Little Wonder BRC-24 HYDRO Operator's Manual

24” little wonder brush cutter

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LITTLE WONDER
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BRC-24 HYDRO
24" LITTLE WONDER BRUSH CUTTER
5024-22-01

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  • Page 1 LITTLE WONDER ® BRC-24 HYDRO 24” LITTLE WONDER BRUSH CUTTER 5024-22-01...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Safety

    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...
  • Page 5 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 & •...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Maintenance Safety

    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. •...
  • Page 8 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. •...
  • Page 9: Labels

    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.
  • Page 10 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 C100514 4167101 PUSH KNOB IN- FREEWHEEL PULL KNOB OUT- ENGAGE TRANSMISSION...
  • Page 11: Set-Up Instructions / Controls

    SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS / CONTROLS BRUSH CUTTER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the unit. Open the free wheel valve by pushing the free wheel knob on the back of the machine. Roll the machine off of the pallet. Connect the blade control linkage. Fill the engine with the proper grade of oil.
  • Page 12: Operation

    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.
  • Page 13: Operation

    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. Pull the Freewheel knob out to engage the exposed utilities.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE BRUSH CUTTER BLADES Sharpening: Service: Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when sharpening the blade. Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before servic- • Inspect the blade before sharpening.. ing blade. • Replace broken, bent , cracked or otherwise Wear leather or thickly padded gloves to prevent injury damaged blade.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BRUSH CUTTER LUBRICATION There are 4 grease fittings on the machine. A--Blade Spindle- Grease 1 pump every 40 hours or once a week. Do not over grease or the bearing seals can be popped out. B--Right and Left Link Bars- Grease once a season. C--Park Brake Lever- Grease once a season.
  • Page 17: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER BELTS FIGURE 1 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.
  • Page 18 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 the height desired. FIGURE 1 2. Loosen the two bolts H holding the skid plates G on each side of the machine.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER BLADE CONTROL LINKAGE FIGURE 1 The effective length of the blade clutch rod F may be adjusted by turning the swivel on or off the rod. Making the rod longer will raise the blade control lever in the “OFF”...
  • Page 20: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH CUTTER FREE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any belt adjustments. 1. Plunger setscrew A: Tighten the Ball to contact with the flat on the plunger shaft C, then back off 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nut B.
  • Page 21: Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT BRUSH CUTTER BELT REPLACEMENT Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug FIGURE 1 wire before attempting to replace any belt. TRANSAXLE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the four bolts E holding on the blade belt cover G. (Figure 1) 2.
  • Page 22: Storage

    STORAGE BRUSH CUTTER STORAGE 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.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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 “CHOKE ON”...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 25: Specifications / Warranty

    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.
  • Page 26 BRUSH CUTTER...
  • Page 27: Parts Section

    PARTS SECTION BRUSH CUTTER PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 28: Drive Assembly

    DRIVE ASSEMBLY BRUSH CUTTER FIGURE 1 41 24 24 42...
  • Page 29 DRIVE ASSEMBLY BRUSH CUTTER FIGURE 1 ITM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITM PART NO. DESCRIPTION C400297.10 WLDMT-ENGINE DECK 4167065 SPRING-CLUTCH RETURN C400310 LINK-TRANSAXLE, RIGHT 4167078 SPACER-CLUTCH 38020-01 CLEVIS YOKE 3/8 PLATE 4167101 DECAL-FUEL SHUT-OFF 4167175.17 WLDMT-LINK OUTER RIGHT 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 4167198 S-WLDMT-ENGINE MOUNT C400304.17 WLDMNT-LEVER PUMP LINK...
  • Page 30: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY BRUSH CUTTER FIGURE 2 39 32 21 49 48 23...
  • Page 31 LINK-KNOB, REAR C400174 KNOB-1/2 IN C100261 GRIP-HANDLE 1 X 7-3/4 C500065 SPRING-SPEED STOP C300185.17 BRACE-HANDLE GUARD C100608 CABLE, THROTTLE C100616 DECAL-LITTLE WONDER, WHT C100525 DECAL-ENGINE TRANSMISSION 1 C100524 DECAL-SPEED CONTROL C100520 DECAL-PARK BRAKE 4166648 DECAL-THROTTLE CONTROL C100514 DECAL-RIGHT THUMB C100518...
  • Page 32: Deck Assembly

    DECK ASSEMBLY BRUSH CUTTER FIGURE 3...
  • Page 33 C100584 BLADE-BRUSHCUTTER 24IN C400313 BLADE HUB WASHER C300151 BEARING SPACER C100590 BEARING-BLADE C100614 DECAL-BRC24 C100615 DECAL, “LITTLE WONDER, RED 2 2000577 DECAL, “ROTATING PARTS” 4164269 DECAL-THROWN OBJECTS” 4166628 DECAL-WARNING C400289.17 FLAP-MIDDLE C400288.17 FLAP-INNER LEFT C400290.17 FLAP-INNER RIGHT C400291.17 FLAP-OUTER LEFT C400287.17 FLAP-OUTER RIGHT...
  • Page 34 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010...

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