or serrated-type lock nuts to the full
torque value.
a

“Lubricated” means coated with a lubricant such
as engine oil, or fasteners with phosphate and oil
coatings. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated (yellow
dichromate - Specification JDS117) without any
lubrication.
Reference: JDS—G200.

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INCH FASTENER TORQUE VALUES

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

INCH FASTENER TORQUE VALUES
1 or 2b

SAE
Grade
and Head
Markings

5.1

5

8

5.2

8.2

No Marks

5

2
SAE
Grade
and Nut
Markings

8

No Marks
TS1162

Grade 2b

Grade 1
Lubricateda

Drya

SIZE

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

1/4

3.7

2.8

5/16

7.7

3/8

Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2

Grade 8 or 8.2

Lubricateda

Drya

Lubricateda

Drya

Lubricateda

Drya

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

N•m

lb-ft

4.7

3.5

6

4.5

7.5

5.5

9.5

7

12

9

13.5

10

17

12.5

5.5

10

7

12

9

15

11

20

15

25

18

28

21

35

26

14

10

17

13

22

16

27

20

35

26

44

33

50

36

63

46

7/16

22

16

28

20

35

26

44

32

55

41

70

52

80

58

100

75

1/2

33

25

42

31

53

39

67

50

85

63

110

80

120

90

150

115

9/16

48

36

60

45

75

56

95

70

125

90

155

115

175

130

225

160

5/8

67

50

85

62

105

78

135

100

170

125

215

160

215

160

300

225

3/4

120

87

150

110

190

140

240

175

300

225

375

280

425

310

550

400

7/8

190

140

240

175

190

140

240

175

490

360

625

450

700

500

875

650

1

290

210

360

270

290

210

360

270

725

540

925

675

1050

750

1300

975

1-1/8

470

300

510

375

470

300

510

375

900

675

1150

850

1450

1075

1850

1350

1-1/4

570

425

725

530

570

425

725

530

1300

950

1650

1200

2050

1500

2600

1950

1-3/8

750

550

950

700

750

550

950

700

1700

1250

2150

1550

2700

2000

3400

2550

1-1/2

1000

725

1250

925

990

725

1250

930

2250

1650

2850

2100

3600

2650

4550

3350

DO NOT use these hand torque values if a different
torque value or tightening procedure is given for a
specific application. Torque values listed are for general
use only and include a ±10% variance factor. Check
tightness of fasteners periodically. DO NOT use air
powered wrenches.
Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined
loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.
Fasteners should be replaced with the same grade.
Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you
properly start thread engagement. This will prevent
them from failing when tightening.
When bolt and nut combination fasteners are used,
torque values should be applied to the NUT instead of
the bolt head.

12/9/96

Tighten toothed or serrated-type lock nuts to the full
torque value.
a

“Lubricated” means coated with a lubricant such
as engine oil, or fasteners with phosphate and oil
coatings. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated (yellow
dichromate - Specification JDS117) without any
lubrication.

b “Grade 2” applies for hex cap screws (not hex

bolts) up to 152 mm (6-in.) long. “Grade 1”
applies for hex cap screws over 152 mm (6-in.)
long, and for all other types of bolts and screws
of any length.
Reference: JDS—G200.

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GASOLINE

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

GASOLINE
4–CYCLE ENGINES—NORTH AMERICA

c

CAUTION

Gasoline is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, handle it with care.
DO NOT refuel machine while:
•
•
•
•
•

indoors, always fill gas tank outdoors;
machine is near an open flame or sparks;
engine is running, STOP engine;
engine is hot, allow it to cool sufficiently first;
smoking.

STOP ENGINE

NO HOT ENGINE

NO SMOKING

Help prevent fires:
•
•
•
•

fill gas tank to bottom of filler neck only;
be sure fill cap is tight after fueling;
NO STATIC ELECTRIC
NO OPEN FLAME
DISCHARGE
OR SPARK
clean up any gas spills IMMEDIATELY;
keep machine clean and in good repair–free of excess grease, oil, debris, and faulty or damaged
parts;
• any storage of machines with gas left in tank should be in an area that is well ventilated to prevent
possible igniting of fumes by an open flame or spark, this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
To prevent fire or explosion caused by STATIC ELECTRIC DISCHARGE during fueling:
• ONLY use a clean, approved POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC fuel container and funnel WITHOUT any metal
screen or filter.
To avoid engine damage:
• DO NOT mix oil with gasoline;
• ONLY use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating (anti-knock index) of 87 or
higher;
• fill gas tank at the end of each day's operation to
help prevent condensation from forming inside a
partially filled tank;
• keep up with specified service intervals.
Use of alternative oxygenated, gasohol blended,
unleaded gasoline is acceptable as long as:
• the ethyl or grain alcohol blends DO NOT exceed
10% by volume or
• methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blends DO NOT
exceed 15% by volume.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use METHANOL gasolines
because METHANOL is harmful to the
environment and to your health.

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c

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning: Gasoline
engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

GASOLINE STORAGE
IMPORTANT: Keep all dirt, scale, water or other
foreign material out of gasoline.
Keep gasoline stored in a safe, protected area. Storage
of gasoline in a clean, properly marked (“UNLEADED
GASOLINE”) POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC container
WITHOUT any metal screen or filter is recommended.
DO NOT use de-icers to attempt to remove water from
gasoline or depend on fuel filters to remove water from
gasoline. Use a water separator installed in the storage
tank outlet. BE SURE to properly discard unstable or
contaminated gasoline. When storing unit or gasoline,
it is recommended that you add John Deere Gasoline
Conditioner and Stabilizer (TY15977) or an
equivalent to the gasoline. BE SURE to follow
directions on container and to properly discard empty
container.

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GASOLINE

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

4–CYCLE ENGINES—EUROPE

c

CAUTION

Gasoline is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, handle it with care.
DO NOT refuel machine while:
•
•
•
•
•

indoors, always fill gas tank outdoors;
machine is near an open flame or sparks;
engine is running, STOP engine;
engine is hot, allow it to cool sufficiently first;
smoking.

STOP ENGINE

NO HOT ENGINE

NO SMOKING

Help prevent fires:
•
•
•
•

fill gas tank to bottom of filler neck only;
be sure fill cap is tight after fueling;
NO STATIC ELECTRIC
NO OPEN FLAME
DISCHARGE
OR SPARK
clean up any gas spills IMMEDIATELY;
keep machine clean and in good repair–free of excess grease, oil, debris, and faulty or damaged
parts;
• any storage of machines with gas left in tank should be in an area that is well ventilated to prevent
possible igniting of fumes by an open flame or spark, this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
To prevent fire or explosion caused by STATIC ELECTRIC DISCHARGE during fueling:
• ONLY use a clean, approved POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC fuel container and funnel WITHOUT any metal
screen or filter.
To avoid engine damage:
• DO NOT mix oil with gasoline;
• ONLY use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating (anti-knock index) of 87 or
higher;
• fill gas tank at the end of each day's operation to
help prevent condensation from forming inside a
partially filled tank;
• keep up with specified service intervals.
Use of alternative oxygenated, gasohol blended,
unleaded gasoline is acceptable as long as:
• the ethyl or grain alcohol blends DO NOT exceed
10% by volume or
• methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blends DO NOT
exceed 15% by volume.

GASOLINE STORAGE
IMPORTANT: Keep all dirt, scale, water or other
foreign material out of gasoline.
Keep gasoline stored in a safe, protected area. Storage
of gasoline in a clean, properly marked (“UNLEADED
GASOLINE”) POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC container
WITHOUT any metal screen or filter is recommended.
DO NOT use de-icers to attempt to remove water from
gasoline or depend on fuel filters to remove water from
gasoline. Use a water separator installed in the storage
tank outlet. BE SURE to properly discard unstable or
contaminated gasoline. When storing unit or gasoline,
it is recommended that you add John Deere Gasoline
Conditioner and Stabilizer (TY15977) or an
equivalent to the gasoline. BE SURE to follow
directions on container and to properly discard empty
container.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use METHANOL gasolines
because METHANOL is harmful to the
environment and to your health.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SAE 30

SAE 10W-40

NOTE: For a new or rebuilt engine, the oil should be
changed after first 20 hours of use.

SAE 5W-30

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on the expected
air temperature range during the period between
recommended oil changes. Operating outside of these
recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause
premature engine failure.

SAE 10W-30

4–CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—
NORTH AMERICA

The following John Deere oils are PREFERRED:
• PLUS–4®—SAE 10W-30;
• TORQ–GARD SUPREME®—SAE 5W-30.
The following John Deere oils are also recommended,
based on their specified temperature range:
• TURF–GARD®—SAE 10W-30;
• PLUS–4®—SAE 10W-40;
• TORQ–GARD SUPREME®—SAE 30.

PREFERRED
AIR TEMPERATURE

M58275

Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not
available, provided they meet one of the following
specifications:

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper oil for your customers:

• SAE 5W-30—API Service Classification SG or
higher;
• SAE 10W-30—API Service Classification SG or
higher;
• SAE 30—API Service Classification SC or higher.

• Module DX,ENOIL2 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

The following John Deere oils are PREFERRED:

SAE 30
SAE 5W-30

NOTE: For a new or rebuilt engine, the oil should be
changed after first 20 hours of use.

SAE 10W-30

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on the expected
air temperature range during the period between
recommended oil changes. Operating outside of these
recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause
premature engine failure.

SAE 10W-40

4–CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—
EUROPE

• UNI–GARD™—SAE 10W-30;
• TORQ–GARD SUPREME®—SAE 5W-30;
• UNI–GARD™—SAE 5W-30.
The following John Deere oils are also recommended,
based on their specified temperature range:
• TORQ–GARD SUPREME®—SAE 10W-30;
• UNI–GARD™—SAE 10W-40;
• TORQ–GARD SUPREME®—SAE 30;
• UNI–GARD™—SAE 30.
Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not
available, provided they meet one of the following
specifications:
• CCMC Specification G4 or higher.

12/9/96

PREFERRED
AIR TEMPERATURE

M58275

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper oil for your customers:
• Module DX,ENOIL2 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

SPEED REDUCER OIL—NORTH
AMERICA

SPEED REDUCER OIL—EUROPE

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on the air
temperature ranges. Operating outside of these
recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause
premature gear case failure.
IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality oil in this gear
case. DO NOT mix any other oils in this gear
case. DO NOT use BIO–HY–GARD® in this gear
case.
John

Deere

gear

case

oil

is

• GL-5 GEAR LUBRICANT®—SAE 80W-90.
The following John Deere gear case oil is also
recommended if above preferred oil is not available:
• GL-5 GEAR LUBRICANT®—SAE 85W-140.
Other gear case oils may be used if above
recommended John Deere gear case oils are not
available, provided they meet the following
specification:
• API Service Classification GL–5.

John

Deere

gear

case

oil

is

• EXTREME–GARD™—SAE 80W-90.
The following John Deere gear case oil is also
recommended if above preferred oil is not available:
• EXTREME–GARD™—SAE 85W-140.
Other gear case oils may be used if above
recommended John Deere gear case oils are not
available, provided they meet the following
specification:

SAE 80W-90

SAE 85W-140

SAE 80W-90

The following
PREFERRED:

• API Service Classification GL–5.

PREFERRED
AIR TEMPERATURE

IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality oil in this gear
case. DO NOT mix any other oils in this gear
case. DO NOT use BIO–HY–GARD® in this gear
case.

SAE 85W-140

The following
PREFERRED:

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on the air
temperature ranges. Operating outside of these
recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause
premature gear case failure.

PREFERRED
M58275

AIR TEMPERATURE

M58275

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper oil for your customers:

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper oil for your customers:

• Module DX,GEOIL in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.

• Module DX,GEOIL in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

REEL SUPPORT GREASE—NORTH
AMERICA

REEL SUPPORT GREASE—
EUROPE

Use the following reel support greases based on the air
temperature range. Operating outside of the
recommended grease air temperature range may
cause premature reel support failure.

Use the following reel support greases based on the air
temperature range. Operating outside of the
recommended grease air temperature range may
cause premature reel support failure.

The following John Deere grease is PREFERRED:

The following John Deere grease is PREFERRED:

• CORN HEAD GREASE—JDM J13E6, NLGI
Grade 0 (Polyurea Grease).
Other greases may be used if above John Deere
greases are not available, provided they meet the
following compatibility specifications only:
• Polyurea Grease—NLGI Grade 0;
• Calcium Complex Grease—NLGI Grade 0.

Other greases may be used if above preferred John
Deere grease is not available, provided they meet the
following compatibility specifications only:
• Polyurea Grease—NLGI Grade 0;
• Calcium Complex Grease—NLGI Grade 0.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix any other greases
(including calcium, lithium, lithium complex,
and lithium 12-hydroxy based greases) with
above recommended greases, they are NOT
COMPATIBLE. For best results, completely
remove all non-compatible grease from housing
and fill with above preferred grease or one of
the other greases, which are compatible with
each other. DO NOT use any BIO–GREASE.

JDM J13E6
NLGI Grade 0

JDM J13E6
NLGI Grade 0

IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix any other greases
(including calcium, lithium, lithium complex,
and lithium 12-hydroxy based greases) with
above recommended greases, they are NOT
COMPATIBLE. For best results, completely
remove all non-compatible grease from housing
and fill with above preferred grease or one of
the other greases, which are compatible with
each other. DO NOT use any BIO–GREASE.

• GREASE–GARD®—JDM J13E6, NLGI Grade 0.

AIR TEMPERATURE
AIR TEMPERATURE

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper grease for your customers:
• Module DX,CORN in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.

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M58275

M58275

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper grease for your customers:
• Module DX,CORN in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

ANTI-CORROSION GREASE
SPECIFICATIONS
This anti-corrosion grease is formulated to provide the
best protection against absorbing moisture, which is
one of the major causes of corrosion. This grease is
also superior in its resistance to separation and
migration.
The following anti-corrosion grease is PREFERRED:
• DuBois MPG-2® Multi-Purpose Polymer
Grease—M79292.
Other greases may be used if they meet or exceed the
following specifications:

JDM J13A2
NLGI Grade 1

• John Deere Standard JDM J13A2, NLGI Grade 1.

AIR TEMPERATURE

M58275

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper grease for your customers:
• Module DX,GREA1 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

GREASE—NORTH AMERICA

GREASE—EUROPE

Use the following grease based on the air temperature
range. Operating outside of the recommended grease
air temperature range may cause premature failures.

Use the following grease based on the air temperature
range. Operating outside of the recommended grease
air temperature range may cause premature failures.

IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality grease in this
application. DO NOT mix any other greases in
this application. DO NOT use any BIO–GREASE
in this application.

IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality grease in this
application. DO NOT mix any other greases in
this application. DO NOT use any BIO–GREASE
in this application.

The following John Deere grease is PREFERRED:

The following John Deere grease is PREFERRED:

• NON-CLAY HIGH-TEMPERATURE EP
GREASE®—JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2.
Other greases may be used if above preferred John
Deere grease is not available, provided they meet the
following specification:

• GREASE–GARD™—JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2.
Other greases may be used if above preferred John
Deere grease is not available, provided they meet the
following specification:
• John Deere Standard JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2.

JDM J13E4
NLGI Grade 2

JDM J13E4
NLGI Grade 2

• John Deere Standard JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2.

AIR TEMPERATURE
AIR TEMPERATURE

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper grease for your customers:
• Module DX,GREA1 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.

12/9/96

M58275

M58275

John Deere Distributors: You may want to crossreference the following publications to recommend the
proper grease for your customers:
• Module DX,GREA1 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide.

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OILS AND LUBRICANTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

ALTERNATIVE LUBRICANTS

MIXING OF LUBRICANTS

Conditions in certain geographical areas outside the
United States and Canada may require different
lubricant recommendations than the ones printed in
this technical manual or the operator's manual. Consult
with your John Deere Dealer, or Sales Branch, to
obtain the alternative lubricant recommendations.

In general, avoid mixing different brands or types of
lubricants. Manufacturers blend additives in their
lubricants to meet certain specifications and
performance requirements. Mixing different lubricants
can interfere with the proper functioning of these
additives and lubricant properties which will downgrade
their intended specified performance.

IMPORTANT: Use of alternative lubricants could
cause reduced life of the component.
If alternative lubricants are to be used, it is
recommended that the factory fill be thoroughly
removed before switching to any alternative lubricant.

SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS
Synthetic lubricants may be used in John Deere
equipment if they meet the applicable performance
requirements (industry classification and/or military
specification) as shown in this manual.
The recommended air temperature limits and service
or lubricant change intervals should be maintained as
shown in the operator’s manual.
Avoid mixing different brands, grades, or types of oil.
Oil manufacturers blend additives in their oils to meet
certain specifications and performance requirements.
Mixing different oils can interfere with the proper
functioning of these additives and degrade lubricant
performance.

LUBRICANT STORAGE
All machines operate at top efficiency only when clean
lubricants are used. Use clean storage containers to
handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected
from dust, moisture, and other contamination. Store
drums on their sides. Make sure all containers are
properly marked as to their contents. Dispose of all old,
used containers and their contents properly.

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
When ordering parts or submitting a warranty claim, it
is IMPORTANT that the machine product identification
and component serial numbers are included.
The location of the machine identification number and
component serial numbers are shown.

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

M83740

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

M83819

CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

M83820

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OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT
PROCEDURES

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Normal:

The procedures covered in this group are used to give
a quick checkout of all the systems and components on
the unit. These checkouts should be run to insure
proper operation after any extended storage, when the
unit comes in for service and after repairs have been
made on the unit. They can also be helpful in
determining the value of the unit at trade-in time. The
unit should be placed on a level surface to run
checkout. All checkouts should be done and all the
steps of each checkout should be followed.

Oil Level

Each checkout list:

M83901

• Conditions—How the unit should be set up for the
checkout.
• Procedure—The specific action to be done.
• Normal—What should happen, or be heard, or
seen.
• If Not Normal—Where to go if other tests or
adjustments are needed.
When performing the checkout, be sure to set your
machine up to the test conditions listed and follow the
sequence carefully. The “NORMAL” paragraph gives
the result that should happen when performing the
checkout. If the results are not normal, follow the
instructions listed in the “IF NOT NORMAL” paragraph
to determine the cause and repair the malfunction.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

• Oil level is to the outer edge of the oil filler neck.
If Not Normal:
• Oil level is below outer edge of oil filler neck, add
oil. (See 4-CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—
NORTH AMERICA on page 2-8, or 4-CYCLE
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—EUROPE on page 29.)

SPEED REDUCER OIL LEVEL
CHECK
Conditions:

Conditions:
• Engine stopped.
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Engine oil cold
• Block placed under front roller to level machine/
engine
Procedure:

• Engine stopped.
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Engine oil cold
• Block placed under front roller to level machine/
speed reducer.
Procedure:

Cap Screw

Drive Belt Cover
M83755
M83863

3. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.

1. Before removing dipstick, clean around dipstick.
2. Remove dipstick and check oil level.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

THROTTLE LEVER CHECK
Conditions:
Dipstick

• Machine parked on level surface.
• Operator presence bail engaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
• Park brake engaged.
Procedure:
M83861

1. Start engine and run at slow idle (1400 +220/-150
rpm).

1. Before removing dipstick, clean around dipstick.
2. Wipe dipstick with a clean rag.
3. Thread dipstick into case.
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level.

Throttle Lever

Normal:

M83782

First Mark

2. Move throttle from SLOW to FAST to SLOW
positions.
Normal:
M83862

• Oil level is between is between bottom of dipstick
and first mark.
If Not Normal:
• Oil level is below bottom of dipstick, add oil. (See
SPEED REDUCER OIL—NORTH AMERICA on
page 2-10, or SPEED REDUCER OIL—EUROPE
on page 2-10.)
• Oil level is above first mark, drain excess oil unit
level is between bottom of dipstick and first mark.

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•

Engine must accelerate and decelerate
SMOOTHLY without hesitation.
• Throttle lever should move freely, yet hold desired
position.
If Not Normal:
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
• Adjust throttle lever tension. (See THROTTLE
LEVER TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 6-3.)

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OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL
CHECK

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Normal:
• Transport drive (traction roller/transport wheels)
should stop.
• Reel drive should stop.

Conditions:
• Engine running.
• Reel clutch in MOW position.
• Park brake disengaged.

If Not Normal:
•

Procedure:

c

Adjust belt guide. (See
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-11.)

BELT

GUIDE

PARK BRAKE CHECK

CAUTION

Conditions:

Perform this check in a large, flat and open area
away from people and/or stationary objects or
structures.

• Engine running.
• Reel clutch in OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Procedure:

Park Brake Lever
(ENGAGED Position)

Travel Clutch Lever

M83782

1. Hold operator presence bail against handlebar.
2. Engage travel clutch lever.
Normal:
• Transport drive (traction roller/transport wheels)
should engage.
• Reel drive should engage.
If Not Normal:
• Adjust operator presence bail. (See OPERATOR
PRESENCE BAIL ADJUSTMENT on page 6-3.)
• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Repair power train as necessary. (See POWER
TRAIN—REPAIR.)

M83870

1. Move park brake lever to ENGAGED position.
Normal:
• Engine should remain running.
• Machine should not move when pushed or pulled.
• Cutting reel should not move.
If Not Normal:
• Adjust park brake. (See PARK BRAKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7-7.)

Procedure:
3. Release operator presence bail.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

TRAVEL CLUTCH CHECK

Procedure:

c

Conditions:
• Engine running.
• Reel clutch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Operator presence bail engaged.

CAUTION

Perform this check in a large, flat and open area
away from people and/or stationary objects or
structures.

Procedure:

c

CAUTION

Perform this check in a large, flat and open area
away from people and/or stationary objects or
structures.
M83859

1. Place reel clutch lever in MOW position.
2. Start engine and run at slow idle (1400 +220/-150
rpm).

Travel Clutch Lever

Operator Presence Bail

M83782

1. Engage travel clutch lever.
Normal:
• Transport drive (traction roller/transport wheels)
should engage.
If Not Normal:
• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Repair power train as necessary. (See POWER
TRAIN—REPAIR.)

Travel Clutch Lever

M83782

3. Hold operator presence bail against handlebar.
4. Engage travel clutch lever.
Normal:
• Transport drive (traction roller/transport wheels)
should engage.
• Reel drive should engage.

REEL CLUTCH CHECK
If Not Normal:
Conditions:
• Engine stopped.
• Machine parked on level surface.
• Park brake disengaged.

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• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Repair power train as necessary. (See POWER
TRAIN—REPAIR.)

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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Procedure:
5. Release operator presence bail.

M83859

6. Place reel clutch lever in MOW position.
Operator Presence Bail

Travel Clutch Lever

M83782

7. Hold operator presence bail against handlebar.
8. Engage travel clutch lever.
Normal:
• Transport drive (traction roller/transport wheels)
should engage.
• Reel drive should not engage.
If Not Normal:
• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Repair power train as necessary. (See POWER
TRAIN—REPAIR.)

