Boss Country Clipper SR1215 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Safety Instructions & Operators Manual

Zero Turn Radius Mower

Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero

Turning Radius Riding Mower was designed and built to provide long and trouble free

service. Keep in mind that it, like any other mechanical device, can be potentially

dangerous if used improperly, and hazard control and accident prevention are dependent

upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the

operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. 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

P-12717 (2/11)

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Page 1 Safety Instructions & Operators Manual ® Zero Turn Radius Mower Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius Riding Mower was designed and built to provide long and trouble free service. Keep in mind that it, like any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly, and hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Accident Patterns to Avoid------------------------------------------------------ 3 Safety Instructions and Recommendations---------------------------------- 3-4 Safety Interlock Systems -------------------------------------------------------- 5 II. START UP AND OPERATION Checklist Before Operation ----------------------------------------------------- 5 Operation – Joystick ------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7 Operation – Dual Lever---------------------------------------------------------- 7-8 Mowing Recommendations ----------------------------------------------------- 9 III.
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING BLADE -- This accident usually PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE, happens when the operator is clearing OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED the discharge chute of grass, (especially with the Country Clipper Zero Turning when the grass is wet), or when the Radius Mower should be trained in its operator adjusts the machine without...
Page 4 DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE from forward position to reverse position MOWER or the gasoline storage rapidly. The speed and/or direction of container. Gasoline fumes can easily travel is affected instantly by movement Ignite. of the Control Lever(s). KEEP GASOLINE IN A WELL- DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO VENTILATED AREA away from your...
Page 5: Safety Interlock Systems
THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR WARNING HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not a recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such. HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL.
Page 6: Operation - Joystick
CONTROL LOCATIONS ADJUST ENGINE THROTTLE AND CHOKE for desired engine smoothness and speed. NOTE: When mowing, always run Joystick engine at full throttle. Control Lever RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake lever down to release. Cut Height Adjustment Lever IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Country Clipper Zero Turning Ignition Radius Mower, he/she should follow...
Page 7: Operation - Dual Lever
ADJUST ENGINE THROTTLE AND CONTROL LOCATIONS CHOKE for desired engine smoothness and speed. NOTE: When mowing, always run engine at full throttle. Steering Control Levers RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake lever down to release. IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she Cut Height should follow these recommendations:...
Page 8 CAUTION CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With the Cut Height Adjustment Lever WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER latched into the top cut height latch, UNATTENDED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY insert Cut Height Stop Pin to desired AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE, EVEN IF cutting height.
Page 9: Mowing Recommendations
cut on the first pass, and then the MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS desired height the second pass. Check for hidden dangers first. Keep mower blades sharp. Go slowly for trimming. Make sure deck and discharge are clean. Always cut grass with the engine at full CAUTION throttle speed.
Page 10: Maintenance
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...
Page 11: Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE: TIRES: For complete maintenance and Correct tire pressure is essential for operating information for your engine, efficient operation of the mower. Check please refer to your engine operating tire pressure as requested in the and maintenance instructions furnished maintenance schedule.
Page 12 D. Check balance of blade by dipstick and the end of the dipstick. positioning the blade on a nail or Replenish as needed with 20W-50 blade balance pedestal. Grind the Motor Oil. DO NOT OVER FILL. When blade on the end that is heavier until checking the oil level, be very careful to both sides balance.
Page 13 TWINSTICK CONTROL LEVER FORWARD ADJUSTEMENT: Handle Mount Bolts A. Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. B. Block up the unit so that the Drive Neutral Wheels are off the ground. Plate C. Loosen the locknuts on the turnbuckle on the upper linkage on each side.
Page 14 bolt until the gap between the turning. Note: One of these is a left handles is correct or the Control hand nut and will have to be turned lever does not rub the Neutral backwards. Plates. E. Adjust the Neutral Position by B.
Page 15 See picture below: Spacers (3) per side Cross Bolt L.H. Upper R. H. Upper Linkage Linkage Assembly Assembly Joystick Pivot Shaft L.H. Linkage Assembly Loosen this nut (Right hand threads) R.H. Linkage Assembly Loosen this nut (Left hand threads) ADJUSTING FOR STRAIGHT Loosen bolt on FORWARD TRACKING: linkage that needs...
Page 16 See picture below: Shift Arm Damper Right Engine Guard Adjustment bolt in slot in engine guard...
Page 17 DRIVE BELT CONFIGURATION VIEWED FROM FLOOR LOOKING UP Right Hand Pump Pulley Left Hand Pump Pulley Belt D-3777 Idler Arm Motor Pulley QRS LATCH CONFIGURATION Latch Plate Hook Keeper Deck Hook...
Page 18: Deck Belt Routing
DECK BELT ROUTING ENGINE TO DECK BELT ROUTING DECK BELT 60” D-3796 B-124 72” D-3797 B-142 ENGINE TO DECK BELT 60” D-3809 B-120 Spring 72” D-3796 B-124...
Page 19: Raising And Lowering Deck For Servicing
RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK E. Lift the nose of the deck until the deck is FOR SERVICING standing vertical (lifting can be made easier if someone stands on the rear RAISING THE DECK: bumper of the tractor). IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE DECK A.
Page 20: Leveling The Deck
Foot Deck in up position Engine to Deck Drive Belt hooked to bolt. QRS Latch in locked up position. LEVELING THE DECK Move the tractor to a hard, level surface (i.e. concrete or blacktop). Set the tire pressure on all four tires to 12 psi. Rotate the blade you are going to measure to run parallel with tractor frame, front to back.
Page 21: Adjusting The Latch Plate
ADJUSTING THE LATCH PLATE 1. Level the deck before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. (Follow instructions on previous page.) Pin the deck in the lowest position before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. 2. Lift up on the hook keeper, while pulling up on the release handle. This will disconnect the rear of the deck.
Page 22: Deck Flip Jack Assembly And Operation
DECK FLIP JACK ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 1. Back the mower up so the front caster wheels are rotated forward. Turn off lawn mower and set brakes. Remove cut/height adjust pin and lower deck lift handle to lowest position. Reinsert cut/height adjust pin above deck lift handle. 2.
Page 23: Troubleshooting Checklist
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades Drive not in neutral --- move Joystick Control Lever to neutral “DOWN” position move Twinstick Control Levers to neutral “OUT” position Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace Solenoid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer Starter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer...
Page 24 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...