Countax C-300 Owner's Handbook Manual

Countax C-300 Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Britain’s Best Selling Range of Garden Tractors C SERIES Garden Tractor O W N E R S H A N D B O O K Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 2: Certificate Of Conformity

    CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY E.C Declaration of Conformity I, the undersigned A.Bennett of Countax Limited, Great Haseley, Oxford England certify that the lawnmowers: MODEL C-300 C-550 C-38H C400 C600 C800 Power (Kw) 13.4 9.25 11.2 11.9 Max Rotation of Blades (rpm)
  • Page 3: Operation

    FATAL INJURY. OPERATION Mandatory Safety Instructions For The Use of 1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where Countax Tractors dangerous fumes can collect. 2. Mow only in daylight or in very good artificial light. TRAINING 3. Before starting the engine, disengage blade and 1.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    1. Ensure that the last fill of your petrol tank includes 3. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosed Countax fuel additive which is available from your space. supplying dealer.
  • Page 5: Seat Safety Switch

    SEAT SAFETY SWITCH: Your Countax tractor is fitted with a safety switch that will CHOKE - Fig 1 turn OFF the engine and Cutter Deck should you An independent choke is fitted to some models in the C dismount.
  • Page 6: Controls - Forwards & Reverse

    C Series Garden Tractor - Controls - Indicators DASHBOARD INDICATORS - Fig 2 CONTROLS - FORWARDS & REVERSE (Except C300M) In the centre of the dashboard console on your tractor will be a display panel. Figure 2 illustrates the panel of a C Series HE model, some models may differ in the appearance of the indicator layout - but each symbol is described below.
  • Page 7: Power Take-Off

    Controls - Levers - C Series Garden Tractor TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION (e.g. C300M) - Fig 3b SEAT ADJUSTMENT - Fig 5 If your tractor is fitted with a manual transmission, the The seat on the C Series is adjustable forwards and forward speeds and reverse are controlled manually via a backwards to suit the operator.
  • Page 8: Cutter Decks

    Cutter Deck for replacement belts and blades). These diagrams are for guidance purposes only and Countax recommends that the replacement of Cutter Deck drive belts be carried out by your local Countax Dealer. IBS Pulley Arrangement Mulching Process Illustration...
  • Page 9: Engine To Cutter Drive Belt Replacement

    Cutter Deck Removal - C Series Garden Tractor The Rear Discharge Deck is used in conjunction with the PGC. It ejects grass rearwards after cutting for the Powered Grass Collector to collect. Either the Mulch Deck or the Rear Discharge Deck can be fitted to the C Series using the following instructions.
  • Page 10: Cutter Deck Check List

    Please Note: - BEFORE YOU START IMPORTANT The information contained on this, and the following pages is given on the understanding that Countax accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not the service instructions have been misunderstood.
  • Page 11 Please Note: - BEFORE YOU START IMPORTANT The information contained on this, and the following pages is given on the understanding that Countax accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not the service instructions have been misunderstood.
  • Page 12 Please Note: - BEFORE YOU START IMPORTANT The information contained on this, and the following pages is given on the understanding that Countax accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not the service instructions have been misunderstood.
  • Page 13 On NO account must the tractor be run with the Engine to 13mm (1/2") Cutter Drive Belt over-tensioned as it will damage the Engine. As any such damage will not be covered by warranty, Countax strongly suggest you get your local supplying dealer to set Tensions. Checking Tension Fig 26...
  • Page 14 C Series Garden Tractor - Powered Grass Collector CONNECTING PGC TO TRACTOR - Fig 28 Position X To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to your C Series tractor, ensure that both are on an even surface with the Locking Levers on the Collector facing the Lift Arms on the tractor.
  • Page 15: Powered Grass Collector

    (B) holding the tension pulley and slide the pulley out of the way. 4. Remove the belt and fit the Countax replacement belt. 5. Tension the belt by sliding back and securing the belt tensioner. The tension is not critical but the belt must not be too tight.
  • Page 16 We recommend the use of Countax Petrol Additive – it will keep petrol stored in the tank in good order and it lubricates and protects jets and valves.
  • Page 17 Engine Oil - C Series Garden Tractor Please Note: - OIL CHANGING Oil DrainAdaptor IMPORTANT Oil should be changed without fail after the first eight hours of running! OIL DRAINING The C Series tractor has an oil drain adaptor (fig 39) located on the right hand (offside) of the engine.
  • Page 18 2. Fill with new unleaded petrol from a CLEAN container. Fig 43 3. Use a clean funnel, preferably with a filter. 4. We recommend the use of Countax Fuel Additive, 1/4 Turn - OPEN 1/4 Turn - CLOSED particularly if the fuel is to be left for more than a couple of weeks.
  • Page 19 Cartridge & Pre-Cleaner when re-assembling them, make sure that all components are replaced in the correct order and that they are secure. If in any doubt, Countax recommends that you should Base consult your dealer or the Countax Service Department for Fig 47 advice.
  • Page 20 C Series Garden Tractor - Battery & Spark Plug BATTERY - Fig 51 Battery Terminals The battery is located underneath the fuel tank of your C Series tractor. As long as you follow these simple maintenance procedures, the battery can last many years, but always check with your dealer if you feel that the battery is leaking or faulty.
  • Page 21: Fuses And Pcb

    If owners choose to undertake service work of P.C.B.) themselves they do so at their own risk. Countax accepts NO responsibility for any damage thus caused whether or not the service instructions have been misunderstood. 10Amp Cartridge Fuse for Lights...
  • Page 22: Tyres And Wheels

    5% of Countax customers. washers). This is not a problem just for Countax owners – it is shared by the users of all types of off-road machinery fitted with pneumatic tyres. In practically every case there is a When the tyre is repaired, fit the wheel onto the shaft;...
  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    TRACTOR WIRING DIAGRAM 1 White 2 Red / Blue 3 Brown 4 Grey Orange 5 Red / Blue Red / Purple 6 White / Red Blue 7 Black Black 8 Purple 9 Yellow Ignition Soc Ignition Socket 10 Green 11 Orange 12 Red / Yellow Electric Clutc Electric Clutch...
  • Page 24 HE WIRING DIAGRAM CONSOLE SWITCHES ACTUATOR POWERED 98 1 Grey 1 White 2 Black 2 Black 3 Blue 3 Yellow 4 Brown 4 Yellow 5 Red 5 Red 6 Grey 6 Pink SWEEPER SWEEPER DECK DECK SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH grey blue grey...
  • Page 25 Useful Information/Tips & Tricks - C Series Garden Tractor TYRE SEALANT Countax STRONGLY recommends that you treat all four wheels with Tyre Sealant (available from your dealer). It will greatly increase the life of your tyres and reduce the risk of punctures, by protecting them from thorns and debris on your lawn.
  • Page 26: Specification Summary

    ® Countax Limited, Countax House, Great Haseley, Oxford OX44 7PF Tel: (01844) 278800 • Fax: (01844) 278792 • email@countax.com • www.countax.com All figures are approximate. We reserve the right to change specification without prior notice E&OE © copyright Countax Limited 2001 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

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