Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for Field and Brush Mower iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................2
Fire Hazards .................................................................3
Explosion Hazards .......................................................3
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................4
Section 2: General Information and Setup
Emissions .....................................................................6
Remove Contents from Carton ...................................6
Attaching Tow Bar to Push Bar ..................................6
Installing Hitch .............................................................7
Connecting Remote Control .......................................7
Maintenance Meter Installation ...................................8
Adding Oil .....................................................................8
Adding Fuel ..................................................................9
High Altitude Replacement Kit ....................................9
Connecting Battery Cable ...........................................9
Checking Tire Pressure ...............................................9
Hitching Unit to Tow Vehicle ....................................10
Attaching Blade Engage and
Disengage Remote Control .......................................10
UTV Extension ............................................................11
Blade Clutch Burnishing ...........................................11
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions ..................................13
Operating Parameters ...............................................13
Tow Vehicle Restrictions ..........................................13
Controls and Symbols ...............................................13
Before Starting Engine ..............................................14
Starting Engine ..........................................................14
Stopping Engine ........................................................14
Engaging Blades ........................................................14
Disengaging the Blades ............................................14
Adjusting Mower Deck Height ..................................15
Offset Mowing ............................................................15
Changing Tow Bar Offset Direction ...........................16
Mowing Slopes and Uneven Terrain ........................17
If Mower Becomes Stuck ...........................................17
Cutting Brush and Saplings ......................................17
Section 4: Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Maintenance ...............................................................19
Operating Maintenance Meter ...................................20
Changing Engine Oil and Filter ................................20
Air Filter Maintenance ...............................................20
Servicing Spark Plug .................................................21
Lubrication .................................................................21
Wheel Bearings and Casters Lubrication ..................21
Height Adjuster Thread Lubrication ...........................21
Removing and Replacing Drive Belt ........................21
Removing Drive Belt ..................................................21
Installing Drive Belt ....................................................22
Replacing Swinging Blades ......................................22
Replacing Carbon Canister .......................................23
Ball Hitch Receiver Adjustment ................................23
Ball Hitch Receiver Adjustment Check ......................23
Receiver Adjustment .................................................23
Battery Care ...............................................................24
Charging the Battery .................................................24
Troubleshooting .........................................................25