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- BILT Operator's Manual

Wide-CutTM 33"
Combination Mower
Models 753B
F753B

(fuel tank styles

vary by engine

IMPORTANT:READ

model)

SAFETY

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT
PRINTED

IN USA

LLC, P.O. BOX 361131,

CLEVELAND,

OH 44136-0019
FORM

NO. 770-10602E
(03/2003)

TABLEOF CONTENTS
Content

Page

Safety ...................................................................

Assembly.................................................................

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

Operation ................................................................

Maintenance ..............................................................

Off-Season Storage ........................................................
Lubrications...............................................................

24
25

Troubleshooting ...........................................................

Parts List .................................................................

Warrany Information ........................................................

Back Cover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Wide-Cut TM mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. This information is very important if you need help from our Customer
Support Department or an authorized dealer.
You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in
the space below

Copy Model Number Here

OTRItV BILT.

TROY-BILT
LLC
P. 0. BOX 361131

www.troybilt.com

CLEVELAND, 0H44136
330-558-7220

Copy Serial Number Here

866-840-6483_

ENGINEINFORMATION
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual packed
separately with your unit for more information.

CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance
of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this inCall 1- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have
formation. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

Safety
Safety Alert Symbol

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
Owner's Manual to alert you to potential
hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, read and obeythe
safety message that follows it. Failureto obey the safety
message could result in personal injury or property
damage.

IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

I. GENERALOPERATION
1. Read,understand,and follow all instructions on the machineand in the
manuals.Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper useof
the mower beforestarting.
.

Do not put handsor feet nearor
under rotating parts. Keepclear of
the mower bladeand discharge
opening at all times.

3. Onlyallow responsibleindividuals,
who are familiar with the instructions, to operatethe mower.
4. Clearthe areaof objectssuch as
rocks, toys, wire, bones,sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and
thrown by the blade.

5. Be surethe areais clear of other
peoplebeforemowing. Stop mower
if anyoneentersthe area. Keepbystandersat least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.

wheneveryou leavethe unit, before
cleaningthe mower or unclogging
the chute.

6. Do not operatethe mower when
barefoot or wearingopen sandals.
Always wearsubstantial foot wear.
.

Do not pull mower backwards
unless absolutelynecessary.Look
down and behind beforeand while
moving backwards.

8. Do not operatethe mower without
proper guards, plates,grass catcher
or other safety protective devicesin
place.
9. Referto providedinstructions for
proper operationand installationof
accessories. Only useaccessories
approvedby GardenWay
Incorporated.
10. Stop the blade whencrossing gravel
drives,walks, or roads.
11. Stop the engineand disconnectthe
spark plug wire from the spark plug

12. Shutthe engineoff, wait until the
blade comesto a completestop, and
disconnectthe spark plug wire before installing or removing the
mulcher cover or the optionalgrass
catcher. Makecertain that the grass
catcher is securelyattachedbefore
operatingthe mower. Emptythe
grass catcherafter each usedecomposingdebris could generate
enough heatto catch fire.
13. Mow in daylight or good artificial
light.
14. Do not operatethe mower while
underthe influence of alcohol or
drugs.

Section 1: Safety
15. Neveroperatemower in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing; keep
a firm hold on the handleand walk;
never

run.

16. Disengagethe Wheel Drive Leveron
self-propelled models beforestarting
the engine.
17. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and disconnectthe spark plug wire. Then
check immediatelyfor the cause.
Vibration is generallya warning of
trouble.

II. SLOPEOPERATION

IV. SERVICE

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto
slip and fall accidents whichcanresult
in severeinjury. All slopesrequire
extracaution.If youfeel uneasyon a
slope, do not mowit.

1. Use extracare in handlinggasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and their vaporsare explosive.

DO:
Mow acrossthe face of slopes;never
up and down. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirection on
slopes.Avoid slopes greaterthan
150.

19. Watchfor traffic when operating
near, or when crossing roadways.

21. Checkthe operationof the Operator
PresenceControl Bar beforeeach
use. Seethe MaintenanceSection of
this manualfor instructions. If the
engine runs longer than three seconds after the OperatorPresence
Control Bar is released,the system
is not working properly. Immediately
contact your local servicedealeror
the factory TechnicalService
Departmentfor instructions. Do not
usethe mower until the mechanism
is repaired.
22. The mower is equippedwith a safety
dischargechute, comeswith special
mulcher covers,and offers an optional grass catcher. The safety dischargechute must be working properly at all times. Neverattempt to
disconnect or otherwisecausethis
dischargechute to ceaseworking. If
used, mulchercover or grass
catcherattachmentmust be installed
properly and function correctly. Do
not useyour equipment otherwise.
23. Neverrun the enginein an enclosed
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,a deadlygasthat is odorless, colorless,and tasteless.Always
run the engine outdoorsand make
sure there is adequateventilation.

b) Neverremovegas cap or add
fuel when the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Neverrefuelthe machine
indoors.

18. Alwayswear safety gogglesor safety
glasseswith side shields when operating mower.

20. Neverattempt to carry children or
other passengerson the mower.
They couldfall off and beseriously
injured, or they could interferewith
the safe operationof the mower.

a) Useonly an approvedcontainer.

Removeobjectssuch as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DONOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments.Theoperatorcould
loosefooting or balance.
Do not mow excessivelysteep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could causeslipping.

III. CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccurif the operator is not alert to the presenceof children. Childrenare oftenattractedtothe
mowerand tothe mowingactivity.
Neverassumethat childrenwill remain
whereyou lastsaw them.
1. Keepchildren out of the mowing
areaand under the watchful careof
a responsibleadult.
.

Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.

3. Beforeand while moving backwards,
look behindand down for small
children.
4. Neverallow children to operatethe
mower.
5. Use extra carewhen approaching
blind corners, shrubs,trees, or other
objectsthat may obscure vision.

d) Neverstore the machine or fuel
container insidewhere there is
an openflame, such as a water
heater,etc.
e) Move mower awayfrom any
gasolinefumes beforestarting
the engine.
2. Never run an engineinside a closed
area.
3. Never makeadjustmentsor repairs
with the engine running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keepthe
wire away from the plug to prevent
accidentalstarting.
4. Keepall nuts and bolts, especially
the blade attachmentbolts,tight and
keepequipmentin good condition.
5. Nevertamper with safety devices.
Checktheir operationregularly.
6. Keepmower free of grass, leavesor
other debris build-up. Cleanup oil or
fuel spillage.Allow mower to cool
beforestoring.
7. After striking an object,stop the engine and disconnectthe spark plug
wire. Inspectthe mower and repair,
if necessary,before restarting.
8. Neverattempt to makemower cutting height adjustmentswhile the
engineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponentsare subject to wear, damageand deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objectsto be thrown.
Frequentlycheckcomponentsand
replacewith factory recommended
parts, when necessary.

Section 1: Safety
13. To accessthe undersideof the
mower,tip the mower rearward.Do
not tip the mower forward or on either of its sides, unless specifically
advisedto do so in this manual.
10. Mower bladesare sharp and can
cut. Wrap the bladeor wear gloves,
and useextra caution when servicing them.

14. Maintain or replacesafety and instructional decals. Referto the separateParts Catalogfor replacement
decalinformation.

11. Do not changethe engine governor
setting or overspeedthe engine.

15. For units equippedwith electric
start:

12. Do not touch engine parts which
may be hot from operation.Allow
parts to cool completely beforeinspecting, cleaningor repairing the
mower.

a) Batteriesproduceexplosive
gases.Keepsparks,flame,
cigarettes,etc., away. Ventilate
the areawhenchargingthe battery. Do not chargethe batteryin
an airtight space.

b) Do not usea batterycharger
otherthan the one providedwith
the mower.
c) The batterycontainstoxic materials. Do not damagethe battery
case. If the case is brokenor
damaged,avoid contact with the
batterycontents.
d)

Properlydispose of a damaged
or worn out battery. Checkwith
localauthorities for proper disposalmethods.
e) Do not short circuit the battery.
Severeburns and fire can result.

SAFETYDECALS
Make certainall safety decals on this equipmentare kept cleanand in good condition. The decalsare shown (at reducedsizes)
below. If you needa replacementdecal,pleasereferto the Parts Catalogthat accompaniedthis Manual.

On leftside ofmower deck

Beneathbelt/pulleycover

OnControlPanel (for electricstartmodel)

On ControlPanel (for recoil startmodel)

DANQER

Ondischargechute

Assembly
ASSEMBLYSTEPS
To preventpersonal injury or property
damage, do not attempt to start the
engine until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understand the safety, controls and
operatinginstructionsin this manual.

INTRODUCTION
Pleasecarefullyfollow these assembly
steps to properly prepareyour machine
for use. We recommendthat you read
this Sectionin its entirety beforebeginning assembly.
NOTE:All referencesto left, right, front
and rear of the machineare determined
by standing behind the handlebarsand
facing the direction of forward travel.

INSPECTIONAFTERDELIVERY
Inspectthe shipping crate and machine
immediatelyafter delivery. Makesure
neitherthe carton/cratenor the contents
havebeendamaged.
If you find or suspectany damage,contact the carrier (trucking company)
immediately. Inform them of the specific
damageand that you wish to file a claim.
To protectyour rights, be sure to put
this in writing to the carrier within 15
days. Thecarrier will let you know how
to proceedwith your claim. Pleaselet us
know if you needany assistance.

TOOLS/MATERIALS
NEEDED:
• Wire Cutter
• Two 7/16" Wrenches
• 3/8" Wrench
• 1/2" Wrench
• Scissors or Pen Knife
• Needle-nosePliers
• Tire Gauge

STEP1: Unpacking Mower
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the unit
are as viewed from the operator'sposition behindthe handlebars.
1. Cut straps, if present,securing unit
to pallet. Leaveunit on pallet during assembly (to safelyremove unit from pallet, wait until you havecompletedassembly steps 1-4).
2. Removeany protective packaging
from aroundthe handlebars.Cut the
plastic tie straps holding the control rods
and struts to the handlebars.

Figure2-1

STEP2: Attach Handlebars
to Engine Deck
NOTE:Fourscrews (D, Figure2-2) are
usedto connect the handlebarsto the
engine deck. At the factory, two of these
screws (front) are threadeddirectly into
lock nuts weldedto the back sides of the
deck.The remainingtwo screws (rear)
securethe lower handleto the deck.
1. Removeand savethe two 5/16"-18 x
3/4" screws (front) mentionedin the
NOTEabove.
2. Loosen, but do NOTremove,the two
5/16"-18 x 3/4" screws (rear). Leavethe
cardboardinsert found betweenthe lefthand handlebarand engine deck,in
place.
3. Carefullypivot the handlebarsover
the engine and position the handlebar
ends (E, Figure2-2) againstthe sides of
the engine deck. Do not alloow the handlebarsto rub against the enginewhile
pivoting them.
4. Looselysecure the right-hand handlebar end to the deck by reinsertingthe
screw (D, Figure2-2) removedearlier.
Donot securethe left-hand handleat
this point in assembly.
5. Removethe cardboardinsert from
betweenthe left-hand handlebarand
engine deck
8. Removethe nut from the lower screw
(B, Figure2-1) which securesthe console to the handlebaron the left-hand

,
i

Figure2-2: Attachhandlebars
andstruts
toenginedeck.
side of the unit.
7. Position a handlebarstrut's smaller
hole (A, Figure2-1) over the screw (B,
Figure 2-1) on the INSIDEof the console, with the strut's flat side againstthe
console.
8. Usingthe nut removedearlier,secure
the strut to the console/handlebar.
9. Align the loose end of the left-hand
handlebarstrut (A, Figure2-2) over the
front hole in the handlebarend. Secure
the strut and handlebarto the deck with
the 5/16"-18 x 3/4" screw (D, Figure2-2)
removedearlier.
10. Removethe screw (front) that is
loosely securing the right-handhandlebar end to the deck.and repeat6-9 on
the right-handside of the unit.
11. On both sides of the unit, securely
tighten the screws (D, Figure2-2) at the
lower ends of the handlebarbeforetightening the screws (B & F, Figure2-1) on
the console.

