Summary of Contents for Country Clipper Charger SR1020
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Study this manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 3-5. Following these instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID ....................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ........................5 START UP AND OPERATION ....................6 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ......................6 CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS ..................6 OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS ......................
PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE, CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED BLADE -- This accident usually with the Country Clipper Zero Turning happens when the operator is clearing Radius Mower should be trained in its the discharge chute of grass, (especially proper use and warned of its dangers.
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DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) from forward position to reverse position NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS. rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE of the Control Lever(s). MOWER or the gasoline storage container.
EQUIPMENT. Eye, ear, feet and head protection is recommended. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ONLY USE COUNTRY CLIPPER Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius APPROVED ACCESSORIES. Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety. DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE...
Perform any other maintenance as it START UP AND OPERATION becomes necessary. (See the “Maintenance” section of this manual.) CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be broken-in as follows: With engine at Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular full RPM engage deck until blades come unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s to full speed and then disengage until...
Cut Height Stop Pin. NOTE: IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with Pushing on the Cut Height Foot Assist the Country Clipper Zero Turning Lever will make the Cut Height Radius Mower, he/she should follow Adjustment Lever easier to operate.
LEFT HAND CAUTION CUT HEIGHT PARKING STEERING ADJUSTING BREAK CONTROL LEVER LEVER LEVER AVOID HILL AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN STEERING CONTROL SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE LEVER OF A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE ADJUSTING KNOB ASCENDED, BACK UP THE SLOPE;...
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IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she 12. ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH: Set should follow these recommendations. the Blade Clutch Switch to the “ON” Disengage the mower blades. Go very position. The engine will not start if the slowly until thoroughly familiar with the blade clutch is engaged.
To remove Discharge Chute, Lift up 14. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK TRANSMISSION: Unscrew both bypass Latch handle, slide Discharge Chute valves between ½ to 1 full turn forward and remove. counterclockwise. To reset, turn valves clockwise. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. CAUTION Hydrostatic Transmission NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITH OUT...
MAINTENANCE CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCHES OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE WHEN...
Inflate tires to by the engine manufacturer and the pressures listed below: included in your Country Clipper Zero Model Front tires Rear tires Turning Radius Mower information 12 psi 12 psi packet.
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V-BELTS: 7. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: All belts should be checked every 50 A. Move Parking Brake Lever to the “OFF” hours. Replace any belts found to be in position. poor condition. All belts are equipped B. With moderate pressure manually with spring loaded belt tighteners and do actuate the Lower Brake Arm up and not require tightening adjustments.
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E. Adjust the Neutral Position by turning Spacers (3) the rod in the Upper Linkage Rod per side Assembly until the wheel stops turning. Cross Bolt F. Retighten the locknuts on Upper Linkage Rod Assembly and check to make sure the drive wheel is still not turning.
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A. Stop the machine and shut off the engine. Light Dampener B. Slightly loosen the bolt at the lower end mounting stud of the upper linkage assembly on the side that is slower. Using a 1/8” hex wrench turn the setscrew ¼ turn in. It may take several test drives to get the mower to track straight forward.
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TWINSTICK CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST “IN” OR OPERATING NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: POSITION OF THE TWINSTICK STEERING CONTROL LEVERS: A. Loosen the bolts holding the Neutral Plate. If the Control levers are too close in the B. Pull back the control lever until the center or the Control Levers Drag on the wheel spin is zero.
BELT ROUTINGS Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt Insert Small punch or (viewed from ground looking up) Screwdriver into this hole to Release tension from Hydrostat “Lock” Idler Arm in the Drive Belt release position when changing Hydrostat Drive Belt Right Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley Left Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley...
easier if someone stands on the rear PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND bumper of the tractor). IMPORTANT LOWERING THE DECK FOR NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE SERVICING DECK IS LIFTED FAR ENOUGH TO GO COMPLETELY “OVER-CENTER”. 1. RAISING THE DECK: This will prevent the deck from falling down when servicing the underside of A.
4. Measure from the ground to the front blade tip of each outside blade. These measurements should be within 1/8” of each other. (NOTE: To simplify this measuring, an optional Blade Measuring tool, part number 629-374A is available from your local “Country Clipper” Dealer) DECK HANGER BOLT 1/2"...
6. Once the side to side cut height is within tolerance, measure from the ground to the blade tip at the rear of each outside blade. This measurement should be between 1/8” and ¼” higher from the ground than the front of the blade from the ground on the corresponding side of the deck. Adjust rear and/or the front deck hangers accordingly to obtain the proper measurement.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades Drive not in neutral ------------------------ move Control Lever(s) to neutral position Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace Solenoid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer Starter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:...
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ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: Incorrect Ignition Timing ---------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted ----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs -------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug condition and reset gap* Bouncing off seat safety switch -------------------------- slow down on rough terrain ENGINE OVER HEATED: Air intake screen or fins clogged ------------------------ clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean ------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor* Oil level too low or too high ------------------------------------------------ adjust oil level...
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC: OIL COOLER OIL TANK CASE DRAIN CHARGE PUMP INLET HIGH PRESSURE RIGHT-HAND LEFT-HAND HYDROSTATIC HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION HIGH PRESSURE - REVERSE HIGH PRESSURE - REVERSE LEFT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR RIGHT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED...
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Country Clipper Division Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. 614 W. English St. Corydon, IA 50060-0467 Ph. 641-872-2544 ** Fax. 641-872-1593...
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