Operator’s Manual Rough Cut Mower SN GAS/OIL RATIO Includes model: RC4420 Get parts online at www.acreageimplements.com 50:1 P/N: 21601 ECN: 10767 REV1: 03/04/2015 © 2015 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing an Acreage™ Rough Cut Mower. We have worked to ensure that the mower meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your Rough Cut Mower will provide many years of service. NOTE: Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Acreage™ reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the mower is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Acreage™ operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the mower is familiar with this manual, all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower to protect your eyes from foreign objects which can be thrown from the unit. • Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower Children • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition. Check mounting hardware on mower prior to each use. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower SAFETY DECALS AND WARNINGS Pictured below are safety and hazard symbols on the unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower FEATURES Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your mower. Take time to compare the following illustration with the mower to familiarize yourself with the product and its controls.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower WARNING USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELDS WHILE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING THE MOWER. BE CAREFUL OF SHARP EDGES. THE CUTTER BLADE ASSEMBLY CAN ROTATE AS THE DECK IS MANEUVERED. WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE MOWER DECK AND CUTTER BLADES. REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEY FROM IGNITION BEFORE DOING ANY ASSEMBLY OR MAINTENANCE TO THE MOWER. TWO MAN LIFT REQUIRED. THE RC4420 MOWER WEIGHS 525 LBS. DO NOT TRY TO LIFT ALONE.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower WARNING USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID AND IS CORROSIVE. YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN SERVICING THE BATTERY. DO NOT DROP THE BATTERY. BATTERY IS HEAVY AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF DROPPED. USE THE CORRECT CHARGER AND ALWAYS INSPECT THE BATTERY AND TERMINALS FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR. REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN ITEMS. DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY THE BATTERY BY THE TERMINALS OR CABLES.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower POSITIVE WIRE (RED) TO POSITIVE TERMINAL BLADE CONTROL LEVER (FORWARD TO ENGAGE BACKWARD TO DISENGAGE) NEGATIVE WIRE (BLACK) TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIGURE 4: Battery Wire Routing. FIGURE 5: Cutter Blade Control Lever. NOTE: If starting a warm engine, place the throttle control lever to the run POSITION. 4. Turn the key switch to the center position RUN position and then to the START position for no more than 5 seconds. Repeat up to 3 times until the engine starts.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower c. Lift the spring loaded tow bar locking pin knob and turn 90 degrees to lock in the down/engaged position. Make sure the pin engages completely. 2. Repeat Steps 1 a. - c. to adjust the hitch degree plate. NOTE: Make sure both the hitch and deck mount degree plates are indexed into the same numbered hole. DECK MOUNT DEGREE PLATE WARNING DO NOT LEAVE MOWER UNATTENDED WHILE ENGINE OR TOW VEHICLE IS RUNNING. SET THE TOW VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF THE TOW VEHICLE.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND STORAGE Mower Tips: • Never operate outside of tow vehicle recommendations. • If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the mower at a slower towing speed. • Frequently clean the underside of the mower to remove any grass build up. See the "Maintenance, Service and Storage" section for details. • Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Never use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees using any type of tow vehicle.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower Maintenance Schedule NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain "no charge" emissions control service. Good maintenance is essential to help reduce air pollution and for safe, economical and trouble-free operation.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower STORAGE When the mower is put in storage for thirty days or more, follow the steps below to make sure the mower is in good condition the following season. Mower: WARNING DO NOT REMOVE GASOLINE WHILE INSIDE A BUILDING, NEAR A FIRE, OR WHILE YOU SMOKE. GASOLINE FUMES CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR A FIRE. Completely Clean The Mower Store the mower in a building that is well- ventilated.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Cause Correction Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Engine not primed Prime engine Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug Inspect or replace spark plug Fuel tank empty Add fuel Dirty carburetor or fuel line Clean carburetor or fuel line Dirty air filter Replace air filter Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an authorized service center Engine flo
