Worldlawn WY28 series User manual

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Commercial / Residential
28″Mower
Operator’s Manual
Worldlawn Power Equipment, Inc.
Industrial Park 2415 Ashland Ave. Beatrice, NE 68310
Toll Free Number: 1-800-267-4255
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Service Information
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Mower Operation
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Adjustments & Repairs
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Warranty

Service Information
WORLDLAWN 28”COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL MOWER
SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS INFORMATION
If you have questions, problems, or need an Operator’s or
Parts Manual, please contact your local Worldlawn
authorized dealer or call the Factory. When calling or writing,
please provide the Model and Serial Number of your Mower.
WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.
Phone: …………………………………… [phone]
Fax: ……………………………………… [phone]
E-mail: www.worldlawnpowerequip.com
Some of the pictures will vary between models but they
generally depict similar information.
MODEL NUMBERS 28”MOWERS
MODEL
Cutting Height
WY28…
1.5’’-3’’
WY28B…
2’’-4’’
Factory specified replacement parts for your Mower are
available from either your local Worldlawn authorized dealer
or by calling the Factory.
For engine information, contact your nearest authorized
Engine Service Dealer. The Engine Warranty is covered by
the Engine Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty.
Record
Model No.
Serial No.

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Equipment Safety and Training……………..………………………………………...
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General Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………...
1
Unpacking & Initial Assembly………………………………………………………..
1
Preparation to Mow…………………………………………………………………...
2
Operating the Mower ……………………………………………………………........
2
Maintenance and Storage………………………………………………………..........
3
MOWER OPERATION
Initial Run Procedures ………………………………..... ……………………........
3
Mower Operation………………………………..... ……………………....................
3
Before Starting the Engine……………………..... ……………………......................
3
Starting the Engine …………………………………………………….……..……..
3
Blade Drive……………………………………………………………………………
3
Wheel Drives………………………………………………………………………….
4
Stopping the Mower……………………………………………………………..........
4
ADJUSTMENTSAND REPAIRS
Mower Deck Adjustments……………………………………………………………
4
Mower Deck Belt Adjustments ………………………………………………………
4
Transmission Drive Belt Adjustments ……………………………………………….
4
Wheel Drive Belt Adjustments……………………………………………………….
5
Blade Replacement……………………………………………………………………
5
2-4″Blade Drive Belt Replacement…………………………………………………
1.5-3″Blade Drive Belt Replacement ………………………………………………
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Synchronous Belt Replacement………………………………………………………
5
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement………………………………………………..
5
Blade Brake Pad Replacement………………………………………………………..
6
Wheel Drive Belt Replacement………………………………………………………
6
Rear Wheel Tube Replacement ………………………………………………………
6
Drive Control Adjustments……………………………………………………………
6
Shift Control Rod Adjustment………………………………………………………...
6
Transmission Case Replacement……………………………………………………..
7
Electrical Schematic ………………………………………………………………….
8
Service Instructions for Transmission ………………………………………………..
9
ACCESSORY
Grass Catcher …………………………………………………………………………
10
SERVICE BATTERY
Service Battery…………………………………………………………….. . . . . . . .
Connecting the Negative Battery Cables…………………………………….. . . . . .
Check Battery Charge…………………………………………………………….. . .
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Information…………………………………………………………………
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANSATTENTION!
BECOMEALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
EQUIPMENT SAFETYAND TRAINING
● READ THE OPERATOR’S Manual Carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with thecontrolsandtheproperuseoftheMower.
● NEVER allowchildrentooperateorrideontheMower.Donotallow
adultstooperatetheMower withoutproperinstruction.
● KEEP the area of operation clear of all bystanders, particularly small
children andpets.
● DO NOT operate the Mower if under the influence of alcohol,
medication,orwhentiredorill.
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry;
however, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower
depends on you following the operating, maintenance, and adjustment
instructions inthis manual.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. Worldlawn dealers
are informed of the latest methods to service this mower and provide
promptandefficient service.
A replacement operator’s manual is available from your dealer or by
contacting Worldlawn Power Equipment, Inc. Industrial Park 2415
AshlandAvenue Beatrice,NE 68310.
E-mail: www.worldlawnpowerequip.com. Please indicate the complete
modelandserialnumberofyourWorldlawn mower.
Use of other than original Worldlawn replacement parts will void the
warranty.
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine are
referenced from the operator’s perspective when in the normal operating
positionand facingtheforwardtraveldirection.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
·Read this operator’s manual and instructions furnished with
attachments. Perform only those maintenance procedures described in
this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired,
contact an authorized Worldlawn dealer. To ensure optimum
performance and safety, always purchase genuine Worldlawn
replacementpartsandaccessories.
·FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR
INCORRECTLY OPERATING THE MOWER, COULD RESULT
INSERIOUSPERSONALINJURY.
Thissymbolmeans“Attention! Become Alert!”
DANGER
The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that
could result in high probability of death or irreparable
injuryifproperprecautionsarenottaken.
WARNING
The signal word “WARNING” denotes that a hazard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or
deathifprecautionsarenottaken.
CAUTION
The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in
personalinjuryifproperprecautionsarenottaken.
UNPACKING&INITIALASSEMBLY
·Opencrate.
·Removelooseparts(i.e., Operator’s manual, etc) from crate.
·Removeunitfromcrate,checkcratethoroughlyforlooseparts.
·Attach the handlebars with two M8×50 Hex Hd bolts, two M8×25
bolts, four M8 locknuts, and four M8 washerson each side as shown in
FIG1.
FIG1