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LITTLE WONDER ® BRC-26 HYDRO 26” LITTLE WONDER BRUSH CUTTER MODELS: 5126-22-01 HONDA GX390 (S/N 00486 and Above) 5126-32-20 HONDA GX390 HD (S/N 00107 and Above) 5126-21-03 B&S 12.5...
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
BRUSH CUTTER IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual, Parts and Service Manual, and Engine Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals.
SAFETY BRUSH CUTTER This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, Signal word definitions rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not...
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SAFETY BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR PREPARATION AND • Clear the area to be cut of objects such as rocks, TRAINING toys, wire or any other debris that may be thrown or get tangled in the brush cutter. READ THE OPERATION & •...
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SAFETY BRUSH CUTTER WARNING INTERRUPTING OPERATION Before leaving the operator’s position: -Park on level ground. -Disengage blade. -Set the parking brake. -Shut off the engine and remove the key • Disengage the blade, and wait until the blade stops rotating: All rotary blade machines are potentially - When not cutting.
SAFETY BRUSH CUTTER OPERATING ON SLOPES MAINTENANCE SAFETY In general EXTRA CARE WHEN OPERATING ON • Maintain machine according to manufacturer's SLOPES. EVALUATE THE RISKS INVOLVED BEFORE schedule and instructions for maximum safety and OPERATING ON A SLOPE best results. •...
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SAFETY BRUSH CUTTER Blades STORAGE SAFETY WARNING • • The blade is sharp and can cut. Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. Use extra caution when handling. • Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. Remove obstructions with care. •...
LABELS BRUSH CUTTER WARNING LABELS Warning labels are an important part of the safety system incorporated in this machine. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. BEFORE STARTING: - Read and understand Operator manual and labels. - Wear hearing and eye protection. - Replace labels and Operator manual if lost or damaged.
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LABELS BRUSH CUTTER WARNING LABELS Warning labels are an important part of the safety system incorporated in this machine. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. REVERSE - THUMB DOWN NEUTRAL- RETURN TO NEUTRAL FORWARD - PULL UP 4167547 4167101 DECREASE SPEED INCREASE SPEED C100524...
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS / CONTROLS BRUSH CUTTER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the unit. Move the parking brake lever to the “OFF” position. Pull the free-wheel rod until the enlarged boss on the rod comes through the key hole on the back of the machine. Slide the rod down the slot to latch the boss on the outside of the rear cover.
OPERATION BRUSH CUTTER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY • Read the operator manual and engine manual. • Be familiar with all controls, how each functions and • Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal what each operates.
OPERATION BRUSH CUTTER WARNING MOVING THE UNIT CUTTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO MOVE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE BLADE ELECTROCUTION, EXPLOSION, SERVICE RUNNING: DISRUPTION RISK 1. Do not engage the blade control lever. Before beginning any work, check area for 2. Lift the free-wheel rod until the enlarged boss pops exposed utilities.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH CUTTER MAINTENANCE HARDWARE • WARNING Tighten any hardware (nuts, bolts, etc) that are found loose. Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before • Replace any broken or missing hardware (nuts, performing any maintenance. bolts, cotter pins, etc.). When replacement parts are required, use genuine Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
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MAINTENANCE BRUSH CUTTER 6. Top off as necessary. See engine manual for details. Sharpening: BLADE Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment Service: when sharpening the blade. • Inspect the blade before sharpening.. Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before servic- •...
MAINTENANCE BRUSH CUTTER LUBRICATION There are 6 grease fittings on the machine. A--Blade Spindle- Grease 1 pump once a season. CAUTION: Do not over grease or the bearing seals can be popped out or crushed. B--Transaxle Idler Pivot- Grease once a season. C--Brake Bellcrank- Grease once a season.
ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER BELTS Under tensioned V-belts can slip and squeal. This generates excess heat and results in cracking and premature belt failure. Over-tensioned belts reduce belt and bearing life. Properly tensioning and aligning a belt drive will allow the belt drive to perform at it’s maximum level. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any belt adjustments.
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ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any belt adjustments. 1. Place a block under the deck to securely hold it at FIGURE 1 the height desired. 2. Loosen the two bolts H holding the skid plates G on each side of the machine.
ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER BLADE CONTROL LINKAGE The effective length of the blade control rod may be adjusted by turning the rod J in or out of the swivel where it connects tot he blade bellcrank L. Adjust the rod so there is about a 1/8” (3 mm) space between the bellcrank and the rear cover when the blade control lever is engaged (held to the handle).(Figure 3) PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE...
BELT REPLACEMENT BRUSH CUTTER BELT REPLACEMENT Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to replace any belt. TRANSAXLE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the four bolts Q holding the rear cover R. (Figure 1) 2. Reach through the access hole on the right side of the machine with a spring removal tool and remove the transaxle belt tensioning spring T to relieve the tension on the transaxle belt.
STORAGE BRUSH CUTTER To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot). DAILY STORAGE 1. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING BRUSH CUTTER TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS COMMON CAUSES • ENGINE WILL NOT START. Refer to the section “Operation” in this manual to verify engine starting procedure. • (Check the Engine Manual for more Check the spark plug connection. • details.) Check that throttle lever is set to the “FAST”...
TROUBLESHOOTING BRUSH CUTTER TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) COMMON PROBLEMS COMMON CAUSES Extra vibration when engaging the Make sure the throttle lever is set to the “STOP” position, engine blade. has stopped, parking brake is engaged and the blade has stopped spinning before checking blade. •...
TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, under the following terms: Any Little Wonder Gasoline powered Brush Cutter or part found to be defective within the warranty period is to be returned to any registered Little Wonder dealer.
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