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- Page 1 Operators Models: BB550A CL550A Parts Manual MANUAL NO. 109543 REV. 03 (03/18/05)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating Instructions for Cable Layer & Bed Shaper with supplement for accessories Introduction ..........Operation ............ 16 Congratulations .........3 Bed Shaping ..........16 Use ............3 Cable Laying ..........16 Insure your machine ........3 Good service ..........3 Maintenance ..........17 Serial number ..........3 Maintenance schedule ...... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a BlueBird lawn care product. Through your confidence in us, you have chosen an exceptionally high quality product. This manual is a valuable document. It describes your new BlueBird machine. Read the manual carefully before attempting to use the machine. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) can considerably increase the lifespan of your machine and even increase its resale value. -
Page 4: Symbols And Decals
SYMBOLS AND DECALS IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING! Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of material damage, particularly if the reader risk of personal injury, particularly if the reader DOES NOT follow the instructions given in the... -
Page 5: Location Of Decals
SYMBOLS AND DECALS Location of decals Operating instructions 2. Safety graphics 3. DANGER watch your feet 4. Control operations 5. Depth decal 6. Warning for carbon monoxide Guideline decal 8. BedBug Decal 9. Model CL550 10. BlueBird logo 11. Oiling decal... -
Page 6: Translation Of Instructions
SYMBOLS AND DECALS Translation of instructions Decal 2 Important information Read and make sure you understand the Operator’s Manual before use or maintenance. To obtain a replacement manual, please contact your dealer. Observe all safety instructions; otherwise you may injure yourself or others around you. Make sure that the machine is in serviceable condition prior to use. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General use The object of this manual is to help you use your BlueBird machine safely and to give you information about how to maintain your machine. Please read the manual carefully before attempting to use the machine. WARNING! If after reading the operator’s manual you are still Under no circumstances may the original... -
Page 8: Training
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children or persons not trained in Training the use of the machine to use or service it. Local • Read the operating and service instruction laws may regulate the age of the user. manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the •... -
Page 9: Operating
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut • Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can off the engine and make certain all moving parts catch in moving machine parts. have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, •... -
Page 10: Children
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel system • Make sure you have a proper foothold when using the machine, particularly when backing. Walk, don’t run. Never work on wet grass. Poor traction may cause you to slip. WARNING! Gasoline and gasoline fumes are •... -
Page 11: Movement/Transport
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Check the fuel level before each use and leave • Keep all components in serviceable condition space for the fuel to expand, because the heat and make sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are tight. from the engine and the sun can otherwise Replace worn or damaged decals. -
Page 12: Storage
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Wait until all moving parts are completely still before performing maintenance on the machine. Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cable. Storage • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. -
Page 13: Set-Up
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Bed Shaper and Cable Layer: 1. Remove unit from box and pallet. TRANSMISSION OIL FILL 2. Fill unit engine with oil. Check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. 3. Fill transmission with oil. Check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. -
Page 14: Controls
CONTROLS Steering/Locking Handle: This setting is chosen at the rear axle. See Figure 1. Lift and rotate the lever clockwise to steer unit and counter clockwise to lock steering. FIGURE 1 Handle Lock: See Figure 2. Pull and hold lever, raise or lower the handle to de- sired position, then release lever. -
Page 15: Transport/Engaged Lever
CONTROLS Transport/Engaged Lever: To lock in transport position, pull left pistol (see Figure 5) and apply down- ward pressure. When wheels begin to drop, release pistol, continue downward movement of handle until pin locks axle in transport position. See Figure 6. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 Engine:... -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION CABLE LAYING IMPORTANT INFORMATION Clear the lawn of any debris. 1. Clean the area to be worked, create either a mental image of the border or paint an edge on Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. the turf. Be especially sure to check for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface 2. -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. Daily Maintenance interval months/hours maint. Maintenance before 1/25 3/50 6/100 12/300 starting... -
Page 18: Checking Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE Tightening the drive chain 1. Allow the engine to cool. 2. Remove the spark plug cable. 3. Remove guard only. 4. Using a 9/16 wrench and a 9/16 socket wrench loosen the mounting idler bolt, slide up to tension chain, re-tighten bolt. Visually checking the drive chain and sprockets 1. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Washing
MAINTENANCE Cleaning and washing Regular cleaning and washing will increase the machine’s lifespan. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use, before the dirt sticks. Check before rinsing that the fuel tank lid is properly in place to avoid getting water in the tank. Use caution when using high-pressure spray because warning decals, instruction signs and the engine can be damaged. -
Page 20: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Lubrication schedule 1. Check engine oil daily, change every six months or 100 hours. 2. Check and lubricate wheel bearings once a month. 3. Lubricate chain once a week or every 20 hours. NOTE: Spin the cutting head slowly by hand to distribute the oil onto the chain and sprockets. 4. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Action The engine will not start • User error Fuel valve closed. Open the fuel valve. Choke valve open. Close the choke with cold engine. Operator presense switch not held down. Move to operator position and hold down. Engine switch in OFF position. -
Page 22: Storage
STORAGE Winter storage To ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: At the end of the season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for 1. Clean the machine carefully, particularly the longer than 30 days). -
Page 23: Parts
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Page 24: Frame
FRAME REF. CHAIN DRIVE COMPONENTS SEE PAGE 27... - Page 25 FRAME ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..109739 ..1 ..FRAME 2 ..111101 ..1 ..CHAIN COVER W/DECALS 3 ..109894 ..1 ..BEARING SUPPORT 4 ..101232 ..4 ..BUSHING, FLANGED - PM 5 ..
