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Study this manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 4-6. Following these instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper product.
Main Menu TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID......................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM........................5 START UP AND OPERATION ....................5 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ......................5 CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS ..................6 OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS ......................7 CONTROL LOCATIONS TWINSTICK MODELS ..................8 OPERATION TWINSTICK MODELS ......................8 MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS ......................10 MAINTENANCE ........................11...
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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.
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Table of Contents DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) several minutes after running. Always 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).
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM safety labels. Replace any safety label that is missing or damaged. Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE your safety. EQUIPMENT. Eye, ear, feet and head protection is recommended.
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Table of Contents Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular to full speed and then disengage until unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s blades come to a complete stop. Repeat 10 times to “break-in” the clutch manual for more details). properly.
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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.
Table of Contents 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;...
Table of Contents 8. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake clear top cut height latch. Lower Cut lever down to release. Height Adjustment Lever until it rests on Cut Height Stop Pin. NOTE: Pushing on the Cut Height Foot Assist Lever will IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she make the Cut Height Adjustment Lever...
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To re-engage the transmissions push the Transmission Release Chains out of the retaining slot. CAUTION On Jazee mowers the Transmission Release Chains are located on the front POWER MUST BE OFF TO CLEAN side of the Hydrostatic Drive Axles and DISCHARGE CHUTE.
Table of Contents 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...
Model Front tires Rear tires by the engine manufacturer and 12 psi 12 psi included in your Country Clipper Zero Models Turning Radius Mower information packet. Lug nuts should be torqued to 75 ft/lbs and checked regularly for tightness. NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean.
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Table of Contents V-BELTS: JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: All belts should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in With the engine running, if the machine poor condition. All belts are equipped travels in either direction when the with spring loaded belt tighteners and do Joystick Control Lever is in the neutral not require tightening adjustments.
Table of Contents 9. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER 10. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT: To change the sideways turning If the Joystick Control Lever does not response adjust as follows: lock in the “UP” position, turn the detent adjustment screw clockwise until a A.
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Table of Contents 8. TWINSTICK CONTROL LEVER C. Using a 5/32” Allen Wrench, turn the setscrew to adjust the stop. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: A. Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. D. Replace the Boot into the hole in the Fender Cap.
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Upper Linkage Assembly Setscrew to adjust forward tracking HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS FLUID CHANGE (JAZEE TWO ONLY): A SAE 20W-50 engine oil has been selected for use by factory and is recommended for normal operating temperatures. Each transmission holds a maximum of 79 oz of oil. Refer to page 18 on how to check fluid level.
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Table of Contents Remove Vent Tube to gain access to Hydro. Engine Mount 3 3 4 Hydrostatic oil level should be 3 ¾” from top of Engine Mount. Hydrostatic Transmission PURGING PROCEDURES: The following procedures should be performed with the vehicle drive wheels off the ground then repeated under normal operating conditions.
Table of Contents 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.
Table of Contents Note; DECK HAS BEN LEVELED AT FACTORY. MOWER SHOWN IN SERVICING IF LEVELING IS NEEDED USE POSITION. FOLLOWING PROCEDURES 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.
Table of Contents 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:...
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Table of Contents 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*...
Table of Contents BELT ROUTINGS Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt Deck Drive Belt (Viewed from ground looking up) Clutch Left Hand Hydrostatic Right Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley Transmission Pulley 42” and 48” Deck Belt P/N D-3727 52” Deck Belt P/N D-3733 Belt P/N D-3728 Motor Pulley...
Table of Contents 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...
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how to replace bolts and spacers holding engine to frame?
@Gary Bell
Mower runs, let brake off and it dies.