Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower 13
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or www.generac.com with ques-
tions or concerns about unit operation and maintenance.
Operating Parameters
Recommended tow vehicles include:
•ATV
• Lawn/garden tractor -- 17 hp and above and weigh-
ing at least 500 lbs (227kg)
• Riding lawn mower -- 14 hp and above and weigh-
ing at least 400 lbs (181 kg)
• Utility vehicle
• Compact or sub-compact tractor
Tow Vehicle Restrictions
Controls and Symbols
See Figure 3-1. The Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower
control panel uses icons to represent settings. Be familiar
with icon meanings prior to unit operation.
Figure 3-1. Control Symbols
(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.
(000108)
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
(000450)
Personal injury. This unit is designed for cutting grass
and brush. Never use this machine for any other
purpose. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
(000451)
Personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing
under the deck or near the discharge area while the
unit is running. Doing so could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
(000415)
Accidental start-up. Before servicing or detangling, shut
down unit, allow to cool, remove keys, and disconnect spark
plug wire(s). Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
(000456)
Loss of control. Do not tow unit with a passenger car
or truck. Doing so could result in death, serious injury,
unit, or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
(000452)
Personal injury. Install the blade engage/disengage
remote control within easy reach of the driver. Failure
to do so could result in death, serious injury, equip-
ment or property damage.
(000453)
Personal injury. When towing on slopes, verify towing
vehicle has sufficient power and weight. Failure to
adhere to these practices could result in death,
serious injury, unit, or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
(000460)
Personal injury. Use caution when operating unit over
uneven terrain or slopes. Failure to do so could result
in death, serious injury, equipment or property
damage.
Loss of control. Do no drive over 5 mph (8 km/h) on
flat terrain or over 4 mph (6 km/h) on rough terrain.
Doing so could resulting in loss of control of the
equipment and serious injury.
(000455)
WARNING
WARNING
Personal injury. Use caution when approaching blind
corners, shurbs, trees, or other objects that limit vision.
Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury,
unit, or property damage.
(000493)
WARNING
(000409)
Personal injury. Do not ride or allow riders on the unit.
Riding on and allowing riders could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
N
CHOKE
NUETRAL
IDLE
FAST
START
RUN
STOP
BLADE ENGAGE
BLADE DISENGAGE