Operating instructions

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 1
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SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................3
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RESS APPROPRIATELY....................................................................................................................................................3
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REPARATION...................................................................................................................................................................3
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PERATING THE MACHINE SAFELY ..................................................................................................................................3
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ARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER USERS .........................................................................................................4
BEFORE STARTING........................................................................................................................................................5
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HECK THE OIL AND ADD GAS.........................................................................................................................................5
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HECK THE TIRE PRESSURE..............................................................................................................................................5
CONTROLS & FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................7
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EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE........................................................................................................................................7
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TARTING THE ENGINE.....................................................................................................................................................7
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NGAGING THE WHEEL DRIVE .........................................................................................................................................7
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NGAGING THE BLADE .....................................................................................................................................................7
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TOPPING THE BLADE.......................................................................................................................................................8
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TOPPING THE ENGINE......................................................................................................................................................8
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OCKING THE WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL ...............................................................................................................................9
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LOPES .............................................................................................................................................................................9
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F THE MACHINE GETS HUNG UP......................................................................................................................................10
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UTTING BRUSH & SAPLINGS ........................................................................................................................................10
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EVERSE.........................................................................................................................................................................10
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UTTING IN WET & HEAVY GROWTH ............................................................................................................................10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................SEE ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S OWNER'S MANUAL
GENERAL MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................................11
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UBRICATION .................................................................................................................................................................11
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ATTERY ........................................................................................................................................................................13
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ELTS .............................................................................................................................................................................14
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LADE ............................................................................................................................................................................17
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IFFERENTIAL ................................................................................................................................................................18
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RIVE CHAIN..................................................................................................................................................................19
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HEEL CLUTCH .............................................................................................................................................................20
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LADE ENGAGEMENT CABLE .........................................................................................................................................21
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RANSMISSION ...............................................................................................................................................................21
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O REMOVE THE WHEELS ..............................................................................................................................................21
END OF SEASON & STORAGE....................................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................23
PARTS LIST.....................................................................................................................................................................25
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................................27
WHEEL/AXLE ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................28
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................29
BRUSH MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................30
WIRING DIAGRAMS.....................................................................................................................................................31
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