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Page 1 I-TRIM OWNER'S MANUAL Includes Specifications, Assembly, Operation, & Maintenance NATIONAL MOWER CO. 700 Raymond Ave., P.O. Box 14299, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-0299, U.S.A. Phone (651) 646-4079 – Fax (651) 646-2887 www.nationalmower.com FEBRUARY 2007 IMPORTANT: Read this manual before assembling, operating or servicing this mower.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® I-TRIM TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............3 Introduction to Safety..........4 Safe Operating Practices ........4-6 Decal (Transfer) Identification ....... 7-9 Introduction and Receipt of Shipment ....10 1— Specifications ........... 11 2— Assembly Instructions ........12 3—General Information .......... 15 4—Controls .............
Page 4: Introduction To Safety
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and property. maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product •...
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
® I-TRIM Operation • Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where - before refuelling; dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. - before removing the grass catchers; before making height adjustment unless adjustment •...
Page 6 WARNING– California, USA residents are required by law (CA PRC 4442 & CA H & SC 13005) to equip their engines with spark arresters when operating in flammable vegitation. Arresters must be obtained from your engine dealer and are not available from National Mower Company.
Page 7: Decal (Transfer) Identification
National has provided decals in many locations throughout the machine to aid the operator in identifying, controlling and operating the I-Trim safely and correctly. It is important that all decals are clean and visible at all times. Replace decals that are damaged, missing or accidently painted...
Page 9 FOR EUROPEAN USE ONLY NAMES AND LOCATIONS Item Part No. Description / Location 01689700 I-Trim Model / Left and Right sides of operator panels 01689900 Natinal Logo / Top of rear hood 01689800 National Name / Front of steering column 01690400...
Page 10: Introduction And Receipt Of Shipment
INTRODUCTION Designations of right, left, front and rear are used in the This manual has been prepared by National Mower position of the operator sitting in the seat. Company as an aid to users for set up, operation and servicing and ordering replacement parts. Additional...
Page 11: 1-Specifications
® I-TRIM 1—SPECIFICATIONS 1.1—ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY TYPE: Exide Model 60 Premium Type 78-60 12 V side post 7 3/16 (18 cm) height TYPE: 3 cylinder turbocharged Diesel 6 ¾ (17 cm) width 10 1/4 (26 cm) length ENGINE MODEL: Briggs & Stratton 954 DT 1.5—CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 12: 2-Assembly Instructions
2—ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2.2—REAR DECK ASSEMBLY 2.1—TRACTOR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove crating top, front and sides from deck crate. Unscrew blades from crate. Handle banding material with caution. Use heavy 2. Remove rear deck from crate and position behind leather gloves. Banding is sharp! tractor as shown in Figure C.
Page 13 2.4—DECK MOTORS AND BLADES Install roll-over protective structure with supplied bolts and The I-Trim is available with standard or mulch- nuts as shown on Fig E. ROPS can be installed with seat in forward position. Lower ROPS over seat and insert LH side ing blades.
Page 14 Crankcase oil has been installed at the factory. However it is recommended that the engine be checked for proper oil Each I-Trim Deck is supplied with a safety guard for the level before starting. Refer to separate engine manual rear discharge area. These guards are supplied to included with each I-Trim Mower.
Page 15: 3-General Information
3.4—INTERLOCK SWITCHES There are three safety switches on your I-Trim. They are a safety precaution, which will allow you to start your mower only when the traction pedal is in neutral, the deck motor control switch is in the disengaged position and the operator is seated on the tractor.
Page 16: 4-Controls
“on” position. ON, and the Oil Pressure indicator lamps should illuminate. Your I-Trim Mower maybe equipped with a digital hour meter. After 5 seconds, the Glow Plug ON light should turn off (Fig This meter will display a signal after 5 hours and every 25 hours thereafter, recommending that you perform maintanncel and lubricate the mower.
Page 17 ® I-TRIM 4.4—THROTTLE LEVER IMPORTANT Push throttle lever (4, Fig. J) forward to increase engine speed, pull back to decrease the engine speed. The Parking brake must be ON for engine to start. Position throttle at full throttle or slightly less for optimum The Parking must me OFF to drive Mower.