Section 2: Assembly
STEP 3 ATTACHINGTHE BATTERY

STEP 4: Attach Control Rods

CABLES(MODEL F753B)
Thepositive batteryterminal is marked
Pos. (+). The negativebatteryterminal is
marked Neg. (-).
The mower is shipped with the positive
(Red) cablesecuredto the positiveterminal (+) on the battery. Attachthe
ground (Black)cableto the negativeterminal (-) on the battery, asfollows:
1. Removethe plastic battery cover (G,
Figure.2-3) by unthreadingthe two wing
nuts (H, Figure. 2-3) which secure it to
the batteryhold-down rods (I, Figure.23)
2. Remove the hex bolt and hex nut
from the ground cable/ heavy blackwire
(E, Figure.2-3).
3. Securethe ground cableto the negative batteryterminal (-) with the bolt and
hex nut just removed.

A. AttachWheel DriveControlRod
1. Locatethe wheel drivecontrol rod (F,
Figures2-4A & 2-7) and removethe angled end from the left handlebarby removing the hairpin clip which securesit
to the Wheel Drive Control lever (V,
Figure2-4A)

Control rodsare adjusted at the factory and shouldnot requireadditional
adjustmentduringassembly.After assembling
unit,
control
rod
adjustment should be checked (and
re-adjusted,if necessary)accordingto
information in Maintenance Section.

2. At left side of enginedeck, insert
swivel block (H, Figures2-4 & 2-5) on
wheeldrive control rod into wheeldrive
control arm (U, Figure2-4).

Failureto follow this instructioncould
result in severe personal injury or
propertydamage.

3. Add a 5/16" washer (A, Figure2-4)
and securewith a hairpin clip (B).
4. At upper end of control rod, re-insert
the angledend into the Wheel Drive
Control lever (V, Figure2-4A) and reattach with hairpin clip (BB) removed
earlier.
B. AttachOperatorPresenceControl
Rod

IMPORTANT:
• If the batteryis put into serviceafter
the dateshown on top of battery,
chargethe batteryas instructed in the
Maintenencesectionof this manual
prior to operatingthe tiller.

1. Locatethe OperatorPresenceControl
rod (E, Figures.2-4 and 2-5). At bottom
of control rod, insert swivel block (G,
Figures2-4 & 2-5) into control arm (T,
Figure2-4).

2. Add one 5/16" washerand secure
with hairpin clip.
C. AttachBladeDriveControlRod
1. Locatethe blade drive control rod (C,
Figure2-5). Insert one end of control rod
into bladedrive bracket (D, Figure2-5).
Add one 5/16" washer and attachwith
hairpin clip (CC).
2. Insertthe other end of rod into bottom end of Blade DriveControl lever(J,
Figure2-5). Add one 5/16" washer and
attach with hairpin clip (AA).
D. AttachandAdjustGearSelectLever

Black
(Negative Cable)

NOTE:The retainingplate (N, Figure2-5)
mentionedin the following steps is secured to the rear of the mower with two
screws (O, Figure2-5) and 1/4"-20 locknuts. Removethe retainingplateand
save it, along with the two screws, before proceedingwith assembly.
W

Red
/
(PositiveCable)

H
Figure2-3: Connectwire terminalsto batteryterminals.

A,B

Figure2-4:Left-hand
control
rodsdetail.

Section2: Assembly

Figure2-4A: Attachwheeldrive controlrod
to lever.

1. Removethe vinyl grip (B, Figure2-6)
from the gearselect lever (I). Placethe
wood edgeagainst the edge of the grip
and slowly pull off the grip.
2. Insert nylon bushing(Z, Figure2-6)
up into console (L).

C
F

3. Slide spring and washers (J) down
onto gear select lever.
4. Insertgearselectlever(I) up through
nylon bushing(Z) in handlebarconsole
(L). Guidepin (K) on gearselectleverinto
groovein shift quadrant(P).
5. Hold lower part of gear select lever(I,
Figure2-7) against bracket(M). Position
retaining plate(N), removedearlier, as
shown in Figure2-7 (plate below
bracket). Secureplatewith two 1/4"-20x
1/2" screws (0) and 1/4"-20 Iocknuts removed earlier.

G N

Figure2-5: Rearviewofcontrol
rods.

6. Slide grip (B, Figure2-6) back onto
gear selectlever (I).
7. Rotategearselect lever (I, Figures26 & 2-7) clockwise until spur (K - short
rod) on gear select rod stops in the neutral position detenton the shift pattern
quadrant(Figure2-6).

8. Move shift arm (X, Figure2-7) from
side to sideas necessaryinto eachtransmission gear detent until transmissionis
in neutral.
NOTE:Moving shift arm (X) all the way to
the left, and then one notch backto the
right, should put transmissioninto neutral. Whentransmission is in neutral, unit
will movefreely whenpushedwhile holding the OperatorPresenceControllever
(W, Figure2-5) down. If transmissionis
NOTin neutral,therewill be a slight drag
on the wheelswhen pushingunit.

K
Pin (K) mustbe in this detent
whentransmissionneutralis --_
adjusted.

Figure2-6: Detail - GearSelectLeverin Neutral(N) position.

Section 2: Assembly
9. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposition, rotate shift link (P) toward end of
gear selectlever rod (I). Adjust length
of shift link (P) as necessaryto fit into
hole in bottom of gear selectlever (I).
NOTE:Pin (K) on GearSelect Lever(I)
must be held in the neutralposition
detent on the shift quadrant(see Figure
2-6) while shift link (P, Figure2-7) is
adjusted.
10. Insert hookedend of shift link (P,
Figure2-7) into hole in bottom end of
gear selectlever (I) and secure with
hairpin clip (Q).

STEP 6: Check Motor Oil Level
1. Move mower to a levelarea.Press
and hold OperatorPresenceControl
lever (W, Figure2-5) to move mower.
2. The mower is shippedwith oil in the
engine. However,you MUSTcheckthe
oil levelaccordingto the instructionsprovided in the separateEngineOwner's
Manualincludedin the unit's literature
packagebeforestartingthe mower.

Do not use the mower if the wheels
continue to turn after releasing the
Operator Presence Control and the
Wheel DriveControl.
Severe personal injury or property
damage could result if this instruction
is notfollowed.

NOTE:It may be necessaryto lift gear
selectlever (I) to install shift link (P).
11. Removeunit from shipping crate.
To remove,hold down Operator
PresenceControl lever (W, Figure2-5)
which releasesthe wheel brake.
12. With unit on levelground, hold
down OperatorPresenceControl lever
(W, Figure2-5) and push unit forward
and backward.Thewheels should move
freely. If not, adjust length of shift link
(P, Figure2-7) as necessary.
13. Putthe GearSelectLeverin neutral
(N), releaseall of the control levers and
try to push the unit forward and backward. The wheelsshould not turn. If
they do turn, an adjustment is necessary. DONOTOPERATETHE UNIT
UNTILTHEWHEELBRAKEMECHANISM
HASBEENADJUSTEDAND ISWORKINGPROPERLY.See "WheelBrake
Adjustment"in Section5 "Maintenance."
STEP5: Secure Wire Harness
1. At the unattachedend of the electrical
wire harness,thereare four wires attachedto a large plastic connectorand
two wires attachedto a small plastic
connector.. Plug the large connector
into the bottom of the ignition keyswitch
that is locatedon the undersideof the
handlebarconsole (not pictured).
3. Usetwo cableties to secure the wire
harnessto the right handlebarand away
from any moving parts. Placethe ties
an equal distanceapart,

Figure2-7: Detail- Transmission
NeutralAdjustment.

• Keepoil levelat the FULLmark on the
dipstick to avoidengine damage.
• Changeoil accordingto scheduleand
instructionsin Section5 "Maintenance."
STEP 7: Check Tire Pressure
1. Usea tire gaugeto checkthe air
pressurein the reartires. The air pressure should be between15-20 PSI (20
PSI maximum).
2. Keepboth tires equallyinflated to
help prevent machinefrom pulling to
one side.
STEP 8: After Assembling and
Before Using Unit
1. Readthis entire Owner's Manualfor
o.
proper saTety,operationand maintenanceinformation.
2. Makesure spark plug wire is connectedto spark plug beforestarting unit.

Featuresand Controls
Before operating mower, be sure to
read all safety, controlsand operating
instructions in this Manual and on
decals locatedon machine.
Severe personal injury or property
damage could result it this instruction
is notfollowed.

IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS
EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKECLUTCHCONTROLSYSTEMWHICH IS
DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER
BLADESWITHIN THREE(3) SECONDS
AFTER RELEASEOF THE OPERATOR
PRESENCECONTROL. THIS SYSTEM
WILL STOPTHE BLADESBUT NOTTHE
ENGINE.THEREFORE,
YOUCAN DISENGAGETHE BLADEDRIVEAT ANYTIME
WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP AND
RESTARTTHE ENGINE. THIS FEATURE
IS PARTICULARLYUSEFULWHENYOU
NEEDTO CROSS GRAVELDRIVES OR
ROUGH TERRAIN AND YOU DO NOT
WANT THE SPINNING BLADES
TO STRIKE STONES OR HIDDEN
OBSTACLES.

MOWERFEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
This sectiondescribesthe various
featuresand controls on the unit. Refer
to the next section "Operation"for
detailedoperatinginstructions. Also,
readthe separateEngineOwner's
Manualfor a detailedexplanationof the
proper useof the enginecontrols.
Operator Presence Control
The OperatorPresenceControl lever
(A, Figure3-1) regulatesthe operationof
the rear wheel brakeand the separate
BladeDrive Control. Alwaysengagethis
control beforeengagingthe separate
blade drive or wheeldrive controls.
Always disengagethis control before
starting the engine.
To engagethe OperatorPresence
Control,press and hold the leveragainst
the handlebargrip. Doingso releases
the brakeon the rear wheels,allowing
the wheelsto turn. The engagedposition
also permits the separateBladeDrive
Control to lock in its engagedposition
(allows the mower bladesto turn).
Releasingthe lever (disengaged
position) appliesthe rear wheel brake
and quickly stops the wheels. Releasing

Blade Drive Control
Usethis lever (B, Figure3-1) to engage drive to the mower blades.
To engagethe blades,first engagethe
OperatorPresenceControl (A, Figure31). Then,push the spring-loadedBlade
Drive Control lever (B) forward until it
stays in the engagedposition.
To stop the blades,releasethe
OperatorPresenceControl (A). Doingso
will disengagethe BladeDrive Control
(B) and automaticallyapply the brake
that stops the blades.
Alwaysdisengagethe Blade Drive
Control beforestarting the engine. This
helpsto ensurethat the bladeswill not
start turning whenthe engine starts.

A-OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL

B- BLADE
DRIVECONTROL

The blade-brake-clutchcontrolsystem
should stop the mower blades within
three (3) secondsafter release of the
OperatorPresenceControl.
If the blades do not stop within three
(3) seconds, put the Engine Throttle
Control in the STOP position.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire and do
not operatethe mower until the bladebrake-clutchcontrol system has been
repaired.

the leverwill also disengagethe Blade
Drive Control,which will apply a brake
that stops the bladeswithin three (3)
seconds.

C- GEAR
SELECTLEVER
Disengage

Disengage
Engage

Engage

Figure3-1

Section 3: Featuresand Controls
Operating Symbols Varioussymbols are usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings (your modelmay not haveall of the
symbols). Thesesymbols are shown below with a descriptionof their meaning.

FAST

SLOW

CHOKE

Gear Select Lever
Use this lever (C, Figure3-1) to select
any of four forward ground speeds (1 Slow, 2 and 3 - Medium,4 - Fast), N
(Neutral)and R (Reverse).The gear shift
pattern is shown in Figure3-2.
To avoiddamagingthetransmission, do notshift gearswhenthe
moweris moving.
Forforward travel, use one of the four
numberedsettings. To select reverse,
shift to neutraland then pull up on the
lever.Turn the leverto the R (reverse)
position and releasethe lever.
Put the leverin N (neutral)to manually pushthe mower and whenthe
mower is not in use.

