RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • 1. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be very familiar with the proper use of the equipment/parts before you begin. 2. Never allow children to operate the mower. Only person’s well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be al- lowed to use the mower.
CARTON CONTENTS • Your ER-18 Eco-Reel Mower carton contains parts as shown in Figure 1 below. The carton contains parts shown in this diagram. Part numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (not shown). Lay out and identify all parts as illustrated in Figure 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS • TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1. 8mm Open or Boxed End Wrench (included) 2. Pair of Pliers 3. 14mm Open or Boxed End Wrench (included) Arrange carton contents as shown in Figure 1, page 2 and contents as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Insert the left handle brace through the slots and over the pin in the end plate (Figure 2).
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) • 4. Attach the right and left upper handles (Part 1) to the handle braces (Part 3) with two M8x65 hex bolts. Hand tighten the nuts (Figure 4). 5. Assemble the upper handles (Part 1) at the top with a M8x55 hex bolt, washer and nut. 6.
ADJUSTMENTS • CUTTING HEIGHT Each wheel has a lever with five positions. To move the lever, tilt the mower back on the roller and press the levers (one at a time) towards the outside WHEEL LEVER of the mower and move the lever to the desired position. Both levers must be in the same relative position (Figure 6).
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UPPER NUT ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) • To increase the clearance between the cutter bar and the • UPPER TRUNNION blades, loosen the lower nut 1/4 turn and then tighten the upper nut 1/4 turn. Adjust each side of the mower equally until a 0.003”...
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LUBRICATION • PAWL Once a season or whenever the reel is sharpened also PINION lubricate the wheels and bearings. (Figure 10) GEAR A. Remove the hub cap. B. Remove the E-ring with a screwdriver. C. Lift off the wheel. SNAP D.
MAINTENANCE • SHARPEN BLADES Sharpen blades when the mower will not cut satis- factory without the reel blades wiping on the cutter bar. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY If the gear housing assembly is removed for service, it is very important for the gear housing assembly to fit UNDER the lip of the retainer.
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STORAGE • The following steps should be taken to prepare reel mover for storage.emove the hub cap. 1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the maintenance instructions. 2. DO NOT use water to clean the mower — use a broom or brush to remove grass and dirt. 3.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR ECO-REEL MODEL ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER ® •...
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SPARE PARTS FOR ECO-REEL® MODEL ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER • PART QTY. DESCRIPTION PART QTY. DESCRIPTION PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 1834 Handle 1801-1 Plate LH B-02 Unlock bead flange B-07 M8×55 Hex Bolt 1828 Roller Knob 1842 Hub cap...
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PACKING LIST FOR ECO-REEL® ER-18 / 18” PUSH REEL MOWER • REFERENCE DESCRIPTION PART NO. QUANTITY NOTES Reel Assembly Upper Handle 1835 Handle Brace 1836 Handle Panel 1838 Box End Wrench M8 x 55 Hex Bolt B-07 M8 x 60 Hex Bolt...
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