Summary of Contents for Country Clipper JAZEE SR225
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Study this manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 4-6. Following these instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID ....................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ........................5 START UP AND OPERATION ....................5 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ......................5 CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS ................... 6 OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS .......................
BLADE -- This accident usually happens OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED when the operator is clearing the with the Country Clipper Zero Turning discharge chute of grass, (especially Radius Mower should be trained in its when the grass is wet), or when the proper use and warned of its dangers.
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DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) several minutes after running. Always make sure the gas cap is in place. from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS. of the Control Lever(s). DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO MOWER or the gasoline storage...
LEGIBLE CONDITION. Remove SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM grease, dirt, grass, etc. that may cover safety labels. Replace any safety label Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius that is missing or damaged. Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE. ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL. USE TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE APPROVED GAS CONTAINER. NEVER FILL Joystick Control Choke TANK INDOORS. WIPE UP ANY SPILLS. Throttle Lever REPLACE CAP TIGHTLY.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake lever down to release. IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the machine.
BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move the Joystick Control Lever in the CONTROL LOCATIONS direction opposite to travel. If the TWINSTICK MODELS parking brake is engaged with the Joystick Control Lever in the “UP” position the engine will stop. TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With Right Hand Steering the Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched...
6. TURN IGNITION KEY to “START” position CONTROL LOCATIONS (CONT.) and release to “RUN” as soon as engine starts. NOTE: Prolonged cranking will Cut Height damage starter motor and shorten the Adjustment Lever battery life. Left Hand Steering Parking Brake Control Lever 7.
10. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move into the retaining slot (each side must individually be pulled out and down into the Steering Control Levers in the direction the retaining slot). To re-engage the opposite to travel. If the parking brake is transmissions push the Transmission engaged with the Steering Control Lever(s) Release Chains out of the retaining slot.
height the second pass. Check for optimum cutting speed. Control ground hidden dangers. speed with the Control Lever(s). Go slowly for trimming. Vary ground speed to suit conditions (i.e. go slower in tall thick grass, on hills, wet Always cut grass with the engine at full conditions, etc.).
Model Front tires Rear tires by the engine manufacturer and 12 psi 12 psi included in your Country Clipper Zero Models Turning Radius Mower information packet. Lug nuts should be torqued to 75 ft/lbs and checked regularly for tightness. NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean.
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V-BELTS: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FOR JAZEE PRO (SR375) MOWERS: All belts should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. All belts are equipped A. Move Parking Brake Lever to the “OFF” with spring loaded belt tighteners and do position.
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Upper Rod End JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER Ball Joint NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: Locknut With the engine running, if the machine travels in either direction when the Joystick Control Lever is in the neutral “DOWN” position, stop the engine, Adjusting elevate the rear wheels clear of the Coupler ground and adjust as follows: TO ADJUST RIGHT HAND SIDE:...
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JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT ADJUSTMENT: Rod End Ball Joint If the Joystick Control Lever does not lock in the “UP” position, turn the detent Locknut adjustment screw clockwise until a desirable locking action is obtained. If the Joystick Control Lever is hard to Left Hand Lower slide up and down, turn the detent Linkage Rod...
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C. Once tracking is to the operators liking, A. Loosen the bolts holding the Neutral readjust neutral as needed. (See page Plate. 14 & 15). B. Pull back the control lever until the wheel spin is zero. Bolt C. Tilt the Control lever outward, using the (Cam Block) lever, position and tighten the bolts holding the Neutral Plates.
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A. Tilt the Control Lever outward, loosen the lock nut and adjust the bolt until the gap between the handles is correct or the Control lever does not rub on the Neutral Plate. B. Tighten the lock nut after the Fluid Level adjustment is made.
20. PURGING PROCEDURES D. Position the front caster wheels so they are away from the deck (such as the tractor would be traveling in reverse). Oil Hydrostatic Transmission E. Lift the nose of the deck until the deck The following procedures should be is standing near vertical (lifting can be performed with the vehicle drive wheels made easier if someone stands on the...
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MOWER SHOWN IN OPERATION POSITION. Cut Height Cut Height Adjustment Lever Adjustment Foot Deck Flip Front Step Up Latch Plate Front Caster Wheels positioned out of the Hook Keeper Deck Hook MOWER SHOWN IN SERVICING POSITION. Deck raised to service position Deck Prop Engine to Deck Belt Removed from Clutch...
4. Measure from the ground to the front blade tip of each outside blade. These measurements should be within 1/8” of each other. (NOTE: To simplify this measuring, an optional Blade Measuring tool, part Number 629-374A is available from your local “Country Clipper” Dealer)
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Deck hanger bolt Part # F-1936 1/2" Jam nut Part # F-1189 Note: If you run out of threads, remount the deck mounting in this upper hole. IF ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST DECK HIGHER THAN DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, DECK DRIVE FAILURE COULD OCCUR. 6"...
ADJUSTING THE LATCH PLATE 1. Level the deck before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. (Follow instructions on previous page.) Pin the deck in the lowest position before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. 2. Lift up on the hook keeper, while pulling up on the release handle. This will disconnect the rear of the deck.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades Drive not in neutral ------------------------ move Control Lever(s) to neutral position Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace Solenoid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer Starter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:...
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ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: Incorrect Ignition Timing ---------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted ----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs -------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug condition and reset gap* Bouncing off seat safety switch -------------------------- slow down on rough terrain ENGINE OVER HEATED: Air intake screen or fins clogged ------------------------ clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean ------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor* Oil level too low or too high ------------------------------------------------ adjust oil level...
BELT ROUTINGS Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt (Viewed from ground looking up) Left Hand Hydrostatic Right Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley Transmission Pulley Belt P/N D-3524 Motor Pulley 48” DECK BELT P/N: D-3775-W 60” DECK BELT 52” DECK BELT P/N: D-3776-W P/N: D-3776-W "V"...
NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED...
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Country Clipper Division Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. 613 W. English St. Corydon, IA 50060-0467 Ph. 641-872-2544 Fax. 641-872-1593...
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