Simplicity HW1436 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Walk Behind Mower ....................8
General ...................................................................8
Checks Before Starting...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................8
Driving & Steering the Mower.................................8
Operating On a Slope.............................................9
Stopping the Mower................................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Mower by Hand...................................9
Storage..................................................................10
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................10
Regular Maintenance ........................................12
Maintenance Schedule .........................................12
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................12
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................13
Fuel Filter..............................................................13
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................13
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................13
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................13
Lubrication ............................................................14
Battery Maintenance.............................................14
Checking Battery Fluid..................................14
Cleaning the Battery and Cables..................14
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................15
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......17
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................17
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................18
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................19
Steering Lever Height Adjustment ........................20
Ground Speed Lever Location Adjustment...........20
Steering Brake Adjustment ...................................20
Brake Pad Replacement.......................................21
Belt Removal & Replacement...............................22
Belt Tension & Adjustment....................................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................23
Battery Service .....................................................24
Checking the Battery Voltage............................24
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .......................................24
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery............................24
Lawn Care & Mowing Information.............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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