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Hydro Walk-Behind
Commercial
Rotary Mowers

36" • 48" • 52"

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Standard and Wide-Track (WT)

Models: 708686 / 708687 / 708688

Summary of Contents for 708686

Page 1: ...HydroWalk Behind Commercial RotaryMowers 36 48 52 OPERATOR S MANUAL Standard andWide Track WT Models 708686 708687 708688 ...

Page 2: ...vers 4 6 Traction Steering Levers 4 7 Neutral Latch Levers 5 8 Operator Presence Levers 5 9 FreewheelingValves 5 10 Hour Meter 5 B Initial Adjustments 5 C Break lnandOperation 6 Cutting Height Adjustment Table 7 Maintenance 8 A GeneralMaintenance 8 B Daily Maintenance After Mowing 8 C Maintenance Every 40 Hours 8 D LubricationChart 8 E EngineMaintenance 8 F Hydraulic System Maintenance 8 F MowerMa...

Page 3: ... defeat their operation If the blade clutch is engaged or either of the ground speed control levers are out of the neutral position releasing both handles will shut off the mower s engine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A General 1 Read this Operator s Manual before starting the mower Study the controls and learn the proper sequenceofoperation 2 Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has n...

Page 4: ...ed beneath the outer end of the right handle and a left hand lever located beneath the outer end of the left handle Each lever operates independently and when A Controls 1 Ignition and Start Switch Located in the center of the control panel between the handles This switch is an automotive key type ignition switch and a clockwise 45º turn closes the ignition circuit Turning the switch further again...

Page 5: ... shut off the engine 9 Freewheeling pump relief Valves A T valve located on the side of each hydraulic OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS pump when opened will permit the mower to be pushed forward or pulled in reverse without the engine running To override the braking force of the hydraulic system turn each valve counter clockwise two turns move the mower as you wish and then turn each valve clockwise two tu...

Page 6: ...round speed control levers back to the neutral position b Disengage the blade clutch c Place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position d Connect the spark plug wire e Open the fuel shutoff valve f Move the throttle lever to the Choke position g Put the key in the ignition switch and turn the switch to Start Do not hold the key in the start position for more than 10 seconds or you may d...

Page 7: ... Check and adjust if necessary the tension of the deck drive belts and the pump drive belt as described in items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment section 17 Readjust the traction steering control rods These adjustments are described in item 6 of the Initial Adjustment section 18 After the first full day of mowing all nuts bolt and screws should be rechecked for proper tightness and the belts shou...

Page 8: ...t the spark plug wire 5 Wash the mower off with a water hose Be sure to clean out grass clippings from under the cutter deck and also under the deck cover Allow the mower to dry before storing 6 Check that the blade mounting bolts are tight 7 Check that the blades are sharp NOTE Never mow with dull blades 8 Check the fuel level the engine oil level and clean the cooling air intake the rotating scr...

Page 9: ...O s Rotary MAINTENANCE Figure 2 Figure 4 Blade Grinder No 050655 or clamp the blade in a vise and using a flat mill file carefully file the cutting surface on each end of the blade to a sharp edge b Blades with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing should be replaced c After sharpening check the balance of the blade by placing the blade on the LESCO Blade Balancer fulcrum device N...

Page 10: ...cuting the following procedures 1 Remove center mower deck cover by first removing two large wing nuts 2 Push against idler arm to release tension on the PTO belt For increased leverage a 3 8 inch square drive of a breaker bar can be placed in the 3 8 inch hole of the idler arm The breaker bar handle can be pushed to release tension on the PTO belt NOTE Be sure the narrow side of the belt is in th...

Page 11: ... BELT See Figure 5 a Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged b Working under the engine deck take the long blade drive belt off of the engine pulley c Loosen the locknut holding the pump drive belt idler pulley in place and slide the pulley away from the pump drive belt d Remove the old belt and mount a new belt on the pulleys e Slide the idler pulley back onto the belt and tighten the locknut ho...

Page 12: ...ed 0 1 0 050480 Short Drive Belt 48 fixed 0 1 0 068079 V Belt 52 long 0 0 1 068093 V Belt 52 Short 0 0 1 050441 V Belt 36 1 0 0 707579 Pump Drive Belt 1 0 0 707333 Pump Drive Belt 0 1 1 018969 Cartridge Hydraulic Oil Filter 1 1 0 050125 Blade 18 2 0 3 SUGGESTED ENGINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Filter Engine Oil Filter Air Filter Foam Wrap Spark Plug 707291 Kawasaki 15 0 HP 014888 703306 061660 703308 ...

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Page 16: ...E COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED 4 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW SHALL LESCO BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM FOR LOSS OF PROFITS...

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