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Agri-Fab ® OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-0362 42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER CAUTION: NOTE: Your mower deck will require a 12 volt battery to operate. This battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased Read Rules for separately. Any 12 volt tractor battery with about 230 cold cranking amps.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION •...
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SERVICE Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are means CAUTIONlll BECOME flammable and vapors are explosive, ALERTlll YOUR SAFETY IS Use only an approved container. INVOLVED. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
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SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover. KEEPHANDSandFEETAWAY ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE. KEEP HANDS FEET FROM UNDER MOWER. HA12314 DANGER ROTATING BLADES DECAL HA12315 DANGER DECAL HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER STOPPING •...
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALL CLUTCH TO TOWBAR TUBE (1) 5/16" Wrench • Place Clutch Cable forward along Towbar Tube. (2) 7/16" Wrenches • Spread ends of two Cable Clips and place around (2) 1/2" Wrenches Clutch Cable. (2) 9/16" Wrenches •...
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ASSEMBLY TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT & BATTERY COVER 1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS) BLACK WIRE SCREW (4) BATTERY HOLD DOWN 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT PLASTIC NUT RED WIRE 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT CLUTCH LEVER 3/8 FLAT WASHER #10 SCREW (2)
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ASSEMBLY INNER NUT CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT • Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position • The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body.
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL REAR ROLLER TO DECK • Install Rear Roller Mounting Bracket to rear of deck using two 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Bolts and two 5/16 Hex Lock Nuts. (See Fig. 3.) • Install Roller to Rear Roller Bracket using 1/2 x 7 Hex Bolt and 1/2 Hex Lock Nut.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP IGNITION KEY SWITCH...
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OPERATION The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE STARTING THE MOWER • Adjust mower cutting height. • Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper • Start mower engine. procedure and requirements. • Move throttle to fast position. • Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean •...
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OPERATION MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear. To check front to back PARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS adjustment measure from the bottom edge of the deck...
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OPERATION TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE This mower has been designed to run offset from the center of the tow vehicle. This allows the operator to PARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS drive along side high brush with the tow vehicle while THE MOWER cutting down the brush beside him.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE CARE AND SERVICE BLADE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES INNER NUT CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT • Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position • The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES INSTALLING NEW V-BELT V-BELT REPLACEMENT • V-belt must be replaced if it becomes stretched to the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it • Feed new V-belt between the two belt guides at the becomes frayed or otherwise can not function Engine Pulley.
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end ENGINE OIL of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See engine manual) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time,...
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION HA24255 MOWER DECK HAl15321 SCREW 5/16-18 X 5/16 SOC. SET GUARD WHEEL 43555 WASHER 7/16" LOCK HA24378 HA23193 SCREW 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 THD. FORMING HA181668 BOLT 7/16-20 X 1-1/4 HEX HEAD HA24292 BRACKET BELT GUIDE...
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362...
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64906 IDLER MOUNTING BRACKET 43070 WASHER FLAT IDLER ARM 64899 24472 BUSHING WASHER 3/8" LOCK 43003 43062 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" HEX HEAD 49148 SPACER HA21341 IDLER PULLEY (FLAT) 43054 BOLT 3/8-16 X 2"...
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42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-0362 DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX HEAD 25273 TUBE DRAWBAR (MODEL 45-0361) 43012 NUT 1/4-20 LOCK STRAP HITCH 43013 HA24441 DECAL CLUTCH LEVER SPRING EXTENSION HA23265 HA20186 BRACKET DRAWBAR ADJUSTMENT BOLT 5/16-18 X 2' HEX HEAD...
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RED WIRE STARTER BATTERY CHARGE SWITCH BATTERY WIRE RED WIRE BLUE WIRE-_ WIRE GRAY BLACK WIRE WIRE TO AFTERFIRE SOLENOID BLACK WIRE TO ENGINE GROUND "wuwlnmnn,, SOLENOID WHITE WIRE INTERLOCK SWITCH ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION WIRE HARNESS 49193 WIRE RED CHARGE 49194 WIRE BLACK 49195...