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FORM NO. 3319–721GB
Wheel Horse
48" Side Discharge
Mower
for
Lawn & Garden Tractors
Model No. 78268 – 7900001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
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- Page 1 48” Side Discharge Mower Lawn & Garden Tractors Model No. 78268 – 7900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and...
- Page 2 Introduction We want you to be completely satisfied with your The warning system in this manual identifies new product, so feel free to contact your local potential hazards and has special safety messages that Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Page Attachment Power Lift ....Safety and Instruction Decals ....Adjusting Dial-A-Height . -
Page 4: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON GRASS DEFLECTOR ON GRASS DEFLECTOR (Part No. 93–7317) (Part No. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grass deflector Spring Washer 1/2” (13 mm) Cotter pin Install grass deflector Plastic washer Rubber bushing Lock nut 3/8” Rear link Washer Install rear link Cotter pin Adjustable links Washer 1/2”... -
Page 6: Mower Preparation
Installation Mower Preparation Place spring short end into small hole in the POTENTIAL HAZARD grass deflector (Fig. 1). Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly Position spring and grass deflector over post on mounted in place, you and others are rear of deck and secure with cotter pin (Fig. - Page 7 Installation Place rear link on mower rear bracket and secure Place adjustable links on mower brackets and with 1/2” (13 mm) washer and cotter pin secure with 1/2” (13 mm) washers and cotter (Fig. 2). pins (Fig. 3). Figure 2 Figure 3 1.
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Page 8: Installing The Mower
Installation Installing the Mower Install front adjustable links to front lift arms with washers and small hairpin cotters (Fig. 5). Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. -
Page 9: Transport Height Adjustment
Installation Pull on idler pulley to relax belt tension and Transport Height Adjustment install mower drive belt into the top engine drive pulley groove (Fig. 6). Transport height is set at the factory and should not need adjustment; however if the belt covers contact Note: Make sure belt is properly located in the footrest in the raised position, adjustment is... -
Page 10: Side-To-Side Mower Leveling
Installation Side-to-Side Mower Leveling Loosen adjustment bolt on one side and rotate hanger bracket to raise or lower mower (Fig. 9). The mower blades must be level from side to side. After adjusting, tighten bolt and check Check the side-to-side level any time you install the side-to-side level. -
Page 11: Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
Installation Front-to-Rear Blade Slope To adjust front-to rear blade level, loosen jam nut on front adjustable links. (Fig. 11). Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you Rotate the bolt on front adjustable links to install the mower. Before checking the slope, set air change front-to rear blade level (Fig. -
Page 12: Removing The Mower
Installation Removing the Mower Remove small hairpin cotter and washer from rear link and remove from attachment lift (Fig. 13). Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, Remove hairpin cotters and washers from rear and turn the ignition key to “OFF”... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Side Discharge Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. POTENTIAL HAZARD Without the grass deflector, discharge While the ignition key is in the “RUN” or “LIGHTS” cover, or complete grass catcher assembly positions and the power take off (PTO) is engaged mounted in place, you and others are “ON“, the PTO light, in the Indicator Module, will be... -
Page 14: Attachment Lift Lever
Operation Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Power Lift The attachment lift lever (Fig. 15) is used to raise and The attachment power lift (optional on some models) lower various attachments. (Fig. 16) is used to raise and lower attachments. Raising Attachments Raising Attachments Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. -
Page 15: Adjusting Dial-A-Height
Operation Adjusting Dial-A-Height Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 15) is used to limit The anti-scalp rollers guide the mower over uneven the downward travel of the attachment. The turf without scalping the lawn. For most cutting Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location conditions they should be located in the lower hole. -
Page 16: Adjusting Gage Wheels
Operation Adjusting Gage Wheels The gage wheels (on certain models) must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. After adjusting height-of-cut. raise the attachment lift lever: Refer to Raising Attachments. Remove hairpin cotter and pin to change hole location (Fig. -
Page 17: Tips For Mowing Grass
Operation Tips for Mowing Grass Cutting Speed To improve cut quality, use slower ground speed. Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, Avoid Cutting Too Low operate the engine at “FAST.” Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the height-of-cut so low, as to totally surround the mower mower you previously used, raise the cutting height... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Cutter Blade—check Grease–Mower deck Belts—check for wear/cracks Mower Housing—clean Chipped Surfaces—paint Tires—check pressure POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. -
Page 19: Cutting Blade
Maintenance Cutting Blade To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s) sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to have an extra blade(s). POTENTIAL HAZARD A blade that is worn or damaged could break apart and pieces could be thrown at m–151 bystanders or at you as you use the mower. - Page 20 Maintenance Sharpening the Blade(s) Installing the Blade(s) Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both Install the washer, blade, flat washer, and the ends of the blade (Fig. 21). Maintain the original blade nut (Fig. 23). angle. The blade retains its balance if the same IMPORTANT: The curved part of the blade amount of material is removed from both cutting must be pointing toward the inside of the...
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Page 21: Greasing And Lubrication
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Blade Drive Belt Service Interval/Specification Removing the Blade Drive Belt Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or Remove the mower; refer to Removing the once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more Mower, page 10. frequently when operating conditions are extremely Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and dusty or sandy. -
Page 22: Washing Underside Of Mower
Maintenance Washing Underside of Mower After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. Park the machine on a hard level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to “OFF”... -
Page 23: Storage
Maintenance Storage Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing. Also remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine, shrouding, and the top of the mower. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.