Operating Instructions
1.Unlock Parking Brake (9, Fig. A) by moving lever forward.
2.Pull Drive Bail (15, Fig. A) slowly back to handle to move forward. CAUTION: Make sure your path is clear before moving forward.
3.Adjust Throttle Control to desired mowing speed.
4.Engage Reel Drive Lever (16, Fig. A and B) to start mowing.
5.Release drive bail slightly from handle to disengage reel.
6.Release drive bail completely to stop the mower forwardmovement.
7.To shut off mower, pull throttle control all the way back to “slow”, push ignition switch to “off” and engage parking brake.
Maintenance
GENERAL
1.Empty basket of clippings periodically to prevent spilling.
2.After each mowing session, clean clippings out of basket, off reel and all other surfaces to prevent corrosion.
3.Inspect reel and bearing surfaces for foreign material that might prevent reel from rotating freely and clean as necessary.
4.Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations carefully to prolong engine life.
LUBRICATION
There are Zerk Grease fittings (17, Fig. B) on each end of the reel and on each Roller Adjuster (18, Fig. C). Use a lithium base type grease at these locations every 8 hours of operation. Use a light machine oil at all pivot points every 30 hours of operation.
Adjustments
CONTROLS
Adjustment of control cables have been made at the factory before shipment. If additional adjustment is needed, move adjusting nuts at the machine end of the cables.
HEIGHT OF CUT
Cutting height should be preset by the dealer according to ordering instructions prior to delivery. If a change in cutting height is required, the following proce- dure must be followed:
1.There are two positions available for the Rear Roller Assembly (19, Fig. A). The bearings for the rear roller shaft must be located in the lower position if the cutting height is over 1” and the upper position if the cutting height is 1” or less. Disassembly of the rear roller assembly is necessary to change the bearing location. See Figure 4 for reference.
Reel blades are sharp! Never attempt to adjust cutting height of reel to bed knife while the engine is running.
2.Adjust cutting height by loosening the top and bottom Adjusting Nuts (20, Fig. C) which hold roller adjusters for the Front Roller (21, Fig. B). It is important to get roller adjusted the same height on each end so that there will be uniform cutting the entire width of the mower. Do not adjust by sight.
3.After loosening adjusting nuts on each side, place a board or gauge plate of the desired height under bed knife back bar and then tighten nuts.
REEL TO BED KNIFE
The Reel Adjustment Bolt (22, Fig. C) regulates the distance from the bed knife. To reduce the distance, turn the locking hex nut on each side of the reel up. Proceed slowly and do not over adjust. Turn about 1/8 of a turn to start with. Do not get the reel so tight that it is hard to turn by hand. A too tight reel will cause excessive wear. The reel should “wipe” or lightly touch the bed knife. Check to see that the blades are cutting the paper all the way across. Tighten lock nuts.
Use heavy gloves and be
REELENDPLAYADJUSTMENT
As the reel is used, normal wear of the reel bearings will cause end play. This condition could cause uneven wear to moving parts and uneven cutting of turf.
Test for end play periodically by trying to move the reel from side to side in the frame. If there is any move- ment, adjust by loosening the lock nut (23, Fig. B) on the adjustment bolt, located inside the right end of the reel. Turn adjustment bolt “in” one half turn or less. Do not over tighten as this will cause excessive bearing wear. Test again for end play. If reel is rotating freely and no end play can be detected, retighten the lock nut on the adjusting bolt.
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