National Mower 68 SR, 68 DL owner manual Safety and Control Decals

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SAFETY AND CONTROL DECALS

07587 – IGNITION KEY (Model 68 SR) (located on top surface of main belt guard)

To start the engine, place the main clutch and all cutting unit clutches in neutral. Turn the key to the clockwise position and pull on the recoil starter. Use the choke as required.

To stop the engine, turn the key to the full counterclockwise position.

Refer to the engine manual for details on proper engine operation.

Disengage cutting unit clutches, engage the parking brake and remove the key whenever leaving the mower seat.

07588 – PARKING BRAKE LEVER (located on top surface of main belt guard)

07599 – WARNING DECAL

(located on instrument cluster [68 DL] or main belt guard [68 SR])

Read and understand the information in the Owner’s Manual be- fore operating this mower.

Read and understand the information in the Owner’s Manual before attempting to repair, service, or maintain this mower.

Turn off the mower engine, remove the ignition key, and disconnect the engine spark plug before

attempting to repair, service, or maintain this mower.

Move the parking brake lever

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this prod-

forward to set the brake, rearward to release the brake. Driving the mower with the parking brake set will cause excess wear on the brake mechanism.

07589 – SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (located on top surface of main belt guard)

Press the brake pedal with your right foot to stop the mower. You must also release the main engine clutch in order for the mower to come to a complete stop.

uct contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

 

 

Objects may be thrown from the cut-

 

WARNING

 

ting units. Keep bystanders away

 

 

 

 

from the mower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never allow the mower to freewheel

 

DANGER

 

down hills without the traction drive

 

 

engaged. Serious injury or death can result from loss of control.

 

 

Do not operate the mower on slopes

 

WARNING

 

greater than 15 degrees.

 

 

 

 

 

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Model 68 SR Triplex Mower Model 68 DL Triplex Mower National Mower Company ONE Year Limited WarrantyThere is no Other Warranty Expressed or Implied Table of Contents IntroductionSafety Information National Mower Safe Operating PracticesTraining Preparation OperationMaintenance ISO Safe Operating PracticesHill Operation TrainingMaintenance and Storage California Safe Operating PracticesSafety and Control Decals Main Engine Clutch LeverSafety and Control Decals Height Adjuster Safety and Control Decals Receipt of Shipment Uncrating InstructionsRear Cutting Unit AssemblySeat Reel to BED Knife Adjustment Rear Cutting Unit BeltNational 68 SR & DL Triplex Wing Cutting Units EngineMain Clutch Lever PreparationOperation Seat Position Adjuster Lever Transport Clutch Model 68 DL onlyRear Cutting Unit Clutch Wing Cutting Unit Latch Rear Cutting Unit Lift ArmSafety Switches Ignition Switch Model 68 DL shownService Brake Parking Brake LeverHeight of CUT Adjustment Other AdjustmentsStandard Adjusters DIAL-A-HEIGHT Adjuster OptionalMaintenance LubricationLubrication Points Maintenance Lubrication Points Reel Adjustments Reel END Play AdjustmentHeight of CUT Adjustment Brake AdjustmentRear Cutting Unit Drive Belt Tension Adjusting Drive Belt TensionMain Drive Belt Tension Main Countershaft to Rear Drive BED Knife Replacement Rear Cutting Unit Chain TensionBack Lapping Procedure IntroductionRecommended Steps Grinding ReelsMaintenance Record TROUBLE-SHOOTING Situation Things To CheckParts List Frame & Running GearRear Tire & Wheel Assembly Description QtyRunning Gear & MISC. Parts -- Model 68 DL Seat Mounting & Belt Guards WasherDrive Mechanism -- Upper Portion Spring Drive Mechanism -- Middle Portion Drive Mechanism -- Lower Portion Drive Mechanism -- Model 68 DL Needle Bearing Rear Axle & Differential Part No. Description Qty Shifter LeverWing Cutting Units Roller Rear Cutting Unit Countershaft SKIDS, Reel END Shields & Guards Rollers & Standard Scrapers DIAL-A-HEIGHT Roller Scraper KIT, P/N 860033 includes items Description Qty. per KitDIAL-A-HEIGHT Roller Adjuster KIT, P/N DIAL-A-HEIGHT ADJUSTER, P/N 205348 Safety Switches ResponseElectrical Diagrams Electrical PARTS-- Models 68 SR & 68 DL Description Qty Model 68 SR Model 68 DLSpecifications Mower Dimensions & WeightEngine Briggs & Stratton 138400 Series Sound & Vibration LevelsFunction National Number Belt Mfr Number Belt CROSS-REFERENCE ChartParts Ordering Information Conformiteitsverklaring Déclaration DE ConformitéDeclaracion DE Conformidad Raymond Avenue Box Saint Paul, Minnesota Tel Fax