0 TRtII - BILT Operator's Manual Wide-CutTM 33" Combination Mower Models 753B F753B (fuel tank styles vary by engine IMPORTANT:READ model) SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOF CONTENTS Content Page Safety ................................................................... 1 Assembly................................................................. 4 Features and Controls....................................................... 8 Operation ................................................................ 11 Maintenance .............................................................. 16 Off-Season Storage ........................................................
Safety Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: _, The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner's Manual to alert you to potential hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, read and obeythe safety message that follows it. Failureto obey the safety message could result in personal injury or property damage.
Section 1: Safety 15. Neveroperatemower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handleand walk; never run. 16. Disengagethe Wheel Drive Leveron self-propelled models beforestarting the engine. 17. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and disconnectthe spark plug wire. Then check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibration is generallya warning of trouble. II. SLOPEOPERATION IV.
Section 1: Safety 13. To accessthe undersideof the mower,tip the mower rearward.Do not tip the mower forward or on either of its sides, unless specifically advisedto do so in this manual. 10. Mower bladesare sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladeor wear gloves, and useextra caution when servicing them. 14. Maintain or replacesafety and instructional decals. Referto the separateParts Catalogfor replacement decalinformation. 11. Do not changethe engine governor setting or overspeedthe engine. 15.
Assembly ASSEMBLYSTEPS To preventpersonal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety, controls and operatinginstructionsin this manual. INTRODUCTION Pleasecarefullyfollow these assembly steps to properly prepareyour machine for use. We recommendthat you read this Sectionin its entirety beforebeginning assembly.
Section 2: Assembly STEP 3 ATTACHINGTHE BATTERY STEP 4: Attach Control Rods CABLES(MODEL F753B) Thepositive batteryterminal is marked Pos. (+). The negativebatteryterminal is marked Neg. (-). The mower is shipped with the positive (Red) cablesecuredto the positiveterminal (+) on the battery. Attachthe ground (Black)cableto the negativeterminal (-) on the battery, asfollows: 1. Removethe plastic battery cover (G, Figure.2-3) by unthreadingthe two wing nuts (H, Figure.
Section2: Assembly BB J W V Figure2-4A: Attachwheeldrive controlrod to lever. 1. Removethe vinyl grip (B, Figure2-6) from the gearselect lever (I). Placethe wood edgeagainst the edge of the grip and slowly pull off the grip. 2. Insert nylon bushing(Z, Figure2-6) up into console (L). C F 3. Slide spring and washers (J) down onto gear select lever. 4. Insertgearselectlever(I) up through nylon bushing(Z) in handlebarconsole (L). Guidepin (K) on gearselectleverinto groovein shift quadrant(P). 5.
Section 2: Assembly 9. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposition, rotate shift link (P) toward end of gear selectlever rod (I). Adjust length of shift link (P) as necessaryto fit into hole in bottom of gear selectlever (I). NOTE:Pin (K) on GearSelect Lever(I) must be held in the neutralposition detent on the shift quadrant(see Figure 2-6) while shift link (P, Figure2-7) is adjusted. 10.
Featuresand Controls Before operating mower, be sure to read all safety, controlsand operating instructions in this Manual and on decals locatedon machine. Severe personal injury or property damage could result it this instruction is notfollowed. IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH A BLADE-BRAKECLUTCHCONTROLSYSTEMWHICH IS DESIGNED TO STOP THE MOWER BLADESWITHIN THREE(3) SECONDS AFTER RELEASEOF THE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROL. THIS SYSTEM WILL STOPTHE BLADESBUT NOTTHE ENGINE.
Section 3: Featuresand Controls Operating Symbols Varioussymbols are usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings (your modelmay not haveall of the symbols). Thesesymbols are shown below with a descriptionof their meaning. FAST SLOW CHOKE Gear Select Lever Use this lever (C, Figure3-1) to select any of four forward ground speeds (1 Slow, 2 and 3 - Medium,4 - Fast), N (Neutral)and R (Reverse).The gear shift pattern is shown in Figure3-2.
Section3: Featuresand Controls Engine Throttle Control This lever(G, Figure3-6) is usedto adjust enginespeedsand to stop the engine. Always run engineat fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. I_1 _._ H - IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH J CHOKE-Usewhen starting a cold engine. FAST- Use during mower operation. Figure3-6 SLOW- Use when idling engine. Engine Recoil Starter STOP- Stops engine.
Operation Before operating mower, be sure to read all safety, controlsand operating instructions in this Manual and on decals locatedon machine. Severe personal injury or property damage could result if this instruction is notfollowed. BEFOREOPERATINGMOWER 1. Pre-OperaUon Checklist With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, perform the following checksand services beforeeachuse: 1. ReviewSection1: "Safety" and Section 3, "Featuresand Controls" in this manual.
Section4: Operation 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch STARTINGANDSTOPPING THE ENGINE Control System Themower is equippedwith a bladebrake-clutchwhich is designedto stop the mower bladeswithin three (3) secondsafter releaseof the Operator PresenceControl or the BladeDrive Control. Nevertamper with, or attempt to defeatthe purposeof this safety device. Thecontrol system is a mechanical devicewhich is subject to wear. Therefore,test the operationof the blade-brake-clutchcontrol system before each useof the mower.
Section4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: A. Standon left side (as viewedfrom behind handlebars)of machine.Be sure your feet are safelyaway from the undersideof the mower deck and all mower controls are released. Placeone foot on top of tire. B. Graspstarter rope handle (Figure37) and pull slowly until rope pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Thenpull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly.