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CONTENTS

ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

CONTENTS
Page

ENGINE (HONDA GX120)
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL OR ESSENTIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE PARTS KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3
3-3
3-7
3-7
3-8

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
EXTERIOR ENGINE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
LUBRICATION SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
THROTTLE CABLE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLOW IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GOVERNOR/FAST IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VALVE CLEARANCE, CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPARK TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPARK PLUG GAP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-22
3-22
3-23
3-23
3-24
3-25
3-26

REPAIR
FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MUFFLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE PLATE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETOR
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly/Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clean/Inspect/Rebuild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pilot Screw and Limiter Cap Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Float Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOWER HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOIL STARTER
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly/Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3-27
3-28
3-28
3-29
3-30
3-31
3-32
3-32
3-34
3-35
3-35
3-36
3-36
3-37
3-37
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Page

REPAIR (Continued)
IGNITION COIL
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Air Gap Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
FLYWHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
ROCKER ARM COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Valve Guide Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
ANALYZE VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
RECONDITION VALVE SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
LAP VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
REDUCTION ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
CRANKCASE COVER
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Bearing/Inspection Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
CAMSHAFT AND TAPPETS
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Check Connecting Rod Side Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Check Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Check Piston Ring End Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
ANALYZE PISTON RING WEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
ANALYZE PISTON WEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
CRANKSHAFT
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Timing/Governor Drive Gear Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
ANALYZE CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD WEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
CYLINDER BLOCK
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Bearing Inspection/Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Oil Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Deglaze Cylinder Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Rebore Cylinder Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
GOVERNOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Fast Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3450 ±150 rpm
Slow Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400 +200/-150 rpm
Cylinder Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586—834 kPa (85—121 psi)
Valve Clearance
Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15 ±0.02 mm (0.006 ±0.001 in.)
Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 ±0.02 mm (0.008 ±0.001 in.)
Pivot Lock Nut Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N•m (7 lb-ft)
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7—0.8 mm (0.028—0.031 in.)

REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine Oil Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 L (0.63 qt)
Oil Drain Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 N•m (13 lb-ft)
Fuel Tank
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 L (0.66 gal)
Cap Screw Mounting Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N•m (7 lb-ft)
Flange Nut Mounting Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N•m (7 lb-ft)
Fuel Filter Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 N•m (1.4 lb-ft)
Muffler
Mounting Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N•m (17 lb-ft)
Air Cleaner Assembly
Air Cleaner Wing Nut Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 N•m (6.5 lb-ft)
Mounting Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 N•m (6.1 lb-ft)
Carburetor
Float Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7 mm (0.54 in.)
Sediment Cup Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 N•m (3 lb-ft)
Ignition Coil
Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 ±0.2 mm (0.016 ±0.008 in.)
Resistance (Primary Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.8—1.0 ohm
Resistance (Secondary Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9—7.1 K ohm
Flywheel
Flange Nut Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 N•m (54 lb-ft)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS, continued
Cylinder Head
Cap Screw Torque in Sequence
Initial Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N•m (8.5 lb-ft)
Final Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N•m (17 lb-ft)
Maximum Cylinder Head Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Rocker Arm
Pivot Bolt Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N•m (17 lb-ft)
Pivot Lock Nut Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N•m (7 lb-ft)
Valve Guide
Standard ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 mm (0.217 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.572 mm (0.2194 in.)
Valve Seats:
Standard Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Valve Spring
Free Length
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.5 mm (1.20 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.5 mm (1.16 in.)
Intake Valve
Stem O.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.48 mm (0.216 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.318 mm (0.2094 in.)
Maximum Valve Stem Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Exhaust Valve
Stem O.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 mm (0.214 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.275 mm (0.2077 in.)
Maximum Valve Stem Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 mm (0.75 in.)
Crankcase Cover
Cap Screw Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N•m (9 lb-ft)
Camshaft Holder I.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.048 mm (0.5531 in.)

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SPECIFICATIONS

REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS, continued
Piston
Connecting Rod Cap Screw Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N•m (9 lb-ft)
Piston Skirt O.D.—Standard Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.985 mm (2.3616 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.845 mm (2.3561 in.)
Piston Skirt O.D.— 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.235 mm (2.3716 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.095 mm (2.3661 in.)
Piston Skirt O.D.—0.50 mm (0.020 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.485 mm (2.38 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.345 mm (2.3761 in.)
Piston-to-Cylinder Clearance
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.015—0.050 mm (0.0006—0.0020 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Piston Ring Thickness—1st and 2nd Compression
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37 mm (0.054 in.)
Piston Ring Thickness—Oil Control
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 mm (0.10 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37 mm (0.093 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Side Clearance
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.015—0.045 mm (0.0006—0.0018 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap—Top and Second
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2—0.4 mm (0.008—0.016 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap—Oil Control
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15—0.35 mm (0.006—0.014 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Piston Pin O.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 mm (0.51 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.954 mm (0.510 in.)
Piston Pin Bore I.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.002 mm (0.5119 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.048 mm (0.5137 in.)
Piston-to-Piston Pin Bore Clearance
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.002—0.014 mm (0.0001—0.0006 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

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REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS, continued
Connecting Rod
Piston Pin Bushing I.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.005 mm (0.512 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.07 mm (0.515 in.)
Crankshaft Bearing I.D.—Standard Crankshaft
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.02 mm (1.024 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.066 mm (1.0262 in.)
Crankshaft Bearing I.D.—0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Undersize Crankshaft
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.770—25.783 mm (1.0146—1.0151 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.816 mm (1.0164 in.)
Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft Journal Clearance
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.040—0.063 mm (0.0016—0.0025 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft Side Clearance
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1—0.7 mm (0.004—0.028 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
Camshaft
Cam Lobe Height—Intake
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.7 mm (1.09 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.45 mm (1.081 in.)
Cam Lobe Height—Exhaust
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 mm (1.093 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 mm (1.083 in.)
Journal O.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.984 mm (0.5506 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.916 mm (0.5479 in.)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal O.D.
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.98 mm (1.023 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.92 mm (1.020 in.)
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Bore I.D.— Standard Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.0 mm (2.36 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.165 mm (2.3687 in.)
Cylinder Bore I.D.— 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.25 mm (2.37 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.415 mm (2.3787 in.)
Cylinder Bore I.D.—0.50 mm (0.020 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.5 mm (2.41 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.665 mm (2.3887 in.)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SPECIAL OR ESSENTIAL TOOLS
NOTE: Order tools according to information given in the U.S. SERVICEGARD™ Catalog or in the
European Microfiche Tool Catalog (MTC).
JT07270 Digital Pulse Tachometer
Used to check/adjust engine slow and fast idle rpm.
JDM-59 Compression Gauge
Used to check engine compression.
D-05351ST Spark Tester
Used to check overall condition of ignition system.
JDG504 Valve Guide Driver Tool
Used to replace valve guide bushings.
JDG1023 5.5 mm Valve Guide Reamer
Used to ream valve guide bushings.

OTHER MATERIALS
Number

Name

Use

M79292

MPG-2 Polymer Multipurpose Grease

Prevents parts from seizing.
Apply to engine crankshaft.

SCOTCH-BRITE Abrasive Sheet/Pad

Clean cylinder head.

Stanisol (or Kerosene)

Finish ream valve guides.

Prussian Blue Compound

Check valve seat contact.

Lapping compound

Lap valves into valve seats.

Lithium Base Grease

Pack oil seals.

Zinc Oxide/Wood Alcohol

Check block for cracks.

Plastigauge®

Used to check connecting
rod-to-crankshaft clearance.

Plastigauge® is a registered trademark of DANA corporation.
SCOTCH-BRITE is a registered trademark of 3M Co.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SERVICE PARTS KITS
The following kits are available through your parts catalog:
• Carburetor Assembly
• Carburetor Float Valve Kit
• Carburetor Float Kit
• Carburetor Drain Screw Kit
• Carburetor Float Chamber Screw Kit
• Carburetor Float Chamber Kit
• Carburetor Pilot Screw and Limiter Cap Kit
• Carburetor Pilot Jet Kit
• Carburetor Gasket Kit
• Engine Gasket Kit
• Piston Ring Kit (Standard)
• Piston Ring Kit (0.25 mm [0.010 in. oversize])
• Piston Ring Kit (0.50 mm [0.020 in. oversize])
• Piston (0.25 mm [0.010 in. oversize])
• Piston (0.50 mm [0.020 in. oversize])
• Connecting Rod (Standard)
• Connecting Rod (0.25 mm [0.010 in.] undersize)
• Governor Kit
• Cylinder Block

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
EXTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS

Muffler

Air Cleaner

Fuel Tank

Carburetor

Choke Lever

Fuel Shutoff Lever

Oil Dipstick

Oil Drain Plug
Recoil Starter

Blower Housing
M83756

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

EXTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS, continued

Fuel Tank

Muffler

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug
Lead

Crankcase Cover
Carburetor

Breather Hose

Rocker Arm Cover
PTO Output Shaft
Cylinder Head
Reduction Assembly Cover
Oil Drain Plug
M83757

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS

Valve Rotator
(Exhaust Valve Only)
Piston Pin
Governor Drive Gear
Governor Shaft

Valve Spring

Piston

Rocker Arm

Connecting Rod

Governor Gear

Push Rod Guide
Valve Guide
Push Rod

Tappet

Camshaft
Connecting Rod Oil Dipper

M83928

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

LUBRICATION SYSTEM OPERATION
Function:
To provide oil to lubricate internal engine components.
Theory of Operation:
The Honda GX120 uses a “Splash” lubrication system,
and does not use an oil pump.
As the crankshaft turns, a dipper located on the
connecting rod cap is immersed into the oil supply in
the crankcase and “splashes” oil onto internal engine
components including camshaft lobes, cylinder walls,
tappets, piston pin and crankshaft ball bearings.
Oil for the connecting rod journal is supplied by a small
passage on the underside of the connecting rod. Oil for
the camshaft and PTO shaft journals are collected in
“wells” located on the top of holders in the cylinder
block and crankcase covers and routed to the journals
by small passages.
Oil is supplied to the rocker arms, valves and pushrods
by a passage in the cylinder block and head. Oil returns
to the crankcase through a passage located between
the tappets.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Connecting Rod Journal
Crankshaft

Well

Oil Supply Passage
Oil Supply Passage

Oil Dipper
Oil Supply Passage

Crankshaft

Well

Oil Return Passage

Oil Dipper

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Camshaft
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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION
Function:
To remove heat from the engine.
Theory of Operation:
The engine is air-cooled with air flow provided by a fan
mounted on the flywheel. When the engine is running,
the fan draws air through the openings in the recoil
starter cover. The blower housings then direct the air
flow past the cooling fin on the cylinder head and block.
Most of the cooling air flows directly over the valve
area. This increased cooling capacity in the valve area
helps to minimize valve sticking and seat wear due to
overheating. The cooling fins are cast into the engine
block and cylinder head to increase their surface area
to allow more of the heat generated by the engine to be
transferred to the cooling air.
It is important that the intake openings on the recoil
starter and cooling fins on the cylinder block and
cylinder head remain free of debris to ensure proper air
flow. The engine covers should not be removed or
altered, as cooling capacity will be reduced. Cylinder
block and head cooling fins must remain clean to
properly dissipate heat.

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COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION

Cooling Fins

Cylinder Head

Flywheel Fan

Blower Housing

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Choke, throttle, or governor
linkage misadjusted.
Carburetor misadjusted.

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Carburetor worn,
contaminated with debris or
varnish. Passages plugged.
Wrong jets.

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Carburetor, intake manifold,
or cylinder head gaskets
leaking or damaged.

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Low compression from worn
piston, rings, cylinder, valves
or warped head.

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Valve clearance incorrect.
Burned or warped valves and
seats. Defective springs.

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Excessive engine noise or
vibration.

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Engine overheats.

Air filter element(s) plugged,
oil soaked, or restricted.

Fuel in oil.

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Exhaust smoke blue or has
excessive oil consumption.

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Exhaust smoke black or uses
too much fuel.

Fuel filter or line restricted.
Fuel stale, contains water, or
wrong type.

Engine floods.

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Lack of fuel in carburetor.

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Engine has no spark.

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Engine has low power.

Defective ignition
components.

Engine misses.

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Engine surges, or has uneven
or uncontrolled rpm.

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Check
Or
Solution

Engine backfires.

Engine will not stay running,
runs rough, or irregularly.

Spark plug fouled, defective,
or gap not correct. Incorrect
spark plug.

Problem Or
Symptom

Engine stalls frequently.

Engine cranks but will not
start or starts hard.

ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Engine overheats.

Excessive engine noise or
vibration.

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Crankcase breather
restricted or drain hole
plugged.

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Valve guides or seals worn or
leaking. Valve stems worn.

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Worn, stuck, or broken piston
rings. Cylinder bore worn.
Check compression and
vacuum.

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Fuel in oil.

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Exhaust smoke blue or has
excessive oil consumption.

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Engine floods.

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Engine gaskets or seals
leaking.

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Lack of fuel in carburetor.

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Engine has no spark.

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Engine has low power.

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Engine misses.

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Engine oil viscosity or level
incorrect.

Connecting rod or crankshaft
bearings worn. Internal wear
limits out of specification.

Exhaust smoke black or uses
too much fuel.

Engine surges, or has uneven
or uncontrolled rpm.

Engine backfires.

Engine stalls frequently.

Check
Or
Solution

Engine will not stay running,
runs rough, or irregularly.

Problem Or
Symptom

Engine cranks but will not
start or starts hard.

ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART, continued

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Engine Hard to Start
Remove spark plug and NO
check spark by cranking
engine while having the
YES
plug grounded against
engine block. Install
spare plug to plug hole
to avoid fuel spitting from
the hole.

Are sparks produced when spark plug YES • Faulty spark plug.
is replaced?

Are sparks produced between high
tension lead and engine block with
plug cap removed?

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CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock, DO NOT hold
plug. Make sure to
hold plug cap.

Is compression
sufficient?

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YES
NO

• Faulty contact of plug
cap terminal to lead.

Correct

• Faulty ignition coil.

Replace

• Incorrect ignition coil
air gap.
• Demagnetized
flywheel.

Correct

YES

Are sparks produced between high
tension lead and engine block when
ignition coil is replaced?

YES Crank engine several times, then
NO

Check carburetor.

Replace

NO

remove spark plug and observe
electrode.
Are they wet?

•
•
•
•

Check for plugged fuel passage.
Check for plugged air passage.
Check float level.
Check carburetor setting.

NO

NO

• No fuel in the tank.
• Clogged fuel filter.
• Plugged air hole in
tank cap.
YES • Plugged fuel line.

Replace

Add
Clean
Clean
Clean

• Excessive use of
choke.
• Clogged air cleaner.
• Fuel level too high in
float bowl.

Open choke

• Worn piston/piston
rings.
• Stuck piston rings.
• Worn cylinder bore.
• Insufficient cylinder
head tightening.
• Faulty contact of valve
seat.
• Tight valve.
• Warped cylinder
head.
• Broken valve spring.
• Stuck valve.
• Burned head gasket.

Replace

Clean
Adjust

Clean or replace
Bore or replace
Retighten
Lap
Adjust
Repair or replace
Replace
Clean or grind
Replace

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Engine Malfunctions at Low Speed
Remove spark plug and
check spark by cranking
engine while having the
plug grounded against
engine block. Install
spare plug to plug hole
to avoid fuel spitting from
the hole.

• Faulty plug insulation.
• Fouled electrode.
• Faulty high tension
cord.
• Incorrect ignition coil
air gap.

WEAK

STRONG

Replace
Clean
Replace
Correct

cCAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock, DO NOT hold
plug. Make sure to
hold plug cap.
Is unusual smoke emitted out of
muffler?

Gradually open throttle valve by
hand. Does engine speed drop or
does engine stall at a certain
position?

Is air drawn through carburetor
flange?

YES

• Overrich fuel in
carburetor slow
system.

Adjust

YES

• Passages in
carburetor plugged.

Clean

YES

• Loose flange nuts.
• Damaged gasket.

Tighten

NO

• Compression
leak through
valve.

Adjust

NO

• Largely deviated valve
timing.

Correct

NO

NO

NO

Is valve clearance normal?
YES

Is alignment of timing gear marks
correct?

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Replace

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Engine Runs Erratically
•
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Problem in governor system.

• Incorrect governor linkage adjustment.
• Faulty governor spring.
• Governor gear assembly malfunction.

Correct

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Stale fuel.
Excessive carbon deposit in engine.
Excessive engine load.
Engine overheating.

Change

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Plugged oil ring groove.
High oil level.
Worn valve stems and valve guides.
Oil leakage along governor shaft.
Oil seals leaking.
Head gasket leaking.
Drain plug leaking.

Clean
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Retighten or
replace
Clean
Clean

Engine knocks.

Dust or water in fuel line or fuel filter.
Air or vapor lock in fuel line.
Plugged air vent in fuel tank cap.
Plugged air/fuel passages in carburetor.
Too little opening of carburetor pilot air-screw.

Clean
Remove
Clean
Clean
Correct

Problem in fuel system (lack of fuel).

Replace
Check

Clean
Adjust
See Has
Low Power

Oil Consumption Is Excessive
Is compression sufficient?

YES
NO

• Breather tube clogged.
• Drain-back hole in tappet chamber plugged.
• Incorrect oil viscosity.

Change

• Same as Hard To Start.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Engine Has Low Power
Is engine overheated?

YES
NO

Is lubricating condition normal?

NO
YES

Is unusual smoke emitted out of
muffler?

YES
NO

NO

Is compression sufficient?

• Excessive engine load.
• Carburetor not properly adjusted.
• Dirty or clogged air intake screens, shroud and
engine fins.
• Carbon deposit in combustion chamber.
• Wrong spark plug.

Adjust load
Adjust
Clean

• Too much or too little oil in crankcase.
• Excessively contaminated lubricating oil.

Correct
Change

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Clean

Air cleaner clogged.
Carbon deposit in exhaust hole and muffler.
Carburetor not properly adjusted.
Too much oil in crankcase.

Clean
Replace

Clean
Adjust
Correct

• Same as Hard To Start.

Fuel Consumption Is Excessive
Is compression sufficient?

YES
NO

•
•
•
•

Carburetor not properly adjusted.
Air cleaner clogged.
High idling RPM
Choke valve not fully open.

Adjust
Clean
Adjust
Open

• Same as Hard To Start.

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CHECKS, TESTS AND
ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SLOW IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

THROTTLE CABLE CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To make sure the throttle control lever allows full range
of engine speeds.

ATTENTION!
DO NOT attempt to adjust the carburetor unless
you are a factory trained technician with
authorization to service CARB/EPA Certified
Emissions Carburetors.

Reason:
To ensure that the engine is running at proper SLOW
idle rpm.

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Move throttle lever to FAST idle position.

Equipment:
• JT07270 Digital Pulse Tachometer
Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Start and run engine for five minutes to bring to
operating temperature.
6. Move throttle to SLOW idle position.
7. Hold a JT07270 Digital Pulse Tachometer at spark
plug lead.

Fast Idle Stop
Screw

Throttle Arm
M83917

Spark Plug Lead

NOTE: Air cleaner removed for photo clarity only.
6. Loosen screw and move cable until throttle arm
rests against fast idle stop.
7. Tighten screw.
8. Start engine and move throttle lever from SLOW to
FAST to SLOW positions to verify operation.

Slow Idle
Adjustment Screw

M83912

8. Adjust slow idle adjustment screw until the engine is
running at a slow idle speed of 1400 +200/-150
rpm.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

GOVERNOR/FAST IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT

Fast Idle Adjustment Screw

Reason:
To ensure that the engine is running at proper FAST
idle rpm.
Equipment:
• JT07270 Digital Pulse Tachometer
M83911

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Remove fuel tank. (See FUEL TANK—Removal/
Installation on page 3-27.)

12. Adjust fast idle adjustment screw until the engine is
running at a fast idle speed of 3450 ±150 rpm.

CYLINDER COMPRESSION
PRESSURE TEST
Reason:

Limiting Screw

To determine the condition of the piston, rings, cylinder
walls and valves.

Shaft

Equipment:
• JDM59 Compression Gauge
Procedure:

Governor Arm

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Nut
M83765

6. Loosen governor arm nut and move governor arm
to allow the throttle to open fully.
7. Rotate governor shaft as far as it will go in the same
direction. Tighten nut to secure arm on shaft.
8. Install fuel tank.
9. Start and run engine for five minutes to bring to
operating temperature.
10. Move throttle to FAST idle position.
11. Hold a JT07270 Digital Pulse Tachometer at spark
plug lead.

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CAUTION

Engine components are HOT. Be careful not to
touch, especially the muffler while making
adjustments. Wear protective eye glasses and
clothing.
1. Run engine for five minutes to bring to operating
temperature.
2. Park machine on a level surface.
3. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
4. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Remove spark plug.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT

JDM59 Compression Gauge

Reason:
To ensure proper opening and closing of the intake and
exhaust valves.
Equipment:
• Feeler Gauge (Blade Type)
Check Procedure:

M83878

7. Install JDM59 Compression Gauge in spark plug
hole.
8. Ground high tension lead.
9. Move throttle control lever to FAST idle position.
10. Pull recoil starter (full strokes) several times and
record highest gauge reading. Compression
should read from 586—834 kPa (85—121 psi).
Results:

IMPORTANT: Perform adjustment when engine is
cold.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position. Allow
engine to cool.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Remove spark plug.
6. Remove rocker arm cover. (See ROCKER ARM
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 3-41.)
Hole

NOTE: Specification listed is for an engine that has
had sufficient time to allow rings to fully seat.
Compression that is lower than specifications
on low hour machines probably does not
indicate a problem.
• If above specifications, adjust valves and check fuel
and air intake systems. Check exhaust for
restriction.
• If below specifications, squirt clean engine oil into
cylinder and repeat test (one sprint from oil can).
• If compression pressure DOES NOT increase after
retest, check for leaking intake or exhaust valves,
valve seats or cylinder head gasket. Replace parts
as necessary.
• If compression pressure INCREASES after retest,
check rings, piston and cylinder bore for broken
rings, scoring, wear or damage. Replace parts as
necessary.

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Triangular Mark

M83908

7. Slowly pull recoil starter until piston is at Top Dead
Center (TDC) of compression stroke (both intake
and exhaust valves will be closed). The triangular
mark on the starter pulley will align with the top
hole on the Top Dead Center of the compression
or exhaust stroke.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SPARK TEST
Reason:
To test the overall condition of the ignition system.
Equipment:
• D-05351ST Spark Tester
Procedure:
M83877

8. Use a blade-type feeler gauge to measure valve
clearance.

1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Remove high tension lead from spark plug.

Specifications:
D-05351ST Spark Tester

Intake. . . . . . . . . . . 0.15 ±0.05 mm (0.006 ±0.001 in.)
Exhaust . . . . . .0.20 mm ±0.02 mm (0.008 ±0.001 in.)
Results:
• If valve clearance does not meet the specifications,
adjust as follows:
Adjustment Procedure:

Rocker Arm Lock Nut
M83875

6. Connect D-05351ST Spark Tester to spark plug.
7. Connect high tension lead to Spark Tester.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust spark tester gap
beyond 5.0 mm (0.200 in.) (5 turns), as damage
to ignition system could occur.
M83876

1. Hold rocker arm pivot and loosen rocker arm lock
nut.
2. Turn the rocker arm pivot to obtain specified
clearance.
3. Retighten rocker arm pivot lock nut to 10 N•m (7 lbft) while holding the rocker arm pivot.
4. Recheck clearance after tightening lock nut.

8. Adjust Spark Tester gap to 4.2 mm (0.166 in.) (4
turns) with screw.
9. Pull recoil starter (full strokes) several times and
watch spark at spark tester. If engine will start,
watch spark with engine running. A steady, strong,
blue spark should be observed.
Results:
• If spark is weak, or no spark is present, install a
new spark plug and repeat test.
• If spark is still weak, or no spark is present, run
tests on individual components to find the cause of
the malfunction.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

SPARK PLUG GAP ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To ensure correct spark plug gap for maximum
performance.
Equipment:
• Feeler Gauge
Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position. Allow
engine to cool.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.

