Basco 385002 78B Series, Instruction Book

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OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 5)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rota-
tion control to start and stop the rotation of the
blade.
Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two
functions. The first function is a clutch. The sec-
ond function is a brake.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is
the first part of the ignition switch. To use the
lights with the engine running, turn the key to the
position for the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to
start and stop the engine.
Shift Lever (4): Use the shift lever to change
the speed of the unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the
height of cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake
lever to engage the brake when you leave the
unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle
control lever to increase or decrease the speed
of the engine.
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments.
This unit can pull attachments like a lawn
sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader.
This unit can not use attachments that engage
the ground like a plough, a disk harrow, or a
cultivator.
For trailer and pull--behind attachments, the
maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs.).
How To Use The Throttle Control
(Figure 5)
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or de-
crease the speed of the engine.
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent.
For normal operation and when using a
grass bagger, move the throttle control to the
FAST position. For maximum charging of the
battery and for a cooler running engine, oper-
ate the engine in the FAST position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the
governor to increase the speed of the en-
gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control
(Figure 5)
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage
the blade(s).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the
blade rotation control (1) is in the DISEN-
GAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en-
gage the blade(s), the seat switch is not
activated. Make sure you sit in the middle
of the seat.
3. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s).
Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or
a road, move the blade rotation control (1)
to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your
hands and feet away from the
blade, deflector opening, and the
mower housing when the engine runs.
How To Use The Shift Lever (Figure 5)
To change the forward speed or the direction of
the unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever,
completely push the clutch/brake pedal for-
ward to stop the unit. If the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on
the pedal.
2. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the
SLOW position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to a
forward speed setting. To go backward,
move the shift lever (4) to reverse.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal (2) .
Do not keep your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the
throttle control (7)
to the FAST
position.
How To Use The Parking Brake
(Figure 5)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake
pedal (2) and then release the parking
brake lever (6) . Make sure the parking brake
will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake (6) , completely
push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward.
The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the
operator’s position, move the shift
lever to the neutral (N) position. Set
the parking brake. Move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop
the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height
(Figure 5)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever (5) as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the
mower housing and back to raise the mower
housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move
the lift lever (5) to the highest position and
move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 5)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on
the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL
position.
4. Set the parking brake (6) .
WARNING: Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW
position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3)
to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be-
tween SLOW and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster
speed.
How To Operate With The Mower
Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the
mower housing, always operate with the
throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position.
In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the
highest position first and then lower the
mower housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi-
tion.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the
ENGAGE position.
5. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely for-
ward.
6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed set-
tings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or
mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in
the slowest speed.
7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi-
tion. If you need to go faster or slower, stop
the unit and move the shift lever to another
speed setting.
9. Make sure the level of cut is still correct.
After you mow a short distance, look at the
area that was cut. If the mower housing does
not cut level, see the instructions on “How To
Level The Mower Housing” in the Mainten-
ance section.
WARNING: For better control of the
unit, select a safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down
slopes that are too steep to back
straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the
shift lever to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on a
hill. If you must stop, quickly push the clutch/
brake pedal forward and set the parking
brake.