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BROUWER SOD CUTTER MARK 2 OWNER’S & OPERATOR’S MANUAL & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Kesmac Inc. 23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 0N1 Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744 Website www.brouwerkesmac.com Email info@kesmac.com KM99172 September 2016...
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Brouwer Kesmac is not obliged under any warranty policy different from the Kesmac Brouwer Turf warranty policy as published above. BROUWER KESMAC RESPONSIBILITIES Brouwer Kesmac’s obligation under the terms of this warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or credit, at its option, of the equipment, parts or supply items that conform to its warranty. DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
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Kesmac Inc. 23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 3E9 Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744 Web Site www.brouwerturf.com Email info@kesmac.com Date of Purchase: Month___________________Day______________Year_________ Dealer Name________________________Phone_____________________ Serial Number________________________ Model Number________________________ ALWAYS GIVE THE SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL NUMBER AND PART COLOR WHEN ORDERING SERVICE PARTS.
1 Description Brouwer Sod Cutter Mark 2... The perfect tool for landscapers, contractors, rental outlets, golf courses, utilities, lawn renovators ... in fact, anywhere, anytime that turf requires removing, repairing, renovating or lifting to lay pipes or cables below ground.
SAFETY section 2 ATTENTION: This symbol ATTENTION: Your safety identifies potential health and the safety of others is and safety hazards. It involved. marks safety precautions. BE ALERT! SIG NAL WORD DEFI NI TIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FUELS AND OILS EN GINE OIL Fill the crankcase with oil that meets API service designation SF, SF/CC, or SF/CD. Do not mix brands or grades of oil. Recommended weight for general all NEVER USE ETHER AS A STARTING AID, OR temperature use is: SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE MAY OCCUR.
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PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3 Decrating and Set-up • Remove the Sod Cutter from the crate. To prevent possible personal injury, do not lift the unit single handed. Use an adequate lifting device. (i.e. hoist or fork lift) BEFORE STARTING: • READ SAFETY DECALS.
OPERATION section 4 Operating Precautions To prevent possible bodily injury; • Place all controls in disengage position prior to starting engine. • Check that the throttle control operates smoothly. Failure to do so may result in the machine becoming out of control. •...
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OPERATION section 4 Operating Machine See Drawing 4. With the engine at “idle” speed, ease the unit forward off the kickstand. To increase the engine speed and engage the centrifugal clutch, the throttle lever (1), positioned on the RH control handle, pulled toward...
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SERVICE section 5 LUBRICATION For engine service/maintenance procedure, refer to the engine manufacturer owner's manual. • Following the recommended lubrication/maintenance program will help maintain a trouble free service life for this machine. All of the bearings on the Sod Cutter are of the sealed type and under normal circumstances do not require lubrication.
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SERVICE section 5 Drive Chain Adjustment/Replacement See Drawing 7. Place machine on it's kickstand (1). Remove the chain guard (2). Drawing 7 See Drawing 8. Slacken off the roller support bearing housing bolts (1) & (2) and the eccentric washer retaining bolts (3), on both sides of the machine.
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SERVICE section 5 Drive Chain Adjustment/Replacement (continued) See Drawing 10. Replace chain guard (1) before operating machine. Drawing 10 Removing Drive Belt Covers See Drawing 11 and remove covers (1) and (2). After the first 10 to 12 hours of use, re-adjust the drive belts.
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SERVICE section 5 Replacing the Main Drive Belt See Drawing 13. Remove side cover (1) as shown in Drawing 11. Slacken belt as shown in Drawing 12 and remove from clutch pulley at engine. Release lock collar (1) from bearing (2). Remove bolts and nuts (3).
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SERVICE section 5 Removing/Replacing Cutting Blades See Drawing 16. Place unit on kickstand. Remove the chain guard (1) and main drive belt guard (2). Drawing 16 See Drawing 17. Remove the self locking nuts (1) and special bolts (2) from both sides. Remove blades.
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SERVICE section 5 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Daily Storage • Start engine and check for fuel or oil leaks. Transporting Unit • Check engine oil level and air filter element in accordance with engine manufacturer owner's manual. • When transporting unit by truck or trailer, place the control handles (1) in stowed position.
PARTS section 6 Frame Parts and Engine Mounting Figure 1 6 - 1...
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PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 1 Part no. Description Quantity 90-0514 BOLT, 5/16 X 1-3/4 F2056 WASHER, FLAT 5/16 ID X 7/8 OD X .125 THICK 64-799 WASHER, 13/32 ID X 1-9/32 0D (Ser. No. 1000 - 4049) 401326 PLATE, ENGINE MOUNTING (Serial No.4050 - TR10170...
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PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 5 Part no. Description Quantity 401245 LEVER, THROTTLE G2323 PIN, SPRING TENSION-1/4 X 1-5/8 401244 CABLE, THROTTLE F0061 WASHER, FLAT 147 ID X 5/16 OD F0027 SCREW, ROUND HD #6-32 X 3/4 G1519 RING, EXTERNAL RETAINING 5MM 07-0407010 METRIC BOLT, M4-0.70 X 10 (HEX HEAD)
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PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 7 Part no. Description Quantity 96-06 (REF) LOCKWASHER, 3/8 (SEE FIG. 2, REF. 35) 401319 GUARD, REAR 401314 GUARD, FRONT 90-0512 BOLT, 5/16 X 1-1/2 94-05 FLAT WASHER, 5/16 USS 99-K19 BOLT, FLANGE 5/16 X 3/4 99-E12 FLANGE NUT, 5/16 95-05...