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CAUTION

Engine components are HOT. Be careful not to
touch, especially the muffler while making
adjustments. Wear protective eye glasses and
clothing.
5. Remove spark plug.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT clean spark plug with sand
paper or abrasives. Engine scoring can result.
6. Scrape or wire brush deposits from spark plug.
7. Inspect plug for:
• Cracked porcelain
• Pitted or damaged electrodes

M48365

8. Check spark plug gap using a feeler gauge. Set gap
to 0.7—0.8 mm (0.028—0.031 in.).
9. Inspect sealing washer. Replace spark plug if
necessary.
10. Install plug finger-tight until washer is seated. Using
a spark plug wrench, tighten plug an additional 1/2
turn if a new plug (or 1/8—1/4 turn for a used plug)
to compress washer.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

REPAIR
FUEL TANK
Ground Wire

Removal/Installation

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CAUTION

Gasoline vapor is explosive. DO NOT expose to
spark or flame. Serious personal injury can
result.
1. Remove air cleaner assembly. (See AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-30.)

Flange Nuts
10 N•m (7 lb-ft)

M83752

5. Remove two flange nuts and ground wire.
6. Remove fuel tank.
7. Inspect fuel tank for signs of wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
8. Inspect fuel filter. Clean and/or replace if necessary.
(See Fuel Filter.)
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Attach ground wire to the fuel tank stud (recoil
starter side).
• Tighten cap screw and flange nuts to 10 N•m (7 lb-

Drain Plug
M83747

NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is approximately 2.5 L (0.66
U.S. gal).
2. Remove drain plug and drain fuel into a properly
marked container.

ft).

• Inspect for leaks. Repair leaks and wipe-up spilled
fuel before starting engine.

FUEL FILTER

O-Ring
Fuel Line

Fuel Filter
2 N•m (1.4 lb-ft)
M83753

M83750

3. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor.

1. Remove fuel tank. (See FUEL TANK—Removal/
Installation.)
2. Remove fuel line.
3. Remove fuel filter.
4. Clean and inspect fuel filter. Replace if necessary.

Cap Screw
10 N•m (7 lb-ft)

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten fuel filter to 2 N•m (1.4 lb-ft).
M83751

4. Remove cap screw.
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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

THROTTLE CABLE

MUFFLER

Removal/Installation

Removal/Installation

1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)
2. Remove air cleaner cover and element. (See AIR
CLEANER ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on
page 3-30.)

Clamp

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CAUTION

To prevent possible burns, allow engine to cool
before removing muffler.

Throttle Cable

Throttle Plate

Nuts and Washers
24 N•m (17 lb-ft)
M83754

3. Loosen clamp and disconnect throttle cable at
throttle plate assembly.
M86165

1. Remove nuts and washers.
2. Remove muffler and gasket.

Throttle Lever

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
Throttle Cable

• Use new gasket for installation.
• Tighten mounting nuts to 24 N•m (17 lb-ft).

Clamp
M83759

4. Loosen clamp and disconnect throttle cable at
throttle lever.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

ENGINE
Removal/Installation

Mounting Bolts and Nuts

1. Remove air cleaner cover and element. (See AIR
CLEANER ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on
page 3-30.)

Clamp

Throttle Cable

Front of Engine

M83760

Throttle Plate
M83754

2. Loosen clamp and disconnect throttle cable at
throttle plate assembly.
Mounting Bolts and Nuts

Rear of Engine

M83761

6. Remove front and rear engine mounting bolts and
nuts.
Nut

Ground Wire
Drive Belts

RUN/OFF Switch Lead
M83752

3. Remove nut and RUN/OFF switch ground wire.
4. Disconnect RUN/OFF switch wiring lead.
M83762

Cap Screw

7. Slide engine forward and remove drive belts.
8. Remove engine.

Drive Belt Cover
M83755

5. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Belt Cover Bracket

Removal/Installation

Drive Sheave

Wing Nut
9 N•m (6.5 lb-ft)
Cap Screws

Cap Screws
Cover

Wing Nut
9 N•m (6.5 lb-ft)

Cap Screw
Belt Guide Bracket

M83763

9. If engine is to be repaired, remove:
• Cap screw, washer, drive sheave and key.
• Cap screws and belt cover bracket
• Cap screws and brackets.

Air Cleaner Element

Seal

NOTE: Crankcase capacity is approximately 0.6 L
(0.63 qt).
10. If engine is to be repaired, remove drain plug and
drain crankcase.

Housing

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: If the engine has been rebuilt (cylinder rebored
or deglazed, etc.), the oil should changed after
the first 20 hours (maximum) of operation.
• Fill engine to proper level with oil of correct
specifications.
(See
4-CYCLE
GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL—NORTH AMERICA on page 2-8, or
4-CYCLE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL—EUROPE on
page 2-9.)
• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Adjust drive belt guide. (See DRIVE BELT GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-11.)
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3- 22.)

M83749

1. Remove wing nut and cover.
2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner.
Choke Lever
(ON Position)

Fuel Shutoff Lever
(ON Position)
M83775

3. Move fuel shutoff valve to OFF position.
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Service
IMPORTANT: Carefully remove air cleaner cover
and elements. Inspect inside paper element and
intake passage for signs of dust. If present,
replace elements and test engine compression
or inspect for damage.
Any time the air cleaner is removed, check for
free choke plate operation during reassembly.
1. Remove air cleaner cover and element. (See AIR
CLEANER ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on
page 3-30.)

Flange Nuts
8.5 N•m (6 lb-ft)

M83748

Paper Element

5. Remove two flange nuts.
6. Remove cap screw.
7. Remove air cleaner housing and gasket.
8. Inspect and clean air filter element. Replace if
necessary. (See Service procedure.)
9. Inspect gasket for damage. Replace if necessary.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

Foam Element

M83884

2. Remove foam element from paper element.
3. Wash foam element in warm soapy water, rinse and
allow to dry throughly.
4. Apply 12—15 drops of clean engine oil to foam
element. Squeeze out excess oil.

Breather Tube

Gasket

IMPORTANT: DO NOT clean paper element with
solvent or compressed air.

M83944

• Install gasket as shown.
• Connect breather tube to air cleaner housing.
• Tighten air cleaner element and cover wing nuts to
9 N•m (6.5 lb-ft).
• Tighten housing flange nuts to 8.5 N•m (6 lb-ft).

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5. Gently tap paper element to remove dust.
6. Inspect paper element:
• Element is still usable if you can see light through it
and element appears clean.
• Replace element if oily, dirty or damaged in any
way.
7. Inspect cover and housing for damage. Replace
parts as necessary.
8. Assemble and install air cleaner assembly.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

THROTTLE PLATE ASSEMBLY

CARBURETOR

Removal/Installation

Removal/Installation

1. Remove air cleaner assembly. (See AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-30.)

Clamp

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CAUTION

Gasoline is extremely flammable. DO NOT
smoke. Always work in a ventilated area away
from open flame or spark producing equipment,
this includes equipment that utilizes pilot lights.

Throttle Cable

1. Remove air cleaner assembly. (See AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-30.)
Throttle Plate
M83754

2. Loosen clamp and disconnect throttle cable at
throttle plate assembly.
Drain Plug

Cap Screws
Governor Spring

M83747

NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is approximately 3.6 L (0.95
qt).
2. Remove drain plug and drain fuel into a properly
marked container.
M83764

3. Disconnect governor spring.
4. Remove two cap screws.
5. Remove throttle plate assembly.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel Line

• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
M83750

3. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Governor Linkage

Spring

M83776

4. Slide carburetor forward (away from engine) until
slot aligns with governor linkage. Disconnect
linkage and spring.
5. Remove carburetor.
Spark Plug Lead
Insulator Gasket

Carburetor Gasket
Insulator

M83777

NOTE: Throttle plate assembly removed for photo
clarity only.
6. Remove spark plug lead from insulator.
7. Remove insulator and gaskets.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Use new gaskets for Installation.
• Tighten air cleaner housing flange nuts to 8.5 N•m
(6 lb-ft).
• Adjust engine slow idle speed. (See SLOW IDLE
SPEED ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
• Adjust engine fast idle speed. (See GOVERNOR/
FAST IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT on page 3-23.)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Disassembly/Assembly

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ATTENTION!
DO NOT attempt to repair, replace jets, or adjust
the engine emissions carburetor unless you are
a factory trained technician with authorization
to service CARB/EPA Certified Emissions
Carburetors.

CAUTION

Gasoline is extremely flammable. DO NOT
smoke. Always work in a ventilated area away
from open flame or spark producing equipment,
this includes equipment that utilizes pilot lights.

Pilot Jet

Screw
(2 used)
Plate
Spring

Choke Lever

Fuel Valve
Throttle Stop Screw
Pilot Screw

Pin
Packing

Limiter Cap
Choke Plate

Spring
Carburetor Body
Packing
Main Nozzle
Main Jet

Sediment Cup
Float Valve

Float
Float Pin
Gasket

Float Chamber
Washer

Washer
Drain Screw
Screw

M83879

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Clean/Inspect/Rebuild
IMPORTANT: DO NOT clean holes or passages
with small drill bits or wire.

Valve Seat

NOTE: If all rubber or plastic parts cannot be removed
for cleaning, use a cleaning solvent with a high
flash point that will not damage these parts
when cleaning.
Good

Leave pilot screw and limiter cap in place
during cleaning. Removal of limiter cap
requires breaking the pilot screw. Remove only
if replacement of screw is required. If
replacement is required, see Pilot Screw and
Limiter Cap Replacement.
1. Remove rubber and plastic parts from carburetor.
Soak all carburetor metal parts in a carburetor
cleaning solution for 1/2 hour maximum.

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CAUTION

Worn (Replace)
M83880

Float Valve

• Inspect inlet needle for wear or damage. The tip
should be smooth, without any grooves, scratches
or tears. If worn or damaged, replace the float
assembly and carburetor body as a set.
• Check float level height. (See Float Level
Adjustment procedure on page 3-36.)

Pilot Screw and Limiter Cap
Replacement
Limiter Cap

Shear Point

Reduce compressed air to less than 210 kPa (2
bar) (30 psi) when using for cleaning purposes.
Clear area of bystanders, guard against flying
chips, and wear personal protection equipment
including eye protection.

IMPORTANT: Rinse carburetor parts in warm water
to neutralize corrosive action of cleaner on
aluminum.
2. Rinse carburetor parts in warm water and dry with
compressed air. DO NOT use rag or paper to dry
parts; lint can plug holes and passages in
carburetor.
3. Inspect all parts for wear or damage:
• Inspect the carburetor body for wear or damage.
Verify all sealing surfaces and flanges are smooth
and free of nicks and burrs. Replace as necessary.

Pilot Screw

M83881

NOTE: Removal of limiter cap requires breaking the
pilot screw. Remove only if replacement of
screw is required.
1. Remove broken pilot screw.

Spring
Pilot Screw

Limiter Cap
M83882

2. Place spring on pilot screw and install screw in
carburetor.
3. Turn pilot crew in (clockwise) until lightly seated,
then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-5/8 turns.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Limiter Cap

Stop

Drain Plug
M83747

M83883

NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is approximately 3.6 L (0.95
qt).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow the pilot screw to turn
while installing limiter cap.
2. Remove drain plug and drain fuel into a properly
marked container.
4. Apply Loctite 660 to inside of limiter cap.
5. Install limiter cap on pilot screw.

Float Level Adjustment
1. Assemble carburetor (minus the float chamber).
2. Place carburetor with engine-side mounting flange
down on a flat, level surface.
Fuel Line

M83750

3. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor.
Cap Screws
M83910

3. Measure the distance between the top of the float
and carburetor body with the float valve resting
against the seat as shown. DO NOT compress the
spring. The float height should measure 13.7 mm
(0.54 in.).
4. Replace the float and/or float valve if the
measurement is out of specification.

BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation

Blower
Housing
Cap Screws

M83766

4. Remove four cap screws.
5. Remove blower housing.

1. Removal air cleaner assembly. (See AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-30.)

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CAUTION

Gasoline vapor is explosive. DO NOT expose to
spark or flame. Serious personal injury can
result.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Reel
Cap Screws
Starter Grip

Shield
M83942

Knot
M83767

6. Remove two cap screws.
7. Remove shield.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

1. Hold reel and carefully feed starter rope out until
there is enough slack to untie knot.
2. Remove starter grip.
3. Hold reel and slowly allow the spring to relieve
tension.
Reel Cover Screw

RECOIL STARTER
Reel Cover

Removal/Installation

Ratchet (2 used)
Snap Ring

Spring (2 used)

Cap Screws

M83943

4. Loosen reel cover screw and remove reel cover.
5. Remove ratchets and springs.
Starter Reel

Cap Screw

Inner Hook

M83768

1. Remove three cap screws.
2. Remove recoil starter.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Remove dirt and debris before installation.
• Position recoil starter for best starter grip location.

Disassembly/Inspection

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CAUTION

Starter Case

Case Tab
M83841

6. Remove the starter reel and spring from the starter
case.
7. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.

Recoil spring is wound under tension. DO NOT
let spring fly loose. Hold spring firmly in place
while replacing. Wear safety glasses and gloves
to protect yourself from possible injury.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Assembly

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CAUTION

Recoil spring is wound under tension. DO NOT
let spring fly loose. Hold spring firmly in place
while replacing. Wear safety glasses and gloves
to protect yourself from possible injury.
M83840

Starter Reel
Hook

Groove

4. Hold starter case and rotate starter reel two
revolutions in direction of arrow for preliminary
winding.
Starter Grip

Recoil Starter Spring
M83843

1. Insert hook on outer side of spring into groove on
inside of reel.
Starter Rope

M83839

5. Route starter rope through starter case rope guide
and pull outward.
6. Route starter rope through starter grip and tie as
shown.

Knot

Reel Cover Screw
Reel Cover

M83842

NOTE: Leave approximately 30 cm (12 in.) of rope
outside starter reel.

Snap Ring

Ratchet (2 used)
Spring (2 used)

2. Route starter rope through starter reel and tie as
shown. Wind starter rope around reel in direction
of arrow. Leave approximately 30 cm (12 in.) of
rope outside starter reel.
Starter Reel

M83838

Inner Hook

7. Install ratchets, springs and reel cover. Install and
tighten reel cover bolt.
8. Check operation of the ratchet by pulling the starter
rope several times.

Starter Case

Case Tab
M83841

3. Install starter reel on starter case with spring inner
hook anchored to case tab.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

IGNITION COIL
Removal/Installation
1. Remove fuel tank. (See FUEL TANK—Removal/
Installation on page 3-27.)
2. Remove blower housing. (See BLOWER
HOUSING—Removal/Installation on page 3-36.)
3. Remove throttle plate assembly. (See THROTTLE
PLATE ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on
page 3-32.)

Ribs

M83905

Spark Plug Lead

• Secure ignition wire into ribs on crankcase and
through grommet.
• Adjust air gap. (See Air Gap Adjustment
procedure.)

Retainer

Air Gap Adjustment
M83769

1. Turn flywheel magnet away from ignition coil.
2. Loosen ignition coil mounting cap screws.

4. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug and
remove lead from retainer.

Cap Screws

Ignition Coil
Cap Screws

0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Gap
M83771

Ground Wire
M83770

5. Disconnect ground wire.
6. Remove cap screws and ignition coil.

3. Insert an 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) feeler gauge between
flywheel and ignition coil.
4. Push ignition coil against flywheel and tighten
mounting cap screws.
5. Turn flywheel to remove feeler gauge.

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Test

FLYWHEEL
Removal/Installation

Primary Side:

1. Remove ignition coil. (See IGNITION COIL—
Removal/Installation on page 3-39.)
Primary (Black) Lead
Nut
75 N•m (54 lb-ft)

Cap Screw

Shield

Core

M83885

Measure resistance between ignition coil primary
(black) lead and iron coil. Replace ignition coil if
resistance is not within 0.8—1.0 ohms.

Cooling Fan
Starter Pulley

Secondary Side:

M83903

2. Remove cap screw and shield.
3. Remove flywheel nut.
4. Remove starter pulley and cooling fan.
Magnet Sections

Core

Flywheel Puller

Spark Plug Lead

M83886

NOTE: A false reading will be obtained if the spark
plug cap is not removed.
1. Remove spark plug cap.
2. Measure resistance between the end of the spark
plug lead and iron coil. Replace ignition coil if
resistance is not within 5.9—7.1 K ohms.

M83906

IMPORTANT: Use a puller to remove flywheel.
Avoid attaching puller to the magnet sections.
To avoid possible damage, DO NOT hit the
flywheel with a hammer to loosen.
5. Using a puller, remove flywheel and key.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

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CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES
Removal/Installation
1. Remove carburetor. (See CARBURETOR—
Removal/Installation on page 3-32.)
2. Remove throttle plate assembly. (See THROTTLE
PLATE ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on
page 3-32.)
3. Remove muffler. (See MUFFLER—Removal/
Installation on page 3-28.)
4. Remove blower housing. (See BLOWER
HOUSING—Removal/Installation on page 3-36.)
5. Remove rocker arm cover. (See ROCKER ARM
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 3-41.)
6. Disconnect spark plug lead.

Hole

Lug

Pivot Lock Nuts
10 N•m (7 lb-ft)
M83904

• Align lug on starter pulley with hole on flywheel.
• Tighten flywheel nut to 75 N•m (54 lb-ft).

ROCKER ARM COVER
Removal/Installation

M83778

Cap Screws
Breather Tube

7. Remove rocker arm pivot locknuts and remove
rocker arm pivots and rocker arms.
8. Remove push rods.
3

1

Breather Tube

4

Cap Screws

M83758

1. Remove four cap screws.
2. Disconnect breather tube at air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove rocker arm cover and gasket.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Remove gasket material for mating surfaces of
head and rocker arm cover before installation.
• Use new gasket for installation.

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2

M83780

IMPORTANT: Loosen cylinder head bolts 1/4 turn
at a time in the sequence shown to avoid
warping the cylinder head.
9. Loosen head bolts in the sequence shown .
10. Remove head bolts, cylinder head and gasket.
11. Disassemble and inspect cylinder head and valves.
(See Inspection procedures on page 3-43.)

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Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly/Assembly

• Use new gaskets for installation.
Cap Screws
Initial Torque: 12 N•m (8.5 lb-ft)
Final Torque: 24 N•m (17 lb-ft)

1

Rocker Arm Pivot Bolt
(2 used)
Valve Rotator
24 N•m (17 lb-ft)
(Exhaust Valve Only)
Retainer
(Exhaust)

3

Push Rod Guide

Valve
Spring
(2 used)

Retainer
(Intake)
4

Valve Guide
(2 used)

2

M83780

IMPORTANT: Torque should be applied in the
sequence shown in increments.
• Tighten cap screws in sequence shown to initial
torque of 12 N•m 8.5 lb-ft). Finish tightening
cylinder head to final torque of 24 N•m (17 lb-ft).
• Adjust valve clearance. (See VALVE CLEARANCE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-24.)

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve

Intake Valve
M83844

• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. (See
Inspection procedures.)
IMPORTANT: If valve rotator is not installed,
exhaust valve may drop into cylinder when
engine is started.
• Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to intake and
exhaust valve stems during assembly.
• Tighten rocker arm pivot bolts to 24 N•m (17 lb-ft)

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Inspection

Valve Guides:
1. Clean inside of valve guides with a valve guide
cleaner.

Cylinder Head:
1. Remove carbon deposits from combustion chamber
using SCOTCH-BRITE® abrasive pads or an
equivalent.

c

CAUTION

Reduce compressed air to less than 210 kPa (2
bar) (30 psi) when using for cleaning purposes.
Clear area of bystanders, guard against flying
chips, and wear personal protection equipment
including eye protection.
2. Clean head with a suitable solvent and dry with
compressed air.
3. Inspect head for cracks or broken cooling fins.
4. Inspect gasket surface for burrs and nicks.

M83846

2. Measure inside diameter of valve guides. Valve
guides should measure 5.50 mm (0.217 in.).
Replace valve guides if inside diameter is greater
than 5.572 mm (0.2194 in.). (See Valve Guide
Replacement on page 3-44.)
3. Subtract the outside diameter of the valve stems
from inside diameter of valve guides to determine
guide-to-stem clearance.
Intake Guide-to-Stem Clearance
Standard . . . . . 0.02—0.044 mm (0.0008—0.0017 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Exhaust Guide-to-Stem Clearance
Standard . . . . . 0.06—0.087 mm (0.0024—0.0034 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

Feeler Gauge

M83845

5. Use a straight-edge and feeler gauge to check head
for distortion at several points around head.
Replace head if distortion is greater than 0.10 mm
(0.004 in.).

4. If guide-to-stem clearance exceeds wear limit,
determine if new guides would bring clearance
within specifications. If so, replace guides. (See
Valve Guide Replacement on page 3-44.) If guideto-stem clearance would still exceed wear limit,
replace both guides and valves.
Valve Seats:

M83847

1. Measure valve seat width. Recondition valve seat if
measurement is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or
greater than 2.0 mm (0.08 in.).
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Valve Springs:
1. Inspect springs for pitting, rust and burrs. Replace if
necessary.

M51753
M50036

2. Measure spring free length. Replace spring if
measurement is less than 29.5 mm (1.16 in.).

6. Check valve stem for bends using V-blocks and a
dial indicator. Turn valve slowly and read variation
on indicator. Replace valve if variation is greater
than 0.03 mm (0.001 in.).

Valve Guide Replacement
Intake and Exhaust Valves:
1. Remove carbon from valve head, face and stem
with a power-operated wire brush. Be sure carbon
is removed, not merely burnished.
2. Inspect valve head, face and stem for defects.
Replace if necessary.

1. Disassemble and throughly clean the cylinder head.
(See Disassembly/Assembly procedures on page
3-42.)
2. Chill the replacement valve guides in a freezer for
about one hour prior to installation.

c

CAUTION

To prevent possible burns, use heavy gloves
when handling hot cylinder head.

M53961

3. Measure outside diameter of intake valve stem.
Replace if diameter is less than 5.318 mm (0.2094
in.).
4. Measure outside diameter of exhaust valve stem.
Replace if diameter is less than 5.275 mm (0.2077
in.).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT heat cylinder head over
150°C (300°F). Excessive heat may loosen valve
seats.
3. Using an oven, heat cylinder head to 150° C
(300° F).
4. Remove cylinder head from oven and place on
wood blocks with combustion chamber side up.

Valve
Face
Margin

Valve Stem End

M38087

5. Replace warped valves or valves with less than
0.60 mm (0.024 in.) margin. Valve stem ends
should be ground square before checking valve-totappet clearance.

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JDG504
5.5 mm Valve
Guide Driver
M83931

5. Using a JDG504 5.5 mm Valve Guide Driver, drive
valve guides out from combustion chamber side.
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6. Flip the cylinder head over (combustion chamber
side down) and place on a flat, firm surface.
7. Remove valve guides from freezer as needed.
JDG504
Valve Guide Driver

Exhaust
Clip
Acceptable

Not Acceptable
M83914

Intake
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)

M83929

8. Install valve guides using a JDG504 Valve Guide
Driver:
• Exhaust guide is correctly installed when clip is fully
seated against cylinder head casting.
• Intake guide is correctly installed when the top of
valve guide is 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) from the cylinder
head casting.
JDG1023
5.5 mm Valve Guide Reamer

11. Thoroughly clean cylinder head to remove any
cutting residue.
12. Inspect valve guide bore; it should be straight,
round and centered in the valve guide.
13. Insert valve and check operation. Valve should
move smoothly in guide. If valve does not move
smoothly, the guide may have been damaged
during installation. Replace valve guide if
necessary.
14. Recheck valve-to-guide clearance. (See
CYLINDER HEAD—Inspection on page 3-43.)

ANALYZE VALVES

Lead Deposits

M29934
M83930

IMPORTANT: Allow the cylinder head to cool to
room temperature before reaming valve guides.
9. Coat JDG1023 5.5 mm Valve Guide Reamer and
valve guides with Stanisol or kerosene lubricant.
10. Rotate reamer clockwise through the valve guide.
Continue rotating reamer while removing it from
the valve guide.

