Benchmark BCT42SH Quick Start Manual

1A
IMPORTANT: Read the Operator's manual
thoroughly, and follow safe operating practices.
WARNING: When working with the product,
wear the required personal safety equipment.
3A 3C
NOTE BE SURE THAT THE CONNECTION IS COMPLETE.
IMPORTANT! THE TOTAL WEIGHT (TRAILER AND LOAD, INCLUDING THE OPERATOR) MUST NOT EXCEED 136 KG (300 LBS.). SEE
COMPLETE NOTES UNDER REGULATIONS FOR TOWING IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
5C
IMPORTANT! THE MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT LUBRICATING OIL IN THE ENGINE.
CAUTION! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE: FILL UP WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
USE 4-STROKE AUTOMOTIVE DETERGENT OIL. SAE 30 (5° TO 35° C), SAE 5W-30 OR 10W-30 (-15° TO + 5° C), SYNTHETIC OILS 5W-30 OR 10W-30 (-25° TO + 35° C)
Quick Start Guide / Unpacking and Setup
1B
3. MOUNT THE SEAT AND CONNECT THE OPERATOR PRESENCE
SWITCH
A. Unfasten the two M8 nuts and bolts (A) from the Seat Brackets
located on top of the mower. (Use the 13-15 open-end wrench
from the accessories tools kit)
B. Mount the Seat onto the Seat Brackets using the released two M8
nuts and bolts (A) as illustrated.
C. Connect the Wire Harness (C) to the Operator Presence Switch (B)
located under the seat as illustrated.
5. CHECKING THE FUEL AND OIL
OIL:
A. Locate the machine on level ground.
B. With the engine off, check the oil level.
C. Use oil grade according to the instructions in the engine
manual.
D. Fill between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
FUEL:
A. Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely ll the tank.
B. The tank's capacity is approximately 7.5 liters.
C. Before operating the mower, open the Fuel Shut Off Valve on
the fuel cap to ON (Fig 5C).
1. OPENING THE PACKAGING
The machine is shipped partially
dismantled and packaged in a crate to
protect it during transport. The packaged
machine will appear as in Fig 1A.
A. Remove all shrink wrap and cut the three
plastic straps that surround the package.
B. Lift off the corrugated exterior cover
assembly and discard the four wooden
support posts. (Fig 1B)
C. Review contents to ensure all required
parts and tolls are present.
NOTE WEAR HEAVY GLOVES. NOTE
HAZARD!
SULFURIC ACID IS POISONOUS. THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID IS A SOLUTION OF SULFURIC ACID.
HAZARD! SULFURIC ACID IS CORROSIVE. SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS.
FRONT 2. FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL
A. Fit the shaft (1) onto the couplings and
tightening the screw M8x25 (2) (Use the
open end wrench 8-10 in accessories
tools).
B. Fit the steering shaft cover (3).
C. Inset the splined hub (4) to shaft (1),
mounting steering wheel (5), spacer (6)
and tightening nut M8 (7)(Use the open
end wrench 13-15 in accessories tools).
D. Inset the steering wheel cover (8) into
steering wheel and tighten two screws
ST4.8x16 (9)(Use the Philips screwdriver
PAY ATTENTION TO THE ORIENTATION
in accessories tools).
OF THE PARTS.
4. CONNECTING THE BATTERY
A. Fit the battery in its housing.
B. Connect the battery connectors to the machine connection leads
and tighten the two screws. Then cover the protective cap for the
two wires in place. (Use the open-end wrench 8-10 and cross
screwdriver in accessories tools)
C. Secure the battery with the small rubber strap.
NOTE POSITION THE BATTERY WITH THE POLARITIES
(+) AND (-) AS INDICATED.
6. STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the Fuel Shut Off Valve (5C) on Fuel Cap (6) to ON.
2. Close the Engine Cover (7).
3. Use Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (2) to lift the cutting deck as high as possible.
4. Use Blade Start / Stop Knob (12) and disengage the blades.
5. Shift the Drive Engagement (15) to neutral N.
6. Depress the Brake Pedal (5) and then engage the Park Brake Lever (14).
7. When starting from cold, move the Throttle Lever (9) to the CHOKE position shown
on the label.
8. If the engine is already warm, position the Throttle Lever (9) between SLOW and
FAST.
9. Put in the Ignition Key (13) and turn to ON to make electrical contact and engage
the starter motor, then turn to START to start the engine.
10. Release the Ignition Key (13) once the engine has started.
11. After the engine has started, move the Throttle Lever (9) to SLOW.
42-Inch Lawn Tractor
Model: BCT42SH
REV B 11-20-24