Operator Manual

BLUEBIRD-11
ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
Wrench
9
/16" Wrench ½" Wrench
7
/16"
or adjustable wrench
Allen Wrench
After uncrating cartons, compare contents with the 1.
parts listed below.
If any parts are missing, contact the dealer.2.
Deck Assembly
Drawbar Assembly
Upper Chain Guard
Idler Sprocket Assembly
Parts Package
Operator's Manual
Engine, Briggs and Stratton, 5.5 HP Intek or
Engine, Honda, 5.5 GX
Install the square key in the engine crankshaft 1.
even with the end of the shaft. Slide the 10-tooth
engine sprocket on the shaft with the shoulder side
of the sprocket toward the engine. Do not tighten
the set screws at this time. Final alignment will be
made after the idler sprocket is installed.
Place the engine on the deck and tilt slightly to 2.
allow placement of the chain over the engine
sprocket. Position the engine over the inside four
holes in the deck and secure loosely with four
5
/16" x 1½" hex bolts. The nuts are welded to the
underside of the deck. Loosely align the teeth of
the engine sprocket with the tine reel sprocket.
The idler sprocket assembly can now be attached 3.
to the deck. Two bolt holes are placed in the deck
between the engine and the rectangular opening
where the chain comes up from the reel. Place the
idler sprocket assembly in position over these two
holes. The sprocket should be inside the chain.
Secure the assembly to the deck with two
5
/16" x
5
/8" bolts. Align the idler sprocket with the engine
sprocket and the reel sprocket. After all three
sprockets are aligned, tighten the set screw on the
engine sprocket to the engine shaft with an Allen
wrench. Securely tighten the four bolts that hold
the engine to the deck.
Slide the idler sprocket forward so that the chain 4.
is tight. Using a
9
/16" wrench, tighten the nut on the
idler sprocket bolt. Check again to be sure all three
sprockets are in alignment.
Attach the upper chain guard (4) using a ¼" at 5.
washer and a ¼" lock nut.
Attach the drawbar assembly and lift assembly. 6.
SIide the drawbar pin through the "U" part of
the drawbar and the weldment on the deck. The
drawbar ts outside the deck weldment. Align
the ½" hole in the lift pivot and the ½" hole in the
handle. Slide these between the lugs on the top
of the weldment on the deck. Secure the clevis
pin and hair pin cotter. Tighten the bolt and nut,
securing the lift handle to the lift pivot.