Wheel horse Reo royale iv ll-217 User manual

PARTS

LIST

AND

INSTRUCTIONS

(

WHEELHORSE

PRODUCTS,

INC.

•

SOUTH

BEND,

IND.

( OWNERS MANUAL

ROYALE

IV

MODEL

LL-217

INTRODUCTION:

This

Owner's

Manual

is

your

guide

to

proper

mower

operation,

The

simple

maintenance

suggested

on

the

pages

of

this

manual

will

prolong

the

efficiency

and

life

of

the

mower

We

recommend

that

you

read

this

manual

thoroughly

in its

entirety

before

operating

your

mower,

The

more

familiar

you

become

with

the

mower

and

its

operation,

the

better

results

you

will

have

in

its,

use

DEFINITION

OF

DIRECTIONS:

As

used

thoroughout

this

manual,

the

following

definitions

apply:

IIRight"

and

"Leftll

refer

to

the

operator's

right

or

left

when

standing

behind

the

mower

in

the

normal

operating

position

"Front"

and

"Rear"

likewise

refer

to

directions

from

the

viewpoint

of

the

operator,

ASSEMBLY:

The

control

cables

are

attached

ta

the

mower"

Lay

the

controls

down

on

the

floor..

Follow

the

steps

shown

to

assemble

the

handle,

1

Attach

the

lower

handle

to

the

mower

as

fol~

lows

(See

Fig

..

I)

(A) Loosen

the

nuts

that

holds

the

stop

brack-

ets,

this

will

allow

them

to

hang

down

(8)

Slip

the

Right

hand

arm

on

to

the

handle

stud.

Note

that

the

cutouts

on

the

end

of

the

arms

must

face

down,

(C)

Slide

the

Left

hand

arm

on

to

the

handle

stud

Note

some

pressure

has

to

be

applied

to

this

arm

to

spring

it

inta

position

(D)

Swing

the

stop

brackets

up

as

shown

in

Fig I

and

tighten

nuts

Figure

I

2 Fit

the

upper

handle

to

the

lower

handle

and

slide

on

the

handle

shield.

Fasten

with

the

X-20

bolts

and

nuts

provided,

Note

the

longer

bolts

are

installed

first

and

in

the

holes

shown.

(See

Fig.

II)

DO NOT

TURN

THE

NUTS

TIGHT

AT

THIS

TIME

2

Figure

II

3

Slide

the

control

bracket

up

between

the

upper

arms,

(See

Fig,

III)

Fit

the

control

cover

over

the

throttle

levers

and

on

to

the

handle.

Insert

the

~~20

x

4),.;

bolt

and

fasten

securely

with

(1)

X-20

nut

..

Install

the

small

(#8-32)

round

head

screw

through

the

middle

of

the

cover

and

into

the

bracket,

secure

with

(1) nut, Fit

the

control

knobs

to

the

control

levers,

a

light

rap

with

a

hammer

may

be

needed

to

hold

them

on

4.

Tighten

the

nuts

and

bolt

that

hold

the

upper

handle

to

the

lower

handle

Figure

III

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS:

OPERATING CONTROLS:

Engagement

of

the

drive

to

place

mower

and

reel

into

motion

is

controlled

by

the

clutch

control

lever,

located

on

the

control

panel.

(See Fig

IV)

Pulling

the

clutch

lever

back

engages

the

drive

to

power

the

mower

ahead

Pushing

the

lever

forward,

disengages

the

drive

and

reel,

and

stops

forward

movement

of

the

mower

We

suggest

operating

the

mower

in

an

open

area

until

you

get

the

"feel"

of

the

mower

and

the

opera~

tion

of

the

clutch

lever

Once

familiar

with

the

opera~

tion,

mower

can

be

maneuvered

around

obstacles

easily

by

engaging

and

disengaging

drive

When

maneuvering

in

small

areas,

it

may

be

necessary

to

disengage

drive

and

pull

the

mower

back

by

hand

(

\

(

When

operating

in

an

open

area,

engage

drive

and

guide

mower.

Keep

up

with

mower,

allow

the

engine

to

do

the

work.

Always

keep

alert

and

be

prepared

to

disengage

drive

in

the

event

of

an

emergency,

Figure

IV

ENGINE CONTROL

LEVER:

The

engine

control

lever

is

located

on

the

right

of

the

control

panel

within

easy

reach

from

the

operator's

position,

By

moving

the

control

lever,

the

speed

of

the

engine

increases

or

decreases,

or

stops

the

engine

Refer

to

the

starting

instructions

in

this

manual

regard.

ing

the

positioning

af

the

control

lever

for

starting,

operating

and

stopping

the

engine

OPERATING

THE

MOWER:

After

the

mower

has

been

placed

into

motion

by

moving

the

clutch

lever

to

the

engaged

position,

the

forward

speed

of

the

mower

can

be

varied

by

moving

the

engine

control

lever

After

determining

the

desired

speed,

the

control

lever

can

remain

in

that

position

when

engaging

or

disengaging

the

drive

To

prevent

teoring

the

lawn

when

making

sharp

turns,

push

down

on

the

handle

to

raise

the

drive

wheels

and

make

the

turn

on

the

reor

rollers. Dis-

engage

the

drive

when

making

very

sharp

turns

To

pull

the

mower

backwards,

disengage

the

drive

and

push

down

on

the

handle

and

move

the

mower

on

the

rear

rollers,

CAUTION

When

cutting

tall

grass,

periodically

check

(re-

move

if

necessary)

for

excessive

grass

build-up

around

the

reel

shaft

between

the

chain

guard

and

reel

A

build-up

of

grass

in

this

area

could

force

the

chain

guard

into

the

chain

and

cause

damage

The

only

safe

and

efficient

method

to

mow

on

hills

and

terraces

is

to

cut

along

the

side

(horizontally)

instead

of

up

and

down,

This

places

the

operator

away

from

the

mower

if

he

slips

3

STARTING

AND

STOPPING

THE

ENGINE:

