Agri-Fab ® OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-0362 42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully _/,/_'_'u_'rdr/ PRINTED IN U.S.A. NOTE: Your mower deck will require a 12 volt battery to operate. This battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased separately. Any 12 volt tractor battery with about 230 cold cranking amps. will operate the machine. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...................................................... SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL HARDWARE ASSEMBLY DECALS ................ 5,6 CHART .................................................. ............................................................ OPERATION ......................................................... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES REPAIR PARTS ................................................... DIAGRAM ...................................................
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Im • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GENERAL OPERATION II. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Read this operator's manual carefully.
IV. SERVICE Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONlll BECOME ALERTlll YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive, Use only an approved container. -Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors.
SAFETY Replace number. II AND OPERATIONAL decal immediately See back cover. KEEPHANDSandFEETAWAY if damaged. DECALS Order by part 11 ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE. KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOWER. HA12314 HA12315 DANGER ROTATING BLADES DECAL DANGER DECAL F HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER STOPPING • Move mower blade clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover. BLADES ENGAGED \ BLADES DISENGAGED BLADE CLUTCH LEVER HA23265 CLUTCH LEVER OPERATION DECAL THROTTLE _ CHOKE ® © SLOW HA23820 ....................
CONTENTS SHOWN OF PARTS BAG FULL SIZE f B j NOT SHOWN K FULL SIZE I f I I I M N J I f J I I J I J J REF. A B C D E F G QTY. 1 2 2 2 3 2 1 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 7" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 7-1/2" Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-3/4" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Screw, Self Tapping #10 x 1/2" Hex Lock Nut, 1/2" REF. H I J K L M N 0 7 QTY.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALL 5/16" Wrench 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 3/4" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches • • • • CLUTCH TO TOWBAR TUBE Place Clutch Cable forward along Towbar Tube. Spread ends of two Cable Clips and place around Clutch Cable. Place Clutch Cable on top of Towbar Tube and align Cable Clips with bolt holes in Towbar Tube. Secure with two #10 Screws. UNPACKING INSTALL Enclosed in packing crate are (3) items: 1. Mower Deck 2.
ASSEMBLY TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT & BATTERY COVER 1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS) N BLACK WIRE SCREW (4) BATTERY HOLD DOWN 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT PLASTIC NUT RED WIRE 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT CLUTCH LEVER 3/8 FLAT WASHER #10 SCREW (2) CABLE CLIP (2) .3/8 FLAT WASHER V 3/8 HEX LOCK NUT 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT CLUTCH CABLE 5/16 HEX NUT (2) FIG.
ASSEMBLY INNER NUT CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT / / • • • / / Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. / / / OUTER NUT Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the Engine will not start.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL • • • REAR ROLLER TO DECK Install Rear Roller Mounting Bracket to rear of deck using two 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Bolts and two 5/16 Hex Lock Nuts. (See Fig. 3.) Install Roller to Rear Roller Bracket using 1/2 x 7 Hex Bolt and 1/2 Hex Lock Nut. Make sure Roller turns freely on Bolt. 5/16 X 3/4 HEX BOLTSB AND 5/16 HEX LOCK NUTS "h ROLLER 1/2 X 7 HEX BOLT REAR ROLLERB MOUNTING BRACKET 1/2 HEX LOCK NUT FIG.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER STRAP IGNITION KEY SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 3HT ADJUSTMENT STRAP TOW BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CONTROL FIG.
OPERATION The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. CHILDREN ,_ Tragic occur if not the alert to the presence of children. Childrenaccidents are often can attracted to the the operator machine isand mowing activity.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper procedure and requirements. • Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean unleaded gasoline. (See tractor manual for safe filling procedure and storage instructions) STARTING • • • • TO START Adjust mower cutting height. Start mower engine. Move throttle to fast position. Move mower blade lever to"ENGAGED" BREAKING CAUTION: FILL TO BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL.
OPERATION MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRONT CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE _ To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear. To check front to back adjustment measure from the bottom edge of the deck to the ground at both front and rear of the deck.