ENGAGE

DISENGAGE

PresenceControl along with the Wheel
Drive Control.
Whenstarting the engine,the Wheel
Drive Control should be disengaged(released). This helpsto ensurethat the
wheels will not start turning whenthe
engine starts.

Do not engagethe Wheel DriveControl
without first engaging the Operator
Presence Control. Doing so could
result in wear or damageto the wheel
brakemechanism.

A - OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL

Figure3-2:
Shiftpattern
onconsole.

Disengage

Engage

ENGINE
STOP

Figure3-4

Mulcher Cover
The mulcher cover (F, Figure3-5) is
pre-installedat the factory. It must be
kept in placewhen using the unit as a
mulching mower. The mulcher cover is
designedto keepthe dischargechute
raisedup while you mow. Whenthe
cover is removedfor side-discharge
mowing,the dischargechute lowers.
Referto "4. SelectMulching or SideDischargeMowing" in the Operation
Section for mulcher cover installation
instructions.

Engage

Disengage
D- WHEEL
DRIVECONTROL
Figure3-3

Cutting Height Control Lever
Usethis lever (E, Figure3-4) to adjust
the cutting heightfrom 1 to 4 inches.
Notethat actual cutting heights will vary
according to soil conditions.
Turnthe lever clockwiseto raisethe
heightor counterclockwiseto lowerthe
height. A decaland pointer (not illus-

ENGINE
RUN

trated) on the right side of the mower
deck show the cutting heightsettings
rangingfrom A (highest) to G (lowest).

Wheel Drive Control
Use this lever (D, Figure3-3) to engage and disengagedrive to the wheels.
To engagethe wheels,first selecta
forward or reversegear with the Gear
SelectLeverand squeezethe Operator
PresenceControl (A, Figure3-3). Then,
squeezethe Wheel Drive Control lever
(D) againstthe handlebargrip. The
ground speedcan be varied by increasing or decreasingpressureon the lever.
To avoidsuddenacceleration,slowly
squeezethe leverwhen first engaging
the wheels.
Releasethe WheelDrive Control to
disengagethe wheels.Thewheels will
graduallyslow to a stop. NOTE:To stop
the wheelsquickly, releasethe Operator

ENGINE
START

Figure3-5

Section3: Featuresand Controls
Engine Throttle Control
This lever(G, Figure3-6) is usedto
adjust enginespeedsand to stop the engine. Always run engineat fast speed
setting for best mower performance.
The throttle settings are shown below.

I_1

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H - IGNITION/STARTER
SWITCH

CHOKE-Usewhen
starting a cold engine.

FAST- Use during mower
operation.

Figure3-6

SLOW- Use when idling
engine.

Engine Recoil Starter

STOP- Stops engine.

Ignition/Starter Switch (Electric Start Model)
This three-position switch (H, Figure
3-6) is usedto start and stop the
engine on electric start models. Theignition key settings are shown below. Do
not turn the key until you havereadthe
OperationSection in this Manual.
Alwaysremove ignition key when
leavingmower unattendedor when nspecting, cleaningor servicing mower.

The recoilstarter (I, Figure3-7) is
usedto "pull-start" the engine. Detailed
instructions for using the recoil starter
are found in the OperationSectionof this
Manualand in the EngineOwner's
Manual.Do not pull the recoil starter
until you havereadthe Operation
Section.

I - RECOIL
STARTER
Figure3-7

STOP- Stops engine.

RUN- After starting, key
returns to run position.

START - Starts engine.
Release key when engine
starts.

G- THROTTLECONTROL

Operation

Before operating mower, be sure to
read all safety, controlsand operating
instructions in this Manual and on
decals locatedon machine.
Severe personal injury or property
damage could result if this instruction
is notfollowed.

BEFOREOPERATINGMOWER
1. Pre-OperaUon Checklist
With the spark plug wire disconnected
from the spark plug, perform the following checksand services beforeeachuse:
1. ReviewSection1: "Safety" and Section
3, "Featuresand Controls" in this manual. Readthe separateEngineOwner's
Manualprovidedwith the unit.
2. Checkunit for loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replaceas needed.
3. With the unit on levelground, check
the engine oil level accordingto the
instructions in the EngineOwner's
Manual. Theoil levelshould be at the
FULLmark on the dipstick or up to the
top of the oil fill hole on engineswithout a dipstick.
4. Checkall leversfor freedom of movement. Readjustor repair as needed
beforestarting engine.
5. Checkthat all guards and shields are
in placeand properly secured.
6. Inspectthe areato mowed and removeany debris which could be
picked up and thrown bythe mower
blades.
7. Checkthat the mulcher cover is properly installed in the dischargeopening
(seeinstructions in this Section).
Removethe mulcher cover to usethe
side-dischargemowing feature.
8. Onelectric start models,checkthat
all wiring connectionsare cleanand
tight.

9. Checkthe air pressure in the rear
tires (15-20 PSI). Keeptires inflated
equally.

GASOLINEIS HIGHLYFLAMMABLE
AND
ITS VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.To help
preventseverepersonalinjuryor propertydamage:
• Follow gasoline safety rules in
Section1: "Safety" of this Manual and
in the separate Engine Owner's
Manual.
• Never removethe gasolinefill cap or
add fuel when indoorsor when engine
is runningor still hot. Allow engine to
cool at least three (3) minutes before
refueling.
• Keep smoking materials, sparks or
flamesfar away from fuel tank and fuel
container.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel
containerand in a well-ventilatedarea.
Store it safely out of the reach of children. Do not store gasolinewhere vaporscan reach an openspark or flame
or where ignition sourcesare present
(such as hot water or space heaters,
furnaces, clothesdryers, stoves, electric motors,etc.).
• Fill tankto 1/2" below bottomof filler
neckto allow for fuel expansion.Wipe
up spilled gasoline immediately and
movemoweraway from gasolinefumes
before starting engine. Securely replace caps on fuel tank and fuel
container.
10. Removethe fuel cap and checkthe
levelof gasolineaccordingto the instructions in the EngineOwner's
Manual.Cleanaround fuel fill area
before removingfuel cap. Do not
checkfuel level or add fuel while indoors or if engine is running or hot.
Allow engineto cool for three (3)
minutes. Fill the tank with fresh,

clean unleadedgasolinewith a minimum octanerating of 77. Leave1/2"
of spacefor fuel expansion.Do not
mix oil with gasoline.Do not use
gasolinewhich contains Methanol.
Seethe EngineOwner's Manualfor
instructions and precautionsregarding the use of gasolinesthat are
blendedwith alcohols or ethers
(calledoxygenatedor reformulated
gasolines). Securelyreplacecaps on
fuel tank and fuel container.
11.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
after completingabovechecklist.
2. Set Mower Cutting Height

To avoid personalinjury, do not adjust
cutting height while wheels or blades
are turning. Release all handlebar
controlsand wait for all motionto stop
beforeadjustingcuttingheight.
1. Releaseall controls beforeadjusting
the cutting height.
2. Adjust the cutting height from 1 to 4
inches by rotating the CuttingHeight
Control lever (Figure3-4) either clockwise to raisethe height or counterclockwise to lowerthe height. Notethat actual cutting heights will vary according
to grass and soil conditions. A decaland
pointer on the right side of the mower
deck indicatesthe height setting.
3. In heavyor tall grass, it is usually
betterto makethe first cut at a higher
setting and then makea second cut at
the desiredheight. In rough terrain, a
higher setting is recommendedas it will
minimizethe chancesof the bladestriking the ground or hidden obstructions.

Section4: Operation
3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch

STARTINGANDSTOPPING
THE ENGINE

Control System
Themower is equippedwith a bladebrake-clutchwhich is designedto stop
the mower bladeswithin three (3)
secondsafter releaseof the Operator
PresenceControl or the BladeDrive
Control. Nevertamper with, or attempt
to defeatthe purposeof this safety
device.
Thecontrol system is a mechanical
devicewhich is subject to wear.
Therefore,test the operationof the
blade-brake-clutchcontrol system before
each useof the mower. Referto "Blade
BrakeControl Test"at the end of this
Section.
4. Select Mulching or SideDischarge Mowing

Before installingor removingmulching
cover, stop engine, wait for parts to
stop moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire. Remove ignition key on electric
startmodels.

You can usethe mower either as a
mulching mower or as a side-discharge
mower. To usethe mulching feature,insert the mulcher cover as described
below. Removethe mulchercover to
side-dischargegrass clippings. The
mulchercover is designedto keepthe
dischargechute raisedup while mowing.
Whenthe cover is removed,the dischargechute will lower itself for sidedischarge mowing.

B
Figure4-1: Mulchercover
3. To removethe cover, slide the cover
to the right (front of mower) to disengagethe slot (B) from the mower deck
and then pry the left-side of the cover
out and off.
MOVINGTHE MOWERWITHOUT
ENGINEPOWER
The mower can be manuallypushed
or pulled by putting the GearSelect
Lever(C, Figure4-2) in N (neutral)and
pressing and holding the Operator
PresenceControl (A, Figure4-2) down
againstthe handlebargrip.
To stop the wheels at anytime.
releasethe OperatorPresenceControl.

Do not operate the engine in an
enclosed area.
Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, a deadly
gas that is odorless, colorless and
tasteless. Alwaysrunengine outdoors
and make sure there is adequate
ventilation.

To Start the Engine
1. Move mower to a levelarea.
2. Releaseall controls on mower to prevent wheels or mower bladesfrom rotating when enginestarts.
3. Move EngineThrottle Control (E,
Figure4-2) fully upwardto choke setting
to start a cold engine or to fast (rabbit)
settingto start a warm engine.

To avoidinjury:
• Keep handsand feet clear of mower
blades or other rotating parts.
• Lookbehindyou to be sure there are
no obstacles before pulling recoil
starterrope.

C - Gear Select Lever
F-Ig

E - Engine Throttle
Control

To install or removemulcher cover:
1. Stop the engineand wait for all parts
to stop moving. Disconnectthe spark
plug wire from the spark plug. Remove
the ignition key on electric start models.

B - Blade Drive
Control

2. To install the cover, insert the rightside tab of the cover into the front support bracket(A, Figure4-1). Insertthe
cover into the discharge opening, making sure that the slot (B) in the left side
of the cover is completely engagedin the
rear edgeof the deck opening.

D - Wheel Drive Control
Figure4-2: MowerControls

Presence Control
A-Operator
I

Section4: Operation
4. To start engine using recoil starter:
A. Standon left side (as viewedfrom
behind handlebars)of machine.Be
sure your feet are safelyaway from
the undersideof the mower deck and
all mower controls are released.
Placeone foot on top of tire.
B. Graspstarter rope handle (Figure37) and pull slowly until rope pulls
slightly harder. Let rope rewind
slowly. Thenpull rope with a rapid,
full arm stroke. Let rope return
slowly. If enginefails to start after
three pulls, repeatinstructions starting with Step2 (try setting throttle at
fast setting).
C. Whenenginestarts, operatein fast
throttle setting (move throttle from
choke setting to fast setting).
5. To start engine using electricstarter:
A. Stand behindthe handlebarsand releaseall mower controls.
B. Turn ignition key (F, Figure4-2) fully
clockwiseto crank engine. To avoid
damageto starter motor, do not
crank enginefor longer than five secondsat a time. Also, allow 15 seconds betweeneachstart attempt. If
enginefails to start after three attempts, repeatinstructions starting
with Step2 (try setting throttle at fast
setting).
C. Whenenginestarts, releasekey and it
will returnto the run (middle) position.
D. Operateengineat fast throttle setting
(movethrottle from choke settingto
fast setting).
NOTE:If the electricstart system is not
functioning, the engine can be started
with the recoilstarter. To do so, first put
the ignition key in the run (middle) position. Thenfollow Steps 1-4 above.
Leavethe key in the run position during
engine operation.
To Stop the Engine
1. Releaseall mower controls to stop
wheels or mower blade.
2. Move throttle control downto slow
(turtle) position. (Wheneverpossible,
graduallyreduceenginespeed before
stopping engine.)

3. MoveThrottle Control all the way
downto stop position or turn ignition
key (electricstart models) fully counterclockwise to stop position.
4. Onelectric start models,removethe
ignition key beforeleavingthe mower
unattended.
ENGAGINGTHE BLADES

To avoid injury from rotating blades,
keep face, hands and feet clear of
mower bladesat all times.

