Homelite UT13118 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC LA WN MOWER 18 in. – UT13118 20 in. – UT13120 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. Thank you fo[...]

P age 2  Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2  General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................[...]

P age 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine may result in electric shock, fir e, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  This cutting machine is capable of amputati ng hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all saf[...]

P age 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catch- er , dischar ge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.  Follow manufacturer’ s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufactur er .  Clear the work[...]

P age 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V V olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W W att Power hrs Hour[...]

P age 6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: T o a voi d se[...]

P age 7 It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two extension cords together . DOUBLE INSULA TION Double i[...]

P age 8  FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS UT13118 Input ................................. 120 V , 60 Hz, AC only , 12 Amps No-load Speed ...................................... 3,600 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Path ............................................................... 18 in. Height Adjustments ...........................[...]

P age 9  FEA TURES KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requir es an understanding of the information on the pr oduct and in this operator’ s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this pr oduct, familiarize yourself with all oper - ating features and safet[...]

P age 10 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 3 Fig. 4 WARNING: Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower wi th da mag ed sa fet y dev ice s. Fail ur e to heed this warni ng can result in serious personal injury . ADJUSTING HANDLE See Figure 3.  Fully loosen the handle knobs on both sides of the handle. ?[...]

P age 11 INST ALLING THE GRASS CA TCHER (MODEL UT13120 ONL Y) See Figure 6. NOTE: When using the grass catcher , do not install either the side dischar ge deflector or the mulching plug.  Lift the rear dischar ge door .  Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are sea[...]

P age 12 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not all o w fa mi li a ri ty wi t h th is ty pe of pr o du ct to ma k e yo u ca r ele ss. Rem em ber tha t a car el es s fr act io n of a sec on d is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side sh iel ds whe n ope rat in g th is pr od uc t. Fai lu re to do so[...]

P age 13  For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. �  When cutting heavy grass, r educe walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.  Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent pr oper mulching of grass clippings.[...]

P age 14 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoi d u [...]

P age 15 MAINTENANCE  Pl ace the new bla de on the sha ft aga ins t th e fan ass emb ly . Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground.  Replace the blade insulator and spacer , then thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten. NOTE: Make certain all parts are replace[...]

P age 16 REPLACING WHEELS See Figure 16. T o replace a wheel:  Disconnect the mower from the power supply . �  T ur n the mower on its side.  Using a flat blade screwdriver , pry off the hubcap.  Remove the cotter pin fr om the wheel axle, then remove the wheel.  Replace with new wheel and insert new cotter pin to secure.  Repla[...]

P age 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Homelite ® Help Line! Y our product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensur e your complete satisfaction. Pr oblem Possible Cause Solution Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated properly . Handle knobs not tightened. A[...]

P age 18 EXPLODED VIEW/P AR TS LIST 1 4 11 14 2 7 33 9 8 10 5 12 20 24 28 22 35 21 36 42 38 39 40 37 34 43 3 27 26 23 13 15 44 16 29 45 30 31 25 49 32 6 41 18 17 19 1 3330390 Mower Motor/Deck Assy . ............... 1 2 3110137-2 Front Axle Assembly ....................... 1 3 3110237-2 Rear Axle Assembly ........................ 1 4 3220575 Screw ([...]

P age 19 EXPLODED VIEW/P AR TS LIST MODEL UT13120 1 3130191 Mower Motor/Deck Assy . .................. 1 2 3110139-1 Front Axle Assembly .......................... 1 3 3110239-1 Rear Axle Assembly ........................... 1 4 3220575 Screw (Pan Hd.) ................................. 4 5 3420191 7 in. Wheel .......................................[...]

P age 20 W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR CORDED ELECTRIC MODELS. This product is manufactured for the Great States Corporation lawn mower company under license from Homelite Consumer Pr oducts, Inc. Gr eat States Corporation, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers for over 100 years and it warrants to the original owner that each new pro[...]

P age 21 NOTES[...]

987000-034 11-8-06 (REV :00) HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-866-457-5888 www .homelite.com OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC LA WN MOWER 18 in. – UT13118 20 in. – UT13120 SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer . Be sure to provide all r elevant infor[...]