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Zhejiang Changjiang Machinery Co. Ltd.
Changjiang Road, Wenling Eco. Dev. Zone, Zhejiang Prov. China
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
DESCRIPTION
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Do not on inclines with a slope in excess of degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).If operating a walk0behind mower
on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and slopes.
SECTION 1:
SLOPE GAUGE
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.
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S I G H T A N D H O L D T H I S L E V E L W I T H A V E R T I C A L T R E E
A C O R N E R O F B U I L D I N G
O R A F E N C E P O S T
A P O W E R P O L E
FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 SLOPE
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WARNING
Figure 1
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WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ
AND
FOLLOW
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEIMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR
LAWN
MOWER. FAILURE TO
COMPLY
WITH
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN
YOU
SEE
THIS
SYMBOL, HEED
ITS
WARNING.
DANGER: Your
lawn
mower
was
built
to be
operated
according
to the rules for saf
operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on th
part of the operator can result in serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputat
hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instruct
could result in serious injury or death.
SECTION 2:
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Read this ouner’s guide carefully
in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machi
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals bef
operation. Be
completely
familiar with
the controls and the proper use of this
mac
before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and
ordering replacement parts.
Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefor
exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job
mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old
and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision. Only responsibl
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed t
your mower.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets
engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown
object injury. Although the area of operation should
be
completely
cleared
of
for
objects, an object may have been overlooked and
could
be
accidentally
thrown
by t
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the
operator
or
any
ot
allowed in the area.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all atones, stick
wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be picked up and
thrown
by t
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to
the operator
or
any
ot
allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward road
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid a thrown objects injury. Keep childr
bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation.
Always wear safety glasses of safety goggles during operation
or
while
performing
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be
thrown
from
machine in any direction.
1.
GENERAL OPERATION
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurrin
other people or their property.
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Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.Shirts and
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Do not wear
l
Fitting clothes or jewelry.They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit i
feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g.Canvas) shoes.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts .Keep clear of discharge openin
times as the rotating blade can cause injury.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during af
not hang on to the mower if you are falling,release the handle immediately.
N e v e r p u l l t h e m o w e r t o w a r d y o u w h i l e y o u a r e w a l k i n g . I f y o u m u s t b a c k t h e mo
away from a wall or obstruction first look dawn and behind, and then follow these
Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms.
Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
Repeat these steps as needed.
Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Walk when you operate the mower and never run after the mower.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Do
makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact
the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both direct
automatically return to the disengaged position when released.
Never operate the mower in wet grass when feasible. Always be sure of your footing. A
and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk,
run. Ifyou feel you
and
losing your
footing.
RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
IMMEDIA TELY
and the blade will stop rotating
within three seconds.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when cro
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
to be mowed.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immedia
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removin
grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate
seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade are
you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
Never operate mower with defective guards, or without grass catcher, plates or other s
protective devices in place.
Mufler and engine become hot
and can cause a burn, Do not touch.
Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, a
follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.
Contact your dealer for assistance.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good ju
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Warning: Petrol is highly flammable.
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and
vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running
Allow engine to cool at
two minutes before refueling.
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe offany spilled gasoline before starting the engin
may cause a fire or explosion.
2.
SLOPE OPERATION
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as
part of this manual to measure slop
operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as sh
Slope gauge, de not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
DO:
DO NOT:
Mow across the fact of slopes, never up and down, Exercise extreme caution when changi
direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects,or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If
you and losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blad
stop in less than 3 seconds.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, exce
if the lawnmower
has to be tilted for starting. In the case, do the tilt if more tha
absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footin
balance.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
Do not mow on wet grass. R educed footing could cause slipping.
3.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and unger the watchful care of a responsible adult o
than the operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
Before
and
while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children or o
objects.
Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower. Children 14 years of age and ab
should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this man
Use extreme care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees,or other objects th
obscure your vision of a child or hazard.
4.
