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TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Information ....................Section 1 (page 4) Bad Boy Safety Guidelines ................Section 2 (pages 5–8) Operation ......................Section 3 (pages 9) Maintenance ...................... Section 4 (page 10) Storage and Transportation ................Section 5 (page 10) Troubleshooting and FAQ ..................Section 6 (page 11) Controls ......................
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Air Filter Kohler Engines Kawasaki Engines 063-5002-00 063-2097-00 Pre-cleaner 063-5003-00 Element Motor Oil 10W-30 Motor Oil – Bad Boy Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Recommended Hydro Oil 20W-50 Motor Oil – Bad Boy Hydrostatic Oil Recommended (Approximately 2.5 quarts/transaxle) PAGE 3...
40 CFR 1060 within the first two years Bad Boy Inc. will replace the defective component. Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as fuel tanks, fuel lines, carbon canisters, fuel caps, valves, vapor hoses, clamps, or connectors.
SECTION 2: MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES Never allow untrained people to operate this machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to get training and see to it that anyone who has permission to use your machine receives the proper training. Do not mow around people. The factory discharge chute is designed to deflect debris downward, but it could be possible for debris to be thrown in a way that can cause damage to people or property.
SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope, or you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 2.22 Mow up and down slopes, not across.
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SERVICE: SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 2.45 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and all other sources of ignition. 2.46 Use only an approved gasoline container. 2.47 Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bad Boy mower is equipped with a safety interlock system. This system is designed to prevent serious injury or death to the operator and other people or property damage. The system consists of an operator presence switch in the seat, the parking brake, drive lever neutral position, the mower blade engagement switch, and the ignition switch.
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The machine could lose traction on a decline or tip backwards on an incline. 3.14 Once you become comfortable with your Bad Boy Mower you will notice your overall mowing time will decrease.
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SECTION 4: MOWER MAINTENANCE **Check each and provide maintenance when needed. DAILY Check Engine Oil 4.2 Check Engine Air Filter 4.3 Tire Pressure and Wheel Lug Nuts 4.4 Inspect Blades Within FIRST five hours of usage, change engine oil and filter EVERY 30 HOURS OF USAGE 4.5 Grease Machine EVERY 50 HOURS OF USAGE...
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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Q: How do I prevent an uneven cutting pattern and increase the quality of cut? A: Check tire pressure, check blade sharpness (replace blades or sharpen at least once per year or when needed), make sure blades are tightened properly, check spring and belt tension, check the underside of the deck to ensure the mower deck is free of grass build-up and debris, make sure your machine is at full throttle, and vary your mowing pattern each time you cut your grass.
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SECTION 7: CONTROLS Ignition Switch—Bad Boy mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position and release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to he RUN position.
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By pulling the arms out, the mower can be put in a neutral position. Return the arms to the “forward position” for normal operation. 8.4 Your Bad Boy Mower Weighs: ZT SERIES: 800—850 lbs *** Weights fluctuate with the addition of accessories.
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SECTION 10: MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE 10.1 Check mower blades after each use. This is essential for maintaining well-groomed turf. Keep the blades sharp. If a dull blade is used for cutting, the grass will tear rather than cut. This could damage the grass leaving a brown frayed top on the grass within a few hours. A dull blade will also require more power from the engine.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLADE Essentially there are only TWO basic styles of mowing blades used or approved for use on our current products: 1) The standard style of mowing blade is essentially designed for cutting grass and effectively discharging the clippings out from the deck to fall onto the lawn or to be captured in a grass collection system.
MOWING TIPS: • Mow header strips at the ends of the lawn and around flower beds first. Make them wide enough that you can turn the mower around in the already mown section. Then mow back and forth between these header strips overlapping each lap by about 1/8 the width of the mower’s deck.
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Notice the “full cold” line at the bottom of the tank. Use only 20w50 motor oil in this tank. (Bad Boy Hydrostatic oil is recommended) When servicing a mower with a sealed transaxle unit, start by removing the filter skid plate on the bottom of each unit.
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Once the system is filled with oil, lift rear of mower until rear tires are off the ground. Start engine, release parking brake, and stay clear of moving rear tires. Next, pull the neutral bypass levers (located at the rear of the frame, on either side of the muffler), then move the drive arms forward and backward 4 to 6 times slowly.
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SECTION 3: ENGINE Most models have a drain hose installed on the engine for easier oil changes. Bad Boy recommends that the oil and filter be changed at intervals of 50 usage hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Consult your engine owner’s manual for exact oil capacity.
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Doing so creates a significant fire hazard and can cause severe damage to the mower’s electrical components. If a fuse is repeatedly blowing, contact your Bad Boy dealer. Always check the condition of the wiring harness ground cable.
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SECTION 5: FRAME The front fork nuts require a torque of 40ft-lbs. While applying this torque, turn the fork itself to ensure no damage is done to the bearing. This operation is only necessary if a repair requires it. Torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. lbs. Re-torque at every oil change and check at every mowing.
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The pump belt tensioner is located under the engine and has a grease fitting at its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The deck belt tensioner is located at the rear of the deck and has a grease fitting on its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change.
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In addition to a decline in cut quality, failure to replace a worn or damaged blade creates a major safety hazard. Bad Boy recommends that blade sharpening be performed by a professional. To change blades, it may be easier to use a piece of wood to keep the blade from turning so that the bolt can be loosened.
The leading edge of the deck shell will be warranted for the entire lifetime of the machine to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship. Labor required to repair or replace the leading edge of the deck shell will be covered by Bad Boy, Inc for the first year and at the unit owner’s expense during the balance of the lifetime of the machine.
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Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, AR 72501 www.badboymowers.com Technical Support: ............techsupport@badboymowers.com Warranty: ..................warranty@badboymowers.com Parts: ....................partsdept@badboymowers.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Ensure selling dealership has registered mower within 30 days of purchase to validate warranty. Please record your serial number, date of purchase and dealership information for your records.
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ELITE MODEL For additional information, please see us at www.badboymowers.com Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, Arkansas 72501...
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