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Page 26: Engine
ENGINE ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..990669 ..4 ..HCS, 5/16-18 X 1 3/4, GR5 2 ..990717 ..4 ..NUT, 5/16C, NYLOC 3 ..990187 ..4 ..LOCKWASHER, 5/16 4 ..108520 ..1 ..HCS, M5-0.8 X 16MM, GR8.8 5 .. -
Page 27: Chain Drive
CHAIN DRIVE (NOTE: APPLY LOCTITE AND TORQUE TO 110 IN./LBS.) (INCLUDED WITH ITEM 1) (NOTE: APPLY LOCTITE AND TORQUE TO 180 IN./LBS.) ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..111106 ..1 ..SPROCKET W/KEY (21 TOOTH) 2 ..109514 ..1 ..MOUNTING HUB 3 .. -
Page 28: Steering
STEERING ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..109740 ..1 ..ARM WELDMENT, RIGHT 2 ..109525 ..1 ..STEERING ROD 3 ..990517 ..2 ..WASHER, 3/8 4 ..990037 ..2 ..PIN, COTTER, 3/32 X 3/4 5 .. -
Page 29: Rear Axle
REAR AXLE (ASSEMBLED TO FRAME) ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..109736 ..1 ..AXLE, REAR 2 ..102454 ..2 ..E-RING, 3/4” 3 ..976979 ..2 ..NUT, 3/8C, NYLOC 4 ..976941 ..2 ..HCS, 3/8-16 X 1 1/4, GR5 5 .. -
Page 30: Handle
HANDLE... - Page 31 HANDLE ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..111104 ..1 ..HANDLE W/DECALS 2 ..101791 ..2 ..DRIVE LEVER 3 ..976935 ..1 ..HCS, 5/16-18 X 1 1/2, GR5 4 ..990563 ..2 ..HCS, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 5 ..
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Page 32: Decals
DECALS (CABLE LAYER OPTION) (CABLE LAYER OPTION) (CABLE LAYER OPTION) - Page 33 DECALS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..109744 ..1 ..DECAL, OPERATION 2 ..107359 ..1 ..DECAL, SAFETY GRAPHICS 3 ..101881 ..1 ..DECAL, PROP 65 4 ..540200076 .. 1 ..DECAL, FOOT DANGER 5 ..
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Page 34: Accessory - Shaper
ACCESSORY - SHAPER ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..111103 ..1 ..SHAPER GUARD W/DECALS 2 ..109711 ..1 ..SHAPER BLADE 3 ..990563 ..3 ..HCS, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 4 ..990118 ..3 ..LOCKWASHER, 3/8 5 .. -
Page 35: Accessory - Cable Layer
ACCESSORY - CABLE LAYER ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ..111916 ..1 ..CABLE GUARD W/DECALS 2 ..990118 ..3 ..LOCKWASHER, 3/8 3 ..990563 ..3 ..HCS, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 4 ..109877 ..1 ..CABLE BLADE 5 .. -
Page 36: Service Journal
SERVICE JOURNAL Date, stamp, signature Action Delivery service Break the packaging and make sure the machine has not been damaged in transport. Where applicable, assembly accompanying components. Check that the machine design corresponds to the customer order. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and transmission. - Page 40 P.O. Box 8 Beatrice, Nebraska 68310...
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