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Country Clipper Charger 1040 Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

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Safety Instructions & Operators Manual
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Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turn 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 3-5. Following these
instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country
Clipper product.
P-13160

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  • Page 1 Safety Instructions & Operators Manual Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turn 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER’S & SERIAL NUMBER’S ................2 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 ..................

  • Page 3: Model Number's & Serial Number's

    MODEL NUMBER’S & SERIAL NUMBER’S Date of Purchase: ____________________________________________ Mower Model Number: ____________________________________________ Mower Serial Number: ____________________________________________ Engine Spec Number: ____________________________________________ Hydro Serial Number (RH): ____________________________________________ Hydro Serial Number (LH): ____________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Safety

    BLADE -- This accident usually OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED happens when the operator is clearing with the Country Clipper Zero Turn the discharge chute of grass, Radius Mower should be trained in its (especially when the grass is wet), or proper use and warned of its dangers.
  • Page 5 DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or from forward position to reverse position add gasoline to a running or hot engine rapidly. The speed and/or direction of that has not been allowed to cool for travel is affected instantly by movement several minutes after running.

  • Page 6: Safety Interlock System

    ONLY USE COUNTRY CLIPPER SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM APPROVED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE Your Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Mower GOVERNOR SETTING or over speed is equipped with switches interlocked for your the engine. safety.

  • Page 7: Start Up And Operation

    START UP AND OPERATION CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION Joystick 1. Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular Choke Control Lever unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s manual for more details). Throttle WARNING HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

  • Page 8: Operation Joystick Models

    Cut Height Stop Pin. NOTE: Until the operator is familiar with the Pushing on the Cut Height Foot Assist Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Lever will make the Cut Height Adjustment Mower, he/she should follow these Lever easier to operate.

  • Page 9: Control Locations Twinstick Models

    Cut Height Parking Brake Left Hand Steering Adjustment Lever Lever Control Lever CAUTION AVOID HILLS 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; DRIVE FORWARD WHEN DESCENDING.
  • Page 10 Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched Until the operator is familiar with the into the top cut height latch. Insert Cut Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Height Stop Pin to desired cutting height. Mower, he/she should follow these Pull Cut Height Adjustment Lever rearward...

  • Page 11: Operation Free Wheel

    CAUTION CAUTION WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT UNATTENDED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY DISCHARGE CHUTE IN PLACE. AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE, EVEN IF JUST FOR A FEW MOMENTS. HELP MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS PROTECT CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM 1.

  • Page 12: 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 Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure...

  • Page 13: Maintenance Instructions

    Inflate tires to and maintenance instructions furnished the pressures listed below: by the engine manufacturer and included in your Country Clipper Zero Model Front tires Rear tires Turn Radius Mower information packet.

  • Page 14: Joystick Adjustment

    E. Install blade, blade washer and bolt. JOYSTICK ADJUSTMENT Make sure to torque bolt to 100 ft-lbs. 1. SETTING TRACKING AND FORWARD 5. V-BELTS: SPEED: All belts should be checked every 50 A. The initial setting is done with the hours.
  • Page 15 G. Now set the LH transmission speed. Reconnect the linkage to the left side transmission. (see left side transmission illustration on previous page). Inside H. Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the Linkage left side transmission linkage. One of these is a left-hand thread.

  • Page 16: Twinstick Adjustment

    Long silver spacer Neutral Cross Bolt Plate Long silver spacer Short gold spacer Neutral Plate Nuts Short gold spacer B. Start the engine. With the joystick still down, position the handle so both wheels are stationary. TWINSTICK ADJUSTMENT C. Tighten the two nuts on the bottom of the neutral plate, being careful not to shift it out of position.

  • Page 17: Hydrostatic Transmission

    B. Remove the oil filter. C. After all the oil is drained out, replace the filter (use part # H-2026 when ordering from Country Clipper).Wipe off the filter base surface, apply a film of HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION new oil to the gasket of the new filter and hand tighten ¾...

  • Page 18: Seat Hold Down Latch

    SEAT HOLD DOWN LATCH D. Position the front caster wheels so they are away from the deck (such as the tractor would be traveling in reverse). To release the seat hold down latch, E. Lift the nose of the deck until the deck pull the latch handle to the right.
  • Page 19 MOWER SHOWN IN OPERATING POSITION. Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Adjustment Flip Front Step Up Foot Deck Front Caster Pivot Grease Zerk Latch Plate Release Handle Front Caster Wheels positioned out of the way. Hook Release Keeper Handle Deck Hook MOWER SHOWN IN SERVICING POSITION.

  • Page 20: Securing The Deck Prop

    SECURING THE DECK PROP Deck Prop shown in the “Stowed” position. Deck Prop being placed against the Deck lift casting. Deck Prop securely in place against Deck lift casting.

  • Page 21: Leveling The Deck

    4. Measure from the ground to the front blade tip of each outside blade. These measurements should be within 1/8” of each other. (NOTE: To simplify this measuring, an optional Blade Measuring tool, part Number 629-374A is available from your local “Country Clipper” Dealer). Deck hanger bolt Part # F-1936 1/2"...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Latch Plate

    ADJUSTING THE LATCH PLATE 1. Level the deck before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. (Follow instructions on previous page.) Pin the deck in the lowest position before proceeding to adjust the latch plate. 2. Lift up on the hook keeper, while pulling up on the release handle. This will disconnect the rear of the deck.

  • Page 23: 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 24 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...

  • Page 25: Belt Routings

    BELT ROUTINGS Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt (Viewed from ground looking up) Release tension from Hydrostat Drive Belt Left Hand Hydrostatic Right Hand Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley Transmission Pulley Idler Pulley Belt P/N D-3524 Motor Pulley Deck Drive Belt 60” DECK BELT Clutch 52”...

  • Page 26: Wiring Schematic For Kawasaki Joystick (E-6415)

    WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KAWASAKI JOYSTICK (E-6415) PLUS (E-6417) ADAPTER...

  • Page 27: Wiring Schematic For Kawasaki Twinstick (E-6416)

    WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KAWASAKI TWINSTICK (E-6416) PLUS (E-6417) ADAPTER...

  • Page 28: Wiring Schematic For Kawasaki Joystick (E-6415)

    WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KOHLER JOYSTICK (E-6415) PLUS (E-6547) ADAPTER...

  • Page 29: Wiring Schematic For Kawasaki Twinstick (E-6416)

    WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KOHLER TWINSTICK (E-6416) PLUS (E-6547) ADAPTER...

  • Page 30: 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 LEFT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR RIGHT-HAND WHEEL MOTOR...

  • Page 31: Notes / Service Records

    NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED...

  • Page 32: Notes / Service Records

    NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED...

  • Page 33: Notes / Service Records

    NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: DATE SERVICE WORK COMPLETED...
  • Page 34 Safety Instructions & Operators Manual Country Clipper Division Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. 613 W. English St. Corydon, IA 50060-0467 Ph. 641-872-2544 Fax. 641-872-1593 P-13160...

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