Before

Starting

the

Engine

Check

mower

to

insure

it

IS

In

good

operating

con-

dition

and

handle

sections

are

tightened

securely

together

Make

certain

the

reel

is

clean

and

free

from

obstructions,

If

required,

adjust

the

cutting

height,

Check

spark

plug

wire

for

proper

connection

on

the

plug

Starting

the

Engine

L

Disengage

drive

by

pushing

on

clutch

control

lever

2.

Check

fuel

supply

and

crankcase

oil level. Refer

to

the

engine

manual

for

fuel

and

oil

requirments

3,

Set

engine

control

lever

to

the

"choke"

position

Figure

V

4,

Grasp

starter

handle,

pull

slowly

and

firmly

to

crank

engine"

After

pulling

the

starter

handle,

allow

the

starter

cord

to

rewind

slowly

by

lowering

the

handle

to

the

starter

Do

not

allow

the

cord

to

"snap"

back

into

the

starter,

CAUTION

Keep

hands

and

feet

away

from

reel

blades

before

and

after

starting

the

engine

5

When

the

engine

sta~ts,

move

the

engine

con-

trol

lever

to a

run

position.

Portial

choking

moy

be

requjred

while

engine

is

cold

Allow

engine

warm-up

period

before

operating

the

mower

Stopping

the Engine

Disengage

the

drive

and

move

the

engine

control

lever

to

the

"stop"

position

ADJUSTMENTS:

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (See

Fig.

V & VI)

The

cutting

height

of

the

mower

is

odjusted

by

raising

and

lowering

the

drive

wheels

and

roller

brackets,

Refer

to

the

cutting

height

table

(page

4)

to

determine

what

position

the

wheels

and

roller

brack-

ets

must

be

in

to

obtain

the

desired

cutting

height

Figure VI

CUTTING

HEIGHT

TABLE

Wheel Roller

Cutting Position

Position

Notch

In

Height Front Side Frome Roller Bracket

X"

A 1 Bottom

%"

A 2

Bottom

Ye"

~A

3

Bottom

1"

B 1

Top

lYe"

A 3

Top

1!-i" B 2

Bottom

1%"

B 3

Bottom

IX"

B 3

Top

*1

%"

C 2

Bottom

*1

%11

C 2

Top

*1

Ye"

C 3

Bottom

*2" C 3

Top

*2Ya"

D 1

Top

*2%t"

c 4

Bottom

*2%11

C 4

Top

"'2~"

D 3

Bottom

*2%" D 3

Top

*2%/1

D 4

Bottom

*3" D 4

Top

*Cutting

heights

over

1

~/J

should

be

used

only

when

grass

conditions

permit,

j,e

..

,

tall,

firm,

vigorous

grass

DRIVE

WHEEL

ADJUSTMENT:

loosen

the

drive

wheel

wing

screws

and

push

the

screws

in,

to

disengage

the

special

nuts

from

the

height

adjustment

notch

in

the

side

frames.

2,

Move

the

wheels

to

the

desired

position

and

engage

two

corners

of

the

special

nuts

in

the

notch

in

the

side

fromes

3

Tighten

the

wing

screws

securely

to

lock

the

wheels

in

position

NOTE

Make

sure

the

drive

wheels

are

in

the

same

notch

in

eoch

side

frame

REAR

ROLLER

ADJUSTMENT:

1,

loosen

the

roller

bracket

hand

nuts

until

the

end

of

the

nuts

clear

the

side

frame

2,

Move

the

roller

brackets

to

the

desired

position

and

push

hand

nuts

in

engaging

hole

in

the

side

frames,

4

3.

Move

the

roller

brackets

up

or

down

until

the

bolts

line

up

with

the

top

or

bottom

notch

in

the

brockets,

4.

Tighten

the

hond

nuts

securely

moking

certain

(

the

square

shoulder

of

the

bolts

engoge

properly

with

the

notch

in

the

roller

brackets,

NOTE

Make

certain

the

bolts

ore

in

the

same

notch

in

each

roller

bracket

and

the

hand

nuts

are

engaged

in

the

some

hole

in

eoch

side

frome

HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

(See

Fig

VII)

Far

aperating

comfort,

the

handle

height

can

be

adjusted

ta

one

of

four

positions

..

To

adjust

handle

height/

proceed

as

follows:

1,

Remave

the

hex

nut

and

handle

stop

bracket

from

the

hondle

stop

bolt

in

each

side

frame,

2"

Remove

the

hex

nut

and

lockwasher

securing

the

hondle

stop

bolt

in

the

side

frames

and

remove

the

handle

stop

bolts

3,

Push

the

handle

farward

and

insert

the

handle

stop

bolts

through

the

desired

notch

in

each

side

frame

Make

certain

the

bolts

are

in

the

some

notch

in

each

side

frome

4

Reassemble

handle

stop

brackets

by

reversing

steps

1

and

2,

Figure VII

NOTE

When

the

handle

is

in

the

high

position,

the

handle

stops

are

not

required

DRIVE

BELT

ADJUSTMENT

(See

Fig

VIII)

The

spring

loaded

idler

pulley

an

the

clutch

auto~

matically

compensates

for

normal

belt

wear

and

stretch.