To Engage the Blades
1. Start engine as describedin "To Start
the Engine"instructions. Putengine
throttle in fast speedsetting.
2. Press and hold OperatorPresence
Control (A, Figure4-2) against handlebar grip.
3. Slowly push BladeDrive Control (B,
Figure4-2) fully forward until it stays in
the engagedposition. The bladesare
now rotating.
To Stop the Blades
To stop the blades,releasethe Operator
PresenceControl.
TO ENGAGETHE WHEELS

• To avoiddamagingthe transmission,
do notshift gearswhile in motion.
• To avoid damagingthe wheel brake
mechanism,do not engage the Wheel
DriveControlwithoutfirst engagingthe
OperatorPresenceControl.
1. Start engine as describedin "To
Start the Engine"instructions.
2. FORFORWARDTRAVEL:
A. Pressand hold OperatorPresence
Control (A, Figure4-2) againsthandlebar grip.
B. Putthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure
4-2) into one of the numberedsettings (1 - Slow, 2 and 3 - Medium,4

- Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith
the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting.
Selectforward speedsaccordingto
mowing conditions and terrain. Use
slower speedson rough terrain or
when grass is heavy or thick. The
forward speedcan be increasedon
smooth terrain or if the grass cover
is light. Allow the wheelsto stop
completely beforeshifting from one
forward speedinto another.

Beforeengagingthe Wheel DriveLever
for the very first time, check that the
neutral (N) positionon the GearSelect
Lever is properly adjusted.
See
"Neutral Adjustment" in Section 5:
Maintenance for the procedure to
follow.
Failure to follow this instructioncould
result in personal injury or property
damage.

C. To start the wheels,slowly squeeze
the Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure42). The harderyou squeeze,the
faster the wheels will turn. To avoid
sudden acceleration,slowly squeeze
the lever.
D. TO STOPTHEWHEELS:
• To stop drive powerto the wheels,
releasethe WheelDriveControl. The
wheelswill graduallyslow to a stop.
• To quickly stop the wheels, release
boththe WheelDrive Control and
the OperatorPresenceControl.
3. FORREVERSE
TRAVEL:

To avoidinjuryor propertydamage:
• Look behind the mower before
and duringreverseoperation.
• Stopthe mowerbladesbeforeeperating in reverse.
A. Stop the mower bladesand wheels by
releasingthe OperatorPresence
Control (A, Figure4-2).
B. Pressand hold OperatorPresence
Control againsthandlebargrip.
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Section4: Operation
C.

Putthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure
4-2) in R (reverse)setting by first
moving leverto N (neutral). Then
pull lever up,turn it to R position,
and releaselever.
To start the wheels,slowly squeeze
Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure4-2).
To avoid suddenacceleration,slowly
squeezethe lever.
TO STOPTHEWHEELS:
• To stop drive powerto the wheels,
releasethe WheelDriveControl. The
wheelswill graduallyslow to a stop.
• To quickly stop the wheels,release
both the WheelDrive Control and
the OperatorPresenceControl.
• Return the GearSelect Leverto the
N (neutral)position whenyou have
completedreverseoperation. Allow
the wheelsto stop completelybefore shifting from R (reverse) into a
forward speed.

MAKINGTURNS .....

The mower turns easily by pushing
the handlebarsin the opposite direction
that you want to turn. Thedifferential
mechanisminside the transaxlewill
allow the inside turning wheelto stop or
slow down while the outsideturning
wheelis poweredby the drive system.
Reducethe wheel speedbeforeturning the mower. Fortight turns, disengagethe WheelDrive Control and manually push the mower through the turn (if
needed,put the GearSelect Leverin
neutral so the wheelsturn freely).
MOWING TIPS AND HINTS

To avoidinjuryor propertydamage:
• Before mowing, thoroughly inspect
area where mower is to be used and
remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones,nails and otherforeignobjects.
• Disengage mower blades before
crossinggravel drives, roads, or sidewalks to preventbladesfrom throwing
stonesor otherhazardousobjects.

Mow When
LawnIs Dry
To avoidinjury or propertydamage:
For best results, avoid cutting grass
when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form
clumps which interfere with the cutting
action. The besttime to mow is in the
late afternoon or earlyeveningwhenthe
grass is usually dry.
1

Cut Top1/3 of
GrassBlades

/-_

• Maximum safe operating angle
is 150.
• Exceedingmaximum safe operating
angle may cause tipping or loss of
footing.
• Do not mowwet slopes.
• Mow acrossslopes,not up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when
changingdirectiononslopes.

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Cutting morethan 1/3 of grass length
may causethe grassto becomeexcessively dry. In tall grass,it may be necessary to mow at a higher setting andthen
mow againat the desiredheight. NOTE:
Thecutting height is critical to achieving
a well-groomedlawn. You should experiment with various settings to find that
"just right" cutting height.
VaryCuttingPattern

Varythe cutting pattern from week to
weekto help prevent matting of the
grass. Oneweek, mow from north to
south, the next week mow from eastto
west. Overlapseveralinches when
mowing to obtainan evenappearance.
Mowingon Slopes

Do not mow excessivelysteepslopes
(seeWARNINGstatementthat follows).
Slow down and exerciseextremecaution
whenchanging direction on slopes.
Beforemowing on slopes,checkthe engine oil leveland makesure that the level
is at the FULL mark. Maintaininga FULL
oil levelis particularlyimportant when
operatingon slopes as oil can be drained
awayfrom vital engineparts.

MulchingLeaves
• The mower can be usedto mow fallen
leaves.Theleaf particlesfilter down into
the lawn and provideaddedfertilizer.
• The leavesmust be dry in order to be
mulched.
• Usea slower ground speedif the
leavesare not mulched into fine particles.
• If you mulch oakleaves(which add acid
to the soil), add lime to the lawn in the
spring to reducethe acidity of the soil.
KeepMowerBladesSharp
For best mower performance,keepthe
bladessharp. Dull bladeswill tear,
bruise and split the ends of grass. See
bladesharpeninginstructions in Section
5: Maintenance.
CleanMowerFrequently
Cleanthe undersideof the mower deck
frequently to removegrass build-up.
Seemower cleaning instructions
in
Section5: Maintenance.
PrecisionTrimming
Forprecision trimming, usethe slowest gear and inch the mower along by
"feathering"the WheelDrive Control
lever. Or, disengagethe wheeldrive by
releasingthe Wheel DriveControl so that
you can manuallymaneuverthe mower
(if needed,put the GearSelectLever in
neutralso that the wheels turn freely).

Section4: Operation
BLADEBRAKECONTROLTEST

3. Start the engine.

Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl
is releasedduring operationof the
mower, the engine doesnot stop, but
the bladesshould stop within three (3)
seconds. The following test provides a
visual test of whether the BladeBrake
Control System is functioning. Perform
this test beforeeachuse of the mower.

4. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl
down againstthe handlebargrip and
pushthe BladeDrive Control fully forward until it stays in the engagedposition.

1. Park mower on a portion of lawn
which has not been recentlymowed.
2. Setthe cutting height so the mower
cuts 1/3 of the grass height.

To avoid personal injury or property
damage, make sure that the mower is
on grass,and thatthe test area is clear
of foreign objects and bystandersbefore you beginthe Blade Brake Control
Test.
If the OperatorPresenceControlor the
Blade Drive Control are not adjusted
correctly, the blades may continueto
rotate after release of the Operator
PresenceControl. If the blades do not
stopwithin three (3) secondsof release
ofthe OperatorPresenceControl,move
the EngineThrottleControlto the STOP
position, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and movethe wire away from the
spark plug. Do not operatethe mower
until the Blade Brake Control System
hasbeenrepaired.
Failure to do this could result in personal injuryor propertydamage.

5. Putthe GearSelectLeverin the No. 1
setting.
6. Engagethe wheelswith the Wheel
Drive Control and drive the mowerfor
severalfeet. Then releasethe Operator
PresenceControl.
A.

Look at the lawn just mowed.The
lawn should be cut up to the point
wherethe OperatorPresenceControl
was released.

B. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl
againstthe handlebargrip but DO
NOTre-engagethe BladeDrive
Control. Drive the mowerforward
for several morefeet. Releasethe
OperatorPresenceControl and look
at the lawn.The grass should NOT
havebeencut. This indicatesthat
the OperatorPresenceControl has
disengagedthe bladedrive and
stopped the blades.
7. If the mower cuts the grass in Step
6-B, the OperatorPresenceControl is
NOTdisengagingthe blade drive.
Immediatelystopthe engine,disconnectthesparkplug wire, and movethe
wire away from thesparkplug.
8. Do not use the mower until the Blade
BrakeControl Systemhas beeninspected, adjustedor repairedby an authorized dealer.

Maintenance
Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect
spark
plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinstructions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.
Carefully read this Section on mower
and engine maintenance and service.
Performing the required maintenance
according to schedule will ensure the
proper performanceand long life of your
machine.

Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicing
the machine, shut off engine, make
surethat all movingpartshavecometo
a completestop, disconnectsparkplug
wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Remove ignition key on electric
startmodels.
Failureto follow these instructionscan
result in personal injury or property
damage.
NOTE: All referencesto left, right, front
and rearof the machinearedeterminedby
standing behindthe handlebarsand facing
the directionofforward travel.
IMPORTANT:REFERTO
MAINTENANCE
CHARTIN THIS
SECTIONFORA LISTINGOFREGULARLYSCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES.

ENGINESERVICE
Routineengine serviceis described
below. Formore completeengine service information, referto the engine
manualprovidedwith your machine.
Forcompleteengine service,contact an
authorizedengine dealer.
ENGINE OIL
OIL LEVEL:With mower on level
ground, the engine oil level must be between the "ADD"and "FULL"marks on
the dipstick at all times. Checkbefore
each useand every 5 operatinghours.
OIL CHANGE:On a newengine,change
oil after first 2 hours of use, then change
oil regularlyas specifiedon the
16

MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine
Owner'sManualfor oil capacity.

5. Twist oil drain fixture (C)to the open
position. Pull out. Drainoil completely.

OILTYPE:Useclean, high quality detergent oil havingan A.P.I. serviceclassification of SE,SFor SG. Useno special
additiveswith oil. Referto the Engine
Owner'sManualfor recommendedSAE
viscosity gradesthat matchthe starting
temperatureanticipatedbeforethe next
oil change.

6. Pushin and twist oil drain fixture to
the closed position. Removedrain
hose. Replaceprotective cap (A).

CheckingOil Level:

7. Refill enginewith fresh oil and securely replacedipstick.
NOTE:Pleasedispose of all waste materials in an ecologicallyresponsiblemanner. Useproper waste materialstorage
containers.

1. Park machineon levelground.
2. Stopengine, waitfor parts tostop
moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire.
3. Cleanareaaround dipstick (Z, Figure
5-1) to prevent dirt from entering oil fill
hole.
4. Removedipstick. Oil level must be
between"ADD" and "FULL" marks. Do
not exceed"FULL" mark on dipstick.

Figure5-1:BriggsandStrattonengineoil
fill.

5. To add oil, pour slowly into dipstick
opening. While adding,check oil level
frequently by securely replacingdipstick
and removing to read oil level. Wipe dipstick cleaneachtime oil level is
checked.
6. After filling to "FULL"mark, securely
replacedipstick.
ChangingOil:
Changeoil while engineis still warm
from recent operation. Warm oil flows
morefreely and carries away more impurities.
1. Stopengine, waitfor parts tostop
moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire.
2. Removedipstick (Z, Figure5-1).
3. Removeprotectivecap (A, Figure52) to exposeoil drain port (B).
4. Push oil drain hose (D) (includedin
hardwarebagwith unit) onto oil drain
port. Routeother end of hose to an appropriateoil collection receptacle.

Figure5-2:Oil drain.