Lead deposits on the intake valve are caused by
exhaust gas leakage past the valve. This indicates that
the valve is not seating properly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT grind the exhaust valve or
life will be shortened.
Lap the valves after resurfacing the seat to correct this
condition.

NOTE: Be sure to reset valve-to-tappet clearance after
grinding valve seats.

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Gummy (Sticky)
Deposits
Valve Stem
Corrosion
M29936
M5563

Valve stem corrosion is caused by moisture in the
engine. Moisture in the fuel/air mixture can condense
inside the engine when the engine is stopped and
cools down.
Valve corrosion can also occur during storage. Fogging
or pouring oil in the combustion chamber before storing
helps prevent valve corrosion.
Corroded or pitted valves collect deposits and may
cause sticking valves. Replace badly corroded or pitted
valves.
Valve Margin

Using old or stale gasoline is a common cause for
sticky valves.
This gummy deposit can be seen on the valve. When
this condition exists, the carburetor may also contain
gummy deposits and will require cleaning.
Always use fresh gasoline and drain fuel tank, lines and
carburetor before storing machine.

RECONDITION VALVE SEATS
1. Throughly clean the combustion chamber and valve
seats to remove carbon deposits.
2. Inspect valve seats for damage. If seats are loose,
warped or distorted beyond reconditioning,
replace cylinder head. Pitted or worn seats can be
refaced using a seat cutter.

Valve Face

M30024

Exhaust valves are designed to function in temperature
exceeding 2760°C (5000°F). However, when operating
at high temperatures for long periods of time, valve
burning may occur. Valves running too hot will show a
dark discoloration of the valve stem into the area
protected by the valve guide. Another indication is
distortion of the valve margin and valve face. Valve seat
inserts may also begin to burn away.
Other causes for valves running hot are worn valve
guides or valve springs, incorrect valve clearance, lean
fuel-air mixture, and incorrect or overheated spark
plug.

M83849

3. Apply a light coat of Prussian Blue or erasable felttipped marker ink to valve face.
4. Insert valve, and snap it closed against seat several
times, DO NOT rotate valve. Transferred marking
compound will show any area that is not
concentric.
IMPORTANT: Turn cutter clockwise, DO NOT turn
counterclockwise. Continue to turn cutter as
you lift it off the valve seat.
5. To recondition seat, cut at a 45° angle to clean up
seat.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

REDUCTION ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation
Contact Too High

NOTE: Crankcase capacity is approximately 0.6 L
(0.63 qt).
1. Remove drain plug and drain crankcase.

Contact Too Low

M83916

Cap Screws

6. Use 30° or 60° cutters to narrow and adjust valve
seats so that valve makes contact with the middle
of the valve face.
• Use 30° cutter to remove material from top edge of
seat (contact too high).
• Use 60° cutter to remove material from bottom
edge of seat (contact too low).
7. Check valve seat width. If necessary, use a 45°
cutter to adjust seat width.

LAP VALVES

Cap Screws

If valve seat does not make proper contact, lap the
valve into the seat:
1. Apply a small amount of fine lapping compound to
face of valve.

M83779

2. Remove caps screws, cover and gasket.

NOTE: Thrust washer may stick to cover.
Valve Lapping Tool

3. Remove thrust washer from PTO shaft. Note
orientation for assembly.

Cap Screw

M83848

2. Grip head of valve with a vacuum cup tool and turn
valve to lap valve to seat.
3. Lift valve from seat every 8 to 10 strokes. Lap until a
uniform ring appears around the surface of the
valve face.
4. Wash all parts in solvent to remove lapping
compound. Dry parts.
5. Check position of lap mark on valve face. Lap mark
must be on or near the center of valve face.

M83781

4. Hold flywheel with a strap wrench and remove cap
screw and washer.
5. Remove drive sprocket, PTO shaft and chain as a
unit.

NOTE: If chain is worn or damaged and must be
replaced, replace drive sprocket, PTO shaft
and chain as a set.
6. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace as
necessary.
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7. Inspect ball bearing. Replace as necessary. (See
Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement procedure.)
8. Replace seal. (See Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement
procedure.)
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Remove gasket material from mating surfaces
before installation.
• Use new gaskets for installation.
• Install thrust washer on PTO shaft with bevel facing
ball bearing.

Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement
1. Remove reduction assembly cover. (See
REDUCTION ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation
on page 3-47.)

3. Remove bearing using a driver set.
4. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to bearing
outer race.
5. Install bearing using a driver set until fully seated
against housing.
6. Install new oil seal.
Oil Seal:
7. Remove worn or damaged seal using a screwdriver.
8. Pack lithium-based grease inside lips of seal.
9. Install seal with lip toward inside of cover using a
seal driver set.

CRANKCASE COVER
Removal/Installation
NOTE: Crankcase capacity is approximately 0.6 L
(0.63 qt).

Seal

1. Remove drain plug and drain crankcase.
2. Remove reduction assembly. (See REDUCTION
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-47.)
Cap Screws

Cover
Ball Bearing

Alignment Pins

M83907

Bearing:
Axial
Free
Play

Radial
Free
Play

Cap Screws

3. Remove alignment pins.
4. Remove seven cap screws.

M38073

1. Spin bearing by hand and check for axial and/or
radial free play. Replace bearing if it has excessive
play or is noisy.

NOTE: Remove bearing only if replacement
required.

M83783

is

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Remove gasket material from mating surfaces
before installation.
• Use new gaskets for installation.
• Tighten cap screws to 12 N•m (9 lb-ft).

2. Remove oil seal.

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Bearing Inspection/Replacement
Axial
Free
Play

Timing Marks

Radial
Free
Play

M83821
M38073

1. Spin bearing by hand and check for axial and/or
radial free play. Replace bearing if it has excessive
play or is noisy.

NOTE: Remove bearing only if replacement
required.

3. Rotate camshaft until timing marks align.
4. Remove and inspect camshaft. (See Inspection
procedures.)

is

Bearing

Tappets
M83822

IMPORTANT: Tappets must be install in the same
bores from which they were removed.
M83918

2. Drive bearing out from reduction cover side using a
driver set.
3. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to bearing
outer race.
4. Install bearing using driver set until fully seated
against housing.

CAMSHAFT AND TAPPETS
Removal/Installation

5. Mark each tappet to aid in installation.
6. Remove and inspect tappets for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to tappets and
bores and install tappets in original bores.
• Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to camshaft
lobes and journals.
• Align timing marks when installing camshaft.

1. Remove cylinder head. (See CYLINDER HEAD—
Removal/Installation on page 3-41.)
2. Remove crankcase cover. (See CRANKCASE
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 3-48.)

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Inspection
1. Inspect camshaft for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.

Camshaft Holder

M83825

M83887

2. Measure cam intake lobe height. Replace camshaft
if lobe height is less than 27.45 mm (1.081 in.).
3. Measure cam exhaust lobe height. Replace
camshaft if lobe height is less than 27.75 mm
(1.083 in.).

6. Measure inside diameter of camshaft holder in
block. Replace block if diameter is greater than
14.048 mm (0.5531 in.).

PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Removal
1. Remove camshaft and tappets. (See CAMSHAFT
AND TAPPETS—Removal/Installation on page 349.)
2. Check cylinder bore for carbon and varnish ridges.
These ridges can cause piston damage if not
removed.
3. If necessary, remove ridge from top of cylinder bore
using a ridge reamer.

M83888

4. Measure flywheel side journal and PTO side journal
diameter. Replace camshaft if either journal
diameter is less than 13.916 mm (0.5479 in.).

Cap Screws

M83823

M83889

4. Turn crankshaft to expose connecting rod end cap.
5. Remove cap screws and connecting rod cap.
6. Push piston and connecting rod assembly from
cylinder bore.
7. Disassemble and inspect all parts for wear or
damage. (See Disassembly and Inspection
procedures on page 3-51.)

5. Measure inside diameter of camshaft holder in
crankcase cover. Replace crankcase cover if
diameter is greater than 14.048 mm (0.5531 in.).

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Installation

Disassembly

1. Deglaze cylinder bore. (See CYLINDER BLOCK—
Deglaze Cylinder Bore on page 3-60.)
2. Stagger piston ring end gaps 180° apart, but do not
align with oil ring side rail end gaps.
3. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to piston and
rings. Compress rings with a ring compressor.
4. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to cylinder
bore, connecting rod bearing surface and ring
compressor.

1st Compression Ring

2nd Compression Ring

Oil Control Ring

Piston
Piston Pin
Triangle Mark

Push Rod Opening

M83824

Retaining Ring
(2 used)

Connecting
Rod

5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly in
cylinder bore with triangle mark on piston facing
the push rod opening.
M83890

• Analyze piston and piston ring wear. (See
ANALYZE PISTON RING WEAR on page 3-55 and
ANALYZE PISTON WEAR on page 3-57.)
• Remove piston rings using a piston ring expander.

Cap Screws
12 N•m (9 lb-ft)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse piston pin retaining
rings. Always use new retaining rings for
assembly.
M83823

6. Install connecting rod cap with dipper toward
camshaft and ribs on cap and connecting rod
aligned. Tighten cap screws to 12 N•m (9 lb-ft).
7. Install camshaft and tappets, crankcase cover and
cylinder head.

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• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. (See
Inspection procedures.)

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Assembly
Piston

Triangle Mark

Piston Pin
M83892

5. Before installing rings on piston, check ring end gap
in cylinder bore. (See Check Piston Ring End Gap
on page 3-55.)
1st Compression Ring
(Chrome Plated)
Connecting Rod
2nd
Compression
Ring

M83830

Oil Control Ring

IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse piston pin retaining
rings.
1. Install connecting rod to piston with long end of
connecting rod toward triangle mark on piston.
2. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to piston pin
and connecting rod bearing.
3. Install piston pin.
Cutout
Retaining Ring
M83850

IMPORTANT: Install all rings with marking facing
up.
M83891

Be sure that top and second compression rings
are not interchanged.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT align retaining ring gap with
cutout in piston pin bore.

DO NOT align any piston ring end gaps with
piston pin bore.

4. Install retaining rings by inserting one end in
groove, and holding other end with a needle-nosed
pliers, rotate the ring into place.

NOTE: Rings should rotate freely in grooves after
installation.

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6. Install oil control and compression rings:
• Install oil control ring in bottom groove with mark
facing up. Position end gap approximately 45°
away from triangle mark.
• Install 2nd compression ring in middle grove with
mark facing up. Position end gap approximately
120° away from end gap of oil control ring.
• Install 1st compression ring in top grove with mark
facing up. Position end gap approximately 120°
away from end gap of 2nd compression ring.

6. Measure oil control ring thickness. Replace ring if
measurement is less than 2.37 mm (0.093 in.).

Inspection
M83894

Piston:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a caustic cleaning
solution or a wire brush to clean piston.

7. Using new rings, check piston ring-to-groove
clearance at several points around piston. Replace
piston if any clearance is greater than 0.15 mm
(0.006 in.).

1. Remove all deposits from piston.
Ring Groove Cleaner
10 mm (0.4 in.)

M83895
M29946

2. Clean carbon deposits from piston ring grooves with
a ring groove cleaner. If cleaning tool is not
available, break an old ring and use it to carefully
clean groove.
3. Check that all oil return passages in grooves are
open.
4. Inspect piston for scoring or fractures. Replace
piston if damaged.

8. Measure piston outside diameter at a point 10 mm
(0.4 in.) from the bottom of the skirt and 90° to the
piston pin bore. Replace piston if outside diameter
measures less than specifications.

NOTE: If the engine has had a previous major
overhaul, an oversized piston may have been
installed. Pistons and rings are available in
0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
oversize.
Piston O.D. Specifications (Wear Limit):
Standard Piston . . . . . . . . . . 59.845 mm (2.3561 in.)
0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
Oversize Piston . . . . . . . . . . 60.095 mm (2.3661 in.)
0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
Oversize Piston . . . . . . . . . . 60.345 mm (2.3761 in.)

M83893

5. Measure 1st and 2nd compression ring thickness.
Replace rings if measurement is less than 1.37
mm (0.054 in.).
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9. Measure cylinder bore diameter. (See CYLINDER
BLOCK—Inspection on page 3-59.)
10. Subtract piston outside diameter measurement
from cylinder bore measurement to determine
piston-to-cylinder bore clearance.
11. Replace piston and/or rebore cylinder block if
clearance is greater than 0.12 mm (0.005 in.).
(See CYLINDER BLOCK—Rebore Cylinder Bore
on page 3-60.)

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M83896

M80427

12. Measure piston pin bore diameter in piston.
Replace piston if measurement is greater than
13.048 mm (0.5137 in.).

3. Measure connecting rod piston pin bore. Replace
connecting rod if measurement is greater than
13.07 mm (0.515 in.).

M83897

Measuring Positions

M82050A

13. Measure piston pin diameter at six places. Replace
pin if any measurement is less than 12.954 mm
(0.5100 in.).
14. Subtract piston pin outside diameter measurement
from piston pin bore measurement to determine
piston pin-to-bore clearance. Replace piston pin
and/or piston if clearance is greater than 0.08 mm
(0.003 in.).

NOTE: If the engine has had a previous major
overhaul, an undersized connecting rod may
have been installed. A 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
undersize connecting rod is available.
4. Install connecting rod cap. Tighten cap screws to 12
N•m (9 lb-ft).
5. Measure connecting rod crankshaft bearing.
Replace connecting rod if measurement is greater
than specifications.
Crankshaft Bearing Diameter
Specifications (Wear Limit):
Standard Crankshaft . . . . . . 26.066 mm (1.0262 in.)
0.25 mm (0.010 mm)
Undersize Crankshaft . . . . . 25.816 mm (1.0164 in.)

Connecting Rod:
1. Analyze crankshaft and connecting rod wear. (See
ANALYZE CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING
ROD WEAR on page 3-59.)
2. Clean and inspect connecting rod. Replace if
scored or damaged.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Check Connecting Rod Side Play
1. Remove crankshaft from cylinder block. (See
CRANKSHAFT—Removal/Installation on page 358.)

Scale

Plastigauge

M83900

M83898

2. Install connecting rod on crankshaft. Tighten
connecting rod cap screws to 12 N•m (9 lb-ft).
3. Measure connecting rod side clearance. Replace
connecting rod and/or crankshaft if clearance is
greater than 1.1 mm (0.043 in.).

Check Connecting Rod-toCrankshaft Clearance

NOTE: If the engine has had a previous major
overhaul, an undersized connecting rod may
have been installed. A 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
undersize connecting rod is available.
4. Remove cap and measure Plastigauge®. If
clearance is greater than 0.12 mm (0.005 in.),
replace connecting rod and recheck clearance.
5. If after replacing connecting rod clearance is still
beyond specifications, replace crankshaft.

Check Piston Ring End Gap

1. Remove crankshaft from cylinder block. (See
CRANKSHAFT—Removal/Installation on page 358.)
2. Clean all oil from crankshaft journal and connecting
rod bearing surfaces.
Cap Screws
12 N•m (9 lb-ft)

M83892

1. Install each ring squarely in bore approximately
25.4 (1.00 in.) down from top of cylinder.
2. Measure end gap. Replace rings if end gap is
greater than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.).
M83899

NOTE: DO NOT rotate crankshaft while Plastigauge is
in place.
®

3. Place a piece of Plastigauge on the crankshaft
journal, and install connecting rod and cap.
Tighten connecting rod cap screws to 12 N•m (9
lb-ft).

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ANALYZE PISTON RING WEAR
Rings of the wrong size or rings having improper end
gaps will not conform to the shape of the cylinder. This
results in high oil consumption and excessive blow-by.
Ring end gaps should be staggered on the piston
during installation. (See PISTON AND CONNECTING
ROD on page 3-50.) End gaps in alignment can also
cause oil consumption and blow-by.

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Vertical Scratches

Scuffing/Scoring

M29943

Light scuffing or scoring of both rings and piston occurs
when unusually high friction and combustion
temperatures approach the melting point of the piston.
When this condition exists, it is due to one or more of
the following probable causes:
• Dirty cooling shroud and cylinder head.
• Lack of cylinder lubrication.
• Improper combustion.
• Wrong bearing or piston clearance.
• Too much oil in crankcase causing fluid friction.
Carbon Deposits

M29945

Vertical scratches across the piston rings are due to an
abrasive in the engine. Abrasives may be airborne, may
have been left in the engine during overhaul, or may be
loose lead or carbon deposits.
When this condition exists, check for one or more of the
following:
• Damaged, collapsed or improperly installed air
filter.
• Loose connection or damaged basket between air
cleaner and carburetor.
• Air leak around carburetor-to-cylinder head gasket.
• Air leak around throttle shaft.
• Failure to properly clean cylinder bore after
reconditioning engine.

Carbon Deposits

M29944

The engine operating at abnormally high temperature
may cause varnish, lacquer or carbon deposits to form
in the piston ring grooves making the piston rings stick.
When this happens, excessive oil consumption and
blow-by will occur.
Engine overheating and ring sticking is usually caused
by one or more of the following:
• Overloading.
• Incorrect ignition timing.
• Lean fuel mixture.
• Dirty cooling fins.
• Incorrect oil.
• Low oil supply.
• Stale fuel.

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Spacer

Side Rails
M38101

Abrasive particles in engine oil cause scratches on side
rails of oil control ring. Inner spacer wear or distortion
may cause:
• High oil consumption.
• Increased deposits in combustion chamber.
• Sticking compression rings.
Increased oil consumption may be caused by:
• Worn side rails with low tension.
• Worn or distorted inner spacer.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

ANALYZE PISTON WEAR
Detonation is abnormal combustion causing excessive
temperature and pressure in the combustion chamber.
Commonly called knock, spark knock or timing knock,
detonation occurs as the compressed fuel-air mixture
ignites spontaneously to interrupt the normal ignition.

Diagonal
Wear Pattern

M29948
M29947

The following is a list of possible causes for detonation.
• Pre-ignition.
• Lean fuel mixture.
• Low octane fuel.
• Advanced ignition timing.
• Engine lugging.
• Build-up of carbon deposits on piston or cylinder
head, causing excessive compression.
• Wrong cylinder head or milling of head increasing
compression ratio.

Check rod and piston alignment when piston shows a
diagonal wear pattern extending across the skirt of the
piston. Contact with the cylinder wall show on the
bottom of the skirt at left and at the ring lands at the
right.
A cylinder bored at an angle to the crankshaft can also
cause improper ring contact with the cylinder.
This condition causes:
• Rapid piston wear.
• Uneven piston wear.
• Excess oil consumption.

Pre-Ignition Damage

Retaining Ring
Failure Damage
M30039

Pre-ignition is the igniting of the fuel-air mixture prior to
regular ignition spark. Pre-ignition causes shock,
resulting in pings, vibration, detonation and power loss.
Severe damage to piston, rings and valves results from
pre-ignition.
Check the following for causes of pre-ignition:
• Internal carbon deposits.
• Incorrect spark plug (high heat range).
• Broken ceramic in spark plug.
• Sharp edges on valves.
• Sharp edges in combustion chamber.

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M29949

A broken retaining ring caused the damage shown.
Retaining rings loosen or break due to:
• Rod misalignment.
• Excessive crankshaft end play.
• Crankshaft journal taper.
• Weak retaining rings.
• Incorrectly installed retaining rings.
Inertia can cause a broken retaining ring to beat out the
piston and cylinder, causing extensive damage.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

CRANKSHAFT

5. Inspect timing and governor drive gears for wear or
damage. Replace if necessary. (See Timing/
Governor Gear Replacement procedure.)

Removal/Installation
1. Remove flywheel. (See FLYWHEEL—Removal/
Installation on page 3-40.)
1. Remove camshaft. (See CAMSHAFT AND
TAPPETS—Removal/Installation on page 3-49.)
2. Remove piston and connecting rod. (See PISTON
AND CONNECTING ROD—Removal on page 350.)

Timing/Governor Gear Replacement

Knife-Edge Puller

Crankshaft

M83921

NOTE: The removal/installation procedure is identical
for both the timing and governor gears.
M83919

3. Remove crankshaft.
4. Inspect ball bearing in cylinder block. (See
CYLINDER BLOCK—Bearing Inspection/
Replacement on page 3-60.)
5. Inspect crankshaft for wear or damage. (See
Inspection procedure.)

1. Mark a reference line on the timing/governor gear
and crankshaft.
2. Using a knife-edged puller, press the gear off the
crankshaft.
3. Using the old gear as a reference, mark the new
gear in the same position as the old gear.

Inspection
1. Analyze crankshaft and connecting rod wear. (See
ANALYZE CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING
ROD WEAR on page 3-59).
Gear
Crankshaft

M83922

M83920

4. Support the crankshaft as shown.
5. Place the gear on the crankshaft and align the
marks on the gear and crankshaft.
6. Using driver, press gear on crankshaft until fully
seated.

2. Measure connecting rod journal. Replace
crankshaft if journal diameter is less than 25.92
mm (1.020 in.)
3. Check Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft Clearance.
(See Check Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft
Clearance on page 3-55.)
4. Check Connecting Rod Side Play. (See Check
Connecting Rod Side Play on page 3-55.)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

ANALYZE CRANKSHAFT AND
CONNECTING ROD WEAR
Top

Check connecting rod and cap for damage or unusual
wear patterns.
Lack of lubrication or improper lubrication can cause
the connecting rod and cap to seize the crankshaft, the
connecting rod and piston may both break causing
other internal damage. Inspect block carefully before
rebuilding engine.

Middle

Crankshaft and connecting rod damage can also result
from:

Bottom

• Engine run low on oil or without oil.
• Oil not changed regularly.
• Bearing cap installed incorrectly.

Crankshaft
Rotation

CYLINDER BLOCK
Inspection
1. Clean block and check for cracks.
Crankshaft
Centerline

NOTE: Cracks not visible to the eye may be detected
by coating the suspected area with a mixture of
25% kerosene and 75% light engine oil. Wipe
area dry and immediately apply coating of zinc
oxide dissolved in wood alcohol. If crack is
present, coating becomes discolored at the
defective area. Replace block if any cracks are
found.
A bare block is available for service.

M82411A

2. Measure cylinder bore diameter at three positions;
top, middle and bottom. At these three positions,
measure in both directions; along the crankshaft
centerline and in the direction of crankshaft
rotation.

NOTE: If the engine has had a previous major
overhaul, oversize pistons and rings may have
been installed. Pistons are available in 0.25
mm (0.010 in.) and 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
oversize.
Cylinder Bore I.D.:
Standard Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.0 mm (2.36 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.165 mm (2.3687 in.)
0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.25 mm (2.37 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.415 mm (2.3787 in.)
0.50 mm (0.020 in.) Oversize Piston
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.5 mm (2.41 in.)
Wear Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.665 mm (2.3887 in)

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Bearing Inspection/Replacement

Oil Seal Replacement

Ball Bearing
Oil Seal

M83865
M83864

Axial
Free
Play

7. Remove worn or damaged oil seal using a
screwdriver.
8. Pack lithium-based grease inside lips of seal.
9. Install seal with lip toward inside of crankcase using
a seal driver set.

Radial
Free
Play

Deglaze Cylinder Bore
1. Deglaze cylinder bore using a rigid hone with a 220
to 300 grit stone.
2. Use hone as instructed by manufacturer to obtain a
45° crosshatch pattern.

M38073

1. Spin bearing by hand and check for axial and/or
radial free play. Replace bearing if it has excessive
play or is noisy.

