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Agri-Fab ® OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 45-03051 63" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER CAUTION" Read Rules for NOTE: Your mower deck will require a 12 volt battery to operate. This Safe Operation battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased separately.
SAFETY RULES 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 RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION •...
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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.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover. HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER STOPPING • Move mower blade clutchlever to "DISENGAGED" CAUTION position. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. •...
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SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover. BLADES BLADES ENGAGED DISENGAGED BLADE CLUTCH LEVER HA23265 CLUTCH LEVER OPERATION DECAL THRO_LE CHOKE SLOW HA23820 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FRONT BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT TO obtain...
CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION QTY. Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 2-3/4" Flat Washer, 3/8" Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 2-1/2" Battery Hold Down Strap Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 3/4" "S" Hook Screw, Pan Head #10-24 x 1/2" Cable Clip Screw, Self Tapping #10-16 x 1/2"...
ASSEMBLY REMOVING UNIT FROM CRATE INSTALL WIRE HARNESS, THROTTLE CABLE AND CLUTCH CABLE TO TOW BAR • Remove top boards. • Cut wire tie& • Cut plastic tie then remove Wire Harness, Throttle • Remove Hitch Assembly. Cable and Clutch Cable from bag and from around •...
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ASSEMBLY 3/8 X 2-1/2 HEX BOLT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT INSTALL STARTER SWITCH TO THE CONTROL PANEL • Install Connector of Wire Harness to Starter Switch. • Insert Starter Switch into hole of Control Panel. • Secure Starter Switch with Switch Nut (plastic) and Rubber Cover.
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ASSEMBLY CHECKING CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION • Disconnect spark plug wire. ==..__ ___ _-_ _._--- • Remove left side panel from Engine Mounting Plate. • Place the Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the .._ _:p___-.-.% i _IK,=---_ "ENGAGED" position. • Check spring tension.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE BATTERY TO THE MOWER • Remove Battery Box Cover by removing four Self- Tapping Screws. (See Fig. 3) • Remove paper backing from Battery Pad and install to Engine Mounting Plate centered between "S" hook slots. • Assemble two "S" Hooks to the rubber Battery Hold Down Strap.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP...
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OPERATION The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase fuel from the tank to the engine.
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OPERATION MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT To obtain the best cutting results and to reduce engine CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE load, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM front is approximately 1/2"...
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OPERATION TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM This tow behind mower has been designed to run offset SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.
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OPERATION HOW TO START MOWER Mowing conditions will vary from place to place, including the types of grass which are being mowed, such as fine stalk, coarse stalk, dense or sparse • Start mower engine. grasses. When mowing tal! grass you may find that the •...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that clean or replace air filter, replace fuel filter and have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To check blades and belts for wear.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE CARE AND SERVICE -CENTER BLADE'S CENTER HOLE _-ON NAIL. DO NOT BLADE TOUCH BLADE CARE -BENCH. ABALANCEDBLADEWILL _REMAIN LEVEL. For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades casn be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or on a grinding wheel.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CHECKING CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTING CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION • Disconnect spark plug wire. TO INCREASE CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION: • Remove left side panel from Engine Mounting Plate. • Place the Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the • Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the "ENGAGED"...
STORAGE ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See engine manual) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a pedod of time,...
RED WIRE BATTERY CHARGE BATTERY _-RED WIRE BLUE WIRE WIRE TO AFTERFIRE SOLENOID INTERLOCK TO ENGINE GROUND SWITCH SOLENOIC ..i_ WHITE WIRE ._--48097 RED WIRE HA24447 BLACK WIRE...
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63" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-03051 HA180183 Hex Head Bolt 1/2-13 x 2-1/4 HA23783 Spacer HA120389* Flat Washer 1/2 x 1-1/4 43262* Hex Lock Nut 1/2-13 Idler Arm Bracket HA24414 HA15015 Idler Pulley 43081 * Flat Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x ,083...
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63" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-03051 HA15015 Idler Pulley HA23668 Belt Guide Strap HA24408 Idler Arm Plate HA24409 Idler Mounting Bracket HA24410 Interlock Bracket HA120389" Flat Washer 1/2 x 1-1/4 43054* Hex Head Bolt 3/8-16 x 2 43020* Hex Head Bolt 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 43081 * Flat Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x .083...
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63" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER - MODEL 45-03051 HA24419 Brake Assembly HA23193 Serf Tapping Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 HA120388" Flat Washer 3/8 HA24451 Bell Crank Rod HA5770 Self Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 1" HA24444 Bellcrank Assembly HA24422 Short Brake Rod HA24423 Long Brake Rod HA446188"...
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