SERVICE
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Refuel outdoor only and do not smoke while refuelling.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark suc
a gas water heater, space heater, or furnace.
Never urn an engine inside a closed area.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving part
stopped. Discinnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark p
prevent accidental starting.
Cheek the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., Bent, cracked or worn). Replace with blade
meets original equipment specifications listed in this manua.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working con
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark pl
t h o r o u g h l y i n s p e c t t h e m o w e r f o r a n y d a m a g e . R e p a i r t h e d a m a g e b e f o r e s t a r t i n
operating the mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is run
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add p
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter as
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to pres
balance.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expo
moving parts
or
allow
objects
to
be
thrown. For
safety
protection, frequen
components and replace with manufacture’s recommended parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caut
when servicing them.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine spe
are dangerous.
Do not adjust the throttle with the engine running
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
WARNING: Disengage drive clutches before starting the engine.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce the fire hazard, m k
the engine, silencer, and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive greas
Stop the engine, whenever you leave the lawn mower and before refuelling.
Stop the engine, if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (heck immediately).
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and if the engine is provided w
a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
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Label Found On Lawn Mower
WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and
on the machine.
WARNING: Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s).
WARNING: If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
WARNING: never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
B.1 Read Operator’s Manual
B.2 Keep Bystanders Away
B.3 When repairing, please pick up the spark plug, then repair it according to the operational
B.4 Pay more attention to the operator’s hands and feet to avoid being injured.
WARNING:
B.5 When mowing, please wear the glasses and earplugs to defend the operater himself.
Don't make the mowers mow when it is raining
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Mower with plastic catcher
Mower with bag catcher
F i g u r e 3
F i g u r e 4
S p a r k P l u g
W i r e
S p a r k P l u g
SECTION 3:
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
(See Figure 3)
Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top f
open carton.
Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,owner's manual, etc.).
Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and groun
it against the engine by attaching rubber boot to a bolt or metal clip to the grounding po
engine. See Figure 4.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but helpful)
Motor Oil
Fresh Gasoline
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to
service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before op
your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position
SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
Follow steps 1 through 4 to set up your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER WITH GRASS BAG CATHER.
Step1: Remove the grass bag from the unit.
Step2: Unfold the upper handle, press the
spanner to fix the upper handle and lower
handle together as illustration in the pic.
Step3: Assemble the grass bag as the
introduction stick on the board.
Step4: Life the real flap, fix the hoke grass
box to the grass bag to the flap's axle to make
the bag and the unit together.
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Step1: Remove the grass box from the unit.
Step2: Unfold the upper handle, press the
spanner to fix the upper handle and lower
handle together as illustration in the pic.
Step3: Assemble the grass box following the
introduction, of the assembling box.
Step4: Life the real flap, fix the grass box to
the unit.
LAWN MOWER WITH PLASTIC-CATCHER.
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as shown in (Figure A).
Align the locating
lugs
marked 1 & 2
at
the
front
of
the
catcher. With the catcher
base
on
the
ground,
push
the top
section
on
each
side
of locator lug 1
until it
clicks
int
place.(Figure B)
Repeat this process for locator lug 2
2.C ontinue working from the front and push
each
locator
lug
into
position From
number
1
through
10
until completed.
I.e.start
with
locator
lug number 1 then2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,and
10.(Figure A)
3.WARNING:
DO NOT HIT THE CATCHER
WITH YOUR HAND OR A MALLET.
This will break the plastic.
ALWAYS ST ART AT POSITION
Do not try to
ass emble
the
catcher from any other starting
point as this will make it difficult to assemble the clips.
4.Before
use,
check
that
all
the
lugs
are
completely
cli
Test
the assembly by holding
the
top
handle
and
pushing
down
of
the
base
of
the catcher.(Figure C)
5.GRASS CATCHER
Clean
up
the
Grass
Collector
Box,ensuring both the side
exhausts
and screens are clear.(Figure D)
6.GRASS CATCHER
1) To fit: Raise flap, grasp handle and position catcher against
rear of mower.
