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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.2 Service and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 1-3 1.3 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.4 Unauthorized Replacement Parts . . . . . . 1-3 1.5 Di...

Page 3 - SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION; Figure 1

1 - 3 1.1 THE MANUAL Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. The contents will provide you with an understanding of safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance. All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from the operation positi...

Page 4 - Personal Safety Is Involved!; PRACTICES AND LAWS

2 - 4 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit and with proper operation procedures in this manual. The...

Page 7 - Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

2 - 7 Battery Avoid Electric Shock. DO NOT remove wire from spark plug while engine is running. Do not put battery in fire or mutilate. Explosive Gases! Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns. No flames, No Sparks, No smoki...

Page 8 - SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS

3 - 8 SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911044 911045 911046 911047 Description Name LM214SP LM219SP LM217SP LM21SB Engine Manufacture Tecumseh Briggs Tecumseh Tecumseh Cycles Four Four Four Four HP (3600RPM) 5.5 5 5.5 5.5 Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) 1.5 (1.4) 1.6 (1.5) 1.5 (1.4) 1.5 (1.4) Fue...

Page 21 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES; SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS; Figure 2

4 - 21 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS OM0032 1. Engine Control2. Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models) 3. Speed Selector (Self-propelled)4. Primer (Briggs Engine)5. Side Discharge Cover6. Side Discharge Deflector 7. Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear Wheel A...

Page 22 - Swivel Lubrication

4 - 22 4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench if needed. A handlebar service position is provided for tipping the unit for cleaning and service (Figure 3). See Adjustments. IMPORTANT: When ...

Page 24 - CHECK DRIVE CONTROL; Three Speed Drive Control

4 - 24 To check (Figure 7): 1. Start engine and slowly release control until engine stops firing. 2. Measure distance between handlebar and control at the point that engine stopped firing. 3. Turn cable nuts at handlebar mount clockwise if measurement is more than 1-1/4" or counter-clockwise if ...

Page 26 - FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

4 - 26 4.12 FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Early Models (Side Pull) Adjust rear cutting height levers to middle position. Check to be sure there is slack in the friction wheel drive cable, if not readjust cable nuts. Set speed selector at slowest speed and loosen the two cap screws on drive mount. Hold l...

Page 27 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLE

5 - 27 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective action responses. The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for several types of engines. Use only those possible causes and corrective acti...

Page 28 - ENGINE SERVICE LOCATIONS

5 - 28 5.2 ENGINE SERVICE LOCATIONS Figure 14 1. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick2. Air Cleaner 3. Spark Plug and Wire4. Fuel Cap and Tank 5. Primer 6. Filter OM0550 OM0570 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 4 Robin Engine Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV 2 Cycle Briggs Engine Kawasaki Engine Briggs & Stra...

Page 29 - Engine Oil Check and Change; See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.; NOTE: DO NOT attempt to clean paper elements.

5 - 29 5.3 ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil after first two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every twenty five hours of operation (more often in dusty dirty conditions). Refer to Engine Manual for oil type and grade and detailed instructions. Engine Oil Check and Chang...

Page 31 - Keep Areas Within Heavy Line Clear of all Debris

5 - 31 5.5 ENGINE COOLING The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around engine and over cooling fins on cylinder head and block to prevent overheating. Once a year or every one hundred (100) operating hours (more if conditions require) clean engine fins and external surfaces of engine o...

Page 32 - SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK; Brake Engaged

6 - 32 6.1 BLADE BRAKE/CLUTCH REMOVAL Remove mower blade. Squeeze brake/clutch bail against handlebar and insert cotter pin into open hole of actuating rod. Remove 3/8-24x2-1/2" cap screw that retains brake, blade, clutch (BBC) leaf spring and leaf spring from shaft. Remove BBC flywheel by secur...

Page 33 - DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT; Assemble in reverse order.; WHEELS AND ADJUSTERS; Configuration 1

6 - 33 6.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: On BBC model blade brake/clutch assembly must be removed to change belt. Place right rear adjustment lever in first notch and left rear height adjustment lever in third notch. This provides clearance between friction wheel and drive disk. Remove belt from idle...

Page 34 - Figure 22 Friction Drive

6 - 34 Figure 22 Friction Drive 1. Height Adjustment Lever2. Spacer Tube3. Ball Bearing4. Handlebar Mounting Bracket 5. Rear Quadrant6. Front Height Adjustment Lever7. Front Quadrant8. Adjuster Bracket 9. De-Thatcher Retainer 10.Flat Washer PM0065 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Page 35 - Figure 23 Gear Drive

6 - 35 Figure 23 Gear Drive 1. Washer2. Inner Wheel Cover3. Ratchet Pinion4. Ball Bearing5. Height Adjuster 6. Rear Quadrant7. Height Adjustment Lever8. Handlebar Mounting Bracket9. Key Ratchet10.Tuff Torque Transmission 11.Front Quadrant12.Washer13.Spacer14.De-Thatcher Retainer15.Adjuster Bracket P...

Page 38 - Figure 26 Gear Drive Handlebars and Controls

7 - 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 26 Gear Drive Handlebars and Controls 1. Traction Bail2. Handlebar3. Engine Bail Weldment4. Engine Control Cable 5. Throttle Cable6. Handlebar Adjuster7. Speed Control Bracket PM0320

Page 39 - To Remove Battery from Unit; CONTINUITY DIAGRAM; SECTION 8 - ELECTRICAL; Key Switch

8 - 39 8.1 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS) IMPORTANT: Use battery charger supplied only. DO NOT attempt to "jump start" mower. To charge with battery charger, connect charger plug to mating plug on battery (not engine) and plug charger into 110 volt Alternating Current (A.C.) outlet. Charge ...

Page 40 - DRIVE MOUNT REMOVAL; DRIVE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY; Drive out roll pin in hex shaft and remove hex shaft.; FRICTION WHEEL REPLACEMENT

9 - 40 9.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work surface. Remove snap ring secur-ing wheel to axle and remove washer and wheel. 9.2 GEAR REMOVAL Remove snap ring securing gear cover over idler shaft, re...

Page 41 - Install new friction wheel using reverse procedure.; DRIVE DISK REMOVAL

9 - 41 Assemble in reverse order. Refer to Section 4.12 to adjust friction wheel drive. On models with plastic friction wheel hub, remove drive cover nut and remove drive cover. Remove two taptites and snap ring from gear cover and remove gear cover. Remove cotter pin from shift link and move shift ...

Page 43 - TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

10 - 43 10.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work surface. Remove snap ring secur-ing wheel to axle and remove washer and wheel. 10.2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT The 3-speed transmission is not repairable...