NOTE: Remove bearing only if replacement
required.
2. Remove oil seal.
3. Remove bearing using a driver set.
4. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to bearing
outer race.
5. Install bearing using driver set until fully seated
against crankcase casting.
6. Install new oil seal

is

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene or
commercial solvents to clean cylinder bore.
Solvents will not remove all abrasives from
cylinder walls.
3. Clean cylinder walls using clean white rags and
warm soapy water. Continue to clean cylinder until
white rags show no discoloration.
4. Dry cylinder and apply a light coat of clean engine
oil.

Rebore Cylinder Block
IMPORTANT: Check stone for wear or damage. Use
correct stone for the job.

NOTE: The cylinder can be rebored to use 0.25 mm
(0.010 in.), and 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) oversize
piston and rings. Have a reliable repair shop
rebore the block, or use a drill press and
honing tool.
Rebore cylinder with a honing tool to initial and
final bore specifications.

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1. Align center of bore to drill press center.
2. Lower and raise hone until end extends 20—25 mm
(0.75—1.0 in.) past end of cylinder.
3. Adjust hone stones until they contact the narrowest
point of the cylinder walls.
4. Coat the inside of cylinder with honing oil. Turn
hone by hand. Adjust if too tight.
5. Run drill press between 200—250 rpm. Move hone
up and down in cylinder approximately 20 times
per minute.

GOVERNOR
Removal/Installation
1. Remove crankshaft. (See CRANKSHAFT—
Removal/Installation on page 3-58.)

Governor Return Spring

NOTE: Measure bore when cylinder is cool.
6. Stop press and check cylinder diameter.

Spring

NOTE: Finish should not be smooth. It should have a
40°—60° cross-hatch pattern.
7. Check bore for size, taper and out of round.

Linkage

M83902

2. Remove governor return spring.
3. Remove linkage and spring.

40°—60°

Cap Screw
Arm

Nut
Cap Screw
Washer
M83826

M82412A

8. If cylinder bore exceeds wear limit, rebore cylinder
or replace block.
9. Hone the cylinder an additional 0.007—0.009 mm
(0.0003—0.0004 in.) for final bore specifications.
This allows for 0.020 mm (0.0008 in.) shrinkage
when cylinder cools.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene or
commercial solvents to clean cylinder bore.
Solvents will not remove all abrasives from
cylinder walls.

4. Remove nut and screw.
5. Remove governor arm and washer.
Shaft
Clip

Washer

M83829

10. Clean cylinder walls using clean white rags and
warm soapy water. Continue to clean cylinder until
white rags show no discoloration.
11. Dry cylinder and apply a light coat of clean engine
oil.

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ENGINE (HONDA GX120)

Weight
Washer Holder Weight Pin
(2 used)
(2 used)

Governor Return Spring

Weights
(2 used)

Spring
Clip
Slider
Linkage

M83902

• Install governor spring in hole marked “1”.
• Adjust governor. (See GOVERNOR/FAST IDLE
SPEED ADJUSTMENT on page 3-23.)

M83828

7. Spread governor weights and remove slider.
8. Remove washer.
9. Remove clip and governor weight holder.
10. Remove washer.
11. Remove pins and weights if necessary.
12. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as needed.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Check to make sure governor weights move freely.
• Insert clip firmly into shaft groove.
• Check to make sure slider moves freely

Clip

M83827

• Position shaft over governor slider, and install clip
with straight side of clip against the groove in shaft.

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CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL

CONTENTS
Page

ELECTRICAL
THEORY AND DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
THEORY OF OPERATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSISTIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRE COLOR ABBREVIATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
READING ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2
4-2
4-2
4-3

COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
WIRING HARNESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
CIRCUIT OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS
IGNITION CIRCUIT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
IGNITION CIRCUIT OPERATION—ENGINE SHUTTING OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
IGNITION CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

TESTS
COMMON CIRTCUIT TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
FLYWHEEL MAGNET TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
RUN/OFF SWITCH TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

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THEORY AND DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL

WIRE COLOR ABBREVIATION
CHART
Blk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black

THEORY OF OPERATION
INFORMATION
The theory of operation stories divide the electrical
system into individual circuits by function. Each circuit
is isolated from the main wiring schematic and only
shows the components that are used in it. The story
contains information on function, operating conditions,
and theory of operation. The circuit schematics are
drawn with the components in the operating position,
with the power, or battery positive, into them across the
top and the ground, or battery negative, across the
bottom.

Blu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue
Brn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
Grn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Gry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray
Org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Pnk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pink
Pur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple
Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION

Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tan

The diagnostic procedures is used to test the complete
circuit regardless of the problem or complaint. Select a
symptom or system from the quick check or
troubleshooting chart and follow the test procedures
under that heading.

Wht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White

The diagnostic procedure lists:

Blu/Wht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue/White

• Test conditions
• Test sequence

Yel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
Blk/Wht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black/White

Brn/Wht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown/White
Brn/Yel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown/Yellow

• Test location
• Normal reading

Dk Blu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue

• Check or test to perform if reading is not normal

Dk Brn/Lt Grn . . . . . . . . . . Dark Brown/Light Green

When performing the test or check, be sure to set your
machine up to the test conditions listed and follow the
sequence carefully. The middle “NORMAL” column
gives the reading or condition that should be obtained
when performing the test or check. If the results of the
test or check are not normal, perform the test, check, or
adjustment listed in the third “IF NOT NORMAL”
column to repair the malfunction. The detailed tests or
adjustments referred to in the “IF NOT NORMAL”
column are located at the end of that group. The
system diagram that accompanies each test procedure
is drawn to resemble machine components. The key
number on the art matches the number in the “TEST
LOCATION” column and the leader line points to the
exact point the test is to be made.

Dk Brn/Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Brown/Red
Dk Brn/Yel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Brown/Yellow
Dk Grn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Green
Lt Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue
Lt Grn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Green
Org/Wht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange/White
Pnk/Blk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink/Black
Pur/Wht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple/White
Red/Blk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red/Black
Red/Wht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red/White
Wht/Blk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White/Black
Wht/Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White/Red
Yel/Blk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow/Black
Yel/Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow/Red
Yel/Wht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow/White

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ELECTRICAL

READING ELECTRICAL
SCHEMATICS

The identifying letter is always the same for a specific
component, but the identifying numbers are numbered
consecutively from upper left to lower right. The
terminal designation (J) is placed directly outside the
symbol next to the connecting wire path. Switch
positions (K) are also placed directly outside the
symbol. The solid line (L) shows the position the switch
is currently in and dash lines (M) represent other switch
positions.

The schematic is made up of individual circuits laid out
in a sequence of related functions. It is formatted with
all power wires (A) across the top and all ground wires
(B) across the bottom. Current flow is generally from
top to bottom through each circuit and component. All
components are shown in the OFF position. The
diagram does not list connector (C) information unless
needed to avoid confusion. If the connector is shown,
the number next to it is the terminal pin location (D) in
the connector.

Each circuit is identified at the bottom of the drawing by
a section number (N) and section name (O).
The circuit number (P) and wire color (Q) of the wires
are shown directly next to the wire path.

Each component is shown by a symbol (E), its name
(F), and an identification code (G). The identification
code contains a device identifying letter (H) and
number (I).

The same component name and identification code are
used consistently on all diagrams in this section.
Components can be easily cross-referenced

.

S1 Key
Switch
B

F2
15 Amp
Fuse

Wht

Wht

Red

Red

X1

S1

X2

X3

M
210
Red

D

D

6

30

K2
Ignition
Relay
87

86

85

Run
Off
L

K

J

F3
15 Amp
Fuse

K1
Start
Relay

F1
Fusible
Link

X3

X2
721
Pur/
Wht

Red

S

G

E
I

X3
G1
Battery

M1
Starting
Motor

M

H

W2
Engine
X4
Wiring
Yel/
Harness
T1
Wht
Ignition
X5
Yel/Wht
Yel/Wht
Coil

E

X3
T2
Ignition
Coil
P

E1
Spark
Plug

B

F

SE1-Power and Starting Circuit

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F

805 Pnk/Blk

B

W1
Shielded
Ground

710
Pur

H

1
215
Org

Blk

A

800
Pink

X3

C

Start

On Off
Seat Seat
S2
Seat
Switch

414
Yel/
Blk

O

E2
Spark
Plug

Yel/
Wht
Wht

C

SE2-Ignition and Interlock Circuit

Blk/Yel

N

Q

105 Blk

SE3-Pto and Interlock

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COMPONENT LOCATION

ELECTRICAL

COMPONENT LOCATION

S1
RUN/OFF
Switch

JO

HN

DE

ER

E

E1
Spark Plug

A1
Ignition Coil

M83948

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
200 Yel/Red

S1
Run/Off
Switch

E1
Spark
Plug
0

1

0 = RUN
1 = OFF
100 Blk

W1
Harness
Ground

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A1
Ignition
Coil

M83932

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WIRING HARNESS

ELECTRICAL

WIRING HARNESS
Engine
Harness
200

200

S1
Run/Off
Switch
W1
Harness
Ground

100

100

M83915

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ELECTRICAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check ground circuit.
See Ignition circuit diagnosis.

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Engine will not
shut off.

Check or
Solution

No spark.

Problem or
Symptom

l
l

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ELECTRICAL

CIRCUIT OPERATION AND
DIAGNOSIS
IGNITION CIRCUIT OPERATION
Function:
To create a spark that ignites that fuel/air mixture in the
engine.

Operating Conditions:
• RUN/OFF switch in RUN position.

Theory of Operation
The ignition system is a transistor-controlled magneto
design. There are no moving parts and there is no
need for an external power source (battery). The power
and triggering signal are both generated by a
permanent magnet on the outside edge of the flywheel,
is therefore not adjustable. The engine is shut off by
grounding the ignition coil through the RUN/OFF
switch.
The ignition coil consists of an iron core with two sets of
wires wound around it. The primary winding is
connected to As the flywheel turns, the permanent
magnet on the flywheel aligns with the ignition coil and
produces current in the primary coil by electromagnetic induction.
In the initial stage low voltage current is produced. The
low voltage current flows through resistor “A” to the
base of transistor “A”, causing it to open and allows
current to build in the primary coil windings (primary
coil current flow). Resistor “B” has high resistance, so
current will be prevented from flowing to the base of
transistor “B”.
In the second stage (spark produced), the flywheel
current flow is increased. The current can now flow
through the resistor “B” to the base of transistor “B”.
Transistor “B” is now energized which causes transistor
“A” to open. Current then flows through transistor “B”
(Primary coil secondary current flow). A voltage of
several hundred volts is then produced in the primary
coil windings by electromagnetic induction.
The high voltage current flows through the coil wire to
the spark plug. The voltage is now high enough to jump
the spark plug gap and a spark is produced, igniting
the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder.

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CIRCUIT OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS

200 Yel/Red

A1
Ignition
Coil
Flywheel
Resistor
“C”

Transistor “B”

S1
RUN/OFF
Switch

0 1
0 = RUN
1 = OFF
100 Blk

Transistor “A”

Resistor
“B”

Resistor
“A”

E1
Spark
Plug

W1
Harness
Ground

Coil
Engine Ground

200 Yel/Red

A1
Ignition
Coil

Flywheel

Transistor “B”
Resistor
“C”

0

1

0 = RUN
1 = OFF

Transistor “A”

S1
RUN/OFF
Switch

100 Blk

Resistor
“B”

Resistor
“A”
E1
Spark
Plug

W1
Harness
Ground

Coil
Engine Ground

Low Voltage Primary Circuit

Primary Coil Secondary Current Flow

Primary Coil Current Flow

High-Voltage Coil Circuit

Low Voltage Secondary Circuit

Ground Circuit

M83935

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ELECTRICAL

IGNITION CIRCUIT OPERATION—
ENGINE SHUTTING OFF
Function:
To shut the engine off by grounding the ignition coil
through the RUN/OFF switch.
Operating Conditions:
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
Theory of Operation
When the RUN/OFF switch is moved to the OFF
position, a path to ground is provided through the
switch. This prevents voltage from building up in the
coil primary windings, preventing a spark from being
generated.

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ELECTRICAL

200 Yel/Red

A1
Ignition
Coil
Flywheel
Transistor “B”

S1
RUN/OFF
Switch

0 1
0 = RUN
1 = OFF

Transistor “A”

100 Blk

E1
Spark
Plug

W1
Harness
Ground

Coil

M83936

Ground Circuit

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ELECTRICAL

IGNITION CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
When diagnosing an ignition problem, isolate the magneto circuit from the ground circuit by disconnecting the RUN/
OFF switch connectors. If the engine will not start, check the magneto circuit first a then the ground circuit. If the
engine will not shut off, check the ground circuit first. Remember the engine is stopped by grounding the ignition
coil through the RUN/OFF switch.
Test Conditions:
• RUN/OFF switch in RUN position.
• Travel clutch in NEUTRAL position.
• Check connection(s) for corrosion and looseness when checking/testing.
Test/Check Point

Normal

1. Spark plug/spark tester (See
SPARK TEST on page 3-25.)

Spark test indicates hot, blue spark.

If Not Normal
No Spark present:
Test ignition coil. (See IGNITION
COIL—Test on page 3-40.)
Check armature air gap. (See
IGNITION COIL—Air Gap
Adjustment on page 3-39.)
Check flywheel magnet. (See
FLYWHEEL MAGNET TEST on
page 4-14.)
Spark present:
Check spark plug condition and
gap. (See SPARK PLUG GAP
ADJUSTMENT on page 3-26.) If
plug is good, continue checking
ground circuit.

Test Conditions:
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Ohmmeter (or continuity tester) lead connected to Yel/Red wire No. 200 at engine connector.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

2. RUN/OFF switch—Terminal
No. 2.

Maximum 0.1 ohms resistance.

Replace wire harness.

3. RUN/OFF switch—Terminal
No. 3.

Maximum 0.1 ohms resistance.

Test RUN/OFF switch. (See RUN/
OFF SWITCH TEST on page 4-15.)

4. Engine ground.

Maximum 0.1 ohms resistance.

Replace wire harness.

Test Conditions:
• RUN/OFF switch in RUN position.
Test/Check Point
5. RUN/OFF switch—Terminal
No. 3.

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Normal
No continuity. (High resistance.)

If Not Normal
Test RUN/OFF switch. (See RUN/
OFF SWITCH TEST on page 4-15.)
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ELECTRICAL

2

1
5

3

4

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TESTS

ELECTRICAL

TESTS
COMMON CIRCUIT TESTS
Shorted Circuit:
A shorted circuit may result in the wrong component
operating (i.e. improper wire-to-wire contact). To test for
a shorted or improperly wired circuit:
M85602

1. Turn component switch ON.
2. Start at the controlling switch of the component that
should not be operating.

FLYWHEEL MAGNET TEST

3. Follow the circuit and disconnect wires at
connectors until component stops operating.

Reason:

4. Shorted or improper connections will be the last two
wires disconnected.

To make sure the flywheel magnet has enough force to
induce current in the ignition coil.
Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Engage park brake.
4. Remove blower housing. (See BLOWER HOUSING
ASSEMBLY—Removal/Installation on page 3-36.)

M85600

High Resistance or Open Circuit:

Magnet

High resistance or open circuits usually result in slow,
dim or no component operation (i.e. poor, corroded, or
disconnected connections). Voltage at the component
will be low when the component is in operation. To test
for high resistance and open circuits:
1. Check all terminals and grounds of the circuit for
corrosion.
2. If terminals are not corroded or loose, the problem
is in the component or wiring.

M83945

5. Hold a steel tool about 25 mm (1.0 in.) from
flywheel magnet. The tool should be attracted by
the magnet.
Result:
• Replace the flywheel if the magnet does not attract
tool.

M85601

Grounded Circuit:
Grounded circuits usually result in no component
operation or a blown fuse.

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ELECTRICAL

RUN/OFF SWITCH TEST
Reason:
To make sure the RUN/OFF switch is operating
properly.
Test Equipment:
• Ohmmeter or continuity tester.
Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Engage park brake.
4. Disconnect wires from switch.

Terminal 3

Terminal 2
M83946

5. Move switch to RUN position.
6. Check continuity across terminals 2 and 3. There
should be no continuity.
7. Move switch to OFF position.
8. Check continuity across terminals 2 and 3. There
should be continuity.
Results:
• If continuity is not correct, replace switch.

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CONTENTS

POWER TRAIN

CONTENTS
Page

POWER TRAIN
SPECIFICATIONS
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
DRIVE BELT/SPEED REDUCTER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER TRAIN TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

DIAGNOSIS
MACHINE WILL NOT DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOISY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE DOES NOT REACH FULL GROUND SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERRATIC SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARK BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRACTION DRIVE PULLS TO ONE SIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-5
5-6
5-7
5-7
5-8
5-9

CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRACTION ROLLER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORT ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . .

5-10
5-11
5-11
5-13

REPAIR
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPEED REDUCER ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly/Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRACTION ROLLER ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly/Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE BELT IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-14
5-14
5-15
5-17
5-20
5-22
5-25
5-26
5-27

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SPECIFICATIONS

POWER TRAIN

SPECIFICATIONS
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belt-to-Guide Clearance (Clutch ENGAGED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mm (0.040 in.)
Transport Roller Drive Chain-Maximum Deflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 mm (7/16 in.)

REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS
Speed Reducer Oil Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 L (0.5 qt)
Traction Roller Eccentric Nut Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N•m (16 lb-ft)

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POWER TRAIN

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
DRIVE BELT/SPEED REDUCER SYSTEM
Tension Idler

Drive Belts

Clutch
Control Cable

Traction
Drive Chain

Speed
Reducer
Assembly

Traction Roller
Assembly

Output (Traction)
Shaft (2 used)

JO

HN

DE

ER

E

Reel Drive
Clutch Lever

Traction
Drive Chain

Reel Drive Chain
Output (Reel)
Shaft

M83834

Function:
To transmit power to the reel and transport roller
assembly. The speed reducer assembly also features a
differential assembly to assist in turning.
Theory of Operation:
The speed reducer is connected to the engine by two
V-belts. When the travel clutch lever is moved to the
ENGAGED position, the cable pulls the tension idler
down against the belts, applying tension to the drive
belts.
As tension is applied to the belts, the speed reducer
input sheave/shaft turns and power is transferred to the
differential assembly by way of a chain.

The transport roller assembly consists of two
independently-driven aluminum rollers. As the mower
is turned, the speed reducer differential allows the
rollers to turn at different speeds, allowing the mower to
turn smoothly.
The speed reducer also drives the cutting unit reel. The
reel drive can be disengaged when transporting the
mower, by placing the reel drive clutch in the STOP
position.
When the reel drive clutch is moved to the MOW
position, a ramped clutch is engaged with the input
shaft assembly, transferring power to the cutting reel by
a chain drive.

Output (traction) shafts connected to the differential
transfer power to the transport roller assembly by way
of chain drives on each side of the mower.

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POWER TRAIN

TROUBLESHOOTING

l

l

l

Clutch cable out of adjustment or
damaged.

l

l

Speed reducer input shaft
assembly damaged.

l

l

Speed reducer input shaft key
damaged or missing.

l

l

Speed reducer chain broken and/or
input shaft/differential sprockets
damaged.

l

l

l

Differential gears damaged.

l

l

l

Engine drive sheave and/or key
damaged or missing.

Traction drive pulls to
one side.

Park brake does not
hold machine.

Erratic speed

Drive belts broken, worn or out of
adjustment.

Check or
Solution

Drive train noisy.

Machine does not
achieve full ground
speed.

Problem or
Symptom

Machine will not drive.

POWER TRAIN TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

l
l

Wrong oil in speed reducer.

Speed reducer bearing(s)
worn, binding or damaged.

l

Traction drive chain(s) loose.

l

l

l
l

l

l

Traction drive chain(s) broken.

l

l

l

Speed reducer output shaft drive
sprocket(s) and/or key(s) damaged
or missing.

l

l

l

Speed reducer output shaft

l

(frame) bearing(s) worn,
binding or damaged.
Park brake engaged.

l

Traction drive roller key(s) and/
or sprocket(s) damaged or
missing.

l

Traction drive roller bearing(s)
worn, binding or damaged.

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l

l

l
l
l

l

l
l

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DIAGNOSIS
MACHINE WILL NOT DRIVE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Park brake.

Brake not engaged.

Release park brake.

2. Engine drive sheave.

No damage to drive key or keyway,
sheave intact with no evidence of wear.

Replace sheave and/or key.

3. Drive belts.

Not broken, worn, frayed, glazed or
stretched.

Replace drive belts. (See DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 5-14.)

Properly tensioned.

Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE
BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-10.)

Key not missing or damaged.

Replace key. (See SPEED REDUCER—
Disassembly/Inspection on page 5-17.)

Shaft not damaged.

Replace input shaft. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

Sprocket not damaged.

Replace sprocket. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

5. Speed reducer chain.

Not broken.

Replace chain. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

6. Differential Assembly

Gears not damaged.

Replace differential gears. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

7. Speed reducer output
shafts.

Shafts not damaged.

Replace output shaft(s). (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

Sprocket keys not damaged or missing.

Replace keys.

8. Traction drive chains

Not broken.

Replace chain(s).

9. Traction drive roller
assembly

Keys not missing or damaged.

Replace keys. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

Sprockets not damaged.

Replace sprockets. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY— Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

4. Speed reducer input
shaft assembly.

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DIAGNOSIS

POWER TRAIN

NOISY OPERATION
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Speed reducer
dipstick cap. (Check
cold.)

Oil between bottom of dipstick and first
mark with cap completely turned into
threads.

Fill to correct level with oil meeting
specifications. (See SPEED REDUCER
OIL—NORTH AMERICA or SPEED
REDUCER OIL—EUROPE on page 210.)

2. Differential Assembly

Gears not damaged.

Replace differential gears. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

3. Speed reducer
assembly bearings
(Input and output
shafts).

Bearings not worn or damaged.

Replace bearings. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

4. Speed reducer output
shaft (frame)
bearings.

Bearings not worn or damaged.

Replace bearings. (See FRAME AND
DRIVE COVERS on page 9-4.)

5. Traction drive chains.

Chains not loose.

Tighten drive chains. (See TRANSPORT
ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-13.)

Chains properly lubricated.

Apply grease to chains. (See
GREASE—NORTH AMERICA or
GREASE—EUROPE on page 2-13.)

Bearings not worn or damaged.

Replace bearings (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

6. Traction roller
assembly.

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POWER TRAIN

MACHINE DOES NOT REACH FULL GROUND SPEED
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Park brake.

Brake not engaged.

Release park brake.

2. Drive belts.

Not worn, frayed, glazed or stretched.

Replace drive belts. (See DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 5-14.)

Properly tensioned.

Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE
BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-10.)

3. Speed reducer
assembly bearings
(Input and output
shafts).

Bearings not worn, damaged or binding.

Replace bearings. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

4. Speed reducer output
shaft (frame)
bearings.

Bearings not worn, damaged or binding.

Replace bearings. (See FRAME AND
DRIVE COVERS on page 9-4.)

5. Traction roller
assembly.

Bearings not worn or damaged.

Replace bearings (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

ERRATIC SPEED
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Drive belts.

Not worn, frayed, glazed or stretched.

Replace drive belts. (See DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 5-14.)

2. Traction drive chains.

Chains not loose.

Tighten drive chains. (See TRANSPORT
ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-13.)

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DIAGNOSIS

POWER TRAIN

PARK BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD MACHINE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

Key not missing or damaged.

Replace key. (See SPEED REDUCER—
Disassembly/Inspection on page 5-17.)

Shaft not damaged.

Replace input shaft. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

Sprocket not damaged.

Replace sprocket. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

2. Speed reducer chain.

Not broken.

Replace chain. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

3. Differential Assembly

Gears not damaged.

Replace differential gears. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

4. Speed reducer output
shafts.

Shafts not damaged.

Replace output shaft(s). (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

Sprocket keys not damaged or missing.

Replace keys.