Section 5: Maintenance
W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I
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Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect
spark
plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_ic startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinstructions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

ENGINE CLEANING
• Stopengine, waitfor partsto stop
moving,disconnectsparkplug wire,
and allow engineto coolbeforeinspectingor cleaningengine.
• Dailyor more often,before runningengine, removegrassand chafffrom recoil
finger guard or rotating screento prevent
enginedamagecausedby overheating.
Also keepcooling vanes,governor linkage,springs and controls free of debris.
• Daily or more often, beforerunning engine, cleanmuffler area (be sure muffler
is cool) to removeall grass and combustible debris. If engine is equipped
with a spark arrestor screen, removeassemblyevery 50 hours for cleaningand
inspection. Replaceif damaged.
• Grassor chaff mayclog engine'sair
cooling system, especiallyafter prolonged operationcutting tall, dry grass.
See EngineOwner's Manualfor instructions on cleaningunderneaththe engine
blower housing.
AIR CLEANERSERVICE
Improperair cleanermaintenancecan
causeengine damage.Referto the
EngineOwner's Manualfor more completeair cleanerserviceinformation.
SERVICESCHEDULE:
Outerfoam pre-cleaner- wash and re-oil
every 25 operatinghours or every season, whicheveroccursfirst.
Innerpaper cartridge - clean or replace
every 100 operatinghours or every season, whicheveroccursfirst.
To ServiceAir Cleaner(Figure5-3):
1. Stopengine,wait for partsto stop
moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire.

Chargebattery only with charger suppliedwith machine. Do not shortcircuit
batterywires. Removeany jewelry before working on or near the battery or
electricstart system. Failure to follow
these instructionscould result in personalinjuryor propertydamage.

Figure5-3: BriggsandStrattonair cleaner
assembly.

detergentand warm water. Squeezedry
in a clean cloth.
4. Saturatefoam pre-cleanerin clean
engine oil. Wrap in clean,absorbent
cloth and squeezeto removeall excess
oil.

BATTERY(if applicable)
Chargebatteryif unit is to be stored for
longer than three weeks. Duringthe
mowing season,the batteryis kept
chargedby the chargingsystem on the
engine.
To ChargeBattery:

5. Replacepaper cartridge (B), if
necessary.

1. Plug chargerconnector into wire harness connector locatedbelow ignition
switch in handlebarconsole.

6. Reassembleair cleanercomponents.
Tighten knobs/screws(D) securely.
Secure cover assembly (E) on air
cleaner body.

2. Plugchargerinto 120Vwall outlet.
(Notethat batterychargeris designedfor
useindoorsand shouldnot be exposedto
rain or snow.)

SPARKPLUG
Inspectthe spark plug (Figure5-4) after
every 100 hours of operation. Be sure
the gap is set at .030".Do not reuseplug
if it is severelyworn or damaged.
Best resultsare obtainedwith a new
plug. See EngineOwner's Manualto determine proper replacementplug. Use
of incorrectplug can causeengine damage.
NOTE:Do not cleanspark plug in machines which useabrasivegrit. Clean
spark plug by scraping or wire brushing,
or washing with a commercialsolvent.

2. Unscrewmounting screws and/or remove knobs (D). Removecovers (E).
Removepaper cartridge (B) and foam
pre-cleaner(A). Separatefoam precleanerfrom paper cartridge.

3. Chargebatteryfor 24-48 hours if unit
is to be stored for longer than three
weeks.
4. After charging, unplug chargerfrom
outlet, then unplug chargerfrom connector on wire harnesslocated below
handlebarconsole.
CARBURETOR
Thecarburetor is adjusted atthe factory.
It should not needto be reset. If black
exhaustis noted, checkthe air cleaner
first. An over-rich mixture is usually
caused by a poorly servicedor clogged
air cleanerelement,not an improperly
adjusted carburetor. If readjustmentis
necessary,referto EngineOwner's
Manualor contact your engine dealer.

.030' FeelerGauge

3. Wash foam pre-cleaner(A) in liquid

Figure5-4: Sparkplug.

Section 5: Maintenance
• !'T_TI-_I-'{_JI _[€']I Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformoving
partstostop,disconnect
spark
t _

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinstructions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

ENGINESTORAGE
If engine will be unusedfor 30 days or
more, prepareit for storage byfollowing
the recommendedproceduresfound in
the EngineOwner'sManual.

MOWERSERVICE
The following maintenance/repairprocedurescan be performed by eitherthe
owner or an authorizedservicedealer.
Seean authorizedservicedealerfor
complete mower service.

The belt cover must be removedto perform severalmaintenanceprocedures.
To RemoveBelt Cover:
1. Stopengine, wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.

6. Slide spindle housing (with pulley attached) toward center.

2. Removefour screws (R, Figure5-5)
and removecover.

IMPORTANT:SETBLADESPERPENDICULAR(90°) TO EACHOTHER.

To ReinstallBeltCover:

8. Rotatearm (K) to movespindle
housing and apply tension to belt. Belt
cogs and pulley grooves must mesh together. Whenapplying moderatefinger
tension (8-12 Ibs.), belt should deflect
approximately1/2" (12.7 mm) at (P),
midpoint of deck.

1. Position belt cover in place.
2. Securewith the four screws removed
earlier.

TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE

TIP: Beforetipping mower, install a
small plastic sandwichstyle bag under
the gascap and tighten securely. This
will virtually eliminateany fuel seepage
from the cap. Be sure to remove the
plastic bag before re-usingmower.
BELTCOVER REMOVAL

Do not operate unit without belt cover
installed. Failureto follow this instruction could result in personal injury or
propertydamage.

7. Replacebelt (N) with new belt.

9. Tighten bolts (L) to 15 ft.-Ibs. (20.3
Nm).Tighten screw (J).

Before servicing undersideof mower,
stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove ignition key from
keyswifch on electric start models.
Failure to follow this instructioncould
result in personal injury or property
damage.

When servicingthe undersideof the
mower for any reason,the mower
should only be tipped backwardon its
rear wheels (and securelypropped up to
preventit from falling). Tipping the
mower forward or to either side could
result in damageto engine.

5. Loosenfour mounting bolts (L) securing spindle housing (beneathmower
deck) to mower deck.

10. Bladesmust not contact deck.
Checkand readjustas needed.
11. Reinstallbladedrive beltand belt
cover (removedearlier).

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FRO_T

Figure5-5: Belt coverremoval.

BLADESPINDLE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Followthis procedureto removeand replacethe bladespindle drive belt (remove bladedrive beltfirst; see "Blade
Drive Belt Replacement"in this Section).
1. Stop engine,wait forall parts to
stopmovingand disconnectsparkplug
wire.
2. Removebelt cover (see "Belt Cover
Removal").
3. Align sight holes (0, Figure5-6) in
pulleywith spindle housing-to-mower
deck mounting bolts (L).
4. Loosenscrew (J) and rotatearm (K)
to the rear.

J
MUST BE PERPENDICULAR
TO EACH OTHER

Figure5-6: BladeSpindleBell

Section 5: Maintenance
W!_LY_TI:I-'t_II_[_IBeforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartsto stop,disconnect
spark
t _

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinslxuctions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

BLADE DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT

BladeDriveDisengaged

Followthis procedureto removeand replacethe bladedrive belt. An assistant
will be needed.
To RemoveBelt:
1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Disengagebladedrive control (Figure
5-7) by releasingall controls on the
mower.

BladeDriveEngaged
\\
RIGHTVIEW
Figure5-7: BladeDrive Control

3. Removebelt cover (see"Belt Cover
Removal").
4. Loosenbelt guides (B and C,
Figure5-8).
5. Moveflap bracket(N, Figure5-8) out
of the way by looseningtwo screws (M).
8. Removebelt (A, Figure5-8) from
around sheaves.

To Install Belt:

\ \

1. Route belt (A, Figure5-8) around
sheavesasshown.
2. Havean assistanthold down
OperatorPresenceControl andthen
push the BladeDrive Controlforward
until it latchesin place(Figure5-7).
3. With the BladeDrive Control leverengaged,adjust and tighten belt guide (B)
to 1/32- 1/16" awayfrom tensioned
belt. (Be surethat belt doesnot contact
belt guide when belt is under tension.)
Securebelt guide (C) rotated into position as shown in Figure5-8.
4. DisengageBladeDrive Control.
5. Re-tightentwo screws (M, Figure
5-8) that secureflap bracket(N).
6. Reinstallbeltcover securely.

Figure5-8: Bladedrive.

Section 5: Maintenance
W!_LY_II:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartsto stop,disconnect
spark
i_ _

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electric
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinslxuctions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT
Adjust idlerin direction
of arrow to tighten blade
...drive belt

Followthis procedureto install a new
blade brake.
To RemoveBladeBrake:

1/8"

1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.

2. Removebelt cover as describedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.
3. Removehardware(G, Figure5-8)
securing blade brake(H).
4. Removeold brake(H) from idler
arm (I).
To Install Brake:
1. Position new brake(H) in placeon
idler arm (I).
2. Centerbrakein sheavegroove and
secure brake(H) with hardware(G) removed earlier.
3. Reinstallbeltcover securely.
4. Test operationof blade brake(see
"BladeBrakeControlTest" in Operation
section).
BLADE DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT
If the blade drive belt is slipping due to
lack of belt tension, follow the steps
below.
1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.

Figure5-9:Bladedriveadjustment.
6. Testthe operationof the blade brake
(see"BladeBrakeControlTest" in the
Operationsection).
7. If the drive beltslips during operation, it may be necessaryto
relocateidler (J, Figure5-9) in the slot
providedin the mounting bracket. With
the enginestoppedand thesparkplug
wire disconnected,loosen the hardware
on the idler(J) and slide it forward to
take up slack in the belt.
8. Engagethe bladedrive and measure
the distance(X, Figure5-8) betweenthe
centers of pulleys(K) and (L). Thedistance should be 5-1/2 to 5-5/8". After
obtainingthe correct dimension,reinstall the belt cover securelyand test the
operationof the blade brake.
BLADEDRIVE CONTROLLEVER
ADJUSTMENT

3. With mower on levelground, adjust
blade cutting height at about 3" (measure from ground to flat portion of
blade).

Makethe following adjustment if the
BladeDrive Control Lever releasesduring operation.

5. Reinstallthe belt cover securely.

3. Tighten hexnut securelyafter adjusting control rod.
4. Test by releasingthe Operator
PresenceControl. If properlyadjusted,
the BladeDrive Control will disengage
when the OperatorPresenceControl is
released.Re-adjustas necessaryby
repeatingSteps 2 and 3.

2. Removebelt cover as describedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.

4. With the BladeDrive Control (Figure
5-7) in the disengagedposition, set a
gap of 1/8" betweenthe spring (F, Figure
5-9) and flat washer (E) by adjusting the
nut (g).

and makesure the OperatorPresence
Control latches (A and B, Fig. 5-10) are
fully engagedat point (C). If they are not
fully engaged,improper operationor
premature wearcould result. To adjust,
loosen hexnut (D) and shorten length of
control rod (E).To avoid over-adjusting,
turn rod only 1 to 2 turns per adjustment.

1. Stopengine, waitfor all partsto
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Engagethe OperatorPresence
Control and the BladeDriveControl.
Without releasingthe controls, look inside the cutout at the rear of the frame
Figure5-10: BladeDrive ControlLever
adjustment.

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WHEEL DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Followthis procedureto replacethe
wheeldrive belt.