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower SLOPE GUIDE Use this guide to determine slope angle. Do Not mow on a slope greater than 20 degrees. 16 • A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.76 feet (53.6 cm) in 10 feet (304.5 cm). • A 20 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 3.64 feet (110.9 cm) in 10 feet (304.5 cm). WARNING USE EXTREME CARE AT ALL TIMES AND AVOID SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Rough Cut Mower 8 7 6 3 5 4 9 4 3 1 2 KEY PART # 1 SEE PAGE 18 TOW BAR MOUNT GROUP 1 2 SEE PAGE 19 BLADE MOUNT GROUP 1 3 SEE PAGE 20 WHEEL MOUNTS GROUP 2 4 SEE PAGE 21 BRUSH GUARDS GROUP 2 5 SEE PAGE 22 ENGINE MOUNT GROUP 1 6 21574 BATTERY LEAD ACID 165CCA 1 7 SEE PAGE 23 BATTERY BOX GROUP 1 ENGINE 340CC VIPER VERTICAL 1 8 9 21198 DESCRIPTION SEE PAGES 24 - 25 MOWER DECK GROUP Check for parts online
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Tow Bar Mount Group 11 10 9 8 5 4 6 7 12 10 13 8 14 3 1 2 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21587 HITCH WELDMENT ADJUSTABLE 1 2 18850 PIN M12 STEEL D-STYLE 1 3 21086 DEGREE PLATE WELDMENT 1 4 21813 TONGUE LATCH PIN 2 5 18847 LOCK PIN RING 2 6 21647 CAP SHAFT MOUNT 2 7 21575 TOW BAR WELDMENT 1 8 2431 WASHER M10 X 20 X 2 FLAT 8 9 21642 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 100 HEX 4 10 400024 WASHER M8 X 16 X 1.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Blade Mount Group 9, 11 8, 11 10, 11 7, 11 6, 11 5 4, 11 3, 11 2, 11 1, 11 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21668 BOLT M14 X 60 HEX 2 2 21669 BOLT M22 X 70 HEX 2 3 21665 BOTTOM BRACE BLADE MOUNT 1 4 21667 BUSHING BLADE MOUNT 2 5 21666 BLADE ROUGH CUT MOWER 2 6 21664 BLADE MOUNT WELDMENT 1 7 21674 WASHER M22 X 39 X 3 FLAT 2 8 21671 NUT M22 X 1.5 NYLOC 2 9 21670 NUT M14 X 1.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Wheel Mounts Group 13 5 1 2 3 4 12 8 14 6 7 8 9 10, 11 16, 17 15 18 19 20 21 21 22 19 12 18 19 19 12 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21611 WHEEL CAP 1 2 21613 BOLT M12 X 1.75 X 30 HEX 1 3 21615 WASHER M12 SPRING LOCK 1 4 21614 WASHER M12 X 37 X 3 FLAT 1 5 21610 WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY 1 6 18106 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 20 HEX 1 7 21640 WASHER M8 SPRING LOCK 1 8 400024 WASHER M8 X 16 X 1.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Brush Guards Group 9 8 7 2 6 4, 5 1 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21613 BOLT M12 X 1.75 X 30 HEX 5 2 21632 WASHER M12 X 24 X 2.5 FLAT 10 3 21354 CHAIN ASSEMBLY 40 4 21361* BRUSH GUARD TOW BAR SIDE 1 5 21332* BRUSH GUARD ENGINE SIDE 1 6 18274 NUT M12 NYLOC 5 7 21304 COTTER PIN 4 8 400024 WASHER M8 X 16 X 1.6 FLAT 4 9 21374 ROD CHAIN MOUNT 2 2 3 QTY. *Order Brush Guards according to their description.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Mount Group 11 9 78 9 10 6 4 5 4 12 13 14 1 15 1 2 13 14 16 BELT ROUTING 17 13 18 14 13 15 24 9 31 31 3 20 21 22 20 29 28 19 2 9 8 23 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21598 MOUNT ENGAGE ROD 2 18 10811 WASHER M10 X 37 X 1.5 FLAT 1 2 21632 WASHER M12 X 24 X 2.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Battery Box Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 10 16 11 1 2 12 13 8 2 15 14 4 3 14 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 22183 BOLT M5 X 0.8 X 20 HEX HEAD 6 2 16105 WASHER M5 X 10 X 1.0 FLAT 8 3 13508 NUT M8 NYLOC 4 4 400024 WASHER M8 X 16 X 1.6 FLAT 4 5 21714 BRACKET BATTERY TIE DOWN 1 6 21713 POST BATTERY TIE DOWN 2 7 11499 NUT M6 NYLOC 2 8 20141 WASHER M6 X 12 X 1.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Mower Deck Group 1 2 3 4 64 5 7 4 3 8 39 10 18 14 12 38 20 9 3 15 15 13 14 15 16 15 3 33 34 30 15 36 28 15 20 35 38 24 41 23 3 5 27 28 15 29 19 20 18 40 11 21 22 3 15 25 26 18 14 20 24 11 17 14 31 32 37 15 24 24 11 20 Check for parts online at www.acreageimplements.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21867 2 QTY. FUEL HOSE 1 21 21704 DRIVE BRAKE ASSEMBLY 1 21654 GAS TANK 2 GALLON 1 22 20816 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 35 HEX HEAD 1 3 400024 WASHER M8 X 16 X 1.6 FLAT 17 23 21872 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 45 HEX HEAD 4 21640 WASHER M8 SPRING LOCK 7 24 W1265V0903 NUT M10 NYLOC 11 5 13508 NUT M8 X 1.25 HEX 10 25 21870 SPRING BREAK CABLE 1 6 13826 BOLT M8 X 1.
Operator's Manual Rough Cut Mower WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – 03/11/2015 Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), a manufacturing company, warrants this product to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If there is insufficient evidence of the purchase date, the effective date of this warranty will begin on the rough cut mower’s date of manufacture.
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