5. Traction drive chains

Not broken.

Replace chain(s).

6. Traction drive roller
assembly

Keys not missing or damaged.

Replace keys. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

Sprockets not damaged.

Replace sprockets. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

1. Speed reducer input
shaft assembly.

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DIAGNOSIS

POWER TRAIN

TRACTION DRIVE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Park brake disengaged.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test Location

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Differential Assembly

Gears not damaged.

Replace differential gears. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

2. Speed reducer
assembly bearings
(output shafts).

Bearings not worn, damaged or binding.

Replace bearings. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

3. Speed reducer output
shaft (frame)
bearings.

Bearings not worn, damaged or binding.

Replace bearings. (See FRAME AND
DRIVE COVERS on page 9-4.)

4. Speed reducer output
shaft sprocket(s)
and/or key(s).

Sprockets not damaged.

Replace sprockets.

Keys not damaged or missing.

Replace keys.

Chains not loose.

Tighten drive chains. G1(See
TRANSPORT ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN
TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 513.)

Chains not broken.

Replace drive chain(s).

Bearings not worn or damaged.

Replace bearings (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

Sprockets not damaged.

Replace sprockets. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

Keys not damaged or missing.

Replace keys. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

5. Traction drive chains.

6. Traction roller
assembly.

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CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

POWER TRAIN

CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
When properly adjusted, with engine OFF and clutch in
NEUTRAL, machine should move freely. With clutch
ENGAGED, transport roller should not move.

Jam Nuts
M83871

Check Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Pull the machine backwards, transport wheels/roller
turn should turn freely.
• If transport wheels/roller turn freely, proceed to next
step.
• If transport wheels/roller do not turn, adjust belt
tension.
5. Move clutch lever to ENGAGED position.
6. Pull the machine backwards, if transport wheels/
roller should not turn.
• If transport wheels/roller turns, or excessive force is
required to engage clutch, adjust belt tension.
• If transport wheels/roller does not turn, proceed to
next step.
7. Move clutch lever to DISENGAGED position.
8. Start engine, the machine should not move forward.
If it does, adjust belt tension.
Adjustment Procedure:

NOTE: The drive belt tension should be adjusted just
tight enough so that the transport roller does
not move when the clutch is engaged. DO NOT
over-tighten belt tension.

4. Loosen jam nuts (one on each side of bracket).
5. Lengthen or shorten ferrule length to change belt
idler tension:
• Shorten ferrule length to INCREASE tension.
• Lengthen ferrule length to DECREASE tension.
6. Repeat CHECK procedure. If additional adjustment
is required, go to step 7.
Cap Screw

Drive Belt Cover
M83755

7. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.
Jam Nuts

1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
M83786

8. Loosen jam nut (one on each side of bracket).
9. Lengthen or shorten ferrule length to change belt
idler tension:
• Shorten ferrule length to INCREASE tension.
• Lengthen ferrule length to DECREASE tension.
10. Repeat CHECK procedure. If additional adjustment
is required, go to step 11.

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CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

POWER TRAIN

Engine PTO Sheave
Speed Reducer
Input Sheave

Cap Screws

M83873
M83858

IMPORTANT:
Engine PTO sheave and speed
reducer input sheave MUST align.
11. Loosen engine mounting bolts.
12. Slide engine forward (loosen) or rearward (tighten)
to adjust belt tension.
13. Tighten engine mounting bolts.
14. Replace drive belt cover.

6. Loosen two cap screws, and adjust bracket until
there is a 1 mm (0.040 in.) clearance between belt
and guide.
7. Tighten guide mounting bolts.
8. Replace drive belt cover.

TRACTION ROLLER ADJUSTMENT
Reason:

DRIVE BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

In order to ensure an even, level cut, the transport roller
must be parallel to the reel.

Reason:
When properly adjusted, the belt guide prevents
movement when the clutch is disengaged.

Equipment:
• #006 Flat Bench Plate
• Feeler Gauge Set (Blade Type)

Procedure:

NOTE: The drive belt tension should be properly
adjusted before adjusting belt guides. (See
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-10.)
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to ENGAGED position.
4. Engage park brake.
Cap Screw

Procedure:

NOTE: The cutting height adjustment MUST be
performed before adjusting transport roller.
(See CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on
page 8-17.)
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Remove grass catcher.
6. Remove transport wheels and and right drive collar
(if equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on
page 9-3.)

Drive Belt Cover
M83755

5. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.
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Acorn Nuts
Bed Knife

Support Bar
M85584

7. Place the machine on a #006 flat bench plate so
that the bed knife contacts the rear edge of the
support bar.

Cap Screws
Handle

M83791

10. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
11. Remove three acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove right drive cover.

Grommet

Cap Screws

M85587

8. Support the handlebars so that they are centered in
the grommets. DO NOT lift the transport roller off
bench plate.
Nut
M83874

12. Rotate roller until holes in sprocket align with
bearing holder cap screws. Loosen two cap
screws.
13. Loosen nut attached to eccentric screw.

M85585

9. Check gap at each end of front roller. If gap is 0.1
mm (0.004 in.) or less, no adjustment is
necessary. If adjustment is require, proceed to
step 10.

Dot

M83913

14. Position eccentric dot at position as shown. Rotate
eccentric until gap at ends of front roller is less
than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.).

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POWER TRAIN

Acorn Nuts
Cap Screws

Cap Screws

Nut
M83874

15. Tighten eccentric screw and nut and bearing holder
cap screws and eccentric screw and nut to 22 N•m
(16 lb-ft).
16. Install drive cover.
17. Install transport wheels and drive collars (if
equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on page
9-3.)

Acorn Nuts

M60559

6. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
7. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.

Drive Chain
Cap Screw

TRANSPORT ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN
TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Idler Roller

Reason:
To maintain proper chain tension.
M60567

Procedure:

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CAUTION

Block machine securely before servicing or
repairing.

8. Loosen cap screw and reposition idler roller/bracket
until chain deflects 11 mm (7/16 in.) at mid span
opposite idler.
9. Tighten cap screw.
10. Install cover and transport wheels (if equipped).
11. Repeat procedure for opposite side.

1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake
5. Remove transport wheels and left side drive collar
(if equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on
page 9-3.)

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REPAIR

Jam Nut

CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
Removal/Installation
1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)
Spring
Cable End
M83786

7. Compress spring, disconnect clutch cable end from
bracket.
8. Remove spring.
9. Remove jam nut and slide cable end from bracket.

Cotter Pin

Pin

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
M83851

2. Remove cotter pin and pin.

• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove engine and belts. (See ENGINE—
Removal/Installation on page 3-29.)

Tension Idler
Engine PTO Sheave

Cap
Nut
M83872

3. Slide cap off cable housing.
4. Remove top nut.
5. Pull cable back until cable housing clears slot.
Speed Reducer
Input Sheave
Bracket

M83873

2. Install new belts on gear case sheaves.

NOTE: Belts must be routed UNDER tension idler.

M60584

6. Route cable through slotted hole in lower handlebar
bracket.

3. Install engine on support and install belts on engine
PTO sheaves. DO NOT tighten engine mounting
bolts at this time.
IMPORTANT: Engine PTO sheaves MUST align with
gear case sheaves.
4. Move engine rearward to tighten belts.

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5. Tighten engine mounting bolts.
6. Align belt guide. (See DRIVE BELT GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-11.)
7. Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)

Cap Screw

SPEED REDUCER ASSEMBLY
Removal/Installation
1. Remove transport wheels and drive collars (if
equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on page
9-3.)
2. Remove engine and belts. (See ENGINE—
Removal/Installation on page 3-29.)
3. Remove clutch cable. (See CLUTCH CONTROL
CABLE—Removal/Installation on page 5-14.)
4. Remove park brake cable. (See PARK BRAKE
CABLE REPLACEMENT on page 7-8.
Cap Screws

Drive Chain

M83789

9. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
10. Disconnect master link and remove transport roller
drive chain.

Washer

Sprocket
Brake Band

Nut
M83790

M83788

11. Remove nut.
12. Remove sprocket and key.

5. Remove cap screws, washer and nuts.
6. Remove brake band.
Acorn Nuts

Drive Chain

Cap Screws

Cap Screw

M83794

Acorn Nuts

M60559

7. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
8. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.

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13. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
14. Disconnect master link and remove reel drive
chain.

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Sprocket

Sprocket

Nut

Nut
M83795
M83793

15. Remove nut.
16. Remove sprocket and key.

21. Remove nut.
22. Remove sprocket and key.
Allen Screw

Acorn Nuts
Grease Fitting

Notch

Allen Screws
M83798

23. Remove three allen screws.
24. Rotate bearing housing until grease fitting aligns
with notch in frame. Remove right bearing housing
assembly.

Acorn Nut
Cap Screws

M83791

17. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
18. Remove three acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove right drive cover.
Cap Screw

Cap Screws
and Washers
M83796

Drive Chain

25. Remove front speed reducer mounting cap screws
and washers.
M83792

19. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
20. Disconnect master link and remove transport roller
drive chain.

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Disassembly/Inspection

Cap Screws
and Washers
M83797

26. Remove rear speed reducer cap screws and
washers.
27. Slide speed reducer assembly to the right and
remove.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

M83801

Drain Plug

NOTE: Speed reducer oil capacity is approximately
0.5 L (0.5 qt).
1. Remove drain plug and drain oil into properly
marked container.
Idler Bracket

Bearing
Housings

Cap Screw
and Washer

M83818

IMPORTANT: To aid in installation and prevent
damage to bearings and seals, remove left side
bearing housing assemblies and install onto
shafts before sliding speed reducer assembly
into place.

Nut

M83799

2. Remove nut and washer, cap screw and idler
bracket.

Sheave

• Fill speed reducer assembly with oil meeting
specifications. (See SPEED REDUCER OIL—
NORTH AMERICA or SPEED REDUCER OIL—
EUROPE on page 2-10.)
• Adjust drive chain tension. (See TRANSPORT
ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
on page 5-13.)
• Adjust drive belt tension. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Align belt guide. (See drive DRIVE BELT GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-11.)
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
• Adjust park brake. (See PARK BRAKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7-7.)
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Nut

M83816

3. Remove nut, sheave and key.

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Allen Head Cap Screws (11 used)

Differential Assembly

Chain

Input Shaft Assembly

M83800

4. Remove 11 allen head cap screws.
5. Remove cover.

M83806

9. Remove differential assembly, chain and input shaft
assembly as a unit.

Seals

Chain

Chain
M83814
M83809

6. Remove seals.
10. Remove chain.
11. Inspect chain for worn or loose links.
Input Shaft Assembly:
Cap Screw
(4 used)
Shaft

Sprocket

M83802

7. Remove shaft.

Spacer
Key
Bearing

Clutch

Shaft

Bearing
Snap Ring
Bearing

M83815

8. Inspect bearing. Replace bearing if worn or
damaged.

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M83812

12. Remove four cap screws.
13. Remove clutch and bearing.
14. Remove snap ring.
15. Remove chain sprocket, spacer, bearing and key
from shaft.

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Differential Assembly:
Spur Gear
(2 used)

Retainer
Cap Screw

Pin (2 used)

Spacer
(2 used)

Cover

Snap Ring
(2 used)

Chain
Sprocket
Reel Clutch Handle

M83804

21. Remove cap screw, washer, retainer and reel clutch
handle.

Gear Case
Gear
(2 used)

O-Ring

Eccentric
Cap Screw
(4 used)

M83813

16. Remove four cap screws.
17. Remove chain sprocket and cover from gear case.
18. Remove gears from gear case.
19. Remove snap ring and remove spur gears and
spacers from pins.

M83808

22. Inspect O-ring and eccentric on reel clutch handle.
Seal

Seal
Bearing

Shift Collar

Shaft

Shaft

Bearing
M83805

23. Remove shaft, shift collar, bearing and seal.

Washer
M83803

Spacer

20. Remove shaft, washer, bearing and seal.
Bearing

Cap Screw
M83807

24. Remove cap screw, bearing and spacer. Inspect
bearing and replace if necessary.
25. Remove gasket material from mating surfaces.

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NOTE: Make sure bearing is full seated in housing.

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CAUTION

3. Install bearing in housing.
4. Install shaft and shift collar.

Reduce compressed air to less than 210 kPa (2
bar) (30 psi) when using for cleaning purposes.
Clear area of bystanders, guard against flying
chips, and wear personal protection equipment
including eye protection.

Reel Clutch Handle

26. Clean all metal parts with solvent and blow dry with
compressed air.
27. Inspect all parts for damage, nicks or unusual wear.
Replace parts as necessary.

Pin

Groove

Assembly
M83817

IMPORTANT: Always use new seal and O-rings.
Damaged or used parts will leak.

NOTE: Lubricate all seals and O-rings with multipurpose grease during installation.
Apply clean oil to all internal parts during
assembly. (See SPEED REDUCER OIL—
NORTH AMERICA or SPEED REDUCER
OIL—EUROPE on page 2-10.)

NOTE: Align pin on reel clutch handle with groove in
shift collar.
5. Install reel clutch handle.
Retainer
Cap Screw

Spacer
Bearing

Reel Clutch Handle
Cap Screw
M83807

6. Install cap screw, washer and retainer.

1. Install idler bearing, spacer and cap screw.
Seal

M83804

MOW Position
STOP Position

Shift Collar
Shaft

Bearing

M83810
M83805

2. Install new seal

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M83811

7. Check for full movement of reel clutch handle from
STOP to MOW position.

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Input Shaft Assembly:
Seal
Cap Screw
(4 used)

Bearing
Shaft

Sprocket
Spacer
Washer
Key

M83803

Clutch

Shaft

8. Install new seal.

Bearing
Snap Ring

NOTE: Make sure bearing is full seated in housing.
Bearing

9. Install bearing in housing.
10. Install shaft and washer.

M83812

14. Install bearing, spacer, key and sprocket on shaft.
Secure with snap ring.
15. Install bearing in clutch.
16. Install clutch on sprocket using four cap screws.

Differential Assembly:
Spur Gear
(2 used)

Differential Assembly

Pin (2 used)

Spacer
(2 used)

Chain

Cover

Snap Ring
(2 used)

Chain
Sprocket

Input Shaft Assembly
M83806

17. Install chain around differential assembly and input
shaft assembly and install as a unit.

Gear Case
Gear
(2 used)

Cap Screw
(4 used)

M83813

11. Install gears in gear case with gear teeth facing
inside of gear case.
12. Install spur gears and spacers on pins. Secure with
snap ring.

Shaft
M83802

18. Install shaft in differential assembly.

NOTE: Install spur gear shaft assemblies with one
spur gear against chain sprocket and other
spur gear against cover.
13. Assemble spur gear assemblies, gear case, cover
and chain sprocket, using four cap screws.
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Idler Bracket

Seals

Cap Screw
and Washer

M83814

19. Install new seals in cover.
Nut

Allen Head Cap Screws (11 used)

M83799

23. Install idler bracket, nut and cap screw and washer.
24. Fill speed reducer to proper level with oil meeting
specifications. (See SPEED REDUCER OIL—
NORTH AMERICA or SPEED REDUCER OIL—
EUROPE on page 2-10.)

TRACTION ROLLER ASSEMBLY
M83800

IMPORTANT: Apply multipurpose grease to lips of
seals and wrap ends of shafts with tape to
prevent damage to seal when installing cover.

Removal/Installation
1. Remove transport wheels and drive collars (if
equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on page
9-3.)
Acorn Nuts

20. Install cover with new gasket.
21. Install cap screws.
Cap Screws

Sheave
Acorn Nuts
Nut

M60559

2. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
3. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.
M83816

Nut

22. Install key, sheave and nut.

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POWER TRAIN

Adjustment Handle

Cap Screw

Allen Head
Cap Screw
M83831
M83789

4. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
5. Disconnect master link and remove transport roller
drive chain.

Spring

Acorn Nuts

Bolt
M83832

10. Loosen allen head cap screw on both sides of
mower.
11. Remove adjustment handles, bolts and springs
from both sides of mower.

Cap Screw
Acorn Nut
Cap Screws

M83791

6. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
7. Remove three acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove right drive cover.
Bed Knife Support
Cap Screw
M83833

12. Remove cap screws from both sides of mower.
13. Remove bed knife support.

Drive Chain

M83792

8. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
9. Disconnect master link and remove transport roller
drive chain.
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Cap Screws

M83835

Sprocket

14. Left Side: Rotate roller until holes in sprocket align
with bearing holder cap screws. Remove three cap
screws.
Cap Screws

Eccentric Screw and Nut

M83834

15. Right Side: Rotate roller until holes in sprocket
align with bearing holder cap screws. Remove two
cap screws.
16. Remove bearing holder eccentric screw and nut.
17. Lift mower and remove traction roller assembly.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Adjust bed knife-to-reel clearance. (See BED
KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15.)
• Adjust traction roller. (See TRACTION ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-11.)
• Adjust drive chain tension. (See TRANSPORT
ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
on page 5-13.)
• Backlap reel. (See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16.)

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POWER TRAIN

Disassembly/Assembly
Cotter Pin
Nut
Seal (2 used)

Tube
Cap Screw (4 used)
Spacer
Key (2 used)
Cap Screw (4 used)

Ball Bearing
(2 used)

Shaft (2 used)
Spindle

Nut
Cap Screw
(8 used)

Roller (2 used)
Eccentric
Lubrication Fitting
(2 used)

Cover
Seal (2 used)
Bearing Housing
Snap Ring
(2 used)

Bearing Housing

Cap Screw
(6 used)
Cover

Ball Bearing
(2 used)
Chain Sprocket
(2 used)

• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.

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Nut (2 used)
M83909

• Apply Non-Clay High Temperature EP Grease
(North America) or Grease-Gard (Europe) to
lubrication fittings and pack inside of tube.

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POWER TRAIN

DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONERS
Screw

Screw
Snap Ring
Idler
Screw

Flange Nut

Bearing
Bushing

Bushing

Flange Nut
(2 used)

Snap Ring

Tensioner Arm
Cap Screw
Tensioner Arm
Idler

Flange Nut

Bearing

Cap Screw

Screw

Cap Screw
Flange Nut
Bushing
Idler
Snap Ring
Tensioner Arm

Bearing
Screw
Screw

M83938

• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.
• Adjust tension arms to remove slack in chains. (See
TRANSPORT ROLLER DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT on page 5-13 and REEL DRIVE
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 8-17.)

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REPAIR

POWER TRAIN

DRIVE BELT IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Cap Screw
Cap Screw

Idler
Idler Ar m
Washer

Nut

Arm
Nut

Idler Bracket

Cap Screw
Washer

M83937

• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.

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CONTENTS

HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

CONTENTS
Page

HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS
COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

ADJUSTMENTS
THROTTLE LEVER TENSION ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

REPAIR
HANDLEBAR COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLUTCH CONTROL/OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE CONTROL/THROTTLE LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6-5
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HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION

Throttle Lever

Clutch Control Lever

Operator Presence Bail

Handlebar

Handlebar Cover

Park Brake Lever

JO

HN

DE

ER

E

M83933

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ADJUSTMENTS

HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

ADJUSTMENTS
THROTTLE LEVER TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To apply enough tension to hold throttle position, yet
allow easy throttle movement.
Nuts
M83855

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)

5. Loosen two nuts.
Operator Presence Bail

Pivot Bolt
Throttle Lever

M83856

6. Secure bail against handlebar loop.
M83759

6. Using two wrenches, tighten or loosen the lock on
throttle pivot bolt. At proper tension, the throttle
should hold desired throttle setting during
operation, yet allow easy movement.
7. Install handlebar cover.

OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL
ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To ensure that all moving parts are disengaged when
bail is released.

Engagement Arm
M83857

7. Rotate engagement arm upward as far as possible.
8. Tighten nuts
9. Release operator presence bail.

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.

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ADJUSTMENTS

HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To allow the operator to choose a comfortable
handlebar height.
Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.

Bracket

Cap Screw

M83740

5. Loosen cap screw on each side of mower.

NOTE: Brackets MUST be straight up and down.
6. Adjust bracket up or down as desired and tighten
cap screws.

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REPAIR

HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

REPAIR
Throttle Lever

HANDLEBAR COVER
Removal/Installation

Throttle Cable
Throttle Lever
Clamp

Cap Screw

M83759

4. Loosen clamp and disconnect throttle cable at
throttle lever.

Cable End

Cap Screw
and Washer

Carriage Bolt
and Nut

M83782

M83866

1. Move throttle lever to FAST idle position.
2. Remove two cap screws and washer.
3. Remove cover.

5. Remove nut and carriage bolt
6. Rotate brake lever down.
7. Disconnect cable end from lever.

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
Nut

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

Cap

Removal/Installation

Cap

1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation.)

Nut

M83867

Ground Wire

8. Slide cap off cable housing.
9. Remove top nut.
10. Pull cable back until brake cable housing clears
slot.
RUN/OFF Switch Lead
M83752

2. Disconnect RUN/OFF harness at engine.
3. Remove nut and ground wire.
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17. Slide handlebar free of pegs.
18. Remove handlebar assembly.
Cotter Pin

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

Pin

Bracket
M83868

11. Remove cotter pin and pin from clutch control
cable.

M83740

Nut

• Adjust handlebar brackets straight up and down
before tightening.
Cap
Cable End
M83869

12. Slide cap off cable housing.
13. Remove top nut.
14. Pull cable back until clutch control cable housing
clears slot.

M83866

Bracket

IMPORTANT: Hooked end of brake cable end MUST
swing freely.

M60584

15. Route cables through slotted hole in lower
handlebar bracket.
Bracket

• Apply Multi-Purpose grease to hooked end of brake
cable.
• Adjust park brake. (See PARK BRAKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7-7.)
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
• Adjust clutch control cable. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)

Cap Screw
and Washer
M83740

16. Remove cap screw and washer and bracket from
each side of mower.

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HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

CLUTCH CONTROL/ OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL
Bail

Lubrication
Flange Nut
Fitting (2 used)
(3 used)

Knob

Lever

Pawl
Arm

Torsion Spring

Bolt
Bolt
(2 used)

Cap Screw

Stud

Nut
Nut (2 used)

Cotter Pin

Arm

Pin
Cable

1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)
2. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.

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M83785

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply Multi-purpose grease to lubrication fittings.
• Adjust clutch control cable. (See DRIVE BELT
TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
5-10.)
• Adjust operator presence bail. (See OPERATOR
PRESENCE BAIL ADJUSTMENT on page 6-3.)

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HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

BRAKE CONTROL/THROTTLE LEVER
Knob

Flange
Nut

Throttle
Cable
Fiber
Washer

Cap
Screw
Flange
Nut

Nut

Clamp

Lock Plate

Throttle Lever
Lock Washer

Spring Washer
(2 used)

Washer (2 used)
Plate
Lock Nut
RUN/OFF Switch
Bolt (3 used)
Wiring Harness

Bolt

Lever
Cap Screw
Nut

Arm
Brake Cable

Knob
M83784

1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)
2. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.

6-8

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Adjust park brake. (See PARK BRAKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7-7.)
• Adjust throttle cable. (See THROTTLE CABLE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page 3-22.)
• Adjust throttle lever. (See THROTTLE LEVER
TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 6-3.)

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CONTENTS

BRAKES

CONTENTS
Page

BRAKES
COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
DIAGNOSIS
MACHINE WILL NOT MOVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN LEVER ENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-4
7-4
7-5
7-6

ADJUSTMENTS
PARK BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

REPAIR
PARK BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
BRAKE BAND REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

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BRAKES

COMPONENT LOCATION AND OPERATION
BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION
Drive Belt Idler
Bracket Assembly

Brake Cable

Return Spring

Speed Reducer
Input Sheave

JO

HN

DE

ER

E

Brake Band

Actuator Arm

M83939

Function:
To provide a means of preventing the machine from
moving when not in operation.
Theory of Operation:
The 220A uses a band-type park brake mounted on the
speed reducer input sheave.
When the park brake is engaged, the cable causes the
brake band around the speed reducer input sheave to
tighten and apply drag, preventing the power train from
turning.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

BRAKES

Excessive brake
wear.

