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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL MIDSIZE CLASSIC Models: 933011 15 HP KOHLER GEAR DRIVE-36” DECK 933012 15 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON GEAR DRIVE-36” DECK 934011 15 HP KOHLER GEAR DRIVE-48” DECK 934012 15 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON GEAR DRIVE-48” DECK WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury.
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Bob-Cat designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Jacobsen, a Textron Company One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469...
Jacobsen machines. For your safety and the safety manner not specifically authorized after original of others, read and follow the information given with manufacture–including the addition of “after-market”...
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize Classic GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. 1. UNCRATE - Discard the sides and top of the crate. Remove the loose parts from the crate. Discard the rest of the packing material.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize Classic 4. Attach gear shift lever A removed in Step 2 to the lower shift arm H using (1) 5/16-18x1 bolt and (1) 5/16-18 whizlock nut. Shift the lever to the neutral position and verify that the lever is centered in the slot.
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize Classic 7. Remove the plug from the end of the fuel line N and connect fuel line to the fuel tank valve M and secure with the supplied hose clamp as shown. 8. Attach traction control rods D by inserting the swivel P through the upper hole in the bellcranks Q and the other end of the traction control rods through the traction control lever S on the...
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ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize Classic 10. To adjust the brakes, remove the brake rod R from the bottom of bellcrank Q and set the traction control lever in the neutral position. Adjust the brake rod by turning it in or out of the swivel T in the brake arm until it just goes into the hole on the bellcrank.
MAINTENANCE Midsize Classic ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Oil (daily) Remove the dipstick N and check that the oil level reaches the full mark.
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MAINTENANCE Midsize Classic ENGINE - KOHLER The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Oil (daily) Remove the dipstick N and check that the oil level reaches the full mark.
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MAINTENANCE Midsize Classic GEARBOX Check every 500 hours to ensure proper lubrication. 12 oz. is capacity of gearbox. To check level: Remove top cover V, 12 oz. of grease will fill 1/3-1/2 of the bottom 1/2 of gearbox. Only add Bentonite grease-available from your Peerless dealer.
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MAINTENANCE Midsize Classic BLADE SHARPENING Blades may be sharpened by filing or grinding, but with either method the balance of the blades must be maintained at 5/8 oz/in or less. Failure to maintain balance causes excess vibration, wear and shortened life of not only the blades, but most all components of the machine.
SERVICE CHART Midsize Classic NOTE: CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION. & & t l i Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your engine for further information and instructions.
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ADJUSTMENTS Midsize Classic Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disen- gaged. OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROL LEVERS The operator present (OP) control levers should be adjusted to control the operation of the plunger of the operator present switch B (located under the right side of the control panel).
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ADJUSTMENTS Midsize Classic UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust upper handle height: Remove the traction control rods. Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of the lower handle. Raise or lower as required. Reposition upper handle and reinsert bolts G into appropriate hole in lower handle and tighten.
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ADJUSTMENTS Midsize Classic DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Drive belt tension can be adjusted to one of three settings to account for various mowing conditions. 1. Adjust by moving the spring anchor bolt to position 1, 2 or 3. • Position 1 will provide the least amount of hand effort and wheel traction.
BELT REPLACEMENT Midsize Classic 36" CUTTERDECK PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm A counterclockwise using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 2. Install belt as shown. 48" CUTTERDECK PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm B counterclockwise using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt.
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BELT REPLACEMENT Midsize Classic GEARBOX-DRIVE BELT 1. Loosen nut on carriage bolt A. 2. Slide idler pulley B away from belt. 3. Unbolt clutch stop pin C. 4. Remove PTO belt. 5. Remove gearbox drive belt. 6. Replace by following steps in reverse order. NOTE: Push idler pulley B toward gearbox drive belt until gearbox drive belt is snug.
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OPTIONAL GRASSCATCHER (970319) Midsize Classic FIGURE 11 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11-1 4135876 BAG, 3.75 BU CATCHR 11-2 64123-107 BOLT-HEX 5/16-18X7/8 11-3 32418-02.7 HANDLE W/HOLES 11-4 64175-04 PUSHNUT 3/8 DIA 11-5 4135875 FRM-ROD 3.75 BU CATCHR 1 11-6 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYLON 5/16-18...
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Equipment from Jacobsen, a Textron company, is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support.