2) To remove: grasp handle, lift flap,remove catcher.(Figure E)
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
Throttle cable assy
Blade contral
Throttle cable assy
Recoil Starter
Mower with plastic catcher
Mower with bag catcher
F i g u r e 5
Recoil Starter
SECTION 5:
CONTROLS
RECOIL STARTER
THROTTLE CABLE ASSY.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER.
The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper
handle. See Figure 5. Stand behind t
the operating position to start the unit.
The throttle cable assy is attached to the upper
handle. See Figure 5. The throttle cab
used to adjust the speed of the unit. If the handle of the throttle cable is put
forward
of the unit is accelerated.
The Cutting height adjustment lever is used to adjust the distance of blade from grass-
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position
Adjust the c
height as follows.
The cutting height adjustment levers are located above the four wheels. To adjust the cutting
pull the lever out and away
from the mower and then move it forward or backward to select a
cutting height. See Figure 6.
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cutting deck. See
Figure2. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown in
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shiel
SECTION 6:
OPERATION
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best f
lawn. See CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in the CONTROLS section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.
instructions careully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
EACH TIME YOU START YOUR MOWER
ALL UNITS:
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark
wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
Move the throttle control on the engine to the fast (rabbit)[position.
Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual.
Stand behind the unit.squeeze the blade control handle and hold it against the upp
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING section of thi
manual.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This wil
help stop scalping.
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clutch control lever
throttle cable assy
blade control lever
Figure 7
OPERATION ILLUSTRATION FOR THE SELF-PROPELLED MOWER.
OPERATION.
If the mover is the Self-propelled, please pay more attention to the points as follows.
Before starting, please check whether there is any intertw st around the transmission belt or
Please tidy up the mower, espacial on the belt and it's wheels.
Should leave the mower untouched for a long time, please check the lubricate in the gear-box o
1.Before starting, please put the hight-adjustor at the lowest grade.
2.Before starting, please keep the throttle cable assy, at the middle speed.
3.Collect the BLADE CONTROL LEVER
braking the engine together with the upper
handle, and then start the engine.
4.Collect C UTCH CONTROL LEVER
controlling the clutch together with the upper
handle, and then start the engine.
5.Should change the moving derection, please release the
i
(see
)
L
(see
)
CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER(see
),
and then turn.
6.When the collector is full, please release the CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER(see
), and then
release the
BLADE CONTROL LEVER(see
).
Figure 7
Figure 7
Figure 7
Figure 7
Figure 7
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Step2. Slide box onto adapter.
Rear flap assemle
Rear flap assemble
Grass Catcher
Bag Catcher
Mower with plastic catcher
Mower with bag catcher
Figure 8
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage t
mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For
best
results,
do
not
cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the
underside
o
preventing proper discharge
of
grass
clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. Ne
thick grass or wet grass nay require a nauuower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Yo
should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
This
mower
is
designed
to
be
operated
at
full throttle to give you the best cut and do
effective job of mowing or mulching.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any
damage, and
repair
the
damage
bef
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS
This mower can bag grass clippings. Follow steps 1 and steps 2 to ready the mower for bagg
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WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any
repairs or maintenance. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the engine spark plug side up. Ne
tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read a
follow instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours
extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the
cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engin
packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacemen
recommended at the start of each mowing season, check engine manual for correct plug typ
and gap specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing are
clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and
certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of
clippings. Leaves, dirt of other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invi
corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching, discharge or bagging.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool(make cert
the spark plug wire is disconnected).
EMPTYING YOUR GRASS CATCHER
Holding the grass catcher by both the rear handle and the lower handle, lift it straight
door will move the rope out of the way of the box. Remove the box from the bagging adaptor
mower. While holding the lower handle lift up the rear section of the grass catcher as shown i
The box will open and the grass clippings will fall out. See Figure 8. When replacing your gras
be sure the top of the box rests on the wire support between the handles.