If

excessive

belt

slippage

occurs

and

the

belt

is in

good

condition,

perform

the

following

adjustment:

1,

Loosen

the

four

engine

mounting

screws

and

slide

the

engine

forward

to

remove

only

the

ex~

cess

slack

from

the

belt" Do

not

move

the

engine

too

far

forword,

the

belt

will

not

disengage

2

After

adjusting

the

belt,

tighten

the

engine

mounting

screws

securely,

Make

certain

the

engine

pulley

is

in

line

with

the

lorge

pulley,

Check

olign~

ment

of

pulleys

by

looking

through

rear

of

belt

guard,

f

\

(

,

Figure

VIII

3,

To

insure

the

belt

is

properly

adjusted,

perform

the

following check,

a,

Place

the

clutch

lever

in

the

disengaged

position

and

move

the

engine

control

lever

to

the

stop

position

b Pull

the

starter

handle

several

times,

If

the

mower

has

a

tendency

to

move,

belt

is

too

tight"

Move

engine

back

to

loosen

belt

and

repeat

the

above

procedure,

c

Start

the

engine

and

check

the

operation

of

the

clutch,

mower

should

not

move

when

the

clutch

is

disengaged,

CUTTER

BAR

ADJUSTMENTS

(See

Fig

IX)

Figure

IX

The

cutter

bar

is

adjusted

by

turning

the

two

ad-

justing

screws

on

the

inside

of

each

side

frame,

With

a

screw

driver,

turn

the

screw

equally

to

the

left

(counter-clockwise)

to

bring

the

cutter

bar

closer

to

the

reel

blades

The culler

bar

should

very

lightly

contact

the

reel

blades

for

best

performance,

NOTE

Excessive

tightness

will

cause

rapid

wear

of

the

cutting

edges.

A

correctly

adjusted

cutter

bar

will

cut

a

strip

of

newspaper

along

the

full

l.ength

of

each

reel

blade

and

the

reel will re-

volve

freely

5

CHAIN

ADJUSTMENT

(See

Fig.

X)

Figure X

After

a

new

mower

has

been

operated

for

.5

to

10

hours,

the

chain

may

require

adjustment

to

take

up

initial

slack.

After

the

initial

adjustment,

check

chain

adjustment

each

time

the

chain

is

lubricated

Adjust

chain

as

follows:

1,

Place

the

clutch

lever

in

the

disengage

position

2,

Remove

the

chain

guard

3 Loosen

the

upper

nut

on

the

deck

adjusting

screws

on

each

side

of

the

deck

On

the

chain

side

of

the

deck,

insert

a

screw

driver

or

steel

bar

between

the

deck

and

side

frame

Pry

the

deck

upward

to

tighten

the

chain. A

properly

adjusted

chain

has

a

slight

amount

of

slack

between

the

sprockets

4

When

the

proper

chain

tension

is

obtained,

reach

through

the

handle

slot in

the

deck

and

turn

the

lower

nut

on

the

adjusting

screw

up

until it

contacts

the

underside

of

the

deck;

then

tighten

the

upper

nut

securely

against

the

deck

5.

Adjust

the

opposite

side

of

the

deck

approx-

imately

the

same

amount.

6 Reinstall

chain

guard

CAUTION

Do

not

adjust

the

chain

too

tightly.

This

causes

rapid

wear

and

chain

stretch,

and

may

cause

failure

of

the

reel

and

cross

shaft

bearing

LUBRICATION:

LUBRICATING

THE

MOWER

(See

Fig.

XI,

XII,

XIII)

Lubricating

the

mower

as

instructed

below:

A.

Rear

Rollers -Every

10

to

15

operating

hours,

lubricate

the

rollers,

Figure

Xl,

with

SAE

No,

30

oil

Tip

the

mower

to

allow

oil to

run

into

the

railers

B Reel

Bearings

-

Shield

type

ball

bearings,

Fig-

ure

XI,

are

lubricated

at

the

factory

and

the

only

attention

required

is

checking

of

the

lubricant

when

the

reel

blades

are

sharpened,

or

when

the

mower

is

checked

by

your

dealer

C,

Gears

and

Wheels

-

At

the

beginning

of

each

cutting

season

lubricate

the

gears

and

wheels,

Fig-

ure

XII,

with

a

semi-fluid

grease,

such

as,

Alemite

Lubricant

0-164"

To

lubricate

proceed

as

follows:

1"

Remove

the

cotter

pins

from

the

end

af

the

wing

screws.

Turn

the

wing

screws

out

of

special

nuts

and

remove

the

wheels

from

the

mower.

Remave

the

lockwasher

and

axle

from

the

wheels

2,

Apply

a

liberal

amount

of

grease

to

the

pinion

and

wheel

gears,

wheel

hubs

and

axle

3"

Reassemble

wheels

by

reversing

Step

1

Make

certain

pinion

and

wheel

gears

mesh

properly

Figure XI

com,:;~;~1~.:1;tk

LOCKWASHER WING.

