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- Page 1 Operator Manual BB550A / 968999494 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
- Page 2 ©2010 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTrodUCTIoN ............... 4 oPErATIoN ..............14 Use ................4 General ..............14 Good Service .............. 4 Bed Shaping ............. 14 Serial Number ............. 4 mAINTENANCE ............... 15 SymBolS ANd dECAlS ..........5 maintenance Schedule ..........15 Safety decals and machine mounted Instructions ..5 drive Chain ............... -
Page 4: Introduction
Please contact your dealer for more information. Before the machine was delivered it underwent If you sell your BlueBird machine, make sure to give inspection and was adjusted by your dealer. When the operator’s manual to the new owner. -
Page 5: 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 risk Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of of material damage, particularly if the reader DOES personal injury, particularly if the reader DOES NOT NOT follow the instructions given in the manual. -
Page 6: Safety
General Use The object of this manual is to help you use your BlueBird machine safely and to provide information WARNING! about how to maintain the machine. Please read Under no circumstances may the the manual carefully before attempting to use the original design of the machine be machine. - Page 7 BlueBird original spare parts are designed and specified to maintain high quality and correct fit for optimal durability and lifespan. from a safety point of view, you should only use BlueBird WARNING! original spare parts. The engine can become very hot. To •...
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Page 8: Preparations
Be certain to check protective equipment recommended by for hidden electrical cables or similar in the BlueBird. surface of the lawn. Always run the machine around these objects. Never intentionally run the machine over foreign objects. -
Page 9: Operating
saFety Operating • do not use the machine if you are tired, if you WARNING! have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other Engine exhaust, some of its constituents drugs or medication that can affect your vision, and certain vehicle components contain or judgment or co-ordination. -
Page 10: Fuel System
saFety Fuel System Maintenance • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete WARNING! stop before making adjustments, performing Gasoline and gasoline fumes are maintenance or cleaning the machine. -
Page 11: Assembly
assembly Bed Shaper and Cable Layer remove unit from box and pallet. fill unit engine with oil. Check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. fill transmission with oil. Check engine manual for type and viscosity of oil. Transmission oil fill Engine oil fill... -
Page 12: Controls
ContRols Steering/Locking Handle located at the rear axle. lift and rotate the lever clockwise to steer unit and counter clockwise to lock steering. Handle Lock Pull and hold lever, raise or lower the handle to desired position, then release lever. The lever can be locked back to allow a “floating”... -
Page 13: Transport/Engaged Lever
ContRols Transport/Engaged Lever To lock in transport position, pull left pistol and apply downward pressure. When wheels begin to drop, release pistol, continue downward movement of handle until pin locks axle in transport position. -
Page 14: Operation
opeRatIon General do not allow the engine to “lug”. The engine IMPORTANT INFORMATION should run at full rPm under load. Allow the Clear the lawn of any debris. engine to run at high rPm to maintain power Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. level and solid clutch engagement while Be especially sure to check for hidden effectively cleaning the trench. -
Page 15: Maintenance
maIntenanCe Maintenance Schedule The following list of maintenance procedures must be performed on the machine. for those points not described in the manual, visit an authorized service workshop. Maintenance Daily Maintenance interval - hours before starting 1/25 3/50 6/10 12/300 Check the engine oil level replace engine oil Check the air filter... -
Page 16: Drive Chain
maIntenanCe Drive Chain Tightening Allow engine to cool. remove spark plug cable. remove guard only. Using a wrench and a socket wrench, loosen the mounting idler bolt. Slide up to tension chain, retighten bolt. Checking Drive Chain And Sprockets Allow engine to cool. remove spark plug Chain cable. -
Page 17: Replacing Drive Chain
NoT replace with a simple roller chain. oil chain and sprockets per lube schedule. Always use genuine BlueBird spare parts. An annual check-up at an authorized service workshop is a good way to ensure that your machine performs its best the following... -
Page 18: Storage
maIntenanCe Storage At the end of the season, (or if it will not be in use for WARNING! longer than 30 days) the machine should be readied Never store an engine with fuel in the for storage. fuel allowed to stand for long periods of tank indoors or in poorly ventilated time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that spaces where fuel vapor can come in... -
Page 19: Lubrication
lUbRICatIon General Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cable before attempting to lubricate the machine. Wipe away excessive grease after lubrication. Lubrication schedule Check engine oil daily, change every six months or 100 hours. Check and lubricate wheel bearings once a month. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
tRoUblesHootInG Symptom Cause Action Engine will not start User error fuel valve closed. open the fuel valve. Choke valve open Close the choke with cold engine. operator presence switch not held down move to operator position and hold down fuel system fuel tank empty fill with fuel machine stored without observing proper... - Page 21 tRoUblesHootInG Symptom Cause Action Engine is under-powered or runs unevenly Air filter Clogged air filter Clean or replace the air filter machine stored without observing Clean tank, sludge reservoir and empty fuel system proper procedure from chapter carburetor. fill the tank with fresh fuel. Storage Blue or voluminous Clean tank, sludge reservoir and empty...
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Page 22: 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, assemble accompanying components. Check that machine design corresponds to customer order. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and transmission. Check that the working equipment is properly set. - Page 23 seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action...
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