Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Limited Warranty
- Table of Contents
- Safety Precautions
- Features
- General Operations 1
- General Operations 2
- General Operations 3
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Safety & Operation Decals
- Assembly Parts
- Set-Up Directions
- Battery
- Battery Cables
- Height Adjustment
- Hitch Operations 1
- Hitch Operations 2
- Blade Replacement
- Belt Removal & Installation
- Height Adjustment Assembly
- Front Skirt Assembly
- Covers Assembly
- Engine Guard Assembly
- Gas Tank Assembly
- Solenoid Assembly
- Deck Assembly
- Hitch Assembly
- Blade Driver Assembly
- Engine Pulley & Belt Assembly
- Idler Configuration
- Console Assembly
- Wiring Diagram
- California Emissions Requirements
- Torque Specifications Reference Guide
- Slope Guide
- Ordering Information
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CAUTION: SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CUTTER.
IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
ENGAGING BLADES
Note: Do not attempt to start the unit with the PTO switch in the “ENGAGED” position.
• Engage blades by pulling out on the PTO switch.
• Push PTO switch in to disengage blades.
• The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the
blades to a quick stop (approximately 10 seconds). The electric clutch comes with an internal
brake.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set.
• Disengage cutting blades.
• Reduce engine to idle speed and allow engine to run momentarily for cooling.
• Turn the key to the off position.
BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER
• Set the vehicle parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent accidental rolling.
• While engine is running, engage the blade control.
• In a safe environment, (i.e. no children or pets) allow the blades to rotate and the engine to run at
full throttle for 5 minutes, breaking in the belt for longer life.
• Disengage the blades and shut off the engine.
TRANSPORTING CUTTER
• Ensure Trail Cutter is turned off.
• Place Trail Cutter deck in its highest position.
• When transporting without the use of a tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where it
cannot contact the spark plug.
GENERAL OPERATIONS