Cable not adjusted properly.

Brake does not hold
machine.

Check or
Solution

Brake does not
engage when lever
engagd.

Problem or
Symptom

Machine will not
move.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

l

l

l

l

Cable broken or binding.

l

Brake band/lining worn or
contaminated.

l

Return spring broken or
missing.

l

Speed reducer/drive chain/
traction roller damaged
Park brake locked.

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DIAGNOSIS

BRAKES

DIAGNOSIS
MACHINE WILL NOT MOVE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
• Reel clutch in STOP position.
• Park brake released.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Park brake lever.

Brake lever not engaged.

Release park brake.

2. Brake cable.

Brake cable properly adjusted.

Adjust cable. (See PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7.)

3. Brake cable return spring.

Spring not broken or missing.

Replace return spring.

BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN LEVER ENGAGED
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
• Reel clutch in STOP position.
• Park brake released.
Test/Check Point
1. Brake cable.

2. Brake band/lining.

3. Actuator arm.

7-4

Normal

If Not Normal

Brake cable properly adjusted.

Adjust cable. (See PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7.)

Cable not broken or binding.

Replace brake cable. (See PARK
BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT on
page 7-8.)

Brake band lining not worn.

Adjust cable, see PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7. If brake will still not engage after
the adjustment has been preformed,
replace brake band.(See BRAKE
BAND REPLACEMENT on page 7-9.)

Brake band lining not contaminated.

Clean brake drum and/or replace
brake band. (See BRAKE BAND
REPLACEMENT on page 7-9.)

Brake band mounting hardware not
loose or missing.

Tighten and/or replace mounting
hardware.

Actutor arm not damaged.

Replace actuator arm. (See DRIVE
BELT IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
on page 5-27.)

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BRAKES

BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD MACHINE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
• Reel clutch in STOP position.
• Park brake released.

Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

Brake cable properly adjusted.

Adjust cable. (See PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7.)

Brake band lining not excessively
worn.

Adjust cable, see PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7. If brake will still not engage after
the adjustment has been preformed,
replace brake band.(See BRAKE
BAND REPLACEMENT on page 7-9.)

Brake band lining not contaminated.

Clean brake drum and/or replace
brake band. (See BRAKE BAND
REPLACEMENT on page 7-9.)

3. Speed reducer assembly.

No internal damage.

Repair speed reducer as necessary.
(See SPEED REDUCER
ASSEMBLY—Disassembly/
Inspection on page 5-17.)

4. Speed reducer output shaft
sprocket keys.

Sprocket keys not damaged or
missing.

Replace keys.

5. Traction drive chains

Chains not broken.

Replace drive chain(s).

6. Traction roller assembly.

Sprockets not damaged.

Replace sprockets. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY— Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

Keys not damaged or missing.

Replace keys. (See TRACTION
ROLLER ASSEMBLY— Disassembly/
Assembly on page 5-25.)

1. Brake cable.

2. Brake band/lining.

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DIAGNOSIS

BRAKES

EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
• Reel clutch in STOP position.
• Park brake released.

Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

1. Brake cable return spring.

Spring not broken or missing.

Replace return spring.

2. Brake cable.

Brake cable properly adjusted.

Adjust cable. (See PARK BRAKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT on page
7-7.)

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CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

BRAKES

CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PARK BRAKE CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
Spring
Jam Nuts

Reason:
To ensure that the park brake holds the machine when
engaged.
Ferrule Length

Check Procedure:

M83853

1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Pull the machine backwards, if the transport
wheels/transport roller drag, the brake is adjusted
properly. If transport wheels turn, adjust brakes.

11. Compress spring.
12. Loosen jam nuts holding brake cable at bracket.
13. Shorten ferrule length.
14. Tighten jam nuts.
15. Repeat CHECK procedure. If still not properly
adjusted, repeat adjustment procedure.

Adjustment Procedure:

Jam Nuts

Ferrule Length

M83871

6. Loosen jam nuts (one each side of bracket).
7. Shorten ferrule length.
8. Tighten jam nuts.
9. Repeat CHECK procedure. If additional adjustment
is required, go to step 10.
Cap Screw

Drive Belt Cover
M83755

10. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.

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REPAIR

BRAKES

REPAIR
Cap Screw

PARK BRAKE CABLE
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove handlebar cover. (See HANDLEBAR
COVER—Removal/Installation on page 6-5.)

Carriage Bolt
Drive Belt Cover
M83755

8. Remove cap screw and drive belt cover.

M83851

Spring

2. Remove carriage bolt and rotate brake lever down.
3. Disconnect cable end from lever.

Cap
M83853

9. Compress spring and disconnect brake cable end
from bracket.
10. Remove spring.

Nut

M83852

4. Slide cap off cable housing.
5. Remove top nut.
6. Pull cable back until cable housing clears slot.

Cable End

Jam Nut

M83854

Bracket

11. Remove jam nut and slide cable from bracket.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
IMPORTANT: Hooked end of brake cable end
MUST swing freely.
M60584

7. Route cable through slotted hole in lower handlebar
bracket.

7-8

• Apply Multi-Purpose grease to hooked end of brake
cable.
• Adjust park brake. (See PARK BRAKE CHECK
AND ADJUSTMENT on page 7-7.)

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BRAKES

BRAKE BAND REPLACEMENT
1. Remove engine and belts. (See ENGINE—
Removal/Installation on page 3-29.)

Spring

Jam Nut
Cable End
M83787

2. Compress spring and disconnect brake cable end
from bracket.
3. Remove spring.
4. Remove jam nut and slide cable from bracket.

Cap Screws
Washer
Brake Band

M83788

5. Remove caps screws, washer and nuts.
6. Remove brake band.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

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CUTTING UNIT

CONTENTS
Page

CUTTING UNIT
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL OR ESSENTIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEALER FABRICATED TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE PARTS KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-3
8-3
8-3
8-4
8-4
8-4
8-4

COMPONENT LOCATION
22-INCH REEL MOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

DIAGNOSIS
MARCELLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STREAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CUTTING HEIGHT CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POOR QUALITY OF CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REEL DOES NOT ROTATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT NOT CUTTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-7
8-7
8-8
8-8
8-9
8-9

INFORMATION
BED KNIFE AND REEL RELATIONSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REEL/BED KNIFE GRINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RELIEF GRINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BACKLAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GREENS TENDER CONDITIONER (GTC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMOOTH ROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GROOVED ROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERFORMANCE VARIABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-10
8-10
8-11
8-11
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-13

CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRAME ALIGNMENT CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BACKLAPPING AND BED KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REEL AND BED KNIFE INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BED KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REEL DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL GREENS TENDER CONDITIONER (GTC)/
ROTARY BRUSH ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-14
8-14
8-15
8-16
8-17
8-17
8-18

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Page

REPAIR
BED KNIFE
Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
REEL ASSEMBLY
Removal—Without Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Installation—Without Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Removal—With Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Installation—With Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Bearing Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
FRONT ROLLER
Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Bearing Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
AET10558 GROOVED ROLLER
Bearing Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31

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CUTTING UNIT

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Cutting Height (Minimum)
Standard - 3.0 mm bedknife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
Optional - 2.5 mm bedknife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 mm (7/64 in.)
Cutting Height (Maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.2 mm (7/8 in.)
Frequency of Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mm (0.195 in.)
Reel
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 mm (5 in.)
Number of Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heat Treated Special Alloy Steel
Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotational Moulded Poly Ethylene
Clip Ratio
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.195
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.155
Front Roller
Machine Grooved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
Smooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional
Bed Knife Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bed Knife-to-Reel
Options:
Greens Tender Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard spacing 6.5 mm (1/4 in.)
Rotary Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional
Transport Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional

ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Bed Knife-to-Reel Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—0.025 mm (0—0.001 in.)
Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC)/Rotary Brush Height
Rotary Brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mm (1/32 in.) ABOVE Cutting Height
Greens Tender Conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mm (1/32 in.) BELOW Cutting Height

REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS
22-Inch Reel Mowers
Bed Knife Top surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5° Relief Angle
Front Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5° Relief Angle
Reel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spin Grind 20° Relief Grind
Bed Knife Support
Mounting Screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 N•m (53 lb-in.)

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REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL OR ESSENTIAL TOOLS

CUTTING UNIT

DEALER FABRICATED TOOLS

NOTE: Order tools according to information given in
the U.S. SERVICEGARD Catalog or in the
European Microfiche Tool Catalog (MTC).
JDG795 Roller Bearing Puller
Used to remove bearings from rollers.
JDG243 or JDG506 Bearing Installer
Used to install bearings.
Two Bolt Gage Bar
Used to perform Height-of-Cut, Rear Roller/Bed Knife
and Greens Tender Conditioner Adjustments.

E32285

• 2-in. or 4-in. Paint brush, attach a piece of rubber
hose to the handle to extend its length. This will be
used to apply backlapping compound.

OTHER MATERIALS
Number
M79292

Name
MPG-2 Multipurpose Polymer Grease

Use
Apply to engine crankshaft.

Lapping Compound

Used in backlapping Procedure.

SERVICE PARTS KITS
The following kits are available through your parts catalog:
• Smooth Roller Kit
• Grooved Roller Kit
• Rotary Brush or Vertical Cutter Drive Kit
• Vertical Cutter Kit
• Rotary Brush Kit

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COMPONENT LOCATION

CUTTING UNIT

COMPONENT LOCATION
T-Handle
(Bed Knife-to-Reel Adjustment)

Front Roller Height
Adjustment Knob

JO

HN

DE

ER

E

Reel

Front Roller

Bed Knife

M83941

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CUTTING UNIT

TROUBLESHOOTING

l

Incorrect number of blades for
conditions

l

l

Incorrect or inconsistent reel/
bed knife clearance

l

Damaged reel or bed knife

l

l

Roller clamp bolt loose

l

Roller bearing worn

l

Roller out-of-round

l

l

l

Reel/bed knife dull

l

l

Machine speed too slow
Grass too wet

l

Changing soil conditions

l

Cut grass collecting on roller

l

Chain broken

8-6

l

l

Reel bearings worn or seized

Excessive grass growth

Unit Not Cutting

l

Reels Do Not Rotate

Streaking

Reel is dull

Check or
Solution

Cutting Height
Changes

Marcelling

Problem or
Symptom

Poor Cut Quality

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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CUTTING UNIT

DIAGNOSIS
MARCELLING
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point
1. Reel

Normal

If Not Normal

Properly sharpened and backlapped

See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16.)

Correct number of blades for application

See PERFORMANCE VARIABLES
on page 8-13.

STREAKING
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

Properly sharpened and backlapped

See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16 .)

2. Reel/bed knife

Clearance properly adjusted across
bed knife

Adjust clearance. (See BED KNIFETO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 815.)

3. Reel

Reel not damaged or nicked

Replace reel or perform backlapping
procedure. (See REEL ASSEMBLYRemovalWithout Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) on page 820),REEL ASSEMBLYRemovalWith Greens Tender Conditioner
(GTC) on page 8-23 or (See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE on page 816.)

4. Bed knife

Bed knife not damaged or nicked

Grind or replace bed knife. (See BED
KNIFERemoval/Installation on page
8-20.)

1. Reel/bed knife

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CUTTING HEIGHT CHANGESa
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

Properly tightened

Adjust cutting height. (See CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on page 817.)

2. Roller bearings

Not worn

Replace bearings. (See FRONT
ROLLER—Bearing Replacement on
page 8-30.)

3. Roller

Not damaged or out-of-round

Replace roller. (See FRONT
ROLLER—Removal/Installation on
page 8-29.)

4. Roller

Clean, no grass collecting on roller

Install scraper or Power Brush on
roller.

1. Roller clamp bolts

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Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point
1. Reel/bed knife

2. Reel/bed knife

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Normal

If Not Normal

Clearance properly adjusted across
bed knife

Adjust clearance. (See BED KNIFETO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 815.)

Properly sharpened and backlapped

Sharpen and backlap reel/bed knife
(See RELIEF GRINDING on page 811 and BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE on page 8-16.)

have causes related to conditions, see Operator’s Manual for more information.

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DIAGNOSIS

CUTTING UNIT

REEL DOES NOT ROTATE
Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• Key switch OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

Clearance properly adjusted across
bed knife

Adjust clearance. (See BED KNIFETO- REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 815.)

2. Reel bearings

Not worn or seized

Replace bearings. (See REEL—Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly on
page 8-28.)

3. Reel drive chain

Not broken

Replace reel drive chain.

4. Speed reducer reel clutch

Not damaged

Repair clutch. (See SPEED
REDUCER—Disassembly/Inspection
on page 5-17.)

1. Reel/bed knife

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Test Conditions:
• Machine parked on a level surface.
• RUN/OFF switch in OFF position.
• Travel clutch disengaged.
Test/Check Point

Normal

If Not Normal

Clearance properly adjusted across
bed knife

Adjust clearance. (See BED KNIFETO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 815.)

2. Reel

Correct number of blades for application

Replace reel with reel having correct
number of blades for application. (See
PERFORMANCE VARIABLES on
page 8-13.)

3. Reel/bed knife

Properly sharpened and backlapped

See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16 .)

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CUTTING UNIT

INFORMATION

REEL/BED KNIFE GRINDING

REEL AND BED KNIFE
RELATIONSHIP

Reasons for grinding:

Reel Mowers are precision machines requiring daily
maintenance to maintain the well-groomed appearance
of turfgrass. The scissor-like shearing action, that only
a reel mower is capable of achieving, is only possible if
the reel and bed knife are sharp and the bed knife-toreel clearance is maintained.
Close examination of the bed knife-to-reel relationship
reveals two square edges passing one another with
approximately 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) clearance.
There are several reasons why this clearance is
necessary.
When the reel is allowed to contact the bed knife, the
square (sharp) edges of the reel and bed knife will
rollover, becoming dull.
Contact between the reel and bed knife generates
heat. Heat generated through this contact will distort
the shape of the bed knife. Distortion causes the bed
knife to draw closer to the reel, resulting in more
rollover of the cutting surfaces and more heat
generated in the bed knife.
Drag produced by an improperly adjusted cutting unit
may result in an unacceptable clip ratio, undue strain
on drive mechanisms and premature wear of the
cutting unit.

To restore the cylindrical shape of a reel that has
become cone-shaped due to improper adjustment of
the bed knife-to-reel clearance or worn reel bearings.
To restore the edge when the grass is not being cut
across the entire length of the bed knife, evidenced by
streaks of grass left after the mower has passed.
Usually the result of nicked blades caused by hitting
foreign objects in the grass.
To restore the edge when the lack of frequent
backlapping allowed the edge to be rounded beyond
the capability of the backlapping procedure to restore
the edge.
To restore the edge when the bed knife-to-reel
clearance has been improperly adjusted (Reel
contacting bed knife).
Cutting action begins as the bed knife positions the
grass to be cut at the cutting edge. The reel then pulls
the grass towards the bed knife where it is sheared by
the cutting edges as they pass one another.
In order for the grass to be cut at the proper height, it
must contact the bed knife at the cutting edge. This is
accomplished by grinding a 5° relief angle on the front
face of the bed knife. Without a relief angle, the blade
of grass will contact the lower edge of the bed knife and
be bent over at too much of an angle prior to being cut.
In the case of mowing greens, where very small cuts
are being taken, the reel may not capture the grass at
all, and no grass will be cut.
Although some spingrinding machine manufacturers
say backlapping is not necessary, John Deere
recommends backlapping after spingrinding to remove
burrs and rough edges left from the spingrinding
procedure. Backlapping produces a honed edge that
will cut the grass evenly and leave the tops of the grass
with clean, straight edges.
It is important to note, dull cutting edges will tear rather
than shear the grass drawn into the bed knife. This will
shock the grass plant and retard its growth.

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CUTTING UNIT

RELIEF GRINDING
INCORRECT

CORRECT
Double
Relief Grind

Relief
Grind

Flat
Ground

Secondary Relief
20°

20°

Excessive
Relief

Cutting Edge

No Relief

Cutting Edge

5° Relief

5° Relief

John Deere recommends Relief Grinding the reel and bed knife for these reasons:
• Reduced blade contact area, results in less friction, requiring less horsepower to drive the reel.
• Ensures longer wear life.
• Less time is required to backlap.
• Reduces pulling and tearing of the grass as the unit gets dull by use.
• Provides an area for backlapping compound to be trapped to more effectively backlap reels.
• Relief grinding removes metal from the trailing edge of the blade forming an angle (Relief Angle) to reduce the
contact.
• Area of the cutting edges.
• Because of the relief grind it is possible, with backlapping, to true a reel (make it round) if a blade is 0.025—
0.05 mm (0.001—0.002 in.) too high.

BACKLAPPING
This procedure is used to maintain a sharp cutting
edge between grindings. See Reel/Bed Knife Grinding,
in this section, to determine if grinding is necessary.
Backlapping, when compared to grinding, removes a
very small amount of metal, requires less time and will
effect a smooth, clean cut.
The backlapping procedure is accomplished by
spinning the reel backwards while applying special
abrasive compounds to the reel.
Usually, course compounds are used initially, followed
by a fine abrasive "tournament grade" for final honing.
Recommended grits for greens and tees when using
the 22-in. cutting units are 120, 180 and 220.

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Recommended compounds for fairways are 60, 80 and
100 grit. Reel sharpening compounds should not be
toxic, oily or greasy.
The cutting unit should be inspected, lightly
backlapped, adjusted and checked every 20 hours. of
operation for a uniform cut along the complete length of
the bed knife.
It is important that the adjustment allows the reel to
turn freely without dragging against the bed knife.
Metal-to-metal contact will generate heat, causing the
reel to expand and intensifying the dragging that
produces more heat.

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INFORMATION

GREENS TENDER CONDITIONER
(GTC)
The conditioning process involves shallow vertical
cutting. The blades are adjusted to cut runners and lift
horizontal leaf material. It is important not to use a GTC
for three days following Top Dressing. It is also
important that frequent and thorough observations be
performed or stress to the plants may occur. Stress has
occurred when a yellow or brown tint is observed in the
color of the grass.
Grass is conditioned initially with the blades set 0.8 mm
(1/32 in.) below height-of-cut.
The green is then examined closely for inconsistencies
or appearance of over-aggressiveness. GTC
penetration should be decreased if indications are
present.
After 1 to 2 hours the green is checked for stress. If
visible stress is observed, GTC penetration is
decreased to 0.25 mm (1/64 in.) below height-of-cut.
Conditioning is continued at this setting for three to five
days checking frequently for signs of stress. If no stress
is observed, GTC penetration is increased by 0.25 mm
(0.010 in.) while observing every two to three days for
signs of stress.
Stress is a cumulative result of many factors such as
irrigation, temperature, humidity, chemical application
etc. Conditioning aggressiveness will require
adjustment and monitoring as these factors vary.
Conditioning frequency may also need to be reduced in
some cases.

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CUTTING UNIT

SMOOTH ROLLER
The roller is used as a ground sensing device to detect
changes in the contour of the turf as the mower moves
forward.
A smooth roller is always used on the rear of a cutting
unit to establish the cutting height range. A front roller
used in conjunction with a rear roller is needed to
achieve more exact cutting heights.

GROOVED ROLLER
The grooved roller is used as a ground sensing device
to detect changes in the contour of the turf as the
mower moves forward. The main advantage in using a
grooved roller rather than a smooth one comes when
cutting long grass that is very wet. Grass that is wet will
tend to stay down rather than spring up after the roller
passes. Grooved rollers will not bend the grass over,
allowing it to be cut rather than passed over.
Along with advantages come disadvantages. Because
of the reduced contact area, inherent with a grooved
roller, the roller may penetrate deeper into the soil,
(especially in wet conditions) lowering the effective
cutting height and possibly scalping the turf. Serious
consideration should be given to mowing Greens with a
smooth roller attached, especially when the turf is very
wet.

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INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE VARIABLES
Three performance variables that affect the quality of
cut are:
• Number of reel blades (9 or 11)
• Reel rpm (sprockets)
• Ground speed of machine (sprockets)

NOTE: When discussing performance variables, we
must assume that other factors such as rate of
growth, mowing frequency, soil fertility and
equipment condition have been considered
and are not affecting the quality of cut.
Terms to help understand Performance Variables:
Shear point - A single point of cutting contact between
the cutting unit and the turf. Due to the Reel mower
design, there are an infinite number of shear points
across the bed knife.
Clip Ratio (CR) - The forward distance traveled
between successive cutting contacts at any one shear
point.
Cutting Height (CH) - The distance above the soil line
that grasses are clipped.
Since reel speed is directly coupled to ground speed
the Clip Ratio (CR) is fixed at 4.93 mm (0.195 in.).
When cutting greens, marcelling will be noticeable if
the Clip Ratio is greater than 6.35 mm (0.25 in.).
Between 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) and 5.08 mm (0.2 in.),
marcelling is seldom a problem. The 220A comes with
a standard Clip Ratio of 4.93 mm (0.195 in.). We feel
that this is the optimum Clip Ratio. Above 5.08 mm (0.2
in.), marcelling may become noticeable. The reel speed
can be increased to reduce the Clip Ratio to 3.94 mm
(0.155 in.). However, reel and bedknife life will be
reduced. Even more importantly, under certain
environmental conditions, the lower Clip Ratio can
result in turf damage. This damage will appear as a
brown strip where the mower overlaps on each pass.

NOTE:

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To calculate MPH, multiply 0.68148 x ft.
traveled/second. Another way to calculate
speed is to measure off an 88 ft. distance,
record the length of time, in seconds, it takes to
travel that distance and divide 60 by that time.

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CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

CUTTING UNIT

REEL AND BED KNIFE INSPECTION

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FRAME ALIGNMENT CHECK
Reason:

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.
Never allow more than one person at a time, to
work on any one cutting unit. Never allow work
to be accomplished on more than one cutting
unit at the same time. Serious personal injury
could result.

To detect an eliminate non-parallelism which can result
in step cutting.
Equipment:
• Feeler Gauge Set (Blade Type)
• Flat Plate

1. Visually inspect cutting unit for damage. Chipped
paint, dents or gouges may indicate the need for a
closer look at the frame for distortion, broken
weldments or other damage that could prevent
proper adjustment. Repair or replace parts as
necessary.
2. Inspect for vertical or lateral movement in the reel or
bearings supporting the reel, repair or replace as
necessary.
3. While rotating the reel in the reverse direction by
hand, inspect each blade cutting edge for nicks,
gouges or distortion. Ensure the cutting edge land
does not exceed more than 3/4 of the blade
thickness. See REEL/BED KNIFE GRINDING on
page 8-10 to restore the relief angle and cutting
edge before continuing with this procedure.

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move travel clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Release operator presence bail to disengage reel
drive.
6. Remove transport wheels (if equipped). (See
TRANSPORT WHEELS on page 9-3.)
7. Install new bed knife and adjust reel to zero
clearance. (See BED KNIFE-TO-REEL
ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15).
8. Set mower on a flat surface plate. The mower
should sit on drive rollers and bed knife with front
roller hanging over the edge of plate.
9. With one end of bed knife touching the surface
plate, check for gap between reel and surface
plate at each end using a feeler gauge. If gap
exceeds 0.13 mm (0.005 in.), adjust traction roller.
(See TRACTION ROLLER ADJUSTMENT on
page 5-11.)

