Lawn Mower Assembly
Trine Gritz
Assembling a store-bought push mower is a fairly easy task that shouldn't take you more than an hour. The manufacturer already has assembled most of the mower parts in the factory. They leave only the bulky parts that are too intrusive to ship fully assembled. The following will provide a guide to help you assemble your push mower. You might not need all of the supplies below. Sometimes they include everything you need in the box.
Empty the shipping box of all parts and pieces. Sort the parts so that you will be able to find them as needed. The motor and blade will already be attached to the frame. In some cases you may find the back wheels already assembled as well.
Establish which parts you will need to assemble the wheels and attach them to the frame. You will likely only need to attach the front wheels, if at all, due to the self propel features in lawn mowers.
The push handle mechanism is comprised of two pieces. Attach the bottom piece first, then the top one. You will need to thread the pull rope through the guides in order to make the handle accessible from the top or middle of the push handle. Make sure that it is right side up so that the throttle and the self propel guide are in the correct positions.
A new push mower will not come with any fluids in the motor. You will need to add the oil before starting the mower. Make sure you use a synthetic oil. Your owners manual should indicate what kind your mower takes. If you use the wrong type of oil, you could end up spending more money on lawn mower repair later.
All four wheels on the mower will adjust to mow your lawn at the correct height. The front and the back heights do not need to be even but it will create a more uniform cut if they are. You should only remove about one third of the growth, so keep that in mind when setting your heights.
After you have primed the motor, hold down the throttle and yank the rope pull. You might have to do this a couple of times to get it going. Let the motor run for a little while to burn off any residue. You can use your new mower now or on your next scheduled day of yard work.
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to beused by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for cuttinggrass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It is notdesigned for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additionalinformation, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro CustomerService and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifiesthe location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Writethe numbers in the space provided.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messagesidentified by the safety-alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard thatmay cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommendedprecautions.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester,as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working orderor the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the preventionof fire.
Keep bystanders and children a safe distance awayfrom the machine. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Allowonly people who are responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions,and physically capable to operate the machine.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can resultin serious personal injury. Shut off the engine, remove the electric-startbutton (electric-start model only), and wait for all moving partsto stop before leaving the operating position.
Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after self-propelling,stop walking, hold your hands in place, and allow the machine to rolla couple of centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel drive.You can also try reaching just under the upper handle to the metalhandle and push the machine forward a couple of centimeters (inches).If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer.
Important: When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should shutoff and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, stopusing your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand leveris in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position;refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; referto Removing the Side-Discharge Chute.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; referto Removing the Side-Discharge Chute. If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling position, moveit to the bagging position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever.
Important: For proper operation, shut off the engine, wait for all movingparts to stop, and then remove any grass clippings and debris fromthe bag-on-demand door and the surrounding opening (Figure 18) beforeyou move the bag-on-demand lever from 1 position to another.
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,immediately shut off the engine, disconnect the wire from the sparkplug, remove the electric-start button (if equipped), and examinethe machine for damage.
When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall, mowat the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow againat a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is toolong, the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
Insert the carriage bolt (with the bolt head towardthe inside) through the handle bracket and the upper hole in the handleend. Ensure that the square edges of each carriage bolt fits intothe upper or lower square hole in its related handle bracket (Figure 24).
To ensure optimum performance and continued safetycertification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement partsand accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturerscould be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change the oil or replace theblade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If youmust tip the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuelpump to remove the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side, withthe dipstick down.
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a sheltered areaand charge the battery at room temperature (22C or 70F)whenever possible.
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the bladeproperly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortableperforming this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of engineoil through the spark-plug hole, and pull the recoil-starter ropeslowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder toprevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
Electric-start models only: Chargethe battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger and storethe machine in an unheated area. If you must store the machine ina heated area, you must charge the battery every 90 days. Refer to Charging the Battery.
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The product's model number is essential to finding correct MTD genuine factory replacement part numbers for your Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Remington, Yard-Man, White Outdoor and MTD Gold outdoor power equipment. The Model number is eleven characters long and is printed on the left side of the Product Identification Label. Characters can include numbers, letters or hyphens.
WARRANTY ADDENDUM. IMPORTANT: This addendum defines the start of the warranty period. The applicable Warranty Period will begin on the original date of purchase of the Product or on the date of delivery of the Product, whichever is later.
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Luckily for me, my dad turned this into a life lesson. Within 15 minutes we freed the broken hose from the blades, and began installing a new belt Dad kept in reserve. Just like that, the mower was fixed. I finished mowing the lawn and learned something valuable: With a little knowledge and a few spare parts, I could repair the mower.
From that day forward I became interested in DIY repairs of all sorts, thrilled I no longer had to feel helpless when things broke. And neither do you. Keep reading for my best insights on riding lawn mower repair and maintenance.
Like all internal combustion machines, your gas-powered riding mower needs oil to run properly. Regular oil changes are vital for keeping the engine cool and lubricated. You should change the oil after every 50 hours of use, or once every mowing season.
For electric riding mowers, battery life can degrade over time. If your electric mower features standard 12-volt lead-acid car batteries, leave it charging at all times when not in use. Use a volt-meter to check your state of charge before each mowing. If any batteries show less than 12 volts, replace them.
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