SCREW

Figure XII

0"

Cross

Shaft

Bearings

-

At

the

beginning

of

each

season

and

after

every

30.

days

of

service,

lubricate

bearings,

Figure

XI,

with

SAE No.

30

oil

Insert

spout

of

an

oil

can

through

the

hole

in

the

bearing

covers

and

force

oil

into

the

felt

retainer

until

saturated

E.

Clutch Pivot

Points

-

At

the

beginning

of

each

cutting

season

and

as

required

to

maintain

smooth

operation,

lubricate

clutch

pivot

points,

Figure

XIII,

with

SAE

No

..

30

oil

F.

Idler

Arm

Cam

-

At

the

beginning

of

each

cut-

ting

season

and

as

reguired

to

maintain

smooth

operation,

lubricate

the

bottom

edge

of

the

idler

arm

cam,

Figure

XIII,

with

a

light

coat

of

grease

6

Figure XIII

G Roller

Chain

-

Every

8

operating

hours,

lub-

ricate

the

roller

chain,

Figure

XI,

with

SAE

No

30

oil.

Apply

oil to

the

chain

so

that

it

reaches

the

inside

of

each

roller

H.

Throttle

and

Clutch

Control

Cables

-

If

the

con-

trol

cables,

Figure

XI,

become

hard

to

operate,

lub-

ricate

the

outside

of

the

control

cable

housing

with

No.

30

oil Oil will

run

between

the

coils

and

lubricote

the

inside

of

the

housing

Wipe

off

the

excess

oil

that

remains

on

the

outside

of

the

housing

CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL

(See

Fig

XIV)

Figure

XIV

The

engine

crankcase

may

be

easily

filled,

Figure

XIV,

by

utilizing

a

funnel

Follow

the

instructions

in

the

engine

manual,

furn-

ished

with

your

mower,

regarding

how

often

to

change

oil.

To

change

oil,

proceed

as

follows:

1..

Drain

crankcase

-Tip

the

mower

forward

catching

the

oil in

disposable

container.

Drain

the

crankcase

completely

(

\

\.

(

\

2.

Refill

crankcase

-Fill

the

crankcase

until

the

oil

level

is

even

with

the

bottom

edge

of

the

filler

hole

Reinstall

the

filler

plug

securely

MAINTENANCE:

DRIVE

BELT

REPLACEMENT

(See

Fig.

XV)

Figure

XV

1..

Remove

belt

guard

2 Loosen

the

four

engine

mounting

bolts

and

slide

the

engine

back

as

for

as

possible

3

Place

the

clutch

lever

in

the

disengaged

posi-

tion

Remove

the

old

drive

belt

from

around

the

en-

gine

pulley

and

then

from

around

the

large

pulley

4" Position

the

new

drive

belt

around

the

large

pulley

Slip

the

belt

around

the

engine

pulley

making

certain

the

bottom

of

the

belt

is

between

the

belt

guide

and

idler

pulley

5

Reinstall

the

belt

guard

making

certain

the

inside

the

guard

is

above

the

belt

6 Refer to

drive

belt

adjustment

instructions

in

this

manual

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

Periodically

check

(clean

if

required)

for

ac-

cumulation

of

grass

or

debris

on

the

air

intake

screen

to

prevent

engine

damage

caused

by

overheating

2

When

tipping

the

mower

to

work

on

the

reel

or

under

side

of

deck,

tip

only

opposite

carburetor

side

of

the

engine

to

prevent

oil

spilling

from

breather

STORAGE

At

the

end

of

the

season,

or

if

mower

is

to

be

stored

for

any

length

of

time,

the

following

steps

are

recom-

mended,

Wash

off

accumulated

dust

and

clippings

with

spray

from

garden

hose,

being

careful

not

to

direct

water

at

the

engine.

If

necessary

a

soft

bristled

scrub

brush

can

be

used

to

clean

wheels

and

tires

A

small

stick

can

be

used

effectively

to

clean

out

corners

Wipe

entire

unit

with

clean

cloth to

remove

gaso-

line

stains

and

oily

spots

This

simple

procedure

will

keep

your

mower

looking

like

new

for

years

to

come,

7

When

mower

is

completely

dry,

lubricate

mower

following

the

lubricating

instructions

in

this

manual

Then

refer

to

the

Engine

Manual

for

storage

instruc-

tions

Be

faithful

to

these

simple

procedures

and

your

Reo

mower

will

give

you

faithful

service

year

after

year

GRASS

CATCHER:

The

Grass

Catcher

is

furnished

with

the

mower.

To

attach

to

the

mower

slide

the

catcher

under

mower

till

the

lower

rods

hook

under

the

catcher

bracket,

then

lift

up

and

forward

till

the

upper

rods

fal!

into

the

upper

notches

of

the

brackets.

To

remove

simply

lift

up

and

away.

If

the

bock

of

the

catcher

drags

on

the

grass

or

if

tilted

to

high

adjustments

can

be

made

by

moving

the

side

bars

up

or

down

LAWN

CARE:

CUTTING

HEIGHT

Cutting

height

will

vary

with

different

types

of

grass,

climate,

and

individual

preference

..

