OWNER’S MANUAL Model ER-18 18” Push Reel Mower • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts IMPORTANT: Read Rules For Safe Operation & Assembly Instructions Carefully
• RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be very familiar with the proper use of the equipment/parts before you begin. 2. Never allow children to operate the mower. Only person’s well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the mower. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.
• CARTON CONTENTS Your ER-18 Eco-Reel Mower carton contains parts as shown in Figure 1 below. The carton contains parts shown in this diagram. Part numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (not shown). Lay out and identify all parts as illustrated in Figure 1. PARTS IN CARTON 1. Upper Handle (2 pcs) left and right 2. Handle Panel 3. Handle Brace (2 pcs) left and right 4. Reel Assembly — 5.
• ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1. 8mm Open or Boxed End Wrench (included) 2. Pair of Pliers 3. 14mm Open or Boxed End Wrench (included) Arrange carton contents as shown in Figure 1, page 2 and contents as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Insert the left handle brace through the slots and over the pin in the end plate (Figure 2). Repeat step and attach right handle brace.
• ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 4. Attach the right and left upper handles (Part 1) to the handle braces (Part 3) with two M8x65 hex bolts. Hand tighten the nuts (Figure 4). 5. Assemble the upper handles (Part 1) at the top with a M8x55 hex bolt, washer and nut. 6. Tighten all four bolts and nuts (Figures 4 and 5). 7. Place the handle panel (Part 2) in position over the handle (Figure 5). 8.
• ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING HEIGHT Each wheel has a lever with five positions. To move the lever, tilt the mower back on the roller and press the levers (one at a time) towards the outside WHEEL LEVER of the mower and move the lever to the desired position. Both levers must be in the same relative position (Figure 6). KNOB FIGURE 6 • To adjust wheel lever (Figure 6) use 8mm wrench to loosen bolts, set height, then tighten bolts.
• ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) To increase the clearance between the cutter bar and the blades, loosen the lower nut 1/4 turn and then tighten the upper nut 1/4 turn. Adjust each side of the mower equally until a 0.003” clearance is obtained (Figure 8). • • To adjust the roller, tilt the mower forward and loosen the knobs on each roller at least two full turns and move the roller to the desired position. Both roller knobs must be in the same relative position and firmly seated in the notch.
• LUBRICATION PAWL Once a season or whenever the reel is sharpened also lubricate the wheels and bearings. (Figure 10) PINION GEAR A. Remove the hub cap. B. Remove the E-ring with a screwdriver. C. Lift off the wheel. D. If rust is on the axle, clean with solvent and crocus cloth. E. Coat the axle with light grease. BEARING SNAP RING FIGURE 10 F. Take off the snap ring with a pair of snap ring pliers and remove the pinion gear (Figure 10). G. Pull the pawl from the reel shaft. H.
• MAINTENANCE SHARPEN BLADES Sharpen blades when the mower will not cut satisfactory without the reel blades wiping on the cutter bar. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY If the gear housing assembly is removed for service, it is very important for the gear housing assembly to fit UNDER the lip of the retainer. The shoulder on the shoulder waster must fit into the slot on the end plate.
• STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare reel mover for storage.emove the hub cap. 1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the maintenance instructions. 2. DO NOT use water to clean the mower — use a broom or brush to remove grass and dirt. 3. Coat mower’s cutting blades with a chassis grease to prevent rusting. 4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
• REPAIR PARTS FOR ECO-REEL® MODEL ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER 11
• SPARE PARTS FOR ECO-REEL® MODEL ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER REF PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NO. QTY.
• PACKING LIST FOR ECO-REEL® ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER REFERENCE NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
