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Summary of Contents for Bluebird BlueBird PR18B5FA
- Page 1 Operator Manual Models 966067301 / PR18B5FA 966067401 / PR18B5NRA 966067501 / PR22B5FA 966067601 / PR22B5FBA 966067701 / PR22B5NRA 966067901 / S22B5DA Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..............4 Operation ..............17 Use ..............4 Seed Application ..........17 Insure your machine ..........4 Preparing the Lawn ........17 Important Information .........4 Seed Application Chart ......17 Good Service .............4 Bagger Attachment and Removal ....17 Serial Number ............4 Before Starting ..........18 Symbols and Decals ..........5 Starting .............18 Decals ..............5 Finishing ............18... -
Page 4: Introduction
IntRoDUCtIon Congratulations Important Information Thank you for purchasing a BlueBird lawn care • Read and make sure you understand the product. Through your confidence in us, you have Operator’s Manual before use or maintenance. chosen an exceptionally high quality product. •... -
Page 5: Symbols And Decals
symbols anD DeCals IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING! Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk personal injury, particularly if the reader DOES NOT of material damage, particularly if the reader DOES follow the instructions given in the manual. -
Page 6: Decal Locations
symbols anD DeCals Decal Locations Seed application chart DANGER watch your feet Warning for bagger Handle folding instructions Seeder Dial Caution graphics Open/Close (Seedbox) Height setting Warning for carbon monoxide... -
Page 7: Safety
saFety General Use WARNING! The object of this manual is to help you use your Under no circumstances may the BlueBird machine safely and to give you information original design of the machine be about how to maintain your machine. Please read modified without written approval from the manual carefully before attempting to use the the manufacturer. -
Page 8: Preparations
saFety • Check that the machine is in serviceable condition WARNING! prior to use; see the chapter Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule. The engine can become very hot. To avoid being burned, you must turn off • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit the engine and wait until all parts have conditions. -
Page 9: Operating
saFety Operating • Do not use the machine on grades of more than 20°. We recommend working across slopes rather than up and down. This will yield a more even result. Do not leave the machine standing on a slope unattended. •... -
Page 10: Movement/Transport
saFety Movement/Transport • To turn and steer the machine, press down on the handle and turn on the back wheels. • Turn off the engine and allow it to cool at least two minutes before transport. • Collapse the handle if the machine is equipped with a collapsible handle. -
Page 11: Fuel System
saFety Fuel System WARNING! Gasoline and gasoline fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable. Be especially careful when handling gasoline, as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire. • Only store fuel in containers approved for that purpose. • Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank 8011-037-1 Never fill the fuel tank indoors. -
Page 12: Maintenance
saFety Maintenance • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop before making adjustments, performing maintenance or cleaning the machine. • Disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning repair work. -
Page 13: Assembly/Controls
assembly/ContRols Rotate the handle and tighten it in place. The engine RPM is preset by the manufacturer. Idle speed is 1250–1400 RPM. Maximum engine Fill the engine with the manufacturer- speed is 3600 RPM. recommended oil. See section Lubrication, Engine Oil. See the engine manual for instructions on adjusting Test the clutch. -
Page 14: Controls
ContRols The dethatcher is available in two basic designs 18" and 22" widths. The machine is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton, four- cycle engine. The 22" dethatcher can be equipped with a catcher. It is available as an accessory at your BlueBird dealer. The 22"... -
Page 15: Engine
ContRols Engine Refer to your engine manual. WARNING! Gasoline is highly flammable. Observe Fueling caution and fill the tank outdoors. Read the safety instructions before fueling. See the safety instructions. Keep the fuel and fuel tank clean. Avoid filling the machine with dirty fuel. -
Page 16: Cutting Blades
ContRols Cutting Blades Flail Blades Thatch is the dense layer of clippings, roots and stems that forms between the soil and the base of the grass. As thatch builds up, it prevents water, air and fertilizer from being absorbed into the soil. This causes shallow root development leading to vulnerability to drought and frost. -