Generally,

grass

should

be

cut

1

II

to

1!--2"

in

spring,

and

not

less

than

2"

in

hot

summer

weather

USE

OF

GRASS

CATCHER

By

continually

mulching

grass

clippings

into

the

lawn,

a

thick

mot

may

form

which

could

suffocate

grass

roots. To

avoid

matting

and

to

develop

a thick

turf,

it

is

recommended

to

gather

grass

clippings

in

a

catcher,

Using

the

grass

catcher

also

helps

prevent

the

spreading

of

weeds

by

cutting

and

gathering

the

seed

MOWING

PATTERNS

Reversing

and

changing

mowing

direction,

every

cutting

will

help

to

eliminate

matting,

graining,

and

corrugation,

thereby

enhancing

your

lawn

appear-

ance

Instead

of

cutting

in circles,

try

various

mow-

ing

patterns

to

get

additional

mowing

benefits

MOWING

PATTERNS

TURF

MAINTENANCE

Proper

fertilizing,

weed

and

insect

control

ate

necessary

to

maintain

a

healthy

lawn

Due to

varia-

tions

in

climate,

soil,

gross,

etc,

it

would

be

im-

possible

to

cover

proper

turf

maintenance

adequately

For

turf

maintenance

information,

see

your

garden

supply

dealer

Local

county

agents,

park

and

golf

course

superintendents

are

also

excellent

sources

of

information

WATERING

It

is

recommended

your

lawn

be

watered

to

equal

1"

to

2"

of

rainfall

each

week

when

natural

rain

does

not

provide

this

amount

This

shauld

be

done

in

one

deep

watering

to

stimulate

root

growth

Light, fre-

quent

waterings

promate

weak

grass

growth

and

strong

weed

growth

STREAKING

Caused

by

wheel

tracks,

limp

gross,

grass

too

high

Cut

grass

shorter

and

more

frequently

Do

nat

cut

when

gross

is

wet

If

grass

is

too

long,

cut

twice:

first

time

~Jf

above

desired

finished

cut

To

eliminate

wheel

tracks,

overlap

each

cut

going

in

opposite

direction

This

power

mower

has

been

certified

by

the

manufacturer

to

conform

to

AS,A

Safety

Standards

Outdoor

Power

Equipment

Institute,

Inc,

sponsored

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

FOR

ALL POWER

MOWER

USERS

Recommended

practices

from

the

American

Standard

Safety

Specifications

for

Power

Lawn

Mowers

TRAINING

1,

Regard

your

mower

as

a

piece

of

power

equip-

ment,

and

teach

this

regard

to

all

who

operate

the

equipment.

2"

Never

allow

children

or

young

teen-agers

to

operate

a

power

mower

3.

Be

sure

you

know

how

to

stop

the

mower

and

engine

at

a

moment's

notice"

4.

Instruct

children

to

keep

away

from

the

area

of

operation

of

the

mower

at

all

times

PREPARATION

1"

Before

starting

operation,

clear

the

entire

lawn

area

of

all

debris

that

could

catch

on

to

or

be

thrown

by

the

blade.

2.,

Plan

the

cutting

operation

so

it is

not

necessary

to

pull

the

mower

rearward

towards

you,

particularly

on

a

downgrade,

3"

When

yau

mow

on

rough

terrain

or

in high

grass

or

wp.eds,

the

blade

should

be

set

at

the

highest

cutting

point

to

minimize

debris

being

eiected

from

the

mower,

4 Unless

there

is

very

good

artificial

light,

mow

only

during

the

daylight

5"

Do

not

operate

power

mowers

in

wet

grass,

which

clogs

the

mower

and

increases

the

danger

of

your

slipping

and

possibly

coming

into

contact

with

the

blade

..

6,

Fill

gasoline-driven

mowers

outdoors.

Avoid

spilling

gasoline

and

don't

fill

the

tank

while

en-

gine

is

running

or

while

you

are

smoking

7"

Don't

mow

when

barefoot

or

wearing

open

sandals.

Provide

some

protection

by

means

of

long,

heavy

denim

trousers

and

brogues,

If

you

have

safety

shoes,

wear

them,

8"

Mower

guards

should

never

be

removed,

OPERATION

Give

complete

and

undivided

attention

to

the

iob

at

hand.

2,

Keep

the

area

of

operation

clear

of

all

persons,

particularly

small

children

3

Don't

start

the

engine

and

reel

until

yau

are

ready

to

start

mowing

Stop

the

engine

whenever

you

leave

the

mower,

6.

Stay

clear

of

the

front

of

self-propelled

mowers

during

and

after

starting

7"

If

the

mower

handle

has

a

safety

latch

to

hold

it

in

normal

operating

p'osition,

keep

it

engaged

dur-

ing

the

operation,

8,

Keep in

step

with

mower,

Do not

lag

behind

or

let it pull

you

so

you

will not

be

in full

command

of

the

machine,

Do

not

run

9,

Control

the

direction

of

the

mower

by

hand

pressure

on

the

handle,

not

by

foot

pressure

on

the

mower

housing

10,

When

operating

over

uneven

terrain

and

slopes,

use

extreme

care

and

make

sure

of

solid

and

firm

footing

at

all

times,

11, Exercise

special

care

when

operating

around

objects

to

prevent

the

blades

from

striking

them

and

never

deliberately

operate

over

any

object

12,

Stop

operation

when

another

person

approaches.

