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Operator's Manual
Rough Cut Mower
ASSEMBLY
Tools Required:
 Wrenches
 Tire Pressure Gauge
 Sidecutter or Industrial Scissors
 Safety Goggles and Gloves
 ATV/UTV
Remove the Mower from the Shipping Crate:
1. Remove any loose parts or packaging, from the crate.
SEE FIGURE 3
2. Remove the bolts securing the sections of the container
together, cut all zip ties and disassemble shipping crate.
3. Raise the cutter deck to its highest height position (see
cutter height adjustment on Page 10) to clear the crate. The
mower can now be rolled o the shipping crate.
4. Remove any additional packaging material and inspect
the mower.
5. Assemble the adjustable tandem tow draw bar to the
mower using included hardware.
NOTE: Refer to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown for part
identication and location.
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.
WARNING
Engine Preparation
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
Fill Crankcase With Oil
See page 12 of this manual for oil ll instructions.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline to use.
Battery Preparation
The Rough Cut Mower is supplied with a 12 volt, maintenance
free lead acid battery. When the battery is properly maintained
and charged, it will provide years of dependable service.
1. The RC4420 Rough Cut Mower is shipped with the
negative battery terminal disconnected. This is to
prevent battery discharge while in shipping. If necessary,
connect the terminal and charge the battery.
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE
WHEN SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY. YOU MUST
SERVICE THE ENGINE BEFORE OPERATION.
FOLLOW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TYPE OF GASOLINE AND
OIL TO USE.
CAUTION
USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. GASOLINE
AND ENGINE OIL ARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
ALWAYS USE A SAFETY APPROVED GASOLINE
CONTAINER.
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE
ENGINE.
DO NOT FILL WITH GASOLINE WHEN INSIDE AN
ENCLOSURE. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS WHERE FUEL
VAPORS WILL NOT COLLECT.
THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER CAN BE VERY HOT AND
CAUSE BURNS. BEFORE YOU ADD GASOLINE, STOP
THE ENGINE. LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR SEVERAL
MINUTES.
WARNING
FIGURE 3: Your New Mower As It Is Shipped To You