1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Releaseall mower controls.
3. Removebelt cover as describedin
"Belt CoverRemoval"instructions.
4. Locatewheeldrive belt (0, Figure511) and removeit from top sheaveof
enginesheave,backsidedidlers (P and
Q) and transmission sheave(R).
5. Install new belt as shown in Figure511. Belt must be installed "inside out ""V" side of belt lies against
enginesheaveonly. Flatside of belt lies
againsttransmission sheave(R) and
back-sidedidlers (P and Q).
6. Makesure belt is inside belt guide (S,
Figure5-11).
7. Reinstallbeltcover securely.
8. An adjustmentto the drive belt may
be necessary.See"Wheel Drive Belt
Adjustment"in this Section.
WHEEL DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT
Thewheel drive belt requiresan adjustment if loss of drive belttension (slippage) occurs. This is most noticeable
when moretraction is required (such as
going up slopes).
To TestWheelTraction:
1. Parkmachineon a paved(concrete,
etc.) surfacewith front edge up against
a sturdy wall, fence, etc.
2. Put GearSelectLeverin No. 1 setting.
IMPORTANT:DONOTPARKAGAINSTA
PAINTEDORSIDEDWALL. TESTING
THEWHEELDRIVESYSTEMREQUIRES
MACHINETO BE FORCIBLYPUSHED
AGAINSTWALL. DAMAGETO PAINTOR
SIDINGCOULDRESULT.
3. With engine running, and machine
placedfirmly up against wall, hold down
OperatorPresenceControl andfully en-

Figure5-11: Wheeldrive beltreplacement.

gage wheel drive by squeezingWheel
Drive Control until it contactshandlebar.
4. Wheelsshould slip on pavedsurface.
If they do not, an adjustment is required.
To Adjust WheelDrive Belt:
1. Stopengine, waitfor all partsto
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Removecotter pin (A, Figure5-12A)
from upperend of Wheel Drive Control
rod. Slide rod out of leverassembly.
3. Loosenjam nut (D, Figure5-12).
4. Threadrod (E, Figure5-12) one or
two turns clockwisefor moretension or
counterclockwisefor less tension.
5. Insert rod backinto hole in Wheel
Drive Control leverand install cotter pin.
Bendends of cotter pin to secure.
6. Retestwheeltraction. Repeatadjustment procedure,if necessary.Most
comfortable operationwill be obtained
when the adjustment allows the leverto
just make contact with the handgrip as
sufficient wheeltraction is achieved.
When adjustment is complete,tighten
jam nut (D) firmly against block (B).

Figure5-12A

WHEEL BRAKEADJUSTMENT
This adjustment may be required if the
machinedoesnot hold on a hill with the
OperatorPresenceControl disengaged,
or if the brakedrags with the Operator
PresenceControl engagedand the transmission in neutral.
1. Stopengine, waitfor all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Disengage(release)the Operator
PresenceControl (M, Figure5-13).
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Section 5: Maintenance
W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I
t _)

Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect
spark
plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electric
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinstructions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

Figure5-12: Wheeldrivebelt adjustmenL

2. Rotateshift rod (I, Figures5-14 and
5-15) clockwise until it stops in the neutral (N) position (from forward gear
positions).
3. Hold down OperatorPresenceControl
(M, Figure5-13) and push unit forward
and backward.Unit should movefreely.
If not, continue with Step 4.
4. Removecotter pin securing shift link
(P, Figure5-15) to shift rod (I).
5. Move shift arm (X) back and forth as
necessaryinto eachdetent until transmission is in neutral. NOTE:Moving
shift arm (X) clockwise all the way to the
left, and then one notch back counterclockwise, should put transmission into
neutral. Whentransmission is in neutral,
unit will movefreely when pushedwhile
holding the OperatorPresenceControl
lever down. If transmission is NOTin
neutral, there will be a slight drag on the
wheels when pushingunit.
8. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutral position, rotateshift link (P) until hooked
end fits back into hole in bottom end of
shift rod (I). NOTE:Shift rod (I) must be
held in the neutral position (seeFigure
5-14) while shift link (P) is adjusted.
7. Secureshift link (P) into shift rod (I)
with cotter pin removedearlier.
8. Re-checkneutral by pushing unit
back and forth and shifting lever (I) from
reverseto neutral. A small fine-tune
adjustment may be required.

i
I
I
i

0
Figure5-13: WheelbrakeadjustmenL

3. Slowly adjust at nut (0), if necessary,
until the distancebetweenthe back of
brakearm (N) and bracket(P) is 3/8"5/16". Usesmall adjustments(1/4 turn
maximum). NOTE:It may be necessary
to relievespring tension when decreasing distance. To do so, havean assistant engagethe OperatorPresence
Control while you adjust the nut.
22

TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Followthis procedureto adjust neutral
on the transmission.
1. Stopengine, waitfor all partsto
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.

NeutralPosition
Detentfor

Figure5-14: Leverin neutral (N) position.

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I
I

New Blade

I
I

I
Worn Blade
Replaceif separation
begins to form.

PJj
Figure5-15: Transmissionneutral(N) adjustmenL
SharpenedBlade

MOWER BLADES

Mowerbladesare sharp.
• When working near blades, wear
heavyleather glovesor wrap blades in
thick rags to protectyourself from the
sharpedges.
• Wear eye protectionwhen sharpening
blades.

Examinemower bladesbeforeoperation.
Forefficient mowing, cutting edgesof
bladesshould alwaysbe kept sharp.
Checkfor bladewear or damage. See
Figure5-16. Replacea severelyworn or
damagedblade with a new one.
To Inspect Blades:
1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Tip mower on rear wheelsby following instructions "Tipping Mower For
Service"in this Sectionof Manual.
To RemoveBlades:
Removebolt (Figure5-18) and
washer(s). Removemower blade.

To SharpenBlades:
Grind or file the same amount from each
bladeend to maintain bladebalance. An
unbalancedmower blade producesexcessivevibration and may damagespindle bearings.Sharpencutting edge
straight across, parallelto rearedge of
mower blade.See Figure5-16. After
sharpening,blade balancemust be
checked.

Sharpenbladecutting edgestraight
across, parallel to bladetrailing edge.

Figure5-16: Blade Inspection

t
FRONT

IMPORTANT:PROFESSIONAL
SHARPENINGSERVICESORYOURAUTHORIZEDDEALERAREEQUIPPED
TO
SHARPENMOWERBLADESSAFELY.
To Install Blades:

BLADES
MUST BE PERPENDICULAR
TO EACH OTHER

Figure5-17

Bladesmust be installed perpendicular
to each other (seeFigure5-17).
Install mower bladeas shown in Figure
5-18 with flat side down. Install washer
on bolt. Tighten bolts to a torque value
of 35 ft. Ibs. (47 Nm).

Torqueto

NOTE: If top bolt is removed,reinstall
using LOCTITE#242 threadsealant.
I

Washer

N
Bolt H<

Torqueto
35 Ft. Lbs.

Figure5-18: Blade spindle.

Section 5: Maintenance
w:_mw:ltt_ll_[_l
1__

Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect
spark
plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic
startmodels).
Failure
tofollowtheseinstructions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage.

BATTERYMAINTENANCE

Failure to use this procedure could
cause sparking, and the gas in either
batterycould explode.

Use extreme cautionwhen workingon
or near batteries. To helppreventpersonalinjuryor propertydamage:.
• Batteriesgenerate explosive gases.
Keep sparks and flames away from
the batteryat all times. Ventilatethe
area when chargingor usingthe battery in an enclosedarea.

Cleaning
Clean the battery by removing it from
the tractor and washing with a baking
soda and water solution. If necessary,
scrape the battery terminals with a wire
brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or
petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.

BatteryCare in Service

Battery Failures
Somecommon causesfor batteryfailure
are:

The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free.Acid levelscannot be
checked.
• Always keepthe batterycables and ter
minals cleanand free of corrosive
build-up.
• After cleaningthe batteryand terminals,
apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or
greaseto both terminals
• Always keepthe rubber boot positioned
overthe positiveterminal to prevent
shorting.
Charging
If the tractor has not beenput into use
for an extendedperiod of time, charge
the battery with an automotive-type 12volt chargerfor a minimum of erie heur
at sixamps.
JumpStarting
IMPORTANT:Neverjump your tiller's
dead batterywith the batteryof a running vehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumper cableto
the positiveterminal of the good battery,
then the other end to the positiveterminal of the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otherjumper cableto the
negativeterminal of the good battery,
then to the frame of the unit with the
dead battery.

• incorrect initial activation
• undercharging
• overcharging
• corrodedconnections
• freezing
IMPORTANT:Thesefailures are NOT
covered by your tractor's warranty.

BatteryStorage
Chargebatteryfully. The battery loses
some of its chargeeachdaywhen the
unit is not used.
IMPORTANT:NEVERstore batterywithout a full charge.Rechargebatterybefore returningto service or everytwo
months, whicheveroccursfirst.
Whenstoring unit for extendedperiods,
disconnect batterycables.Removing
batteryfrom unit is recommended.
CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER DECK

Mowerbladesare sharp.
When working near blades, wear
heavyleatherglovesor wrap blades in
thick rags to protectyourselffrom the
sharpedges.

BatteryRemovaland Installation
When removing and installing the battery, disconnectand connectthe cables
in this order to avoid sparking:
1. To removethe battery,first disconnect the negative(-) cablefrom the
grounding screw on the back of the battery bracketpost. Bendthe cable away
from any metal parts.
2. Disconnectthe negative(-) cable
from the negative (-) batterypost.
3. Disconnectthe positive (+) cable
from the positive (+) batterypost and
bend it awayfrom any metal parts.
Coverthe cableterminal with its rubber
boot.
4. Removethe batteryclamp.
5. To install the battery, reversethe
abovesteps. Be surethat the battery
postsface to the rear of thetiller and
that the positive (+) post is on the left
side as you face forward from the handlebars.

Frequentlycheck, and cleanif necessary,
the undersideof the mower deck. Grass
build-up in this areacan affect the cutting performance.Beforeinspectingor
cleaning, makesure that the engine is
shut off and the spark plug wire is
disconnectedfrom the spark plug.
Inspection/Cleaningof Mower Deck:
1. Stopengine, waitfor all parts to
stopmoving,and disconnectspark
plug wire.
2. Tip mower on rear wheels byfollowing instructions "Tipping Mower For
Service"in this Section.
3. Usea plastic or metal scraperto
removegrass build-up from deck or
blades.

Section 5: Maintenance
W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting,
cleaning
orservicing
themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect
spark
i_ ,_)

plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug Removeignitionkey(elecbic
startmodels)
Failure
tofollowtheseinsb_ctions
canresultinseriouspersonal
injuryorproperty
damage

LUBRICATION

OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

Oil and greasethe mower accordingto
the recommendationslisted in the
Lubrication Chart on the next page.

• Stopengine, waitfor all parts to stop
moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire beforeperforminganystorage
procedures Reviewthe storage
safetyrulesin the SafetySectionof
this Manual

• Stopengine, waitfor all parts tostop
moving,and disconnectsparkplug
wire beforeperforminganylubrication
procedures
• Thetransmission has beenfactory
sealedand requiresno lubrication. If a
leakshould develop,contact the factory
or your local authorizeddealerfor
serviceinformation.

• Cleanthe exterior of the mower thoroughly and touch up all chippedor
scratchedsurfacesto preventrust from
forming.

• If engine will be unusedfor 30 days or
more, prepareit for storage by following
the recommendedproceduresfound in
the EngineOwner's Manual.
• Inspect all parts for damage,breakage,
and wear. Tighten or replacefasteners.
Contactthe factory or your local
authorizeddealerfor factory-approved
replacementparts.

Lubrication
Chart
ITEM

INTERVAL

LUBRICATION
TYPE

AMOUNTREQUIRED

First 2 hours

ChangeOil

SeeEngineManual

25-50 hours

ChangeOil
(Lubrication IntervalsVary
with OperatingConditions
and Type of Oil Used)

Changeoil more often
in extremelydirty or
dusty conditions.

FrontWheel Bearings

50 hours

Grease

1-3 Strokes*

Control Linkages/Pivots

25 hours

Light Oil

A FewDrops

TransmissionOutput Shaft

100 hours or Annually

Grease

1-3 Strokes*

EngineCrankcase

* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.

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Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine,shut offengine, wait for movingpartsto stop, disconnectspark
plugwire andmovewire away fromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels).
Failureto followthese ins_ctions canresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

ATTENTION!This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It does not provide completeserviceinformation. Completeservice
is availablefrom your authorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforming any of the maintenanceprocedures,referto the
appropriateinformation containedin this Manualor the EngineOwner's Manualfor the correct safety precautionsand maintenanceprocedures.