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Blade Centre Bolt
Figure 10
CUTTING BLADE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND SHARPENING
STRAIGHT
BLADE
MAIN DATA.
C J 1 8 G T Z B 4 0
C J 1 8 G Z Z B 4 0
C J 2 1 G T Z B 6 0
C J 2 1 G Z Z B 6 0
E N G I N E
P O W E R
4 . 0 H P ( 2 . 9 8 K W ) 4 . 0 H P ( 2 . 9 8 K W ) 6 . 0 H P ( 4 . 4 7 K W ) 6 . 0 H P ( 4 . 4 7 K W )
C U T T I N G
W I D T H
1 8 i n c h ( 4 6 0 m m )1 8 i n c h ( 4 6 0 m m )2 1 i n c h ( 5 3 0 m m )2 1 i n c h ( 5 3 0 m m )
D R I V E
H a n d - p u s h
S e l f - p r o p e l l e d H a n d - p u s h
S e l f - p r o p e l l e d
R A T E
1 : 3 2 . 8
1 : 3 2 . 8
S O U N D
L E V E L
9 6 d B ( A )
9 6 d B ( A )
9 8 d B ( A )
9 8 d B ( A )
S O U N D
P R E S S U R E
L E V E R
7 6 d B
7 6 d B
7 8 d B
7 8 d B
VIBRATION
LEVER
M A S S
3 . 2 2 8 m / s
2
3 . 2 2 8 m / s
2
2 5 k g
2 7 k g
3 . 7 0 1 m / s
2
3 . 7 0 1 m / s
2
3 0 k g
3 2 k g
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When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement,protect your
hands witha p
of heavy
gloves or
use a heavy
rag to hold the
blade .
Remove
the
bolt
and
the
washer
that
hold
the blade
and
the
blade
adapter
to
th
crankshaft.
Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,especially if you st
foreign object.Replace when necessary.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as guide. It is extremely i
that each cutting
edge receives an equal amlunt
of grinding to prevent an
unbalanced b
unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause
d
to the mower.and could break causing personal injury.
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the h
side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the a
when testing for balance.Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit.lubr
engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
B e s u r e t o i n s t a l l t h e b l a d e w i t h t h e s i d e o f t h e b l a d e m a r k e d w i t h p a r t n u m b e r f
ground when the mower is in the operating position.
Slide the blade adapter on to the engine crankshaft.
Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned with and seated on
Place washer on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned w
adapter flanges.
small holes in the blade.
Replace hex bolt.
Tighten hex bolt to torque: 45-50 Nm(33-36 ft.1b).
Theee disc bolts:9-11Nm(6.6-8 ft.1b)
Tip mounting bolt:20-25Nm(15-18 ft.1b)
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the blade bolt must be checked periodicall
correct torque.
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Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or engine oil). Also, if t
are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of t
with light oil. See Figure 11.
Engine: Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.
SECTION 9 :
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instru
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive
materials,
fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage sh
care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil silicone, coat the eq
especially cables and all moving parts.
SECTION 8 :
LUBRICATION
W A R N I N G : A l w a y s s t o p e n g i n e a n d d i s c o n n e c t s p a r k p l u g w i r e b e f o r e c l e a n i n g
l u b r i c a t i n g o r d o i n g a n y k i n d o f s e r v i c e w o r k o n t h e l a w n m o w e r .
Figure 10
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Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related informatio
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustmcnts listcd abovc. contact your ncarcst auth
service dealer.
SECTION 10:
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Engine fails
to start
Blade control handle disengaged.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
Fuel tank empty,or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine flooded.
Engine runs
erratic
Engine
overheats
Occasional
skip
(hesitates) at
high speed
Idles poorly
Excessive
vibration
Mower will
not mulch
grass
Uneven cut
Engage blade control handle.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Clean fuel line.
Clcan, adjust gap or rcplacc.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
Unit running in START position.
Spark plug wire loose.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Move throttle lever to FAST position.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Clean vent.
Drain fual tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Clean air cleaner.
Adjust carburetor.
Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Remove blower housing and clean.
Adjust carburetor.
Spark plug gap too close.
Adjust gap to .030".
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Dirty air cleaner.
Reset gap to .030"
or replace spark plug.
Adjust carburetor.
Clean air cleaner.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Bent cutting blade.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
Replace blade.
Engine speed too low.
Wet grass.
Excessively high grass.
Dull blade.
Set throttle between 3/ 4 and full throttle.
Do not mow when grass is wet, wait until later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at
desired height or make a narrower cutting swath (1/2
width).
Sharpen or replace blade.
Placc all four whccls in same height position.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Wheels not positioned correctly.
Dull blade.
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Fixing Axle Spring W
Bolt M8
15
Locknut of the Nylon M8
Bracket-Flap
Locknut of the Nylon M5
Height Adjust (B)
Snap-head Bolt M5X20
the Push Ring
Deck of Wheel
Wheel&TireAssemble8"(Bearing)
Wheel&TireAssemble7"(Bearing)
Fixing Axle Spring A
Fixing Engine Bolt
Half-circle Key
φ22.2 Blade Cover
18 Straight Blade
Spring Washer
Hex bolt 3/8"
B&S Throttle Controling
B&S Engine
Washer
Snap-head Bolt M6X30
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
LEVER-STOP
Upper Handle (B)
Throttle Controling 1300mm
Snap-head Bolt
Locknut of the Nylon M6
Guide-rope
Locknut of the Nylon 1/4
CLI-CABLE SINGLE
Lower of Handle 18
Spanner Assemble
Grass catcher Assemble
Rear Flap Assemble
Axle of the Rear Flap
Spring of the Rear Flap
Lock Circle
Front Axle Assemble 18"
the PlasticBush oftheFrontAxle
PoleoftheHeightAdjustmentAssy.
Spring of the Pole
Handgrip
Bumper pin
Rear Axle Assemble 18"
The Plastic Bush of the Front Axle
Note:Part .
N o 36 isoneofthetwo different
specification,
Part
.
N o 36:grasscatcher-bagPart.No(36):grass
catcher-Plastic.
18 INCH LAWN MOWER PART LIST (Push Hand)
21
Fixing Axle Spring W
Bolt M8
15
Locknut of the Nylon M8
Bracket-Flap
Locknut of the Nylon M5
Height Adjust (B)
Snap-head Bolt M5X20
the Push Ring
Deck of Wheel
Wheel&TireAssemble8"(Bearing)
Wheel&TireAssemble7"(Bearing)
Fixing Axle Spring A
Fixing Engine Bolt
Half-circle Key
φ25 Blade Cover
21 Straight Blade
Spring Washer
Hex bolt 3/8"
B&S Throttle Controling
B&S Engine
Washer
Snap-head Bolt M6X30
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
LEVER-STOP
Upper Handle (B)
Throttle Controling 1300mm
Snap-head Bolt
Locknut of the Nylon M6
Guide-rope
Locknut of the Nylon 1/4
CLI-CABLE SINGLE
Lower of Handle 21
Spanner Assemble
Grass catcher Assemble
Rear Flap Assemble
Axle of the Rear Flap
Spring of the Rear Flap
Lock Circle
Front Axle Assemble 21"
the PlasticBush oftheFrontAxle
PoleoftheHeightAdjustmentAssy.
Spring of the Pole
Handgrip
Bumper pin
Rear Axle Assemble 21"
The Plastic Bush of the Front Axle
Note:Part .
N o 36 isoneofthetwo different
specification,
Part
.
N o 36:grasscatcher-bagPart.No(36):grass
catcher-Plastic.