Do

not

pass

or

stand

on

the

grass-discharge

side

of

the

machine

with

the

engine

running

MAINTENANCE

AND

STORAGE

1,

Follow implicitly

the

manufacturer's

recommen-

dations

for

maintenance

2,

Have

a

competent

serviceman

make

a

thorough

inspection

of

the

machine

at

least

once

a

year,

3

Never

adjust

the

machine

or

change

attach-

ments

until

the

engine

has

been

turned

off

and

the

sparkplug

wire

disconnected.

Otherwise

it is

possible

that

the

engine

could

start

if

the

blade

or

cutter

bar

were

turned

while

making

an

adjustment

or

repair

4,

If

carburetor

adjustment

is

necessary,

stand

to

one

side

and

keep

feet

and

hands

in

the

clear

while

making

adiustments

5,

Keep

engines

free

trom

accumulations

of

grass,

leaves,

or

excessive

grease

An

accumulation

of

these

combustible

materials

may

result

in a fire.

6

Store

gasaline

in

a

safe

container

..

Store

the

container

in a

cool,

dry

place,

not

in

the

house

or

near

heating

appliances.

7

Keep

the

machine

and

fuel

container

in locked

storage

to

prevent

children

from

playing

and

tamper-

ing

with

them

8

Maximum

operating

results

and

safety

can

only

be

expected

if

the

machine

is

maintained

and

op-

(

c

4,

Don't

overspeed

the

engine

..

Excessive

cutting

speed

or

tampering

with

the

governor

can

be

dan

..

gerous

Operate

the

engine

at

the

slowest

speed

which

will

cut

satisfactorily

erated

correctly, \

5,

Start

the

mower

carefully,

Stand

firmly,

with

your

feet

away

from

the

blade

Be

sure

the

mower

will

not

tip

or

roll

during

the

starting

operation.

8

9,

Gasoline

powered

equipment

or

fuel

containers

should

not

be

stored

in

basement

or

any

closed

area

where

heating

or

heat

appliances

or

open

pilot

lights

are

present,

unless

fuel is

completely

drained

from

power

equipment

and

fuel

confiners.

(

Item

Part

No.

No

Req'd

1 7274 1

2

7275

1

3

7246

1

4 MW··8331 1

5 7277 1

6

7279

1

7 1

•

7172

1

9

7280

1

10

909017··4 9

JJ 915538··4

10

12

920152-4

10

13 7288 1

14

7281 2

15

7282 1

16

7283

2

17

7236

1

,.

7284 1

19

7285

1

(

20

7286

1

21

7287 1

22 7291 1

23 7278 1

24 908286

..

4 1

25 7297 2

33

24

I

\.~1

Deck -Cross

Shaft

-Clutch

When

ordering

parfs

always

list

Part

No

and

name

of

part

Item

Part

No"

Description

No No

Req'd

Deck Assembly 26

7290

1

Guard,

Belt

27

7292

2

Engine

Assembly

2.

729,5 1

Key,

Crankshaft

Pulley 29

7289

1

Pulley,

Crass

Shaft

30

908002-4

2

Pulley

Crankshaft

3J

908016··4 4

Plate.

Serial

Number

32

908021·,4 4

Decal

Name

33

920085-4

1

Clomp,

Clutch

Coble

34 915111··4 2

Screw,

#10··24

x %

Rd

Hd

35

915112·4

•

Nut

# 10

..

24,

Hex 36

909022-4

1

Lockwasher

# 10 Type 12 37

909068

..

4 1

Chain

Railer

Dri¥e,

w/Ref

47

3.

932001 4 3

(over

Cross

Shoft

Beoring 39 920081··4 2

Bearing

Cross Shoff,

LH

40 920082··4 9

Felt, Oil

Retaining

41

7299

1

Belt, Drive 42

909862

2

Bearing,

Idler

43

937085

1

Spring,

Belt

Tightener

44

926408-4

2

Bracket,. Bell

Crank

4.5

7293

5

Crank,

Bell 46

920009

..

4 3

Shaft

&

Arm,

Clutch

47

7294

1

Cross Shoft arkt Assembly

4.

7296

2

Screw X 20 x % 49

7339

1

Clip,

Upper

Chain

Guard

9

1

48

28

\

Description

Bearing

Cross

Shaft,

RH

Bracket, Bearing,

Crass

Shaft

Guard"

Chain,

Upper

Shaft

Cross

w/Sprocket

Screw,

};1-20 x % Hex Hd

Cap

Screw, 3f6-18 x % Hex

Hd

Cap

Screw"

3{6··18

x

1Y2

Hex Hd

Cap

lockwasher

Y2

SAE

Nut

};1-20, Hex

Nut,

~6-18,

Hex

Screw,

# 10-24 x %

Rd

Hd,

Machine

Screw, 3f6-18 x

Y2

Rd

Hd

Machine

Pin,

J{6

x %

Cotter

Lockwasher,

Y;1

Med

Lockwasher,

j(6

Med

Decal,

Safety,

ASA

Screw,

7(6

..

18 x

U6,

Set

Key,

#6

Woodruff

Screw,

#2

x

Y;1,

Type U-Drive

Washer,

1(6

Burr

Washer,

% SAE

Link,

Master

-Drive Chain

Screw,

# 10 x

Y2

Truss Hd

Decal

Caution

37

3\

4 \

~.46

38 37

°.-

41

21

42

\ \

46

25

46

~

I

"-

·::::::"41

11

I

45

\

54

46~

&8

/ ..