Section4: Operation C. O. E, Putthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure 4-2) in R (reverse)setting by first moving leverto N (neutral). Then pull lever up,turn it to R position, and releaselever. To start the wheels,slowly squeeze Wheel Drive Control (D, Figure4-2). To avoid suddenacceleration,slowly squeezethe lever. TO STOPTHEWHEELS: • To stop drive powerto the wheels, releasethe WheelDriveControl. The wheelswill graduallyslow to a stop.
Section4: Operation BLADEBRAKECONTROLTEST 3. Start the engine. Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl is releasedduring operationof the mower, the engine doesnot stop, but the bladesshould stop within three (3) seconds. The following test provides a visual test of whether the BladeBrake Control System is functioning. Perform this test beforeeachuse of the mower. 4. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl down againstthe handlebargrip and pushthe BladeDrive Control fully forward until it stays in the engagedposition.
Maintenance Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. Carefully read this Section on mower and engine maintenance and service. Performing the required maintenance according to schedule will ensure the proper performanceand long life of your machine.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I i1"_ MI Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. ENGINE CLEANING • Stopengine, waitfor partsto stop moving,disconnectsparkplug wire, and allow engineto coolbeforeinspectingor cleaningengine.
Section 5: Maintenance • !'T_TI-_I-'{_JI _[€']I Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformoving partstostop,disconnect spark t _ MI plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. ENGINESTORAGE If engine will be unusedfor 30 days or more, prepareit for storage byfollowing the recommendedproceduresfound in the EngineOwner'sManual.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_TI:I-'t_II_[_IBeforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartsto stop,disconnect spark t _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinslxuctions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT BladeDriveDisengaged Followthis procedureto removeand replacethe bladedrive belt. An assistant will be needed. To RemoveBelt: 1.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_II:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartsto stop,disconnect spark i_ _ plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electric startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinslxuctions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT Adjust idlerin direction of arrow to tighten blade ...drive belt Followthis procedureto install a new blade brake. To RemoveBladeBrake: \ D 1/8" 1.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I t _ Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto replacethe wheeldrive belt. l 1. Stopengine,wait for all parts to stopmoving,and disconnectspark plug wire. 2. Releaseall mower controls. 3.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I t _) Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(electric startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. Figure5-12: Wheeldrivebelt adjustmenL M 2. Rotateshift rod (I, Figures5-14 and 5-15) clockwise until it stops in the neutral (N) position (from forward gear positions). 3.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_IW:I-'t_II_[_I t _ Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. I I I I h New Blade I I I I I I I Worn Blade Replaceif separation begins to form. PJj Figure5-15: Transmissionneutral(N) adjustmenL SharpenedBlade MOWER BLADES Mowerbladesare sharp.
Section 5: Maintenance w:_mw:ltt_ll_[_l 1__ Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. BATTERYMAINTENANCE Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either batterycould explode. Use extreme cautionwhen workingon or near batteries.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark i_ ,_) plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug Removeignitionkey(elecbic startmodels) Failure tofollowtheseinsb_ctions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage LUBRICATION OFF-SEASONSTORAGE Oil and greasethe mower accordingto the recommendationslisted in the Lubrication Chart on the next page.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I i_ ,_) Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine,shut offengine, wait for movingpartsto stop, disconnectspark plugwire andmovewire away fromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(elecb'icstartmodels). Failureto followthese ins_ctions canresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage. ATTENTION!This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It does not provide completeserviceinformation. Completeservice is availablefrom your authorizedmower or enginedealer.
Section 5: Maintenance W!_[W:I-'i_II_[_I i_ _) Beforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine,shutoffengine,waitformovingpartstostop,disconnect spark plugwireandmovewireawayfromsparkplug.Removeignitionkey(ele_ic startmodels). Failure tofollowtheseinstructions canresultinseriouspersonal injuryorproperty damage. ATTENTION!This table describesservice guidelinesonly. It doesnot providecompleteserviceinformation. Completeservice is availablefrom your authorized mower or enginedealer.
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Models753B,F753B DRIVEASSEMBLY Ref. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 39 41 42 43 44 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 Part 1769904 736-0171 1740949 1773599 712-0266 1766326 1768865 1769006 1186393 1727379 1769870 1769869 1769885 1185147 1890234 1107382 1711864 1763219 1715538 1748393 1918370 1756151 736-3050 1715685 712-3000 1915831 710-0347 1186389 736-0169 1186347 1769881 1769877 1702646 1770361 1725264 712-3007 1185388 1708012 1701447 1769781 • Description Qty.
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Models753B,F753B ELECTRICALDIAGRAM- MODELF753BONLY I Key Switch / I Red/ White Yellow Red Coil FRONTFRAMEASSEMBLY Ref. 1 2 3 11 16 28 30 31 47 53 58 73 94 95 97 100 101 103 104 105 Part 1916897 GW-20546 GW-9532 1186393 1185147 736-3050 712-3000 1769895 714-0474 1701447 1770247 712-0266 1768231 1769521 777100006 1769344 1769007 726-04008 1764996 726-04006 Description Pivot....................................................... Washer................................................... Clip Ring ...
Wide-CutCombinationMower LOCTITEINTO PLACE TORQUE TO 35 FT. LBS. 22 19 33 158 2@ :3@ 4 320 2@ 400 LOCTITE242, 0.02 OZ.
Models753B,F753B MOWERDECKASSEMBLY Ref. 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 N/I Part 1185574 1746869 1765092 711-04020 1918848 1765196 1765197 1910917 1771081 1771083 712-0271 1773600 777S00004 1774220 1769362 1736484 736-0171 1773523 1764140 1701055 1762794 1100062 1911054 1918371 1186059 1911021 1749911 1766787 1720717 1756595 712-3017 Description Ball Bearing............................................ Spacer..........................................
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