Page 18: 5-Operation
5—OPERATION 5.1—CHECK LIST Operate at speeds which allow you to have complete control of the tractor and allow you to stop the tractor or 1. Fill the fuel tank with good quality, clean, diesel with a maneuver safely in case of an emergency. It is minimum of 40 octane.
Page 19 INSTRUCTIONS 5.5—MOWING The I-Trim should not be pushed or towed with the engine not running. If needed, the I-Trim can be pushed or towed at slow speeds for very short distances without starting the engine. Stop tractor, by releasing the traction pedal, then slowly Do not exceed 2 mph while pushing or towing.
Page 20: 6-Adjustments
6—ADJUSTMENTS 5.8—AFTER OPERATION Read each instruction completely and, make sure you under- 1. Clean the entire mower after use. Remove loose grass stand it before making any adjustments. Follow all the safety clippings and caked grass to prevent clogging the vented precautions.
Page 21 I-TRIM 6.3—GROUND SPEED CONTROL REAR, RIGHT DECKS -SHARP EDGE UP The I-Trim does not have an adjustable ground speed control. See Section 4.7 for pedal adjustment. 6.4—REAR MOWER LIFT The rear mower lift height has been preset at the factory and The I-Trim may be normally will not need to be adjusted.
Page 22: 7-Maintenance
Always wear protective glasses or goggles and maintenance it receives. Set-up a maintenance program for protective clothing when working with batteries. your I-Trim to cover the following points: Always connect the “ground” (black) cable last and remove it first whenever performing any Keep tractor and decks clean (including rear rims) maintenance.
Page 23 ® I-TRIM 7.8—ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.4—CHARGING A BATTERY Make certain all terminals and connections are kept clean and properly secured. 1. Check switches regularly to be sure they are kept clean To avoid possible injury, stand away from and operating correctly battery when charger is turned on.
Page 24 7.10—HYDRAULIC OIL 7.12—JUMPER CABLES 1. The oil level should be checked if any oil leaks are The battery on the I-Trim is located at the rear of the tractor, dicovered. Oil level should be brought to decal mark on See.
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Page 26 7.14—LUBRICATION Figure U shows the top view of the I-Trim with guards removed. Lubricate your tractor at the recommended locations and intervals using proper lubricants so that maximum service and long life of the machine may be obtained. Your I-Trim Mower maybe equiped with a digital hour meter.
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Page 28: 8-Storage
8—STORAGE 8.5—TIRES Before storing the vehicle, clean the tires thoroughly. 8.1—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Jack up the vehicle so that the load is off the tires. If it is When you do not plan to use your vehicle for some time, it not jacked up, check the tires at regular intervals and re- should be stored in a dry and protected place.
Page 29: 9-Troubleshooting
® I-TRIM 9—TROUBLE SHOOTING MAKE WORK AREA SAFE: Make sure personnel in the area are out of harms way if the engine starts or the decks To avoid possible serious injury, before mak- run unexpectedly. Engage the vehicle ing any adjustments or performing mainte- parking brake.
Page 30 9. SAFETY INTERLOCK BOARD (SIB): The ITrim is equipped with an integrated circuit board designated as the Safety Interlock Board (SIB). The SIB controls the vehicle starter cranking, engine run and deck run circuits and the indicator lights. The starter motor won’t crank unless the following conditions are met: a.
Page 31 ® I-TRIM If Operator Icons do not light up when key is turned 1) Check battery connections and voltage 2) Press reset button on side of circuit breaker (located under LH instrument panel (Fig X) 3) Check 15 amp fuse on bottom of fuse (Fig V).
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Page 33: Wiring Diagram
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Page 39: Warranty
For the period of two years from the date of purchase, or 1,500 hours, whichever occurs first (45 days if the product is used for rental purposes), National Mower Company will repair or replace free of charge, for the original purchaser, any I-Trim part (except as excluded below) found by inspection to be defective by our Factory Authorized Service Station or by the Factory at St.

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