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™ OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-03621 45-03622 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully PRINTED IN USA 42" ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER IMPORTANT: BATTERY REQUIRED!! The battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased separately. A 12 volt lawn tractor battery with 260/300 cold cranking amps and dimensions of 6-1/8"H x...
Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Read this operator’s manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
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IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 7" B Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 7-1/2" C Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" D Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Screw, Self Tapping #10 x 1/2" Hex Nylock Nut, 1/2" CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. QTY. H J K NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DESCRIPTION Hex Nylock Nut, 5/16"...
INSTALL BATTERY Your Trail Mower requires a 12 volt battery to operate. The battery is NOT included with the unit. It must be purchased separately. • Remove four screws and the Battery Cover from the Mower and set them aside. • Install two Plastic Nuts into the square holes in the Mower Deck under the Battery Cover. • Place the Battery on the Mower Deck between the two Plastic Nuts. • Place the Battery Hold Down on top of the Battery. • Secure the Battery to the Mower Deck with two 1/4 x 7-1/2 hex bolts. • Open the terminal access doors on the Battery Hold Down. • Connect the Red Wire to the positive (+) battery terminal using a 1/4 x 3/4 hex bolt and 1/4 SEMS nut. Tighten securely. • Connect the Black Wire to the negative (-) battery terminal using a 1/4 x 3/4 hex bolt and 1/4 SEMS nut. Tighten securely. • Close the terminal access doors.
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ASSEMBLY TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT & 1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS) BLACK WIRE BATTERY HOLD DOWN 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT PLASTIC NUT FIG. 1 REAR QUADRANT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT 3/8 FLAT WASHER 3/8 FLAT WASHER 3/8 HEX LOCK NUT 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT HITCH ASSEMBLY...
INNER NUT SWITCH BODY 1/8" PLUNGER CLUTCH LEVER FOUR SCREWS REAR DRIVE COVER FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT • Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Lever in “DISENGAGED" position • The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the OUTER NUT...
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INSTALL REAR ROLLER TO DECK • Install Rear Roller Mounting Bracket to rear of deck using two 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Bolts and two 5/16 Hex Nylock Nuts. (See Fig. 3.) • Install Roller to Rear Roller Bracket using 1/2 x 7 Hex Bolt and 1/2 Hex Nylock Nut. • Make sure Roller turns freely on Bolt. 5/16 X 3/4 HEX BOLTS AND 5/16 HEX LOCK NUTS REAR ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKET ROLLER 1/2 X 7 HEX BOLT 1/2 HEX LOCK NUT FIG.
IGNITION KEY SWITCH MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT TOW BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL FIG. 4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP...
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OPERATION TRACTOR HITCH PIN OR MOWER CLEVIS PIN HAIR COTTER PIN REMOVE MOWER CLEVIS PIN FROM THIS HOLE FIG. 5...
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HAIR COTTER PIN LOCATING PIN HAIR COTTER PIN CLEVIS PIN TOW BAR TOW BAR ADJUSTMENT OPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER GROUND LEVEL FIG. 6 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP CUTTING HEIGHTS 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4" 4-1/2" 5" CUTTING HEIGHT...
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OPERATION This mower has been designed to run offset from the center of the tow vehicle. This allows the operator to drive along side high brush with the tow vehicle while cutting down the brush beside him. The adjustable hitch gives you three offset cutting positions plus straight behind for narrow paths.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE CARE AND SERVICE CAUTION: DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are still on the mower. BLADE SERVICE (Refer to fig. 9) TO REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM DECK •...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SWITCH BODY 1/8" PLUNGER CLUTCH LEVER FOUR SCREWS REAR DRIVE COVER CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT INNER NUT • Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Lever in “DISENGAGED" position • The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the OUTER NUT...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELT REPLACEMENT • V-belt must be replaced if it becomes stretched to the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it becomes frayed or otherwise can not function properly. • Move Blade Clutch Lever to the “DISENGAGED" position. CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVING OLD V-BELT • Remove Rear Drive Cover. • Remove Front Drive Cover. • Remove Hair Pin and Clevis Pin from Clutch Cable. • Loosen two Rear Belt Guides and pivot them away from Blade Pulley.
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