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- Page 1 57” ROUGH CUT WITH ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT OWNER’S MANUAL With Assembly Instructions For Models: MR55KE & MR55VE KUNZ ENGINEERING, INC. / MENDOTA, IL 61342 / PH (815) 539-6954 1/13...
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Page 2: Safety Introduction
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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. - Page 4 275002 – Warning Decal, General Serial # and Model # Decal 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...
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read the complete assembly instructions before starting the assembly. You should have: - one mower deck assembly - two carrier arm assemblies - two rear tire assemblies - one ATV tongue assembly A. ASSEMBLY OF MOWER WHEELS 1. Set the mower deck assembly on wood blocks so that it is suspended off the ground. Note: The operator controls are on the front of the deck.
- Page 6 Carrier Arm Rear Tire Bolt Assembly Hex Nut and Lock Washer Cup Washer Flat Washer Figure 1: Rear Tire Assembly Installation Hitch Pivot – Attach to Tongue Height Adjust Either Left or Right Screw Carrier Arm Assy. Front (Rubber Flap Side) Rear Tire Assy.
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Page 7: Operations And Adjustments
Direction of Travel Screw Pin Shackle Clevis Shift Tongue Left or Right Between Holes Tongue 5/16” Wire Lock Pins Wire Lock Section of Wire Lock Pin (Placed Back From Direction of Travel) Figure 3: ATV Tongue Assembly OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This safety alert symbol is used to indicate safety instructions. - Page 8 The tongue is equipped with a screw pin shackle clevis to provide movement in all directions on rough uneven ground. To prevent loss of the screw pin due to vibration or debris, place the screw pin through the tow vehicle hitch and clevis and turn the screw pin until snug. The tongue is designed to adjust from left to right within the hitch pivot.
- Page 9 The cutting height can be adjusted in a range from 2.0" to 8.0". This is accomplished by turning the height adjust cranks on both sides of the mower. See Figure 5. Turn the cranks clockwise to raise the mower cutting height and counter-clockwise to lower the mower cutting height. DANGER: Shut off tow vehicle engine and allow mower blades to stop completely before attempting to measure the cutting height.
- Page 10 C. STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Set parking brake on tow vehicle. Attach mower tongue to tow vehicle. WARNING: Do not start rough cut mower unless it is attached to the tow vehicle. Turn on fuel shut off valve which is located on the underside of the gas tank. Set the choke to the desired position.
- Page 11 E. MOWER OPERATION DANGER: Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. CAUTION: Clean or replace any safety signs that are not readable or damaged. WARNING: Remove all objects from the work area that might be picked up and thrown by the blades.
- Page 12 Do not allow material to build up on the air inlet to the engine cooling system. Special care should be taken to make sure the engine is getting enough inlet air. Do not allow the engine cooling fins under the shroud to be blocked. If air flow over the engine is restricted, the engine could overheat.
- Page 13 The Models MR55KE and MR55VE use the Kunz Engineering Part # (202141) blade bolt. This particular hex head bolt is a 3/4” – 16NF x 1-1/4” long, grade 5 and it’s proper torque is 300 ft-lbs.
- Page 14 ACREASE ROUGH CUT MOWER SPECIFICATIONS Model Model MR55KE MR55VE ENGINE: Engine Make Kohler Briggs & Stratton Commercial Engine Model Command OHV CV20 Vanguard Cylinders Cycles Crankshaft Vertical Vertical Engine HP Bore 3.03" 2.97" Stroke 2.64" 2.76" Displacement 38.1 cubic inches 38.26 cubic inches Oil Capacity 2 U.S.
- Page 15 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 275022 Name Decal, 57" Rough Cut 277002 Rubber Gromet 277035 Gas Cap - Audible Click/Tethered, Non-Venting...
- Page 16 Item Part # Description Quantity 600133 Belt Sheild 600142 Upper Pivot Support 600143 Safety Belting 600146 Crank Arm 600189 Idler Spacer Block 600198 Clutch Stop 600200 Spacer, 1.38" O.D. x 1.33" Wall x 1.00" Long 600290 Canister Support (California Only) 900049 Battery Box Assy.
- Page 17 ACREASE ROUGH CUT MOWER PARTS...
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Page 18: Optional Equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL WETLANDS KIT The optional wetlands kit features an extra set of tires for added ground support in soft or water saturated areas. The following are applications and features that the wetlands kit works best in. • Great for wetlands or marshy areas that stay wet all year around. •... - Page 19 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL ELECTRIC LIFT KIT The optional electric lift kit consists of all of the mounting hardware, brackets, electric actuator and wiring with remote control panel. • Great for constantly changing terrain and grass/brush heights. • Allows for quick cutting height changes on the go from the seat of the tow vehicle. •...
- Page 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL FLOATATION KIT The optional floatation kit consists of one additional front and rear tire, mounting brackets and hardware. • Great for mowing around ponds and on rough uneven ground where scalping would normally occur. • Clamping style receiver allows for adjustments from side to side with both the front and rear tires.