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Mower Storage, Adjustments

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PRODUCT CARE Mower Storage If your mower is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (30 days to approximately 6 months), the mower should be prepared for storage. Store the mower in a dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover the mower (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the mower is placed in storage. 1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine Operator's Manual packed with this manual. WARNING Never store the mower with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. 2. If storing the mower for 30 days or more: a. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration. WARNING Fuel left in the fuel tank deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. b. Use a fuel stabilizer for storage between 30 and 90 days: • Read the product manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity (approximately 3 gallons) of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. c. Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days: • Prior to putting the mower in storage, monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the Engine Operator's Manual, drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl. 3. Clean the engine and the entire mower thoroughly. 4. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. Recharge the battery periodically when in storage. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing. 5. Lubricate all lubrication points. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning your mower. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE 1. Check the engine oil. 2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. 3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly. 5. Drive the mower without a load to make certain all the mower systems are functioning properly. Adjustments WARNING Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. MOWER TRACKING If your mower tracks to the left or right, a tracking adjustment is needed (Figure 22). To adjust the tracking, use the tracking bolts on the control panel and follow these instructions. Mower Tracks (Pulls) To The Left: 6. Locate the left tracking bolt (a) on the left side of the control panel. 7. Loosen the jam nut (b) and rotate the tracking bolt counterclockwise in 1/4-turn increments until the mower tracks straight. 8. Securely tighten the jam nut. NOTE: If the mower still tracks to the left after making the maximum tracking adjustment perform the following: a. Locate the right tracking bolt (c) on the right side of the control panel. b. Loosenthejamnut(d)and rotate the tracking bolt clockwise in 1/4-turn increments until the mower tracks straight. c. Securely tighten the jam nut. Mower Tracks (Pulls) To The Right: 1. Locate the right tracking bolt (c) on the right side of the control panel. 2. Loosenthejamnut(d)and rotate the tracking bolt counterclockwise in 1/4-turn increments until the mower tracks straight. 3. Securely tighten the jam nut. NOTE: If the mower still tracks to the right after making the maximum tracking adjustment perform the following: a. Locate the left tracking bolt (a) on the left side of the control panel. b. Loosen the jam nut (b) and rotate the tracking bolt clockwise in 1/4-turn increments until the mower tracks straight. c. Securely tighten the jam nut. (a) (b) (a) (c) (d) (c) Figure 22 MAXIMUM SPEED The mowers maximum forward speed can be set by adjusting the front cruse bar to limit how far the drive control levers move (Figure 23). 1. Locate the four carriage bolts and locknuts (a) securing the front cruse bar (b) to the mower. 2. Loosen but do not remove the four locknuts. 3. Tilt the front cruse bar forward to increase the maximum forward speed or towards the rear of the mower to decrease the maximum forward speed. 23

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PRODUCT CARE
Mower Storage
If your mower is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (30 days to approximately 6
months), the mower should be prepared for storage. Store the mower in a dry and protected location.
If stored outside, cover the mower (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The procedures
outlined below should be performed whenever the mower is placed in storage.
1.
Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine Operator’s
Manual packed with this manual.
WARNING
Never store the mower with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where
fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer, etc.
2.
If storing the mower for 30 days or more:
a.
To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine’s carburetor and causing possible
malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the
gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration.
WARNING
Fuel left in the fuel tank deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.
b.
Use a fuel stabilizer
for storage between 30 and 90 days
:
•
Read the product manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
•
Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity
(approximately 3 gallons) of the fuel system.
•
Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get
stabilized fuel into the carburetor.
c.
Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days:
•
Prior to putting the mower in storage, monitor fuel consumption with the goal of
running the fuel tank empty.
•
Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the choke to keep the engine running
until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted.
•
Referring to the Engine Operator’s Manual, drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl.
3.
Clean the engine and the entire mower thoroughly.
4.
Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to prevent possible
discharge. Recharge the battery periodically when in storage.
NOTE:
Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. Store
in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing.
5.
Lubricate all lubrication points.
NOTE:
Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning your mower. It
may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of
water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE
1.
Check the engine oil.
2.
Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure.
3.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly.
5.
Drive the mower without a load to make certain all the mower systems are functioning properly.
Adjustments
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making
adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
MOWER TRACKING
If your mower tracks to the left or right, a tracking adjustment is needed (Figure 22).
To adjust the tracking, use the tracking bolts on the control panel and follow these instructions.
Mower Tracks (Pulls) To The Left:
6.
Locate the left tracking bolt (a) on the left side of the control panel.
7.
Loosen the jam nut (b) and rotate the tracking bolt counterclockwise in °-turn increments until
the mower tracks straight.
8.
Securely tighten the jam nut.
NOTE:
If the mower still tracks to the left after making the maximum tracking adjustment
perform the following:
a.
Locate the right tracking bolt (c) on the right side of the control panel.
b.
Loosen the jam nut (d) and rotate the tracking bolt clockwise in °-turn increments until the
mower tracks straight.
c.
Securely tighten the jam nut.
Mower Tracks (Pulls) To The Right:
1.
Locate the right tracking bolt (c) on the right side of the control panel.
2.
Loosen the jam nut (d) and rotate the tracking bolt counterclockwise in °-turn increments until the
mower tracks straight.
3.
Securely tighten the jam nut.
NOTE:
If the mower still tracks to the right after making the maximum tracking adjustment
perform the following:
a.
Locate the left tracking bolt (a) on the left side of the control panel.
b.
Loosen the jam nut (b) and rotate the tracking bolt clockwise in °-turn increments until
the mower tracks straight.
c.
Securely tighten the jam nut.
(c)
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 22
MAXIMUM SPEED
The mowers maximum forward speed can be set by adjusting the front cruse bar to limit how far the drive
control levers move (Figure 23).
1.
Locate the four carriage bolts and locknuts (a) securing the front cruse bar (b) to the mower.
2.
Loosen but do not remove the four locknuts.
3.
Tilt the front cruse bar forward to increase the maximum forward speed or towards the rear of the
mower to decrease the maximum forward speed.