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.
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.
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Models H60B & C60K Serial # & Model # Decal WARNING: 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 www.kunzeng.com...
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Serial # & Model # Decal Model H40B WARNING: 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 www.kunzeng.com...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY. You should have: one mower deck assembly two caster assemblies two rear axle assemblies one tongue assembly (Lawn & Garden Hitching or ATV Tongue) one tow vehicle hitch assembly (only included on Lawn & Garden Hitching) Optional hitches: one tongue extension one rear hitch assembly...
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Note: Tighten the four wheel assembly pivot bolts so that the wheel assemblies will not flop down when the deck is raised off the ground. Caster Support Caster Support Stop Tongue Figure 2: Installation of Caster Support Stop B. INSTALLATION OF LAWN & GARDEN HITCHING (refer to the Operation and Adjustment Section for recommended hitching)(if the ATV Tongue was purchased refer to section C.
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5. The telescoping hitch can either be installed to the left or right and should clear the back of the tire by about 2”. 6. If one mower is pulled on both the left and right side of the tow vehicle, then one telescoping hitch can be mounted to the left and one to the right.
C. INSTALLATION OF ATV TONGUE ASSEMBLY (if the lawn and garden hitching was purchased refer to Section B. Installation of Lawn & Garden Hitching) 1. The tongue can be installed either on the left or right caster assembly depending on how the wing mower will be towed.
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A. HITCH CONFIGURATIONS (Refer to Figure 6) WARNING: Shut off the engine and allow the mower blades to come to a complete stop before adjusting the spreader hitch on the tow vehicle. Tow Vehicle without a Mower Deck 1 & 2 combined 1, 2, &...
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The hitching system is designed so that the wing mower can be pulled directly behind a tow vehicle without a mower deck or as a left or right wing mower when towed behind a tow vehicle with or without a mower deck. If more than one wing mower is towed, they can be pulled in tandem or one on the left and one on the right or a combination of the above conditions until the desired cutting width is obtained.
C. ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING: Shut off all engines and allow the mower blades to come to a complete stop on the wing mowers and on the tow vehicle before adjusting the cutting height. The cutting height can be adjusted in a range from 1.0" to 4.0". This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjusting bolts on each of the four corners of the wing mower.
4. Adjust the cutting he ight on the wing mower so that it cuts at the sam e height as the tow vehicle mower. Adjust each corner of the wing mower so that the distance form the smoo surface to the bottom edge of the deck is equal to the cutting height minus 5/16”. The mower blade cutting edge is 5/16”...
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For Model H40B: Set the throttle lever in the choke position to set the choke. (The throttle lever is located on the right side of the engine.) Start engine and move throttle toward slow position to disengage choke. Slow engine speed and engage mower blades clutch handle. (The clutch handle is located at the front of the mower under the engine.) ote: Some belt squealing may occur on engagement.
F. 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.
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CAUTION: Do not turn too sharply when the wing mowers are pulled in tandem or pulled behind a zero turn mower. Sharp turns can force the mowers into each other causing damage to the hitches. Listen to the wing mower engines while mowing. The engines should run free and not work too hard.
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Initial Spring Length 15/16” Front Running Spring Length 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” Engine Figure 8: Belt Pattern and Spring Adjustment (Model H60B) Model C60K: – See Figure 9. Adjust the spring-loaded idler springs to a compressed length of 15/16” initially for a few hours until the belts run in;...
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Model H40B – See Figure 10. Take special care to make sure that the belt is placed between the brake stud and the idler pulley. With the clutch engaged, adjust the nuts on the spring-loaded idler adjuster bolt until the length of the spring is approximately 2-3/4”.
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3/8” – 24NF x 7/8” long, grade 5 and it’s proper torque is 35 ft-lbs. The Model C60K uses the Kunz Engineering Part # (202136) blade bolt. This particular hex head bolt is a 1/2” – 20NF x 1.00” long, grade 5 and it’s proper torque is 85 ft-lbs.
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To ease in the blade installation process, use the same block of wood and method used during the removal of the blades. I. LUBRICATION There are up to ten lubrication points on the wing mower -- one spring-loaded idler pivot, two caster wheel pivots, four wheels (on models that apply), and three blade spindles (on models that apply).
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WING MOWER SPECIFICATIONS Model Model Model H40B C60K H60B ENGINE: Engine Make Briggs & Stratton Kohler Command Pro Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Power Built CV 493 Intek Cylinders Cycles Crankshaft Vertical Vertical Vertical Engine HP 12.5 19.5 Bore 3.44” 3.54"...
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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 275023 Name Decal, 60" Finish Cut 277002 Rubber Grommet 277010 Fuel Tank, 3.75 Gal. (Plastic) (Use Gas Cap 277013)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL FLOATATION KIT This optional floatation kit features an extra front and back tire that can be bolted in the center section of the mower deck. This is a great anti-scalp feature that helps to carry the center section of the mower deck and works well in the following applications: •...
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