~

48

12"\,.\"\"

40

I

56~>431131

50

&3

/

38

\ \

..

}f)1.1

\

~

("'-

8

18

15

42

.'

'v~

,,fi

~~

-:)~~

/',

j

~

- -

--

~

"',

"30.

__

-

-~--

'>

,-.:_,_

2'~

\

69

,

........

,'J"

22'

,

\34

\

__

--

@)"

\

50

Jj5-

14

\ .

47

52

\

2"

~\\""~

50"

50

35

'.

' ..-4

,\

53

35

9

~\

\

38

48

16

6

44

(

65

59

67

66

68

Lower

Unit

When

ordering

parts

always

list

Part

No

and

name

of

part

Item

Part

No.

Item

Pent

No

No No

Req'd

Description No No

Req'd

Description

1

7300

1 Frame,

R"H

Side

12

7307

2 Shield

Dust

2 7301 1 Frame,

L.H

Side

13

7308

1 Pinion Drive, R H

3 7302 1 Reel Assembly, 5 Blade,

w/Spracket

I.

7309

1 Pinion, Drive, l H

4

7303

1 Tube, Front Cross

5 7333 1

Guard

Reel

Sprocket

6

7312

2

Knob,

Roller Adj

15

7310

2

Shoft

Wheel (

16

7298

1 Decal..

Height

Inst.

17 920126-4 2

lock

washer,

1'2

Ext

7 7253 2

Knack·Off

Spinner

Ass'y

I.

7311 2

Tire"

Diamond

Tread

•

7304

2 Wheel

w/Tire

20

7313

2 Powl, Pinion Drive

9 7305 2

Wheel

w / a Tire

21

7314

2 Brocket" Hondle

Stop

10

7306

1

Shaft,

Rear Roller 22

915236-4

2

Nut"

%.16

Hex

Jam

11

932017··4-

2 Pin,

Ys

x 1

Cotfer

-

Wh

R,t

(Continued

on

PClge

11)

10

23 7315 I

Case,

R H

Adjusting

Screw

24

7316

I

Case,

tH,

Adjusting

Screw

45

900214-4

2 Bolt,

~6·18

x %

short

Neck

Carrioge

46

920082-4

8

lockwasher,

K6

25

7317

I

Bracket,

Rear

Railer R H

47

920084··4-

2

lockwasher,

%

(

26

7318

2 Stud,.

Handle

27

7319

2

Screw,

Deck Adjusting

28

7320

I Plate,

lH

Mounting

Plate

29

7322 2

Screw,

Cutter

Bor Adjusting

48

920123,,4 2

lockwasher,

~6

50

920041-4

4

Washer,

X

Flat

52 920009··4 2

Washer,

% SAE

53

9200084

4

Washer,

lU2

SAE

30

7323

2 Bearing, Reel

Shaft

54

7330

6

Lockwasher,

%1

31

7325 2

Slinger,

Dirt 56 7331 4

Washer,

J(6

Flat

32

7327

I Bar,

Cutter

33

7324

I Rod, Tie

34

7326

2

Washer,

Seal Reel

Bearing

Felt

35 7321 3 Roller,.

Rear

57

7334

I

Nut,

7(6

..

18 Hex

Conelack

58

7332

2

Nut,

X-13

Adjustment

(Special)

59

7335

I Bracket,

L.H.

Catcher

60

7336

I Bracket,

R,H

Catcher

36

7328

I

Plate,

R.H

Mounting

37 908001·-4 6

Screw,

~-20

x

Yz

Hex

Hd

Cap

38

908016·4

4 Screw,

Pi'6·18

x % Hex

Hd

Cap

39

7329 I Decal, Roller Adj

40

915111·4

6

Nut,

!i-20

Hex

41

915001··4 4

Nut

K6-18 Hex

42

915235-4

4 Nut,

11'6

..

18

Hex

Jam

43

915084-4

4 Nut,

~6-24

Hex

Jam

44

900040··4 2

Bolt

~6-18

x 01

Corrioge

61

7337

I Deflector,

Grass

62

7338

I Clip

63 926234··4 I

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Rd,

Hd

#lOxXSM

64

900215·4

2 Bolt,

Carriage

S.N, ;(6

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18 x I

65

920008-4

2

Washer,

Flat ;(6

STD

66

920082··4 2

Washer,

Lock

J(6

67

915001··4 2

Nut

..

Hex K6-18

68

7254

I

Gross

Catcher

Ass'y

69

7276

I Bracket, Rear Roller LH

2

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5

Handle

Assembly

When

ordering

parts

always

list

Part

No

and

name

of

part

Item

Part

No, Item

Part

No,

No

Req'd

Description No No Req'd, Description

I

7247

I

Handle

Lower 9

7250

I

Cover

Control

2

7099

I

Handle

Upper

3 7101 I

Shield,

Handle

10

908148··4 I

Screw,

Hex

X·20

x

4Y:/

II

960008·4

I Nut,

Hex

Whizlock X

·20

4

908007·4

2

Screw,

Hex

Head

Cap

%1

..

20

x

IX

12

9107754

I

Screw,

Pan

Head

#2

Phil

#8

..

32 x %

5

908006·4

2

Screw,

Hex

Head

Cap

%1.20

x

1%1

13

7098

2 Clip, Control

Cable

6 960008··4 4

Nut,

Hex Whi:r.!ock

X·20

I.

