REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

DEBRIS SHIELD WITH BELT RETAINERS:

Belt retainers

Drive belt

Operator

MOWING

presence

POSITION

control bar

 

 

LIFT

 

UP

LIFT

Upper

UP

handle

ALL HANDLES

Raise upper handle section into place on

 

lower handle, remove protective padding

 

and tighten both handle knobs.

Remove handle padding holding opera-

 

tor presence control bar to upper handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be ad-

 

justed for your mowing comfort. Refer to

 

“ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and

 

Adjustments section of this manual.

TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS:

Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it.

Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine.

Remove blade.

Remove debris shield.

Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

Place new drive belt in the belt retainers of the debris shield (if equipped).

Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life.

GEAR CASE WITH METAL HOUSING:

Debris shield

“AUTO WALK” OR “VARI-SPEED” ONLY

Remove drive cover and belt keeper.

Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it.

Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine.

Remove blade and debris shield.

Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

Install new belt by reversing above steps.

NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life.

Handle

knob

Lower handle

3 POSITION “EZ” HANDLES

Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes.

Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob.

Repeat for opposite side of handle.

Knob

Bolt

Handle adjustment bracket

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height.

INSTALL REAR WHEELS (HIGH WHEEL MOWERS ONLY)

Some high wheel models require washers which will be provided in a parts bag. If provid- ed, install washers on the axle first as shown.

Install one (1) rear wheel on the axle of rear wheel adjuster.

Install 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

Repeat procedure for other rear wheel.

Wheel

Axle

assembly

 

Drive

 

cover Belt

Drive

 

cover Belt

PUSH DOWN

Belt keeper

 

GEAR CASE WITH PLASTIC HOUSING:

PUSH DOWN

 

“TORUS” HOUSING ONLY:

Drive cover

Drive

 

 

cover Belt

 

 

 

Belt

PUSH

PUSH DOWN

keeper

 

 

DOWN

 

Belt

 

3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES

Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.

Handle pin

SQUEEZE

Handle adjustment bracket

Wave

Washers

Flanged

locknut

ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY)

IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in this manual.

Look at the different grass catcher illustra- tions that follow. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions.

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961420034 specifications

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