SAFETY INTRODUCTION Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended the safety manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment. WARNING: Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit. DANGER: Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
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Models H60B & C60BE Serial # & Model # Decal WARNING: Clean or Replace Any Safety Signs That Are not Readable or Damaged Replacement decals can be purchased from your local dealer or Kunz Engineering Inc. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6954 www.kunzeng.com...
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Serial # & Model # Decal Model H40B WARNING: Clean or Replace Any Safety Signs That Are not Readable or Damaged Replacement decals can be purchased from your local dealer or Kunz Engineering Inc. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6954 www.kunzeng.com...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY. You should have: one mower deck assembly two caster assemblies two rear axle assemblies one tongue assembly (Lawn & Garden Hitching or ATV Tongue) one tow vehicle hitch assembly (only included on Lawn & Garden Hitching) Optional hitches: one tongue extension one rear hitch assembly...
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Note: Tighten the four wheel assembly pivot bolts so that the wheel assemblies will not flop down when the deck is raised off the ground. Caster Support Caster Support Stop Tongue Figure 2: Installation of Caster Support Stop B. INSTALLATION OF LAWN & GARDEN HITCHING (refer to the Operation and Adjustment Section for recommended hitching)(if the ATV Tongue was purchased refer to section C.
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5. The telescoping hitch can either be installed to the left or right and should clear the back of the tire by about 2”. 6. If one mower is pulled on both the left and right side of the tow vehicle, then one telescoping hitch can be mounted to the left and one to the right.
C. INSTALLATION OF ATV TONGUE ASSEMBLY (if the lawn and garden hitching was purchased refer to Section B. Installation of Lawn & Garden Hitching) 1. The tongue can be installed either on the left or right caster assembly depending on how the wing mower will be towed.
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A. HITCH CONFIGURATIONS (Refer to Figure 6) WARNING: Shut off the engine and allow the mower blades to come to a complete stop before adjusting the spreader hitch on the tow vehicle. Tow Vehicle without a Mower Deck 1 & 2 combined 1, 2, &...
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The hitching system is designed so that the wing mower can be pulled directly behind a tow vehicle without a mower deck or as a left or right wing mower when towed behind a tow vehicle with or without a mower deck. If more than one wing mower is towed, they can be pulled in tandem or one on the left and one on the right or a combination of the above conditions until the desired cutting width is obtained.
C. ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING: Shut off all engines and allow the mower blades to come to a complete stop on the wing mowers and on the tow vehicle before adjusting the cutting height. The cutting height can be adjusted in a range from 1.0" to 4.0". This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjusting bolts on each of the four corners of the wing mower.
4. Adjust the cutting height on the wing mower so that it cuts at the same height as the tow vehicle mower. Adjust each corner of the wing mower so that the distance form the smooth surface to the bottom edge of the deck is equal to the cutting height minus 5/16”. The mower blade cutting edge is 5/16”...
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CAUTION: The engine full speed setting with mower blades running is 3350 RPM. For Model H60B: Set the choke to the desired position. Set the throttle lever in the start position at about half throttle. The mower blades clutch will engage as the engine comes up to speed.
E. SHUTTING OFF WING MOWER WARNING: Shift to neutral, disengage power to the mower deck, and set the parking brake before dismounting the tow vehicle. For Model C60BE: Slow the engine speed down and disengage the clutch by pushing inward on the PTO switch. Allow engine to cool down for a short time before moving the ignition switch to the off position.
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WARNING: Keep all safety shields and deflectors in place during operation. CAUTION: Remove grass build up from under safety shields before each use. Do not remove safety shields while engine is running. Dry grass build up around belts and sheaves can cause fires. WARNING: Shut off engine before disconnecting the wing mower from the tow vehicle or attempting to move the wing mower by hand.
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Mowing to fast in very heavy, long grass can cause the wing mower engine to pull down and disengage the blade clutch. The engine can then start to accelerate again while slipping the clutch. Small amounts of clutch slippage for a few seconds will not cause damage. If the clutch is allowed to slip for longer periods, it will overheat and could be damaged.
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Model H60B: – See Figure 8. Adjust the spring-loaded idler springs to a compressed length of 15/16” initially for a few hours until the belts run in; then adjust the spring to 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” compressed length. Model C60BE: – See Figure 9. Adjust the spring-loaded idler springs to a compressed length of 15/16”...
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CAUTION: The brake stud may need to be adjusted if there is significant belt wear or if a different size belt is used. If the brake stud is not adjusted correctly, the blades will still spin even though the clutch may be in the disengaged position. Always shut mower engine off before servicing.
3/8” – 24NF x 7/8” long, grade 5 and it’s proper torque is 35 ft-lbs. The Model C60BE uses the Kunz Engineering Part # (202136) blade bolt. This particular hex head bolt is a 1/2” – 20NF x 1.00” long, grade 5 and it’s proper torque is 85 ft-lbs.
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/ fuel vapor valve, carbon canister (California Only) and hose clamps are prohibited. Replacement evaporative components should be purchased from Kunz Engineering. Any questions about EPA regulations or evaporative components can be directed to Kunz Engineering Inc. at 815-539-6954.
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WING MOWER SPECIFICATIONS Model Model Model H40B H60B C60BE ENGINE: Engine Make Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Power Built Commercial Turf Intek Professional Cylinders Cycles Crankshaft Vertical Vertical Vertical Engine HP 10.5 Bore 3.44” 3.12"...
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Control Panel Decal, Starting Instructions 275002 Warning Decal General 275003 Danger Decal, Cut Finger 275007 Warning Decal, Belt Sheild 275019 Name Decal, Kunz 275021 Name Decal, AcrEase 275023 Name Decal, 60" Finish Cut 277002 Rubber Grommet 277035 Gas Cap - Audible Click/Tethered, Non-Venting...
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Item Part # Description C60BE 600305 Control Panel 900005 Rear Axle 900021 Caster Support 900029 Mower Deck 900049 Battery Box Assy. 900051 Depth Gage 900052 Tank Support 900182 Idler Arm Assy. 243000 Bronze Bearing, 1/2"I.D. x 3/4" O.D. x 1-1/2" Long...
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL FLOATATION KIT This optional floatation kit features an extra front and back tire that can be bolted in the center section of the mower deck. This is a great anti-scalp feature that helps to carry the center section of the mower deck and works well in the following applications: ·...
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