CAUTION

.
Cutting Edge

BACKLAPPING AND BED KNIFE-TOREEL ADJUSTMENT
It is best to think of backlapping and bed knife-to-reel
adjustments as one procedure. Although backlapping
removes only a small amount of metal, the clearance
between the reel and bed knife increases due to
backlapping and must be readjusted.
Another very important point to remember is that
adjustments can only be successful if the frame
integrity (straitness and strength) is maintained.
Attaching bolts must be secure and bearings must be
well lubricated and not worn.

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M83925

4. Inspect the bed knife cutting edge for nicks, gouges
or distortion. Inspect leading edge of bed knife for
relief to prevent catching of knife. A small relief or
dub needs to be added after several backlappings.
5. Inspect the bed knife for uneven wear (indicated by
uneven land width across the length of the bed
knife). Ensure the cutting edge land does not
exceed 3/4 of the cutting edge. Replace the bed
knife if the cutting edge starts curling upward.

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BED KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT
Reason:
To ensure correct contact between bed and reel knife.
Equipment:
• Feeler Gauge Set (Blade Type)
Procedure:

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M72977

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.

NOTE: Reel must be free to turn by hand.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Disengage reel clutch.
6. Remove grass catcher.

IMPORTANT: Always rotate reel in the reverse
direction to avoid damaging or dulling the
cutting edges or the reel or bed knife.
9. Inspect gap along the entire length of the bed knife
using a 0.002-in feeler gauge:
• If the reel contacts the bed knife at any point, go to
step 11.
• If the gap is large enough to allow the feeler gauge
to pass between reel and bed knife, go to steps
12—13.
10. Slowly rotate the reel backwards and watch for
contact between the reel and bed knife at the
center of the bed knife. If contact is made, backlap
the reel and bed knife to eliminate “FROWN” in
bed knife or out-of-round condition of reel. (See
BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE on page 8-16.)

Adjusting Handle

Center of Bed Knife

Clamp Screw
M83925
M60556

7. Loosen clamp screw on both sides of mower.
8. To adjust bed knife-to-reel clearance turn adjusting
handle:
• CLOCKWISE to decrease clearance.
• COUNTERCLOCKWISE to increase clearance.

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11. Measure the clearance at the center of bed knife. If
clearance exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 in.), backlap
the reel and bed knife to eliminate “SMILE” in bed
knife or out-of-round condition of reel. (See
BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE on page 8-16.)
12. When properly adjusted and sharpened, each reel
blade should cut a piece of paper held at 90° to the
top surface of the bed knife along the entire length
of the bed knife with 0—0.025 mm (0—0.001 in.)
clearance

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Clamp Screw

M60556

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten knife to reel.
Overtightening can cause damage to knife or
cutting edges.
13. Tighten clamp screw on both sides of mower.

BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE

CAUTION

Avoid injury from rotating blades. keep hands
and feet away from blades while machine is
running.
Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.
Never allow more than one person at a time, to
work on any one cutting unit.
Never allow work to be accomplished on more
than one cutting unit at the same time. Serious
personal injury could result.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Release operator presence bail to disengage reel
drive.

Reason:
To ensure consistent cutting action.
Socket Extension

Backlapping Unit

Equipment:
• Long-Handled Brush (Dealer Fabricated)
• Backlapping Unit
• 3/8-in. Backlapping Bolt
Procedure:

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Cover
M60606

CAUTION

Disengage GREENS TENDER CONDITIONER
before backlapping. Severe personal injury may
result from rotating knives.

6. Remove reel shaft cover.
7. Screw 3/8-in. backlapping bolt into reel shaft.
8. Install socket extension on backlapping bolt.
9. Connect extension to backlapping unit.
10. Turn on backlapping motor. Make sure reel is
running in reverse.

IMPORTANT: Backlap cutting reel routinely to
prolong life of reel.

NOTE:

The bed knife-to-reel contact should be
adjusted before performing backlapping
procedure. (See BED KNIFE-TO-REEL
ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15.)

M56482

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CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

CUTTING UNIT

IMPORTANT: Never operate cutting unit in the
Forward direction until abrasive compounds are
removed from the cutting unit. The abrasive
compound will dull the cutting edges

Acorn Nuts

Cap Screws

11. Apply 120 grit compound to the rotating reel evenly
from one side to the other and back again with a
long handled brush. (See DEALER FABRICATED
TOOLS on page 8-4 for instructions for making this
tool.)
12. Allow the reel to spin until quiet. If desired, follow
with a 220 grit compound to achieve a
“Tournament Grade" finish.

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CAUTION

Never use pressure washers or steam cleaners
to rinse the abrasives from the cutting unit. The
abrasives may be forced past the seals and
damage the bearings.

Acorn Nuts

7. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
8. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.

Reel Drive Chain

13. Rinse the lapping compound off the cutting unit
with water and repeat the Adjustment Procedure
before returning the unit to service. (See BED
KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15.)
14. Add a relief if needed, to the leading edge of the
knife, to prevent the edge from "catching" the reel
and curling it up.

REEL DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT

M60559

Idler Roller

Cap Screw
M60567

9. Loosen cap screw and reposition idler roller/bracket
until chain deflects 6 mm (0.225 in.) at mid span
opposite idler.
10. Tighten cap screw.
11. Install cover and transport wheels (if equipped).

Reason:
To maintain proper chain tension.
Procedure:

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Reason:

CAUTION

Block machine securely before servicing or
repairing.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Disengage reel clutch.
6. Remove transport wheels and left side drive collar
(if equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on
page 9-3.)

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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To set desired cutting height.
Procedure:

NOTE: The bed knife-to-reel adjustment MUST be
performed before adjusting cutting height. (See
BED KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page
8-15.)
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Disengage reel clutch.

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Adjusting Knob
Adjusting Bracket

T-Handle

M83772

6. Loosen T-handle on both sides of mower until
adjusting bracket slides easily.
Gauge
Wing Nut

E29234

M83772

9. Adjust height front roller up or down using adjusting
knob.
10. Adjust height to gauge by adjusting front roller until
knife make firm contact with underside of screw
head.
11. Repeat steps 8—10 for other side.
12. Recheck cutting height on both sides with gauge.
Re-adjust if necessary.
13. Tighten T-handles.

OPTIONAL GREENS TENDER
CONDITIONER (GTC)/ROTARY
BRUSH ADJUSTMENT

7. Loosen wing nut and set gauge to desired cutting
height.
Reason:
To endure that the the machine drives evenly when the
Rotary Brush or Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) is
engaged.

Front Roller

Screw Head

Procedure:
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Move RUN/OFF switch to OFF position.
3. Move Travel Clutch Lever to NEUTRAL position.
4. Move reel clutch to STOP position.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Disengage Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC).
7. Remove grass catcher.

Gauge

Transport Roller

M72976

8. Place gauge against bottom of front and transport
rollers and bed knife cutting surface.

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Jam Knob

Jam Knob

Adjusting Knob

Adjusting Knob

T-Handle

T-Handle

Sliding Block

M60623

8. Loosen T-handle.
9. Loosen jam knob.
10. Set adjusting knob on lower step of sliding block.
11. Repeat procedure for other side.

M60623

15. Use adjusting knob to set height on each side.
16. Tighten jam knob.
17. Repeat for other side.

Wing Nut

E29234

12. Measure from the top of screw head to the top of
the gauge. Set to desired cutting height.
13. Loosen wing nut and adjust the screw as follows:
• Rotary Brush: 1 mm (1/32 in.) ABOVE cutting
height.
• Greens Tender Conditioner: 1 mm (1/32 in.)
BELOW cutting height.
Front Roller

Screw Head

Gauge

Transport Roller

M72976

14. Place gauge against bottom of front and rear rollers
and bed knife cutting surface.

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REPAIR

CUTTING UNIT

REPAIR

REEL ASSEMBLY

BED KNIFE

Removal—Without Greens Tender
Conditioner (GTC)

Removal/Installation

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CAUTION

Block machine securely before servicing or
repairing.

CAUTION

Block machine securely before servicing or
repairing.
1. Remove transport wheels and drive collars (if
equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on page
9-3.)
Acorn Nuts

Cap Screws

Bed Knife Screws (13 Used)
M83925

Acorn Nuts

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CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.

M60559

2. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
3. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.

Reel Drive Chain

1. Remove 13 screws and bed knife.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse screws if bed knife is
removed.
Cap Screw

2. Remove debris and corrosion from bottom surface
of shoe. Check the bed knife mounting surface
with a straight edge for distortion, straighten or
replace as necessary.

M60567

4. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
5. Disconnect master link and remove reel drive chain.

Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Install bed knife using new screws. Starting at the
center screw, alternate tightening bed screws
working toward the ends of the knife. Tighten
screws to 6.5 N•m (58 lb-in.).

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REPAIR

CUTTING UNIT

Cap Screws
Spring

Shield
M60629
M83774

6. Loosen cap screws and remove shield.

10. Remove spring and T-bolt from both sides of
mower.
11. Rotate bed knife support downward.

Cap Screws

Cap
M60528

Shield

M83773

7. Remove cap

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CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.
12. Remove three cap screws and shield from left
bearing housing. Left end of reel will lower.

Shoulder Bolt
M83926

8. Remove shoulder bolt, spring, spacer and collar.

Cap Screws

Adjusting Handle

Clamp Screw

M83927

M60628

9. Loosen clamp screw and remove bed knife
adjusting handles from both sides of mower.
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13. Remove three bolts from right bearing housing.
14. Remove reel assembly.
15. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary. (See Disassembly/Inspection/
Assembly procedure on page 8-28.).

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CUTTING UNIT

Installation—Without Greens Tender
Conditioner (GTC)

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CAUTION

Adjusting Handle

Clamp Screw

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.
M60628

4. Install adjusting handles.
5. Adjust handles until bed knife just clears reel.
6. Tighten clamp screws.

Cap Screws

Spacer

Shield

M83773

1. Install reel assembly and shield with three cap
screws.

Spring
Shoulder Bolt
M83926

Cap Screws

7. Install collar, spring and shoulder bolt.
8. Install cap.

M83927

2. Install bearing housing using three cap screws.

M60567

9. Pry right-hand end of reel to left side to check for
end play. Reel must slide easily.
10. Lubricate both sides of reel.
11. Adjust reel drive chain tension. (See REEL DRIVE
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 8-17.)
12. Lubricate drive chains. (See GREASE—NORTH
AMERICA or GREASE—EUROPE on page 2-13.)

Spring

M60629

3. Install spring and T-bolt on both sides of mower.

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CUTTING UNIT

Acorn Nuts

Acorn Nuts

Cap Screws

Cap Screws

Acorn Nuts

M60559

13. Install left drive cover.
14. Tighten four bearing housing cap screws.

Acorn Nuts

M60559

2. Loosen four bearing housing cap screws.
3. Remove five acorn nuts, washers and shoulder
bolts, and remove left drive cover.

3 Washers
Cap Screw

Reel Drive Chain
Shield

M83774

NOTE: Place three washers between shield bracket
and engine mount.

M60567

4. Loosen cap screw to release chain tension.
5. Disconnect master link and remove reel drive chain.
Cap Screws

15. Slide shield under cap screws. Tighten caps
screws.
16. Adjust bed knife-to-reel clearance. (See BED
KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15).
17. Backlap reel. (See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16.)

Removal—With Greens Tender
Conditioner (GTC)
1. Remove transport wheels and drive collars (if
equipped). (See TRANSPORT WHEELS on page
9-3.)

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Shield
M83774

6. Loosen cap screws and remove shield.

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Gear Case Cover
Knob

T-Handle
Cap Screws

M60622

7. Turn knob counterclockwise past detent position.
8. Remove two cap screws and washers.
9. Remove gear case cover.

Spring

M60618

12. Remove adjuster T-handle, lock washer and bolt
from both sides of mower.

Gear

Nut
Rotary Brush
Shoulder Bolt
Gear

M60615

M60615

10. Remove shoulder bolt, spring and gear.

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Key

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near a reel or GTC. Serious personal injury
can result from contact with sharp cutting
edges.
13. Remove nut, gear and key.
14. Remove vertical cutter or rotary brush.

Collar
M60609

11. Remove key and collar.

Collar

Gear Case

Snap Ring
M60611

15. Remove snap ring, gear case and collar.

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Adjusting Handle

Cap Screws

Clamp Screw

M60628

16. Loosen clamp screw and remove bed knife
adjusting handles from both sides of mower.

Spring

M83927

20. Remove three bolts from right bearing housing.
21. Remove reel assembly.
22. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary. (See Disassembly/Inspection/
Assembly procedure on page 8-28.).

Installation—With Greens Tender
Conditioner (GTC)

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M60629

17. Remove spring and T-bolt from both sides of
mower.
18. Rotate bed knife support downward.

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near a reel or GTC. Serious personal injury
can result from contact with sharp cutting
edges.

Cap Screws
Cap Screws

Shield

c

M60567

Shield
M83773

1. Install reel assembly and shield with three cap
screws.

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.
19. Remove three cap screws and shield from left
bearing housing. Left end of reel will lower.

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Cap Screws

T-Handle
Rotary Brush

M83927

2. Install bearing housing using three cap screws.

M60618

8. Install vertical cutter or rotary brush.
9. Install adjuster T-handle, lockwasher and bolt on
both sides of mower.

Spring

M60629

Nut

3. Install spring and T-bolt on both sides of mower.
Gear

Adjusting Handle

M60615

10. Install key and gear and nut.
11. Pry right-hand end of reel to left side to check for
end play. Reel must slide easily.
12. Lubricate both sides of reel.

Clamp Screw

M60628

4. Install adjusting handles.
5. Adjust handles until bed knife just clears reel.
6. Tighten clamp screws.

Collar

Reel Drive Chain

M60567

Gear Case

13. Install reel drive chain.
14. Adjust reel drive chain tension. (See REEL DRIVE
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 8-17.)
15. Lubricate drive chains. (See GREASE—NORTH
AMERICA or GREASE—EUROPE on page 2-13.)
Snap Ring
M60611

7. Install collar, gear case and snap ring

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Bearing Inspection
Acorn Nuts

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Cap Screws

Acorn Nuts

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.

Bearing
M60559

Reel

16. Install left drive cover.

3 Washers

E32305

Shield

NOTE: If one bearing and seal is being replaced,
replace other side also.
M83774

NOTE: Place three washers between shield bracket
and engine mount.

Rotate reel and inspect bearing for roughness and
ease of rotation. If reel binds or rotates rough, replace
bearing and seal. (See Disassembly/Inspection/
Assembly procedure on page 8-28.)

17. Slide shield under cap screws. Tighten caps
screws.
18. Adjust bed knife-to-reel clearance. (See BED
KNIFE-TO-REEL ADJUSTMENT on page 8-15).
19. Backlap reel. (See BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE
on page 8-16.)

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Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly

Shoulder Bolt

Spacer (No GTC)
Gear (GTC)
Bearing
Cone Bearing
Cup

Seal
Housing

Spring

O-Ring

Bushing
(2 used)

Spacer

Key

Housing

Reel

Shoulder Bolt
Lubrication Fitting
(3 used)
Bearing Cone
Snap Ring
Seal

Washer
(2 used)

Bearing Cup
Seal

Sprocket

Nut
Shoe
Bed Knife

Screw (13 used)
6.5 N•m (58 lb-in.)

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CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when working on
or near the reel or bed knife. Severe personal
injury can result from contact with the sharp
cutting edges.

NOTE: If bearings and seal are to replaced, replace
both sides at the same time.

Brackets

Jam Nut
Set Screw
M60576

1. Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.
2. Apply reel support grease to lubrication fittings.
(See REEL SUPPORT GREASE—NORTH
AMERICA or REEL SUPPORT GREASE—
EUROPE on page 2-11.)

FRONT ROLLER
Removal/Installation

NOTE: DO NOT install set screws into holes in roller
shaft.
• Tighten T-handles.
• Center roller between brackets, install set screws
and tighten jam nuts.

NOTE: DO NOT over-lubricate. Excess grease could
fall from the mower during operation.
• Apply multi-purpose grease to grease fittings.
• Adjust cutting height. (See CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT on page 8-17.)

Adjuster Knob

T-Handle

Jam Nut
Set Screw

M60576

1. Loosen jam nut and set screw at both ends of the
roller.
2. Remove T-handle, lock washers, flat washer and
round head cap screw at both ends of the roller.
3. Remove roller and brackets.
4. Remove brackets from roller.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.

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Bearing Replacement
NOTE: This procedure applies to both smooth and
grooved rollers, except for AET10558 Grooved
Rollers.
(See
AET10558
GROOVED
ROLLER—Bearing Replacement on page
8-30.)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT press on center shaft of
bearing when installing bearing. Bearings will
set and become tight. Bearings must only be
installed by pressing on outside race of bearing.

Roller Sleeve
Flat Washer
Nut

Pin
M83586

Roller

4. Position roller in a press using the roller sleeve to
hold the roller while installing the bearing in the
other end.
5. Position JD243 or JD506 Bearing Installer over the
new bearing in the top end of the roller.

O-Ring
Threaded Puller

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M83583

CAUTION

Wear approved eye protection when using
JDG795 Roller Bearing Puller.
1. Attach threaded puller to the bearing by inserting
the pin through the hole in the bearing shaft and
puller. Slide the O-ring over the pin to keep it in
position.
2. Slide roller sleeve over the threaded puller with the
concave end of the roller sleeve against the end of
the roller. Install flat washer and nut on threaded
puller.

M83585

6. Smooth Rollers: Place a 0.89-mm (0.035-in.)
feeler gauge in the slot where the grease fitting
was located. Press the bearing into the roller until
the top of the outside bearing race is flush with the
top of the feeler gauge. Install the grease fitting.

M83587

M83584

3. Clamp the hex end of the threaded puller in a vice
or hold it with a wrench. Turn nut counterclockwise
until the bearing is removed from the roller.

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7. Grooved Rollers: Press bearing into roller until the
top of the outside bearing is flush with end of the
roller.

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AET10558 GROOVED ROLLER
Bearing Replacement

M4904

1. Secure roller in a vice. Remove grease fittings.
2. Use a hammer and a block of wood to knock out the
opposite end bearing.
3. Remove bearing from shaft and repeat step 2 to
knock out the other end bearing.
4. Clean roller end cap and bearing shaft with crocus
cloth. Pack bearings with grease.

M46857

5. Install bearing shaft and bearings (sealed end of
bearing towards inside). Apply grease to lip of seal
and install with seal lip facing the bearing.
6. Install opposite seal.
7. Install grease fittings and lubricate (Do not overlubricate, a shot of grease is fine).

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CONTENTS
Page

MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
SERVICE PARTS KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

REPAIR
TRANSPORT WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
FRAME AND DRIVE COVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

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SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Collar Installation dimesion (from groove to face of collar) . . . . . 60 mm (2.40 in.)

SERVICE PARTS KITS
The following kits are available through your parts catalog:
• Transport Wheel and Parking Stand Kit

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Stop Collar

TRANSPORT WHEELS
Removal/Installation

Allen Head Screw
M83744

3. Loosen allen head screw, and remove drive collar
and key. Repeat procedure for other side.
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
M83742

1. Place machine on stand.
Flat Side

Latch

60 mm
(2.40 in.)
M83744

• Install drive collar with flat side facing machine.
• Install drive collar 60 mm (2.40 in.) from groove on
shaft to face of drive collar.
M83743

2. Release latch and slide wheel from shaft. Repeat
procedure for other side.

NOTE: Remove drive collars only if necessary to
perform further service.

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FRAME AND DRIVE COVERS
Nut
(8 used)
Bearing
Housing
(2 used)

Washer
(8 used)

Cap Screw
(2 used)
Cover
Engine
Support

Washer
(8 used)

Spacer
(2 used)
Cap Screw
(4 used)
Ball Bearing
(2 used)

Grease
Fittings
(3 used)
Ball Bearing
(3 used)

Frame

Seal
(3 used)

Bracket

Shield

Cap Screw
(8 used)

Brace
Cap Screw
(9 used)
Brace
Frame
Bearing
Housing
(3 used)

Cover
Washer
(8 used)

Rod
Nut
(8 used)

Nut (2 used)
Screw (2 used)
Cap Screw
(3 used)
Washer
(3 used)
Housing
Cap

M83924

• Inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.
• Apply Non-Clay High-Temperature EP Grease
(North America) or Grease-Gard (Europe) to
grease fittings.

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INDEX

A
AET10558 Grooved Roller
Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Air Cleaner
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Alternative Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Anti-Corrosion Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

B
Backlapping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Bed Knife, Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
Bed Knife-to-Reel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Blower Housing, Removal/Installation . . . . . . 3-36
Brake
Band Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Cable Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Brake System
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

C
Camshaft and Tappets
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Carburetor
Clean/Inspect/Rebuild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Float Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Pilot Screw and Limiter Cap Replacement 3-35
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Clutch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Clutch Control Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Controls, Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Cooling System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Crankcase Cover
Bearing Inspection/Replacement . . . . . . . 3-49
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Crankshaft
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Timing/Governor Gear Replacement . . . . 3-58
Crankshaft and Connecting Rod
Analyze Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

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Cutting Unit
Adjustment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Backlapping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Backlapping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Dealer Fabricated Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Frame Alignment Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Greens Tender Conditioner Information . . 8-12
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Performance Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Relief Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Repair Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Cylinder Block
Bearing Inspection/Replacement . . . . . . . 3-60
Deglaze Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Oil Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Rebore Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Cylinder Compression Pressure Test . . . . . . . 3-23
Cylinder Head and Valves
Analyze Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Lap Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Recondition Valve Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Valve Guide Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

D
Drive Belt
Guide Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Idler Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Tension Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . 5-10
Drive Chain Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Drive Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

E
Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Electrical System
Wire Color Abbreviation Chart . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Engine
External Component Location . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Internal Component Location . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Repair Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Service Parts Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Test and Adjustment Specifications . . . . . 3-3
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

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F
Flywheel, Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Front Roller
Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Fuel System
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Fuel Tank, Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

G
Gasoline Engine Oil
4-Cycle—Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
4-Cycle—North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Gasoline Specifications
4-Cycle Engines—Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
4-Cycle Engines—North America . . . . . . . 2-6
Gasoline Storage
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Governor
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Grease
Anti-Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Reel Support—Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Reel Support—North America . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC)
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Grooved Roller
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

H
Handlebar
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Handlebar Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

I
Idle Speed Adjustment
Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Ignition Coil
Air Gap Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Inch Fastener Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

L
Lubricants
Alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Lubrication System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

INDEX - 2

M
Machine Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Metric Fastener Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Muffler, Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

O
Oil
Speed Reducer—Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Speed Reducer—North America . . . . . . . 2-10
Oil, 4-Cycle Engine
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Operational Checkout Procedures . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Operator Presence Bail
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operator Presence Bail Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

P
Park Brake Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Piston and Connecting Rod
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Connecting Rod Side Play . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Connecting Rod-to-Crankshaft Clearance 3-55
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Piston Rings
Analyze Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Check End Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Piston, Analyze Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Power Train
Adjustment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Component Location and Operation . . . . . 5-3
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Repair Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

R
Recoil Starter
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Disassembly/Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Reduction Assembly
Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Reel and Bed Knife Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Reel Assembly
Bearing Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly . . . . . . 8-28
Installation—With GTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Installation—Without GTC . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Removal—With GTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Removal—Without GTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Reel Clutch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Reel Support Grease
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Reel/Bed Knife Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Relief Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Rocker Arm Cover, Removal/Installation . . . . 3-41
Rotary Brush Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

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Smooth Roller, Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Spark Plug Gap Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Spark Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Speed Reducer
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Oil—Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Oil—North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Synthetic Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

T
Throttle Cable
Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Throttle Lever
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Throttle Plate, Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . 3-32
Torque Values
Inch Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Metric Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Traction Roller
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Drive Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . 5-13
Transport Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Travel Clutch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

V
Valve Clearance Check and Adjustment . . . . 3-24
Valves
Analyze Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Lap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Vehicle Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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