21 INCH LAWN MOWER PART LIST (Push Hand)
22
21 INCH LAWN MOWER PART LIST (Self-propelled)
Item
Part name
Item
Part name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 0
1 1
1 2
1 3
1 4
1 5
1 6
1 7
1 8
1 9
2 0
2 1
2 2
2 3
2 4
2 5
2 6
2 7
2 8
21Self—Housing Assemble
Column Gear
Bolt M8 1 5
Locknut of the Nylon M8
B r a c k e t - F l a p
Locknut of the Nylon M5
Height Adjust (B)
Snap-head Bolt M6X20
t h e P u s h R i n g
D e c k o f W h e e l
Wheel&
TireAssemble 8"(Bearing)
Wheel&
TireAssemble 7"(Bearing)
Fixing Axle Spring A
Fixing Engine Bolt
Half-circle Key
φ25 Blade Cover
21 Straight Blade
Spring Washer
Hex bolt 3/8"
Blade Throttle Controling
Snap-head Bolt M6X30
B&S Engine 60HP
Washer
U Plabk
Rear Self—Axle Assemble 21
Uncork Stop Circle
Handgrip
Spring of the Pole
2 9
3 0
3 1
3 2
3 3
3 4
3 5
3 6
3 7
3 8
3 9
4 0
4 1
4 2
4 3
4 4
4 5
4 6
4 7
4 8
4 9
5 0
5 1
5 2
5 3
5 4
5 5
5 6
Pole of the Height Adjustment Assy.
Left Shield
Front Axle Assemble 21"
Lock Circle
Spring of the Rear
Flap
Axle of the Rear Flap
Rear Flap Assemble
Grasscatcher Assemble 21
Spanner Assemble
Lower of Handle 21
CLI-CABLE SINGLE
Locknut of the Nylon 1/4
Guide-rope
Locknut of the Nylon M6
Snap-head Bolt
Throttle Controling 1300mm
U p p e r H a n d l e ( B )
Blade Control Lever
Bearing
Gear-box
Right Shield
Strap
Strap Wheel
Orientation bolt
Clutch Controlling Lever
Clutch Throttle Controling
the Plastic Bush of the Front Axle
Gear-Pin
24
INCH LAWN MOWER PART LIST (Self-propelled)
25
Item
Part name
Item
Part name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 0
1 1
1 2
1 3
1 4
1 5
1 6
1 7
1 8
1 9
2 0
2 1
2 2
2 3
2 4
2 5
2 6
2 7
2 8
18 Self—Housing Assemble
Column Gear
Bolt M8 1 5
Locknut of the Nylon M8
B r a c k e t - F l a p
Locknut of the Nylon M5
Height Adjust (B)
Snap-head Bolt M6X20
t h e P u s h R i n g
D e c k o f W h e e l
Wheel&
TireAssemble 8"(Bearing)
Wheel&
TireAssemble 7"(Bearing)
Fixing Axle Spring A
Fixing Engine Bolt
Half-circle Key
φ22.2 Blade Cover
18 Straight Blade
Spring Washer
Hex bolt 3/8"
Blade Throttle Controlling
Snap-head Bolt M6X30
B&S Engine 60HP
Washer
U Plabk
Rear Self—Axle Assemble 18
Uncork Stop Circle
Handgrip
Spring of the Pole
2 9
3 0
3 1
3 2
3 3
3 4
3 5
3 6
3 7
3 8
3 9
4 0
4 1
4 2
4 3
4 4
4 5
4 6
4 7
4 8
4 9
5 0
5 1
5 2
5 3
5 4
5 5
5 6
Pole of the Height Adjustment Assy.
Left Shield
Front Axle Assemble 18"
Lock Circle
Spring of the Rear
Flap
Axle of the Rear Flap
Rear Flap Assemble
Grasscatcher Assemble 18
Spanner Assemble
Lower of Handle 18
CLI-CABLE SINGLE
Locknut of the Nylon 1/4
Guide-rope
Locknut of the Nylon M6
Snap-head Bolt
Throttle Controling 1300mm
U p p e r H a n d l e ( B )
Blade Control Lever
Bearing
Gear-box
Right Shield
Strap
Strap Wheel
Orientation bolt
Clutch Controlling Lever
Clutch Throttle Controling
the Plastic Bush of the Front Axle
Gear-Pin