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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 1
Table of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................................iv
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RESS APPROPRIATELY...................................................................................................................................................iv
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REPARATION..................................................................................................................................................................iv
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PERATING THE MACHINE SAFELY .................................................................................................................................iv
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ARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIAN AND OTHER USERS.......................................................................................................v
BEFORE STARTING........................................................................................................................................................2
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DD OIL AND GAS............................................................................................................................................................2
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ONNECT THE BATTERY WIRE .........................................................................................................................................2
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HECK THE TIRE PRESSURE..............................................................................................................................................2
CONTROLS & FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................4
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EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE........................................................................................................................................4
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TARTING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................................................................4
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NGAGING THE WHEEL DRIVE .........................................................................................................................................4
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NGAGING THE BLADE .....................................................................................................................................................4
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TOPPING THE BLADE.......................................................................................................................................................5
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TOPPING THE ENGINE......................................................................................................................................................5
TIPS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................................6
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LOPES .............................................................................................................................................................................6
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F THE MACHINE GETS HUNG UP... .....................................................................................................................................6
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UTTING BRUSH & SAPLINGS ..........................................................................................................................................7
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EVERSE...........................................................................................................................................................................7
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UTTING IN WET & HEAVY GROWTH ..............................................................................................................................7
GENERAL MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................................8
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EGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................................8
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ATTERY CARE ................................................................................................................................................................9
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UBRICATION ...................................................................................................................................................................9
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REASE FITTINGS ...........................................................................................................................................................10
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ELTS .............................................................................................................................................................................11
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O REMOVE/REPLACE THE BLADE .................................................................................................................................13
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O ADJUST THE WHEEL CLUTCH....................................................................................................................................13
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O REMOVE/REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAIN.......................................................................................................................14
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O ADJUST THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CABLE ...............................................................................................................14
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O REMOVE THE WHEELS ..............................................................................................................................................15
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O ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE...................................................................................................................................15
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RANSMISSION ...............................................................................................................................................................15
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O REMOVE OR CHANGE THE DECK...............................................................................................................................16
END OF SEASON & STORAGE....................................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................18
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