Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
- Section 2: General Information and Setup
- A complete specification sheet is included in the documentation provided with the unit at the time of purchase. For additional copies, contact your nearest authorized dealer, or contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888- 436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or ...
- Emissions
- Remove Contents from Carton
- Installing Brush Deck
- Removing Brush Deck
- Maintenance Meter Installation
- Adding Oil
- Adding Fuel
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Connecting Battery Cable
- Handlebar Height Adjustment
- Deck Pivot Bolt Check/Adjustment
- Steering Brake Burnishing
- Blade Clutch Burnishing
- High Altitude Replacement Kit
- Section 3: Operation
- Operation and Use Questions
- Controls and Symbols
- Before Starting Engine
- Starting Unit
- Engaging Wheel Drive
- Engaging Mower Blade
- Disengaging Mower Blade
- Stopping the Engine
- Operating Steering Brakes
- Steering wit h Brake Assist
- Traction Control with Brakes
- Setting Parking Brake
- If Mower Gets Stuck
- Mowing on Slopes
- Deck Pivot Bolt Adjustment for Aggressive Mowing Conditions
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- Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Operating the Maintenance Meter
- Air Filter Maintenance
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Servicing Spark Plug
- Idler Arm Lubrication
- Cable Lubrication
- Adjusting Traction Drive Cable
- Adjusting Shift Cables
- Replacing Drive Belt
- Removing Wheels
- Replacing Mower Blade
- Replacing the Mower Blade Pulley
- Adjusting Brake Cables
- Adjusting Brake Pads
- Adjusting Caliper Alignment
- Battery Care
- Troubleshooting
Safety Rules & General Information
Owner’s Manual for Field and Brush Mower 1
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc.
product. This unit has been designed to provide high
performance, efficient operation, and years of use when
maintained properly.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time
without notice.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
your nearest authorized dealer, or contact Generac Cus-
tomer Service at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or
www.generac.com with any questions or concerns.
This manual must be used in conjunction with the
appropriate installation manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: The manufacturer
suggests that this manual and the rules for safe operation
be copied and posted near the unit installation site.
Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential
operators of this equipment.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are
not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and
does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
How to Obtain Service
When the unit requires servicing or repairs, contact your
nearest authorized dealer, or contact Generac Customer
Service at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or
www.generac.com for assistance.
When contacting Customer Service about parts and
service, always supply the complete model and serial
number of the unit as given on its data decal located on
the unit. Record the model and serial numbers in the
spaces provided on the inside front cover of this manual.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.