MaintenanceChart
INTERVAL*
Eachuse

ITEM
Mower Blade
Looseor Missing Hardware
Belts
Engine Oil Level
Controls
Mulching Cover

As Required
Tighten or Replace
Check
Check
Checkfor Proper Operation
Checkfor Proper CoverInstallation

Engine Oil

Change

25 hours

Engine Oil***
FoamAir Filter....
Mower Blade(s)
Control Linkagesand Pivots

Change
Clean
SharpenandBalance
Lubewith Light Oil

50 hours

Engine Oil***
BladeDrive Belt Adjust
Engine Cooling Fins
GreaseFittings**

Change
AdjustTension
Clean
Grease

Air Filter Element....
Spark Plug
Transmission Output Shaft

Replace
Clean/Replace,Re-gap
Grease

Linkages
Belts

Adjust
Check/Replace,Adjust

Front Wheel Bearings

Grease

1st 2 hours

Annually or 100 hours

Monthly

Annually or 50 hours

*Interval describesrunningtime.
**A hand-typegreasegunis recommendedwhengreasingyour
unit. High-pressuretypegreasegunscouldcausedamageto fittings/seals.
***Consult enginemanualfor more detailedengineserviceinformation.
.... Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsor whenairborne
debris is present.Replaceair cleaner parts, if verydirty.

SERVICE

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ATTENTION!This table describesservice
guidelinesonly. It doesnot providecompleteserviceinformation. Completeservice
is availablefrom your authorized mower or
enginedealer.Beforeperforming any of the
corrections in this table, referto the appropriate information containedin this Manual
or the EngineOwner'sManualfor the correct safetyprecautionsand operating or
maintenanceprocedures.

Symptom

TroubleshootingChart
Possible cause
!nginemalfunction (referto engine manual).

•

mproperlyadjusted drivelinkage.

•
•

•

•
•

)irty engine cooling fins or flywheel screen.

•

:aultyspark plug.

•

!mpty fuel tank.

•

_atteryor charging malfunction (if applicable).

•

•
•

•

mproperlyadjusted choke (if applicable).

•

•
•

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ransmission malfunction.

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mproperlyadjusted drivelinkage.

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_roken,loose orworn belt(s).

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)ull blade(s).

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•
•

•

•
•

•

_lade(s)out of balance.
.oosehardware.

•

)irty air cleanerelement.

_lade/brakesystemout of adjustment.

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mproper oil level.

hrottle control out of adjustment.

•

:aultyignition.

mproperlyadjusted or dirty carburetor.

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•

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PartsList
HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY

133
,_

141

118

149_

114

111

113 II

78
v

_139
j_

144

1_81_,"'"--._

136

137 "_
r

118

113
114
115
117
_145
""

126

3OO

129

97
123

121

301

125

124

142

11
129 _
130

92
19

118

143

11o

Models753B,F753B

HANDLEBAR
ANDCONSOLE
ASSEMBLY
Ref.
11
19
33
43
68
72
78
80
84
92
96
97
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123

Part
1186393
1107382
1186389
1702646
1769888
1773607
1769872
1769874
1186308
1703051
1185279
1915545
710-0817
1770445
777100001
1915793
712-3055
1764922
1703539
1773605
1717897
1768191
1737118
1737041
1715716
1721492

Description
FlangeLocknut,3/8-16...........................
FlatWasher,5/16 ...................................
FlangeLocknut,1/4-20...........................
FlatWasher, 1/2 .....................................
Upper BladeRod ....................................
Upper Transmission Rod........................
Upper Brake Rod....................................
Shift Rod ................................................
FlangeLock Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2 ...........
Shoulder Bolt .........................................
Roll Pin, 1/4 x 2-1/4 ...............................
Brace, Handlebar(A) (B) ........................
FlangeLock Screw,5/16 x 3/4 ...............
Control Handle.......................................
OperatorPresenceControl Decal...........
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4, Grade8 .............
Locknut, 1/4-20 .....................................
Left Handlebar(A) (B) ............................
HandleGrip ............................................
Control Handle.......................................
Hair Pin,5/64 .........................................
Throttle Control......................................
Knob.......................................................
HandleGrip ............................................
Nylon Bushing........................................
CompressionSpring...............................

Qty.
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
6
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1

Ref.
124
125
126
129
130
131
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
300
301

Part
1107385
777S32064
1768457
777D06080
1734196
720-0313
1768223
712-0397
725-1426
736-0222
712-0298
710-0599
710-0642
787-01120
725-1706
731-0707A
725-0157
1764923
711-0222A
725-04088
725-04086
725-04087
710-3015
712-0271
725-0201
1768625

Description
FlatWasher, 1/2 .....................................
Warning Decal(A) .................................
Warning Decal(B) .................................
Logo Decal(A) (B) .................................
Ignition Switch (B) .................................
HandleGrip ............................................
Mower EngageLever..............................
Wing Nut, 1/4-20 (B) ..............................
Solenoid (B) ...........................................
ExternalLock Washer,1/4 (B).................
Jam Nut, 1/4-20 (B) ..............................
Self-tapping Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2 (B)......
Self-tapping Screw,1/4-20 x 3/4 (B)......
Battery Bracket(B) .................................
Battery,270 CCA(B) ..............................
Battery Cover(B) ....................................
PlasticTie...............................................
Right Handlebar(A) (B)..........................
Battery Hold-downRod (B) ....................
Wiring Harness(B).................................
RedWire, 12" (B) ...................................
BlackWire, 14" (B).................................
HexScrew, 1/4-20 x .75 (B)...................
HexSems Nut, 1/4-20 (B) ......................
Ignition Key (B) ......................................
ConsoleAssembly..................................

Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
5
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model F753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

402.
403.
J,

TORQUETO
3_
40 FT. LBS.,_-1_4
LOCTITEIN PLACE

J r
_
I

DRIVEASSEMBLY

36 4
4- 32

_172

Models753B,F753B

DRIVEASSEMBLY
Ref.

2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
23
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
36
39
41
42
43
44
48
49
50
51
53
54
55

Part

1769904
736-0171
1740949
1773599
712-0266
1766326
1768865
1769006
1186393
1727379
1769870
1769869
1769885
1185147
1890234
1107382
1711864
1763219
1715538
1748393
1918370
1756151
736-3050
1715685
712-3000
1915831
710-0347
1186389
736-0169
1186347
1769881
1769877
1702646
1770361
1725264
712-3007
1185388
1708012
1701447
1769781
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Description

Qty.

Engine,ElectricStart .............................. 1
Engine,RecoilStart ................................ 1
EnginePulley ......................................... 1
Lock Washer,7/16 ................................. 1
Bolt, 7/16-20 x 1-3/4.............................. 1
Washer, Nylon........................................ 1
GroundWire Jam Nut, 3/8-16 (B) .......... 1
Oil Valve Cap.......................................... 1
Oil Valve (Incl. Ref. 8) ............................ 1
Oil Drain Hose........................................ 1
FlangeLocknut, 3/8-16........................... 5
Pop Rivet,3/16 ...................................... 4
Flap........................................................ 1
FlapBracket............................................ 1
Lower Transmission Rod....................... 1
Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 5/8 ............................. 8
FlatWasher,1/2 ..................................... 1
FlatWasher,5/16 ................................... 5
CompressionSpring............................... 1
Shoulder Bolt ......................................... 1
Nyliner, 1/2 ............................................. 2
CarriageBolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4.................. 1
Idler Arm .............................................. 1
Idler Pulley............................................. 2
FlatWasher,3/8 ..................................... 3
Plastic Grip............................................. 1
Top Locknut,3/8-16 ............................... 1
Lift CrankAssembly............................... 1
Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 ................................ 1
FlangeLocknut, 1/4-20........................... 4
Lock Washer,3/8 ................................... 1
FlangeLock Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 ............... 4
Interlock Cam......................................... 1
Lower Brake Rod.................................... 1
Washer, Flat1/2 ..................................... 3
Interlock Latch ....................................... 1
Swivel Block........................................... 2
Jam Nut, 5/16-18 ................................... 2
RetainingRing........................................ 2
FlatWasher............................................ 4
SpecialWasher .................................... A/R
SquareKey, 3/16 x 2-1/2........................ 2
Transmission Assembly, Model 915-027
(See page36 for breakdown.)............. 1

Ref.
56
57
58
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
75
76
78
79
80
81
83
84
85
87
90
91
102
118
159
167
168
169
170
171
172
177
302
303
304
305
400
402

Part
1104436
1732499
1770247
1770326
1118808
736-0463
1100002
712-3004A
712-0375
736-0329
712-3005
1769888
1768140
1767837
1768628
1769873
1768624
1768636
1769872
1111609
1769874
1769875
1768630
1186308
1769852
1770334
1768194
1762042
1186229
1717897
1916897
1769882
1769878
1100350
1187961
1730851
710-0604A
1740496
687-02014
1768180
1774129
1718086
GW-97092
GW-9532

Description

Qty.

Woodruff Key, 3/16 x 3/4 ....................... 1
Top Locknut, 5/16-18............................. 4
Lower BladeRod.................................... 1
TransaxlePulley .................................... 1
Retaining Ring........................................ 1
FlatWasher,1/4 ..................................... 3
Screw,1/4-28 x 3/4 ................................ 1
FlangeLocknut,5/16-18......................... 1
Locknut,3/8-16 ...................................... 2
Lock Washer, 1/4 ................................... 1
Screw,3/8 x 1-1/4.................................. 1
Upper BladeRod.................................... 1
TransmissionArm .................................. 1
BallJoint ................................................ 1
Shift Link Rod ........................................ 1
UpperTransmission Rod........................ 1
Spring AttachmentRod.......................... 1
ExtensionSpring .................................... 1
Upper BrakeRod.................................... 1
Screw,5/16-18 x 2-3/4 .......................... 2
Shift Rod................................................ 1
Clutch Arm Pivot.................................... 1
Shift Rod Bracket................................... 1
FlangeLock Screw,1/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 2
Backplate(A) (B).................................... 1
V-Belt ..................................................... 1
ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1-1/2.. 1
ThreadFormingScrew,3/8-16 x 1 ........ 3
HexNut, 1/4-20 ...................................... 1
Hair Pin, 5/64 ......................................... 3
Pivot....................................................... 1
Pivot Shaft Assembly............................. 1
BrakeArm .............................................. 1
Cotter Pin ............................................... 3
Drive Pin, 5/32 x 1.................................. 1
Clevis Pin, 1/2 x 1-1/4 ............................ 1
Screw,5/16-18 x 3/4 .............................. 2
FlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 3/4................... 2
FrameWeldment Assembly ...................1
Wheel Rim.............................................. 2
Tire......................................................... 2
ValveStem ............................................. 2
Loctite 242, 0.02 oz.Tube...................... N/I
Clip Ring ................................................ 1

,
Orderparts from your localauthorizedengine dealer. Referto engine for model/type number.
•
Orderparts from your local Peerless- Tecumsehdealer.
A/R As required.
N/I Item not includedwith unit; order separately.
(A) Model 753B
(B) Model F753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

_,110
313

149

314
151
11

O
105
103

12_31

158

165
28

oo_.

'"-` _._--_ _
_:_2
_'_3

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY

53
312

Models753B,F753B

ELECTRICALDIAGRAM- MODELF753BONLY

Key Switch

Red/ White

Yellow
Red

Coil

FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY
Ref.
1
2
3
11
16
28
30
31
47
53
58
73
94
95
97
100
101
103
104
105

Part
1916897
GW-20546
GW-9532
1186393
1185147
736-3050
712-3000
1769895
714-0474
1701447
1770247
712-0266
1768231
1769521
777100006
1769344
1769007
726-04008
1764996
726-04006

Description
Pivot.......................................................
Washer...................................................
Clip Ring ................................................
FlangeLocknut,3/8-16...........................
Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 5/8 .............................
FlatWasher,3/8 .....................................
Locknut, 3/8-16......................................
Lift Crank................................................
Cotter Pin ...............................................
SpecialWasher.......................................
Lower BladeRod....................................
FlangeLocknut,3/8-16...........................
Pivot Block.............................................
LevelerBar.............................................
Cutting Height Decal...............................
Tap Screw,#8 x 3/8 ...............................
CompressionSpring...............................
Speed Nut, 5/16-18 ...............................
Belt Guard .............................................
Speed Nut, 5/16-18 ...............................

