Fig. 1
The model 8125 is new. It features rear discharge
with a die cast aluminum housing and
is a gear
driven self-propelled mower. Fig. 1.
It is a zone start model with the flywheel brake
system. When the bail is released, both the engine
and blade will stop within the 3-second time limit.
Another feature
is an adjustable driven pulley
which controls ground speed. It is located under
the pulley cover.
SAFETY WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug lead.
Remove two screws and lift cover off. Fig. 2.
.Fig. 2
With the engine operating at
3200 rpm, the ground
speed can be controlled to operate at 2.4, 2.6, 2.8,
3.0 or 3.2 mph.
MODEL 8125 SERVICING AND REPAIR
CHANGING GROUND SPEED.
Fig. 3
Loosen the n u t on the idler pulley bracket which
will release the tension on the belt. Remove the nut
and thick washer from the top of the driven pulley.
When a spacer or spacers are not used, they are
stored on top
of the pulley under the nut and
washer. Fig. 4.
Fig. 4
SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
20-1
OCTOBER 1984