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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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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 ....................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 SPECIFICATIONS ........................11...
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).
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.
Table of Contents 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.
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.
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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;...
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with on the Cut Height Foot Assist Lever will the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she make the Cut Height Adjustment Lever should follow these recommendations. easier to operate. Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the 12.
Table of Contents 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.
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.
Table of Contents 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.
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Table of Contents 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.
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Table of Contents 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...
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Table of Contents 11. ADJUSTING FOR STRAIGHT FORWARD 10. To Align Twinstick Control Lever TRACKING (Joystick and Twinstick): Handles Forward / Reverse: In a large open area, actuate the Control A. Sit on the seat and push the control lever(s) into the full forward position. If levers full forward and full backward.
Table of Contents 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...
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.
The blades should be 1/8” to 1/4” lower Pin deck lift in this hole when leveling a in front for a clean cut. Rear Deck charger deck. Hanger, one each side Two 2 x 4 boards 2 x 4 board (on...
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:...
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 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...
Table of Contents 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 Copyright, Shivvers Mfg., 2004...
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