Page 17: Operation
opeRatIon Seed Application Preparing the Lawn Cut the grass to approximately ½" (1-1.5 cm) lower than you normally would. Do not water before sowing. Remove the layer of old grass cuttings (thatch). Aerate the lawn with a core-type ground aerator. Fertilize the lawn. -
Page 18: Before Starting
opeRatIon Before Starting IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Mow the lawn ½" shorter than normal. Clear the lawn of any debris. • Allow the lawn to dry. Wet conditions can cause Clearly mark rocks and other fixed objects. extensive damage to healthy grass. Be especially sure to check for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface of the lawn. -
Page 19: Maintenance
maIntenanCe Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. Maintenance Daily Maintenance interval months/hours before starting 1/25 3/50 6/100 12/300 Check the engine oil level... -
Page 20: Drive Belt
maIntenanCe Drive Belt When checking the drive belt, allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug cable. Remove the belt guard (see illustration) on the left side of the machine. Check that the belt is running in the proper track; the pulleys should guide the belt in a straight line. -
Page 21: Flail Blades
maIntenanCe Flail blades Wear/Rotation/Replacing After you have used your dethatcher for some time, the blades will begin to wear on the striking edge. When this happens, their dethatching performance will 3.5" / 89mm diminish. A new combing edge may be obtained by rotating the entire rotor shaft assembly laterally (end to end). -
Page 22: Delta Blades
maIntenanCe Replacing worn flail blades Allow the engine to cool. Disconnect the spark plug. Tip the machine forward; see Two Minute Rule in this section. IMPORTANT INFORMATION When tipping the machine forward observe the “Two minute rule”. Remove e-rings (locking washer type) that hold the blade shaft (2) in place (see the illustration). -
Page 23: Spring Tines
maIntenanCe Spring tines Wear/Replacing Over time and due to wear, the tines will diminish in length. When the tines can no longer be adjusted to comb ¼" (6 mm) into the soil, the tines must be replaced. Spring tines can be replaced without removing the rotor shaft by using a ½"... -
Page 24: Lubrication
lUbRICatIon Lubrication Schedule Stop the engine and remove the ignition cable before Check engine oil daily, change every six months attempting to lubricate the machine. or 100 hours. Wipe away excessive grease after lubrication. It is Check and lubricate wheel bearings once a important to avoid getting lubricant on the belt or the month. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
tRoUblesHootInG Symptom Cause Action Engine will not start User error Fuel valve closed. Open the fuel valve. Choke valve open Close the choke with cold engine. Engine switch in OFF position Turn the engine switch to ON Fuel system Fuel tank empty Fill with fuel Machine stored without observing Clean tank, sludge reservoir and... -
Page 26: Storage
stoRaGe Winter storage WARNING! At the end of the season, the machine should be Never store an engine with fuel in the readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for longer tank indoors or in poorly ventilated than 30 days). -
Page 27: Technical Data
teCHnICal Data 18" POWER RAKE Engine 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton* Primary drive V-belt Dethatching width 18" Clutch control Handle-mounted with automatic safety declutching Clutch Belt tightener with spring return and idling pulley mechanism Depth setting Adjustable depth control with lever mechanism Flail blade reel (26) case-hardened steel blades with "... - Page 28 teCHnICal Data 22" POWER RAKE Engine 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton* or none Primary drive V-belt Dethatching width 22" Clutch control Handle-mounted with automatic safety declutching Clutch Belt tightener with spring return and idling pulley mechanism Seeding Width 22" (55.8 cm) Depth setting Adjustable depth control with lever mechanism Flail blade reel...
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Page 29: Service Journal
seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action Delivery Service Check the machine for damage in transport. Where applicable, assembly accompanying components. Check that the machine design corresponds to the customer order. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and transmission. Check that the working equipment is properly set. - Page 30 seRVICe JoURnal Date, stamp, signature Action...
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