OPERATION TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE This mower has been designed to run offset from the center of the tow vehicle. This allows the operator to drive along side high brush with the tow vehicle while cutting down the brush beside him. The adjustable hitch gives you three offset cutting positions plus straight behind for narrow paths.
CUSTOMER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
CUSTOMER BLADE RESPONSIBILITIES CARE AND SERVICE BLADE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are still on the mower. BLADE SERVICE (Refer to fig. 9) TO • • • REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM DECK Remove cotter pin from the spindle shaft.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES INNER NUT CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT / • \ \ , \ OUTER NUT Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position • The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the Engine will not start.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES INSTALLING NEW V-BELT V-BELT REPLACEMENT • • V-belt must be replaced if it becomes stretched to the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it becomes frayed or otherwise can not function properly. Move Blade Clutch Lever to the "DISENGAGED" position. • • • • I,_ DISCONNECT CAUTION: SPARK PLUG WIRE • • REMOVING OLD V-BELT • Remove Rear Drive Cover. • Remove Front Drive Cover. • Remove Hair Pin and Clevis Pin from Clutch Cable.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See engine manual) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area. • Clean entire mower (See =CLEANING") • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. HA24255 MOWER DECK 48. HAl15321 SCREW 5/16-18 X 5/16 SOC. SET 2. 3. HA24378 HA23193 GUARD WHEEL 50. 43555 WASHER 7/16" LOCK SCREW 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 THD. FORMING 51. HA181668 BOLT 7/16-20 X 1-1/4 HEX HEAD 4. HA24292 BRACKET 52. 25051 COVER, GAS TANK 5. HA24293 ROD BELT GUIDE 53. 25265 6. HA3090 PIN HAIR COTTER 55. 43182 COVER, FRONT DRIVE BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 HEX HEAD 7.
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 64906 IDLER MOUNTING 2. 43070 WASHER FLAT 3. 4. 64899 24472 IDLER ARM 5. 6. 43003 43062 WASHER 3/8" LOCK 7. 49148 SPACER 8. HA21341 9. 43054 IDLER PULLEY (FLAT) BOLT 3/8-16 X 2" HEX HEAD 10. 43082 NUT 3/8-16 HEX LOCK 11. HA22981 GUIDE BELT 12. HA22224 SCREW 3/8-16 X 3/4 SELF TAPPING 13. 14. 43087 HA15200 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" HEX HEAD 15. HA21362 NUT 3/8-16 NYLOCK 16. HA24367 GREASE FITTING 17.
42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 16. 17. 43012 43013 BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX HEAD HA20186 SPRING EXTENSION 19. HA23265 DECAL CLUTCH LEVER 4. 44180 BOLT 5/16-18 X 2' HEX HEAD 20. 64910 BRACKET DRAWBAR ADJUSTMENT 5. 43064 NUT 5/16-18 HEX LOCK 21. HA24326 DRAWBAR SWIVEL 6. 64909 HITCH ASSEMBLY 22. HA5074 FITTING GREASE 7. HA180132 43509 23. 24. HA15200 43003 WASHER 8. BOLT 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 HEX HEAD BOLT 3/8-16 X 2-3/4 HEX HEAD 9.
RED WIRE BATTERY CHARGE STARTER SWITCH BATTERY WIRE RED WIRE + BLUE WIRE-_ GRAY WIRE BLACK WIRE WIRE TO AFTERFIRE SOLENOID BLACK WIRE TO ENGINE GROUND "wuwlnmnn,, n SOLENOID n WHITE WIRE INTERLOCK SWITCH _4 n ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 49193 WIRE HARNESS 2. 49194 WIRE RED CHARGE 3. 49195 WIRE BLACK 4. 49192 WIRE INTERLOCK 5. 49244 WIRE GROUND 6. 49196 WIRE BLACK BATTERY 7. 49197 WIRE RED BATTERY 8. HA237888 WIRE RED STARTER 9. HA237544 SOLENOID 10.
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