OWNER OPERATORS MANUAL EZ Trim Mower Models 73050 BRIGGS 5 HP PUSH 73350 BRIGGS QUANTUM 5 HP SELFPROPELLED 73265 BRIGGS INTEK 6 HP SELFPROPELLED ELECTRIC START 73455 HONDA 5.5HP SELF-PROPELLED 73450 HONDA 5 HP PUSH 74050 BRIGGS 5 HP PUSH WITH TILT 74450 HONDA 5 HP PUSH WITH TILT 74455 HONDA 5.5 HP PUSH WITH TILT 74065 BRIGGS 6 HP PUSH WITH TILT AND ELECTRIC START 74060 BRIGGS 6 HP PUSH WITH TILT Crary Company A Division of TerraMarc Industries 237 12th St. NW • P.O.
Before you Begin DEAR BEAR CAT CUSTOMER, Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat product. The Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efficiency, it is necessary to adjust it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating.
LIMITED WARRANTY Crary Bear Cat EZ Trim Mowers are warranted two years from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser and 90 days from the date of sale to a commercial or rental operation. The engine is warranted by the original manufacturer with the terms and limitations listed in the manufacturer's manual. Within the above stated period, Crary Co. will replace any part(s) found to be defective in material and/or workmanship, after the receipt of the part in our plant.
Contents Section 1.0 SAFETY Description Page .................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 BEFORE OPERATING .......................................................................................................... 2 1.2 OPERATION SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 3 1.3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY .................................
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the serial number of your Crary Bear Cat product when ordering parts, requesting service or any other information. Please record the serial number in the space provided below and on the warranty and registration card. The serial number is located on the trimmer frame.
1 Safety Section THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner / Operator’s Manual and on your machine to alert you to potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety message could result in personal injury, death or property damage. DANGER WARNING CAUTION 1.1 BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read this Owner / Operator’s manual. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment.
Safety BEFORE OPERATING 10. Use only in daylight or good artificial light. 12. Never use without proper guards in place. 11. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this machine. 13. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing. Never operate this machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught in the machine. 14. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured before starting the machine.
Safety 1.3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY NOTE If equipped, see engine owners manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. 1. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area Bear Cat dealer. 2. Store the machine out of reach of children and where potential fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark. 3. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure. 1.
Safety Decals 1.5 SAFETY DECALS Safety and instruction decals are located on the chipper frame and engine. Replace any decal that is damaged or unreadable.
2 Assembly Section 2.1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY CAUTION Remove spark plug wire from spark plug before assembling. 1. Remove units and parts from shipping crate. 2. Stand handlebar upright. Secure the bottom of the handlebar by inserting bolts to the bottom hole on the handle support channel. Do not tighten bolts at this time. Refer to Fig. #2. 3. Adjust the handlebar height.
4 Operation Section 3.1 GENERAL STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STARTING ELECTRIC MODELS 1. Turn the ignition key to ON position. 2. Move the throttle control to the run position. CAUTION Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. 3. Firmly push the primer bulb 5 times for first time starting. Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times thereafter. 4. Pull trimmer bail back. Read the safety instructions.
Operation 3.5 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE (OCT) 3.3 TRIMMING WARNING Wear safety glasses during operation. Wear proper clothing to protect feet, legs, and other exposed body parts. WARNING On models 74050, 74060, 74065, 74450, 74455 the OCT feature is used to edge and trim in hard to reach places. This features enables both the trimmer head and body to tilt for trimming close to the ground.
4 Service & Maintenance Section 4.1 PARALLEL TRIMMING (MODELS 73265, 73350, & 73455) 4.2 PARALLEL TRIMMING (MODELS 73050, 73450) The EZ Trim Mower trimmer body can be adjusted to mow at an angle. The trimmer body will move up to 2" to the left or the right. This allows the machine to edge and trim in hard to reach places. To adjust the parallel trimming setting: Parallel trimming is adjustable on these models to the left 2". The trimmer body pivots on the trimmer axle. 1.
Service and Maintenance 4.4 ALL MODELS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The EZ Trim Mower standard cutting height is 2-3/4 inches. Figure number five, below, depicts the trimmer head assembly when purchased and set at the standard cutting height. The cutting height will adjust down approximately 3/4 inch by turning the trimmer head disk over, see Fig. # 6 & 7). To adjust the cutting height down, remove the trimmer head weldment before turning the trimmer head disk. 1.
Service and Maintenance 4.6 CUTTING STRING REPLACEMENT WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 1. Feed the cutting string through the second hole on either end of the trimmer head leaving approximately 8 inches for the cutting surface. Total recommended string length is 20-1/2 inches. 2.
Service and Maintenance 4.7 SELF PROPELLED MODEL CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Self propelled models 73265, 73350, & 73455 are driven with a drive chain. Periodically, this chain will need to be adjusted. To adjust: 1. Loosen two (2) 5/16” nuts located under the trimmer axle. 2. Slide the trimmer axle back to tighten the chains. Slide the trimmer forward to loosen the chains. 3. Retighten 5/16” nuts. 4.9 DEBRIS FILTER CLEANING/REPLACEMENT (MODEL 73050, 74050, 73350) 1. Shut off the engine.
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5 Specifications Section 5.1 SPECIFICATIONS Model Horsepower 73050 Briggs & Stratton Quatro 5HP Drive Push Cutting Width Wheel Support 24" Bushings 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" Heavy Duty .
Specifications 74050 Briggs and Stratton Quantrum 5HP 74450 74455 74065 74060 Briggs and Briggs and Stratton InTek Stratton InTek OHV OHV 6HP 6HP Honda OHV Honda OHC 5HP 5.5HP Push Push Push Push Push 24" Ball Bearings 24" Ball Bearings 24" Ball Bearings 24" Ball Bearings 24" Ball Bearings 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" 1 7/8" & 2 3/4" Heavy Duty .130 Standard Mechanical 77 lbs 50" 38" 21" Solid Steel Heavy Duty .
Specifications 5.2 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE: The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. SAE - 2 SAE - 5 SAE - 8 A ENGLISH TORQUE Bolt Torque * Bolt Dia m e te r 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" 1-1/8" 1-1/4" SAE 2 7.5 15 27 44 67 95 135 240 240 360 510 725 5.5 11 20 32 50 70 100 175 175 270 375 530 SAE 5 9.
Manual Improvement Program If you have a suggestion on how to improve this manual, send it to us. Participants whose ideas are implemented will receive a free pair of Crary genuine leather gloves. Send your suggestions to: Crary Company C/O Technical Writer 237 NW 12th St.
Manual Improvement Program If you have a suggestion on how to improve this manual, send it to us. Participants whose ideas are implemented will receive a free pair of Crary genuine leather gloves. The form is located after the torque chart in the manual. Crary Company A Division of TerraMarc Industries 237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849 West Fargo, ND 58078-0849 (701)282-5520 • FAX: (701)282-9522 www.bearcatproducts.com Manufactured in the United States of America by Crary Company www.terramarc.