7179

I Decal

"Royale

IV"

7 7248 2 Knob,

Control

15

7180

I Decal, Control Lever

8

7249

I

Conlrol

Dual 16

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Hex

#8

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32

11

"REEL"

MOWING

FACTS

Today,

an

increasing

number

of

home

owners

de-

sire

the

better-looking

lown

which

only

a

reel-type

power

lown

mower

can

provide

Many

of

these

home

owners

have

had

no

exper-

ience

whatever

with

reel

mowers

unless

it

may

have

been

with

the

old

push-type

hand

mower.

Since

the

days

when

such

people

used

a

hand

mower,

lawns

themselves

have

changed

radically

and

lawn

care

has

undergone

a

revolution,

Home

owners

who

are

seeking

better

lawns

are

apt

to

be

those

who

apply

chemicals,

fertilizers

and

water

most

religiously,

Very

probably,

they

have

better

than

average

lawns

From

experience,

they

are

more

than

ordinarily

demanding

of

the

appearance

of

their

lawns

after

cutting

For a

well

maintained

lawn,

0

reel

mower

will

give

the

finest

appearance

it

is

possible

to

obtoin,

There

are,

however,

certain

things

which

should

be

understood

about

reel

mowers

as

0

group,

as

on

aid

in

selecting

the

right

machine,

1"

A

reel

mower

cuts

by

shearing

off

the

gross

blodes

as

would

a

pair

of

scissors

Consequently,

the

cut

grass

tip

is

clean.

There

is

no

ragged

tip

"wound"

The

end

will

seal

quickly

with

no

dead

fringe

or

dis-

coloration.

This

is

one

of

several

important

reasons

why

a

lawn

cut

with

a

reel

mower

looks

better

and

why

growth

is

accelerated,

rather

than

impaired

2 Reel

mowers

have

no

"lift"

action

They

will

not

raise

gross

blades

which

are

lying

down.

Similarly,

if

grass

blades

lie

over

at

the

tips,

reel

mowers

will

push

a

certain

number

of

them

under

the

bed

knife

without

cutting

these

blades

off"

Hence

the

need

for

reosonably

frequent

cutting

with

reel

mowers

and

for

cutting

at

lower

heights

where

the

grass

stem

is

more

firm

3, Reel

mowers

with

blades

in

the

reel

that

ore

dose

together

ond

which

turn

faster

give

0

finer

cut,

produce

a

more

velvet-like

surface,

and

make

a

prettier

lown

than

a

mower

with

blades

far

aport

and

turning

slower

BUT,

the

closer

the

blodes

ond

the

higher

the

turning

speed

the

more

necessary

it

is

that

the

lawn

be

cut

often

so

thot

only

short

lengths

of

grass

are

cut

off,

likewise,

it

is

important

to

cut

close

to

the

root

crown

(1

X"

or

less)

unless

grasses

are

stiff

and

sturdy

and

will

stond

up

in

the

sheoring

oction

orea

4 Reel

mowers

with

fewer

blodes

set

further

apart

give

a

good

cut

and

will

do

a

better

job

at

higher

cutting

heights

or

when

a

greater

length

of

grass

is

to

be

cut

off

The

wide

spacing

of

the

blades

permits

longer

grass

to

get

into

the

shearing

areo

The

slower

turning

speed

of

the

reel

prevents

push-

ing

uncut

grass

blades

under

the

bedknife

5

There

is

a

practicol

limit

to

the

maximum

height

at

which

any

reel

mower

will

produce

a

smooth,

even

cut

with

few

or

no

missed

gross

blodes

For

Kentucky

blue,

Merion

blue,

and

fescue

lowns,

the

maximum

height

at

which

0

good,

even

cut

the

first

time

over

can

be

assured

is

about

1

Y2

inches,

For

St..

Augustine,

Bermuda,

and

Zoysia

lowns,

it

is

obout

1%

to

2

inches

Printed

in

U.

SA

The

lawn

itself will

govern

the

maximum

height

for

good

cutting.

Healthy,

well-fed

lawns

with

sturdy

grass

blades

may

permit

going

above

the

limits

specified.

Sickly,

under-fed,

or

shady

lawris

with

limp

grass

will

almost

certainly

need

lower

cutting

heights.

No

reel

mower

is

a

brush

cutter

and

none

is

de-

signed

to

cut

hayfield

high

gross

For

the

home

owner

who

cares

about

appearance

and

who

is

willing

to

cut

frequently

enough,

the

reel

mower

is

the

ideal

machine,

•••

WARRANTY

We

worrant

Wheel

Horse

Products

for

One

Yeor

from

date

of

purchose

against

defective

ports

and

workmonship

We

will

reploce,

free

of

chorge,

ony

de-

fective

part

if

returned

to

the

factory

Prepaid.

*

Wheel

Horse

Products,

Inc,

reserves

the

right

to

make

chonges

or

improvements

upon

its

products

without

imposing

any

obligations

upon

itself

to

install

the

same

upon

its

products

that

have

been

previously

manufactured

The

engine

carries

a

separote

wor-

ronty

by

the

manufacturers

For

engine

service,

contact

your

local

engine

service

headquarters

*

AI!

warranty

claims

work

shipments

must

be

handled

through

your

authorized

Wheel

Horse

Reo

Dealer

NOTE:

90

Doys

Warranty

for

Commerciol

Use

If

i,

If

.",1

FORM

NO

349

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