Qty.
1
1
1
9
2
6
1
1
1
4
1
5
1
1
1
8
1
2
1
2

Ref.
106
108
110
149
151
158
165
174
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317

Part
1100352
1743891
1186329
777D06078
777D06077
1769767
1754125
1770355
1769903
1185469
736-0156
1770248
1768477
1764140
1769743
1185976
1185759
1769899
1186347

Description
Cotter Pin ...............................................
GageWheel............................................
FlangeLock Screw,5/16 x 3/4 ...............
Logo Decal ............................................
33" Combination DeckDecal..................
V-Belt .....................................................
Shoulder Bolt .........................................
Toplock Nut............................................
RearLift Assembly.................................
Roll Pin, 1/4 x 1......................................
FlatWasher, 5/8 .....................................
Front Lift Assembly................................
Spindle Assembly...................................
FlangeBearing........................................
GageSupport .........................................
GreaseFitting .........................................
Drive Pin, 1/4 x 3....................................
Mower Support ......................................
Whizlock Screw,3/8-16 x 1....................

Qty.
4
2
2
1
1
1
5
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
2
4

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model F753B

Wide-CutCombinationMower

LOCTITEINTO PLACE
TORQUE TO
35 FT. LBS.

33
158

:3@
4

320

400 LOCTITE242, 0.02 OZ. TUBE
11

TORQUETO
35 FT LBS _

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY
34

[1 9
'_

318

Models753B,F753B

MOWERDECKASSEMBLY
Ref.
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

N/I

Part
1185574
1746869
1765092
711-04020
1918848
1765196
1765197
1910917
1771081
1771083
712-0271
1773600
777S00004
1774220
1769362
1736484
736-0171
1773523
1764140
1701055
1762794
1100062
1911054
1918371
1186059
1911021
1749911
1766787
1720717
1756595
712-3017

Description
Ball Bearing............................................
Spacer....................................................
Mower Spindle.......................................
Spindle Shaft .........................................
Spacer(For right-hand spindle ass'y) ....
Screw, 7/16-14 x 1................................
BellevilleWasher....................................
Blade,33" Mulching................................
FlatHead Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/4 ...........
Brake Pad...............................................
Seres Nut,#10-24 .................................
ToothedDrive Belt .................................
Caution Decal ........................................
Cogged Pulley,56T ................................
Drive Pulley............................................
FlatWasher,7/16 ...................................
Lock Washer, 7/16 .................................
FlangeLock Screw,5/16-18 x 1 .............
FlangeBushing.......................................
FlatWasher............................................
Idler Pulley.............................................
HexHead Capscrew,3/8-16 x 2-1/2.......
AdapterTrim ..........................................
Idler Arm ................................................
Pop Rivet ...............................................
Belt TensionAdjustment Bracket ...........
Idler Pulley.............................................
SpecialThrust Washer...........................
Belt Guide...............................................
ExtensionSpring ....................................
Nut, 3/8-16 .............................................

Qty.
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
8
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2

Ref.

Part

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
46
47
48
50
51
52

1732499
1723996
777S30118
1768818
736-0169
1701447
1764135
1769397
716-0101
777S00008
1185715
1771925
1771922
631-04011

53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
158
318

1727342
1910931
687-02004
1910951
1910971
1910972
710-0650
GW-90077
1769767
1773595

319
320

1773587
1769048

400
401

GW-97092
1735222

Description

Qty.

Locknut,5/16-18 .................................... 1
PulleySpacer......................................... 1
DangerDecal.......................................... 1
FlatWasher, 3/8 x 3/4 ............................ 7
LockWasher, 3/8 ................................... 1
FlatWasher............................................ 2
Belt Guide............................................... 1
Screw, 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 ......................... 2
RetainingRing........................................ 1
Warning Decal........................................ 1
PyramidWasher, 3/8 .............................. 1
Triplask Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8 .................. 8
Sprocket Plate........................................ 2
Mulcher Cover,Fold-UpStyle
(Incl. Ref.28 and 30) ......................... 1
Cap......................................................... 2
DischargeChute..................................... 1
Weldment Doubler ................................. 2
Bracket,ChuteHinge.............................. 1
Spring, DischargeChut_......................... 1
Pin, DischargeChute.............................. 1
Screw,Thread-Formin .......................... 8
Bolt, Carriage,3/8-18 x 3/4 .................... 1
V-Belt ..................................................... 1
Mulching BladeKit
(Incl. Refs.9,10 and11).................... 1
Mower DeckAssembly(A) (B) ............... 1
Mower SpindleAssembly
(Incl. Refs.2, 3 & 4) ............................ 2
Loctite242, 0.02 oz. Tube...................... N/I
Black Spray PaintCan,13 oz................. N/I

Item not included with unit; order separately.

(A) Model 753B
(B) Model F753B

Peerl_Tra_xle

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42

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TRANSAXLEASSEMBLY
Ref.

2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
1_
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
18A
20
22
23
25
26
27
28
29
30
3_
32
33
34
36
37
38

0RDER

Part

Description

TC-780086ANeedleBearing ................
TC_770_10 TransaxleCase ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_776300 Countershaft i..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_77828_ Spur Gear(_6 teeth) ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-778_22ASpurGear(22teeth) .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC_792_60 Shift Key.ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_784373 Shift Collar ..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_784365 Shift Rod & Fork .ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_77826_ BevelGear&Bearing(Incl. 174_.ii..
TC-778262 Be_elPinion (14 teeth). .. .. .. .. ..
TC-77822_ Be_elGear(16 _eeth_ . .. .. .. .. ..
TC_778068 DifferentialPinion .ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-778260 RingGear ....................
TC-786_50 BearingStrip ..................
TC_786_39 Drive Pin.ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-786_47 NeutralSpacer ................
TC-786_59 NeutralSpacer ................
TC_792077 Balli5i16'_dia. ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-792079 Spring.......................
TC-78806_ Seal Ring.....................
TC_792073 ScreWi_i4,20×l _l/4"ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-792_25 Retaining Ring ................
TC-792035 Retaining Ring ................
TC-788040 Retaining Ring ................
TC_780072 Washer ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_780_08 Washerii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_78000_ Washer ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_79200_ "0" Ring ..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC-788076 "O"Ring......................
TC_780_
59 Bushingi..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_79007_ BrakeDisk i..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_790007 BrakePad Plate i..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..
TC_79902_ BrakePad (pkg. of 2) ..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..

Qty.

2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
_7
4
1
1
6
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2

Ref.

41
42
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
54
56
57
58
59
61
65
65A
66
67
69
71
76
77
79
80
85
90
150
161
174

Part

Description

TC,790045 BrakeLeVeri..i .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC,792073 Screw_114_20x 1_1_4!!..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
TC,792075 Locknuti5f_6#24 .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC,790025 BrakePadHolder..............
TC,786086 BrakeLeVerBracket .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC-774747 _le(_6-1!41flong) ............
TC,774888 _le (_1'_long) ..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
TC,778124ASpur Gear(30 teeth) .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778123ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ..........
TC,778122ASpur Gear(22 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778273 Spur Gear(19 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778263 Spur Gear(l_ teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778126ASpur Gear(20 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778127ASpur Gear(25 teeth) ..........
TC,778128ASpur Gear(28 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778129ASpur Gear(30 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,778265 Spur Gear(34 teeth) . .. .. .. .. ..
TC,780162 Washer..ii..ii..ii..ii..............
TC,780160 Washer..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
TC,776299 Input Shaft ii..ii..ii.. .. .. .. .. .. ..
TC,776352 Shifter&Brake Shaft ..........
TC,780161 Washer..ii..ii..ii..ii..............
TC,788069 SquareOutRing ..............
TC,780090 Washer..ii..ii..i................
TC-788078A InvertedRetainingRing (pkg. o_2)
TC-792144 Spring ......................
TC,790063A BrakeBracketii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
TC,792137 Lubrication Fitting .ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
TC,788067BGrease
(32 OZ.bottle Bentonitegrease) .ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii..ii
510334
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ALL TRANSAXLEPARTSFROM Y0U R LOCALPEERLESS_TECUMSEH
DEALER

Wide,CutCombination
Mower

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FUELTANKASSEMBLY
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Description
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Screw, K80X3i59
FuelTanki 1 gal (Incl. FuelCap)1
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The limited warranty set forth below is given by TrOy, Bilt LI_C
d
with respecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedinthesoldorexportedoutside
united States, its poSseSsions and terr!t0ries
Troy_Bift LLC warrants this pr0dUCt against defects for a period
Of tw0 (2)years C0mmencing on the date 0f original pUrChase
and willi at its opt!on;repair or rep!ace, free of chargei any part
found tebe defective in materia!s or workmanship
This !!ra!ted
warranty shall on iy apply if this prod UCt has been 0perated and
maintained in accordance with the Operat0¢s Manua! furnished
with the product; and has not been subject to misusei abUse;
commercial use;neglect; accident;improper maintenancei alter_
ation; Vandalism, theft;fire; water; or damage because 0f other
per!! 0r natura! disaster. Damage resulting _rom the installation
or use of any accessory or a_achment not approved by Troy-Bi!t
ELC for use W!ththe prodUct(s)Covered by this manual w!]] Void
your warranty as to any resulting damage
Nermai wear parts or Components thereof are subject to sepa,
rate terms as fo!!ows: A!! normal wear parts or component fail_
ures wi!! be CoVered on the product fora period of 90 days re-The
gard!ess of cause After 90 days, but within the two year period;
normal wear part failures will be CoVered ONLY IF caused by de_
fects in materia!s or workmanship of OTHER Component parts
Norma! wear parts and components inClUde;bUt are not !imited
to:batteries;
be!ts; biades, b!ade adapters, grass bags; rider
deck whee!s;seats;sn0w
thrower skid shoes; shave p!ates;
auger spira !rubber; tires
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE; Warranty service is avaifable;
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE throug_ your local authoriZed
service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your
Ye!!owPage s;0rcontactTroy_
Bilt LLCatP.O
Box361131;
cleveiand, Ohi0 44136"0019;1 866"840"6483; or leg on toour
Web site at www troybilt.com
This !imited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
The eng!ne or component parts thereof. These!tems
carry a separate manufacturer's warranty
Refer to the
app!icabie
manufacturer's warranty for terms andC0 nd
tions
b
Log spl!tter pumps, va!Ves, and Cyl!nders have a separat e
one
year warranty.
C. Routine maintenance
items sUCh as !ubricants, filters;
b!ade
sharpening; tune-u ps, brake adju stments;c!utch
adjustments, deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of
the exterior finish due to Use or exposur e

TROY_BILT

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LLCi P.Oi BOX 361131i

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Troy, Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products
of the United States; itspos*
sessions and terr!t0ries, except those sold thr0Ugh Troy_
B!lt LLCIs authOriZed Channels of export distribution
Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bi!t parts are not covered by
thiswarran_
Se_ice comp!eted by someone other than an authorized
servic e dealer is not CoVered by this warranty.
TransportatiOn charges and sewiCe caiis are not Covered

No implied warrantyi including any implied warranty of met,
chantabllity of fitness for a particularpurposeiappllesafter
the applicable period of express written warranty above as
to the parts as ident ified. N o other express warrantyi
whether written or oral, except as mentioned abovei given
by any person or entityi including a dealer or retaileri with
respect to any producti shatl bind Troy,Bilt LLCi During the
period of the warranty i the exclusive remedy is repair o r replacement of the product as set forth above:
provisions asset forth in this warranty provide the sole
and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy, Bllt LLC
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or
damage includingi without limitationi expenses incurred for
substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental
expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product;
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidenta!
or consequential damages, or limitations on how !ong an implied
warranty !asts; so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you
In no eVent sha!l rec0very of anyk !rid be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product s0id. Alteration of
the safety features of the product shall void this warranty;
¥0U assume the nsk and liability for loss; damagei or injury to
you and your property and!or t0 others and their property arising
OUtof the misus e or inability t° Usethe prodUCt.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
origina! pUrChaser or to the person for wh0m it Was purchased
as a gift;
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANT¥i
This
timited warranty gives you specific legal rights, andyou
may also have other rights which vary from state to state;

CLEVELAND

i OHIO 44136.0019i

1.866.840.6483

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