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Zero Turn Radius Mower
Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius
Riding Mower was designed and built to provide long and trouble free service. Keep in mind that it, like
any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly, and hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. Study this
manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 3-6. Following these
instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper
product.
P-11834 (5/04)
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- Page 1 Study this manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 3-6. Following these instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID.......................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS................3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM........................5 START UP AND OPERATION ....................6 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ......................6 CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS ..................6 OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS ......................7 CONTROL LOCATIONS TWINSTICK MODELS ..................8 OPERATION TWINSTICK MODELS ......................8 MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS .......................10 MAINTENANCE ......................... -
Page 3: Safety
PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE, CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED BLADE -- This accident usually with the Country Clipper Zero Turning happens when the operator is clearing Radius Mower should be trained in its the discharge chute of grass, (especially proper use and warned of its dangers. - Page 4 several minutes after running. Always DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) from forward position to reverse position make sure the gas cap is in place. rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS. of the Control Lever(s). DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO MOWER or the gasoline storage...
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Page 5: Safety Interlock System
ONLY USE COUNTRY CLIPPER APPROVED ACCESSORIES. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius GOVERNOR SETTING or over speed Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for the engine. your safety. BEWARE OF MOWER DISCHARGE... -
Page 6: Start Up And Operation
Perform any other maintenance as it becomes necessary. (See the “Maintenance” section of this manual.) START UP AND OPERATION IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be broken-in as follows: With engine at CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION full RPM engage deck until blades come to full speed and then disengage until Make sure fuel tank is full. -
Page 7: Operation Joystick Models
Cut Height Stop Pin. NOTE: Pushing on the Cut Height Foot Assist IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with Lever will make the Cut Height the Country Clipper Zero Turning Adjustment Lever easier to operate. Radius Mower, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH: mower blades. -
Page 8: Control Locations Twinstick Models
Cut Height Left Hand Steering Adjustment Lever Control Lever CAUTION Cut Height Foot Assist Lever AVOID HILL AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE ASCENDED, BACK UP THE SLOPE;... - Page 9 on the Cut Height Foot Assist Lever will IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with make the Cut Height Adjustment Lever the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she should follow these recommendations. easier to operate. Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the 12.
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Page 10: Mowing Recommendations
14. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS TRANSMISSION: Unscrew both bypass valves between ½ to 1 full turn Keep mower blades sharp. counterclockwise. To reset, turn valves clockwise. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Make sure deck and discharge are clean. Hydrostatic Transmission CAUTION POWER MUST BE OFF TO CLEAN DISCHARGE CHUTE. -
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCHES OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE WHEN... -
Page 12: Maintenance Instructions
12 psi 12 psi by the engine manufacturer and Models included in your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius Mower information Lug nuts should be torqued to 75 ft/lbs packet. and checked regularly for tightness. NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept MOWER BLADES: clean. - Page 13 V-BELTS: 7. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: All belts should be checked every 50 A. Move Parking Brake Lever to the “OFF” hours. Replace any belts found to be in position. poor condition. All belts are equipped B. With moderate pressure manually with spring loaded belt tighteners and do actuate the Lower Brake Arm up and not require tightening adjustments.
- Page 14 JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER 9. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT To change the sideways turning With the engine running, if the machine response adjust as follows: travels in either direction when the Joystick Control Lever is in the neutral A.
- Page 15 10. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT ADJUSTMENT: Lock Nut If the Joystick Control Lever does not lock in the “UP” position, turn the detent adjustment screw clockwise until a desirable locking action is obtained. If Upper Linkage the Joystick Control Lever is hard to Rod Assembly slide up and down, turn the detent adjustment screw counter-clockwise...
- Page 16 In a large open area, actuate the Control 10. To Align Twinstick Control Lever lever(s) into the full forward position. If the Handles Forward / Reverse: mower veers in either direction left or right some adjustment is necessary. If the A.
- Page 17 12. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER SHIFTING FORCE ADJUSTMENT: To change the amount of force required to shift the joystick control lever adjust as follows: A. Heavier Force to Shift Joystick Control Lever: Remove e-ring clip from dampener mounting stud. Position dampener onto the heavy dampener mounting stud (top).
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Page 18: Belt Routings
BELT ROUTINGS Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt Insert Small punch or (viewed from ground looking up) Screwdriver into this hole to Release tension from Hydrostat “Lock” Idler Arm in the Drive Belt release position when changing Hydrostat Drive Belt Right Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley Left Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley... -
Page 19: Procedure For Raising And Lowering The Deck For Servicing
easier if someone stands on the rear PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND bumper of the tractor). IMPORTANT LOWERING THE DECK FOR NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE SERVICING DECK IS LIFTED FAR ENOUGH TO GO COMPLETELY “OVER-CENTER”. 1. RAISING THE DECK: This will prevent the deck from falling down when servicing the underside of A. -
Page 20: Leveling The Deck
MOWER SHOWN IN SERVICING POSITION. Deck Raised “OVER –CENTER” Engine to Deck Belt removed from Center spindle & Clutch LEVELING THE DECK: 1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires 2. Move the tractor to a hard, level surface (i.e. concrete or blacktop). Place 2 x 4 board under each corner of the deck shell. -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting Check List
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades Drive not in neutral ------------------------ move Control Lever(s) to neutral position Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace Solenoid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer Starter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:... - Page 22 ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: Incorrect Ignition Timing ---------------------------------------------------- consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted ----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs -------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug condition and reset gap* Bouncing off seat safety switch -------------------------- slow down on rough terrain ENGINE OVER HEATED: Air intake screen or fins clogged ------------------------ clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean ------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor* Oil level too low or too high ------------------------------------------------ adjust oil level...
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Page 23: Wiring Schematic
WIRING SCHEMATIC Black wires = Ground Red wires = Power BRAKE SWITCH Blue wires = Kill Circuit Yellow wires = Start Circuit Green wires = Signal Circuit N.C. KOHLER ENGINE PLUG #2 TWIN LEVER STEER ONLY MAGNETO CHARGE OIL PRESSURE FUEL SWITCH SOLENOID... -
Page 24: Hydraulic Schematic
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC: OIL COOLER OIL TANK CASE DRAIN CHARGE PUMP INLET HIGH PRESSURE RIGHT-HAND LEFT-HAND HYDROSTATIC HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION HIGH PRESSURE - REVERSE HIGH PRESSURE - REVERSE LEFT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR RIGHT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED... - Page 25 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Country Clipper Division Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. 613 W. English St. Corydon, IA 50060-0467 Ph. 641-872-2544 Fax. 641-872-1593...
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