TOPMAQ CJ18GTZB40 Instruction

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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 1 2 7 8 11 12 15 18 18 19 20

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. 15。 15。 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 。 WARNING Figure 1 1

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. 2

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 3

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 4

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. 5

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 6

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 7

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. 8

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. 9

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. 11

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. 12

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 13

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 14

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. 15

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 16

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. 17

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 18

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. 19

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

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